Black Clover Episode 51: Proof of Rightness

Manga chapter 97-99

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Black Clover Episode 51: Proof of Rightness

Manga chapter 97-99

Canon/HIGH

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9.0

67 Fans

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PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
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NGL the dynamic between Yuno and his wind spirit fairy thing feels forced and cringey to watch.. easily one of my more disliked relationships in the show rn. I'm excited to see Yuno and Asta clash again though!! Haven't seen them together in a LONG time.
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eatingsocks
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I thought it was a filler episode until the whole Diamond Kingdom thing, but it was pretty obvious when the golden squad people came that the whole battle was to reintroduce them and show their power as the most powerful guild within the kingdom.
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mustardsprinkles
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The show's been ignoring Gordon like the black bulls members too.. at least he got that little bit of exposition where he got to mumble some words and say his grievances for missing an entire arc
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miyukineveahbless
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This episode was mostly dialogue heavy, but the final act proved to be quite compelling, especially with the cliffhanger involving their new adversaries. The ending definitely introduced another intriguing plot point to the story.
tsubaki's avatar
tsubaki
Poor Gordon getting left behind again while everyone else goes to Kiten is the funniest and saddest thing in this show
anju_272's avatar
anju_272
Yuno finally showed up with that tiny wind spirit and she is way more talkative than he ever is
yokai_yuki_27's avatar
yokai_yuki_27
The Diamond Kingdom generals think they are tough but they were not ready for Yuno to just drop in like that
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
Hearing the crowd actually cheer for the Black Bulls felt so good after everyone treated them like trash for fifty episodes
giyu_guardian's avatar
giyu_guardian
The flashback of Julius and Yami really got to me, because it shows how much the Wizard King actually saw in him from the start. It explains why Yami is so loyal even if he acts like he doesn't care. Seeing the Golden Dawn finally show up to defend Kiten just as things were getting bad was so cool
chibiusa's avatar
chibiusa
Finral realizing he is basically just a taxi for Yami made me laugh, the guy just wanted to flirt but now he is a teleport button
final_fantasy_fan's avatar
final_fantasy_fan
I cannot believe Asta is actually trying to head into another battle with both his arms completely shattered like that
gobta_goblin_154's avatar
gobta_goblin_154
I am really frustrated with how the art looks so shaky in this one compared to the Vetto fight and the quality is just all over the place
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
The transition to the Diamond Kingdom attack felt a bit sudden, but seeing the Eight Shining Generals in action makes the stakes feel a lot higher for the border towns
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
I feel so bad for Gordon getting left behind like that while the squad was celebrating at the temple because he just wanted to be part of the group and they completely forgot he existed
kushina_kunoichi's avatar
kushina_kunoichi
Those Diamond Kingdom guys showing up at the end really changed the mood fast and now Kiten is in serious trouble while Asta is still injured
diablo_demon_155's avatar
diablo_demon_155
I was so happy when Julius called the Black Bulls the proof of rightness because Yami has put so much work into that squad, even if he acts like he does not care
pippin_the_giant's avatar
pippin_the_giant
I thought Yuno acting all cold and edgy during the battle was a bit much at first but then that Petite Clover segment at the end totally called him out for it and I love that the show can poke fun at itself like that plus it was nice to see him smile when Asta showed up
max_338's avatar
max_338
I was honestly surprised how fast we jumped from the temple celebration right into the Diamond Kingdom attacking Kiten. It didn't feel like a finale at all even though the arc just ended and seeing those new generals show up at the very end has me curious about their power. Charmy declaring she would protect Asta really stuck with me.
raifort's avatar
raifort
Seeing the Diamond Kingdom generals use those enchanted stones makes them seem like a real threat to the kingdom and Kiten is in for a rough time if the Golden Dawn doesnt step up soon
hosenki's avatar
hosenki
Vangeance is definitely hiding something behind that mask and Yami is the only one smart enough to keep a close eye on him during this mess

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the bridge between the Seabed Temple Arc and the Witches' Forest Arc, Episode 51 processes the aftermath of the brutal Vetto confrontation and gives the cast a moment to regroup. It directly follows the climactic underwater battles and channels that energy into setup, laying groundwork for escalating threats to the capital. The next episode, 'Whoever's Strongest Wins,' picks up that rising tension with an unexpected attack that shifts the story into its next gear.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at the bridge between the Seabed Temple Arc and the Witches' Forest Arc, Episode 51 processes the aftermath of the brutal Vetto confrontation and gives the cast a moment to regroup. It directly follows the climactic underwater battles and channels that energy into setup, laying groundwork for escalating threats to the capital. The next episode, 'Whoever's Strongest Wins,' picks up that rising tension with an unexpected attack that shifts the story into its next gear.

