Black Clover Episode 50: End of the Battle, End of Despair
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Black Clover Episode 50: End of the Battle, End of Despair

Canon/HIGH

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9.0

61 Fans

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mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
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This episode had everything! A suitable finale for the crazy events that've happened with the main cast so far. Nero is back too! The bird is a little suspicious though, I wonder why none of the squad members have questioned if they're some enemy entity or something.
miyukineveahbless's avatar
miyukineveahbless
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The unexpected recognition provides a powerful emotional payoff. It’s a pivotal moment where the world finally sees their true worth, shifting the Black Bulls from ignored underdogs to respected heroes.
moryomaru_252's avatar
moryomaru_252
I stayed thinking about Asta praying for Vetto long after the episode ended and it shows his heart is huge for someone who has suffered so much himself
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
Kahono and Noelle becoming actual friends after the fight was a sweet way to end the arc. It is great seeing Noelle finally find a girl her own age to talk to
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
I didn't expect the emotional payoff from the citizens of the underwater temple to hit this hard! The entire vibe and aesthetic of this civilization wasn't that thorough, but I love the aesthetic Kiato and Kahono had. Seeing their intense motivations and dreams push though, peakk
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
Another stagnant episode. It goes back to the vibes of previous episodes, where the audience focuses on the mundane lives of the black bulls squad. It's primarily focused on resolving the plot and solidifying character resolves on the entire arc.
croaa's avatar
croaa
Kiato seriously getting a massive crush on Noelle just 'cause she smiled once is so wild and funny to me! I mean, she's so not used to anyone being genuinely nice that it completely threw her for a loop, and it's pretty clear she has no idea how to react to his sudden affection, it's hilarious to watch!
gino_weinberg_176's avatar
gino_weinberg_176
seeing the people of the temple actually thank the black bulls and treat them like heroes was such a change from how everyone usually treats the squad in the capital
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
kahono trying to sing with her voice all messed up was so sad and noelle singing along with her and everyone else joined in to help them made me tear up a bit
iida_ingenium's avatar
iida_ingenium
yami using that dark cloaked dimension slash to slice vetto in half was the most satisfying way to end that fight after vetto kept coming back to life every single time
bambietta_boom's avatar
bambietta_boom
vetto spent the whole arc screaming about despair and then yami just cut through dimensions and ended him like it was nothing and then even made a little grave for the guy
yosuzume_yurei's avatar
yosuzume_yurei
I honestly didn't expect to feel bad for Vetto at the end of all this, but Yami making that little shrine for him really changed my perspective on the whole fight. It's wild that the squad everyone calls the worst is the only one showing actual respect to a fallen enemy like that while they're all healing up from their injuries.
gorman_brothers's avatar
gorman_brothers
i really loved the ending to this arc because the black bulls actually got some respect for once, and yami building that shrine for vetto was such a classy move from a guy who usually just threatens to kill everyone, and it was also cool seeing the diamond kingdom popping up at the end to remind us things are only getting harder
serpico_the_sylph_194's avatar
serpico_the_sylph_194
having the temple residents actually cheer for the black bulls was so satisfying because the kingdom usually treats them like total losers
jolyne_cujoh's avatar
jolyne_cujoh
The special ending with Kahono singing was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time because she lost her voice to help the Bulls win and that sacrifice still stings
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
I still cannot get over Nero just grabbing the magic stone while everyone else was busy fighting for their lives and that bird is just too much
cloud_strife_399's avatar
cloud_strife_399
that scene with the eye of the midnight sun regrouping at the end really sets an ominous tone for whatever they have planned for the clover kingdom next
hari_257's avatar
hari_257
Kiato having a massive crush on Noelle was the laugh I needed after all that chaos and it is funny seeing her react to someone actually liking her for once
genos_guardian_118's avatar
genos_guardian_118
Kahono saying she still wants to be an idol even after her throat got wrecked was so heavy, but at least the temple people were nice to the bulls for once.
roy_mustang_116's avatar
roy_mustang_116
I really felt for Vetto when Yami built that grave and it made me wonder how much pain that guy was actually hiding the whole time

EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving right after the high-water mark of 'Beyond Limits,' episode 50 functions as the denouement—closing out a grueling stretch of combat and letting consequences settle before the story pivots forward. At roughly the 30% mark of Black Clover's 170-episode run, this is an important structural hinge where early arcs wrap and the series begins laying groundwork for larger conflicts ahead. The next episode, 'Proof of Rightness,' picks up from these threads, suggesting the fallout here directly fuels the challenges to come.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Arriving right after the high-water mark of 'Beyond Limits,' episode 50 functions as the denouement—closing out a grueling stretch of combat and letting consequences settle before the story pivots forward. At roughly the 30% mark of Black Clover's 170-episode run, this is an important structural hinge where early arcs wrap and the series begins laying groundwork for larger conflicts ahead. The next episode, 'Proof of Rightness,' picks up from these threads, suggesting the fallout here directly fuels the challenges to come.

