Black Clover Episode 30: The Mirror Mage
Canon/MED
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OSHIMETER
9.0
52 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
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QUICK TAKES
wiseman_381
I think Klaus giving Yuno that extra money for the church was the highlight because it shows how much he actually respects Yuno now even if he acts all stiff
ritsuko_akagi_183
My nose was bleeding just like Gauche when those kids were hanging all over Asta and his luck with girls is actually insane
ozzyohm
Noelle being so jealous of Rebecca is the funniest thing ever and I love how Asta has no idea he even has girls fighting over him
twili_287
Gauche is definitely the weirdest character so far and his obsession with Marie is super uncomfortable but his mirror magic looks like it could be interesting for the next fight
kikwi_294
The way the episode shifted from those goofy lunch scenes to the kids being kidnapped was a big tone shift, and it makes me wonder who is actually behind the snow.
mustardsprinkles
UHM Gauche just got weirder and weirder the more we saw of him. I thought the sister complex joke/gag would pass or at least take a backseat when it came to her personality, but he's coming off as weird instead of quirky as a character now
eatingsocks
In general, this episode was pretty filler-coded in nature, and I didn't expect Rebecca to be a recurring character either. It was mostly lighthearted in tone, albeit a little funky when it came to the sis con guy. His magic is pretty cool and creative to watch though!
gorlock332
The whole thing with Klaus was so cute, my opinion on the character has honestly shifted so much. It does feel like we're getting to see less and less of Yuno and his golden crew guys though, the focus is on the black bulls now.
kuchisake_onna_52
This episode felt like the show is finally finding its rhythm after that recap and the new villain with the snow magic feels way more threatening than the early stuff
schierke_the_witch_193
Asta is such a good guy for looking after those kids and it is easy to see why Rebecca is starting to like him even if he is loud
sheikah
Watching Gauche try to kill Asta just for being near his sister was hilarious but also super weird and it really needs to tone down soon
tijo_283
That updated opening theme sounds incredible and the new visuals really show how much the production quality is stepping up lately
tsuyu_tsunami_125
It really made me happy when Asta stood his ground against Gauche and his weirdness because that mirror magic guy is honestly so disturbing when he talks about his sister Marie
yukio_yukimura_490
The show is finally picking up speed and the pacing in this episode felt way better than the earlier stuff with the village kids
arsyur
My heart sank when Marie got kidnapped at the end because seeing those kids lured away by that mirror magic was surprisingly dark for this show
piko_pixel
Gauche and his nosebleeds are way too much and the guy needs a restraining order for how he treats anyone who even looks at his sister
igos_du_ikana
Watching Noelle hide behind that tree while Asta talked to Rebecca was adorable and you can tell she is struggling with her feelings
robin_reader
I felt so awkward when Gauche started getting those nosebleeds while looking at a picture of his little sister because that is just way too much for a sibling bond
yuki_onna_yuki_76
The way Gauche uses those mirrors to reflect his attacks is a really creative power, and it looks much better than the basic fire magic from before
menomaru
You could tell things were going south when that snow started falling and Marie getting snatched up is definitely going to set Gauche off in the next one
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off Episode 29's recap of Asta's journey so far, Episode 30 marks a clean transition point into a new storyline, using its downtime to develop Gauche and establish dynamics that become critical moving forward. It serves as the setup bridge directly into Episode 31's 'Pursuit Over the Snow,' where the stakes escalate significantly. At episode 30 of 170, the series is still in its early worldbuilding phase, and this entry does necessary groundwork for the arcs ahead.
QUICK TAKES
wiseman_381
I think Klaus giving Yuno that extra money for the church was the highlight because it shows how much he actually respects Yuno now even if he acts all stiff
ritsuko_akagi_183
My nose was bleeding just like Gauche when those kids were hanging all over Asta and his luck with girls is actually insane
ozzyohm
Noelle being so jealous of Rebecca is the funniest thing ever and I love how Asta has no idea he even has girls fighting over him
twili_287
Gauche is definitely the weirdest character so far and his obsession with Marie is super uncomfortable but his mirror magic looks like it could be interesting for the next fight
kikwi_294
The way the episode shifted from those goofy lunch scenes to the kids being kidnapped was a big tone shift, and it makes me wonder who is actually behind the snow.
mustardsprinkles
UHM Gauche just got weirder and weirder the more we saw of him. I thought the sister complex joke/gag would pass or at least take a backseat when it came to her personality, but he's coming off as weird instead of quirky as a character now
eatingsocks
In general, this episode was pretty filler-coded in nature, and I didn't expect Rebecca to be a recurring character either. It was mostly lighthearted in tone, albeit a little funky when it came to the sis con guy. His magic is pretty cool and creative to watch though!
gorlock332
The whole thing with Klaus was so cute, my opinion on the character has honestly shifted so much. It does feel like we're getting to see less and less of Yuno and his golden crew guys though, the focus is on the black bulls now.
kuchisake_onna_52
This episode felt like the show is finally finding its rhythm after that recap and the new villain with the snow magic feels way more threatening than the early stuff
schierke_the_witch_193
Asta is such a good guy for looking after those kids and it is easy to see why Rebecca is starting to like him even if he is loud
sheikah
Watching Gauche try to kill Asta just for being near his sister was hilarious but also super weird and it really needs to tone down soon
tijo_283
That updated opening theme sounds incredible and the new visuals really show how much the production quality is stepping up lately
tsuyu_tsunami_125
It really made me happy when Asta stood his ground against Gauche and his weirdness because that mirror magic guy is honestly so disturbing when he talks about his sister Marie
yukio_yukimura_490
The show is finally picking up speed and the pacing in this episode felt way better than the earlier stuff with the village kids
arsyur
My heart sank when Marie got kidnapped at the end because seeing those kids lured away by that mirror magic was surprisingly dark for this show
piko_pixel
Gauche and his nosebleeds are way too much and the guy needs a restraining order for how he treats anyone who even looks at his sister
igos_du_ikana
Watching Noelle hide behind that tree while Asta talked to Rebecca was adorable and you can tell she is struggling with her feelings
robin_reader
I felt so awkward when Gauche started getting those nosebleeds while looking at a picture of his little sister because that is just way too much for a sibling bond
yuki_onna_yuki_76
The way Gauche uses those mirrors to reflect his attacks is a really creative power, and it looks much better than the basic fire magic from before
menomaru
You could tell things were going south when that snow started falling and Marie getting snatched up is definitely going to set Gauche off in the next one
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