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
VerifiedVerified
NGL the dynamic between Yuno and his wind spirit fairy thing feels forced and cringey to watch.. easily one of my more disliked relationships in the show rn. I'm excited to see Yuno and Asta clash again though!! Haven't seen them together in a LONG time.
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
VerifiedVerified
I thought it was a filler episode until the whole Diamond Kingdom thing, but it was pretty obvious when the golden squad people came that the whole battle was to reintroduce them and show their power as the most powerful guild within the kingdom.
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified
The show's been ignoring Gordon like the black bulls members too.. at least he got that little bit of exposition where he got to mumble some words and say his grievances for missing an entire arc
miyukineveahbless's avatar
miyukineveahbless
VerifiedVerified
This episode was mostly dialogue heavy, but the final act proved to be quite compelling, especially with the cliffhanger involving their new adversaries. The ending definitely introduced another intriguing plot point to the story.
tsubaki's avatar
tsubaki
Poor Gordon getting left behind again while everyone else goes to Kiten is the funniest and saddest thing in this show
anju_272's avatar
anju_272
Yuno finally showed up with that tiny wind spirit and she is way more talkative than he ever is
yokai_yuki_27's avatar
yokai_yuki_27
The Diamond Kingdom generals think they are tough but they were not ready for Yuno to just drop in like that
tesso_titan's avatar
tesso_titan
Hearing the crowd actually cheer for the Black Bulls felt so good after everyone treated them like trash for fifty episodes
giyu_guardian's avatar
giyu_guardian
The flashback of Julius and Yami really got to me, because it shows how much the Wizard King actually saw in him from the start. It explains why Yami is so loyal even if he acts like he doesn't care. Seeing the Golden Dawn finally show up to defend Kiten just as things were getting bad was so cool
chibiusa's avatar
chibiusa
Finral realizing he is basically just a taxi for Yami made me laugh, the guy just wanted to flirt but now he is a teleport button
final_fantasy_fan's avatar
final_fantasy_fan
I cannot believe Asta is actually trying to head into another battle with both his arms completely shattered like that
gobta_goblin_154's avatar
gobta_goblin_154
I am really frustrated with how the art looks so shaky in this one compared to the Vetto fight and the quality is just all over the place
oliver_operatic_502's avatar
oliver_operatic_502
The transition to the Diamond Kingdom attack felt a bit sudden, but seeing the Eight Shining Generals in action makes the stakes feel a lot higher for the border towns
judeau_the_knife_191's avatar
judeau_the_knife_191
I feel so bad for Gordon getting left behind like that while the squad was celebrating at the temple because he just wanted to be part of the group and they completely forgot he existed
kushina_kunoichi's avatar
kushina_kunoichi
Those Diamond Kingdom guys showing up at the end really changed the mood fast and now Kiten is in serious trouble while Asta is still injured
diablo_demon_155's avatar
diablo_demon_155
I was so happy when Julius called the Black Bulls the proof of rightness because Yami has put so much work into that squad, even if he acts like he does not care
pippin_the_giant's avatar
pippin_the_giant
I thought Yuno acting all cold and edgy during the battle was a bit much at first but then that Petite Clover segment at the end totally called him out for it and I love that the show can poke fun at itself like that plus it was nice to see him smile when Asta showed up
max_338's avatar
max_338
I was honestly surprised how fast we jumped from the temple celebration right into the Diamond Kingdom attacking Kiten. It didn't feel like a finale at all even though the arc just ended and seeing those new generals show up at the very end has me curious about their power. Charmy declaring she would protect Asta really stuck with me.
raifort's avatar
raifort
Seeing the Diamond Kingdom generals use those enchanted stones makes them seem like a real threat to the kingdom and Kiten is in for a rough time if the Golden Dawn doesnt step up soon
hosenki's avatar
hosenki
Vangeance is definitely hiding something behind that mask and Yami is the only one smart enough to keep a close eye on him during this mess

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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