QUICK TAKES

mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified
This episode had everything! A suitable finale for the crazy events that've happened with the main cast so far. Nero is back too! The bird is a little suspicious though, I wonder why none of the squad members have questioned if they're some enemy entity or something.
miyukineveahbless's avatar
miyukineveahbless
VerifiedVerified
The unexpected recognition provides a powerful emotional payoff. It’s a pivotal moment where the world finally sees their true worth, shifting the Black Bulls from ignored underdogs to respected heroes.
moryomaru_252's avatar
moryomaru_252
I stayed thinking about Asta praying for Vetto long after the episode ended and it shows his heart is huge for someone who has suffered so much himself
claudia_hodgins_169's avatar
claudia_hodgins_169
Kahono and Noelle becoming actual friends after the fight was a sweet way to end the arc. It is great seeing Noelle finally find a girl her own age to talk to
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
I didn't expect the emotional payoff from the citizens of the underwater temple to hit this hard! The entire vibe and aesthetic of this civilization wasn't that thorough, but I love the aesthetic Kiato and Kahono had. Seeing their intense motivations and dreams push though, peakk
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
Another stagnant episode. It goes back to the vibes of previous episodes, where the audience focuses on the mundane lives of the black bulls squad. It's primarily focused on resolving the plot and solidifying character resolves on the entire arc.
croaa's avatar
croaa
Kiato seriously getting a massive crush on Noelle just 'cause she smiled once is so wild and funny to me! I mean, she's so not used to anyone being genuinely nice that it completely threw her for a loop, and it's pretty clear she has no idea how to react to his sudden affection, it's hilarious to watch!
gino_weinberg_176's avatar
gino_weinberg_176
seeing the people of the temple actually thank the black bulls and treat them like heroes was such a change from how everyone usually treats the squad in the capital
sailor_galaxia_390's avatar
sailor_galaxia_390
kahono trying to sing with her voice all messed up was so sad and noelle singing along with her and everyone else joined in to help them made me tear up a bit
iida_ingenium's avatar
iida_ingenium
yami using that dark cloaked dimension slash to slice vetto in half was the most satisfying way to end that fight after vetto kept coming back to life every single time
bambietta_boom's avatar
bambietta_boom
vetto spent the whole arc screaming about despair and then yami just cut through dimensions and ended him like it was nothing and then even made a little grave for the guy
yosuzume_yurei's avatar
yosuzume_yurei
I honestly didn't expect to feel bad for Vetto at the end of all this, but Yami making that little shrine for him really changed my perspective on the whole fight. It's wild that the squad everyone calls the worst is the only one showing actual respect to a fallen enemy like that while they're all healing up from their injuries.
gorman_brothers's avatar
gorman_brothers
i really loved the ending to this arc because the black bulls actually got some respect for once, and yami building that shrine for vetto was such a classy move from a guy who usually just threatens to kill everyone, and it was also cool seeing the diamond kingdom popping up at the end to remind us things are only getting harder
serpico_the_sylph_194's avatar
serpico_the_sylph_194
having the temple residents actually cheer for the black bulls was so satisfying because the kingdom usually treats them like total losers
jolyne_cujoh's avatar
jolyne_cujoh
The special ending with Kahono singing was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time because she lost her voice to help the Bulls win and that sacrifice still stings
sheik_263's avatar
sheik_263
I still cannot get over Nero just grabbing the magic stone while everyone else was busy fighting for their lives and that bird is just too much
cloud_strife_399's avatar
cloud_strife_399
that scene with the eye of the midnight sun regrouping at the end really sets an ominous tone for whatever they have planned for the clover kingdom next
hari_257's avatar
hari_257
Kiato having a massive crush on Noelle was the laugh I needed after all that chaos and it is funny seeing her react to someone actually liking her for once
genos_guardian_118's avatar
genos_guardian_118
Kahono saying she still wants to be an idol even after her throat got wrecked was so heavy, but at least the temple people were nice to the bulls for once.
roy_mustang_116's avatar
roy_mustang_116
I really felt for Vetto when Yami built that grave and it made me wonder how much pain that guy was actually hiding the whole time

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©田畠裕基/集英社・テレビ東京・ブラッククローバー製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com