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Nov 17, 2020 1:53 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Welp, everything seems more or less back to normal again after the various fights.

Asta and Yuno still have their little rivalry going on but also with some added flashbacks between the two. Pretty lighthearted episode.
Nov 17, 2020 4:28 AM
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Kinda wished that they had gotten someone new, or two of them. Would've been cool to see honestly. But who could honestly join the squad, that would be considered different? Since they do have a very diverse set of characters for the squad.

Unless they got a healer or something.
Nov 17, 2020 4:46 AM
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Good to be back, to the good ol' cheesy black clover.
Nov 17, 2020 5:32 AM
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It really has been a year in Black Clover even though a lot has happened.

And we can't forget about Asta's and Yuno's dream of becoming the Wizard King.

Nov 17, 2020 5:38 AM
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Let's be honest here we all wanted someone to join black bulls and be Noelle and Asta's junior but i liked the episode
Nov 17, 2020 5:39 AM
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Such a heartwarming episode, brings back memories.

Nov 17, 2020 6:19 AM
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very good episode, more was more focused in the past.

Nov 17, 2020 7:54 AM
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After the filler arcs and episodes, it's back to the FLASHBACKS episode. 2 more episode to draw the finale of Season 3 of Black Clover (Episode 154).

Well, given how much effort was put into last episode, this episode is a rest filler for the production staff team, of which I'm definitely not complaining.

But what a nostalgic throwback this episode was, a year's worth of time that was skimming through Black Clover from start to finish, and the new recruitment of potential Magic Knights through the Entrance Exam. Though it'd be great to have someone new, which leaves Asta and Noelle at the bottom of the pack once again.

Brings back fond memories of the past 150 episodes.
Nov 17, 2020 8:38 AM
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I always enjoy these lil recap episodes because it really does feel like we’ve been on this journey with Asta and company together. We’ve had so many great memories with this series and despite the hate it gets, I love it and it’s only getting better. Noelle, Asta and Yuno have come so far.
Nov 17, 2020 9:23 AM
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It still feels exaggerated that the Magic Knights captains have the strength of 100 mages.
They are powerful but not super powerful.
There are powerful squad members in Black Bulls, Golden Dawn, and other squads too.

Nozel Silva has gotten more nicer, and warmer since the beginning of the show as well.
Nov 17, 2020 9:23 AM

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Ah I thought we would see the new recruits or at least their trials. Instead we just had a sort of summary-without-reall-being-a-summary.

I'd say this episode wasn't mandatory, so they'd better bring something nice for the end of 2020
Nov 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Noelle wanting a kouhai was cute, too bad Yami trolled her lol. The final scene where the ending song could be heard before the animation of the ending starts was a nice touch.
Nov 17, 2020 11:21 AM
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Another cheesy but charming episode. For a while, I was getting tired of the filler arc, but this episode was a reminder of how far the show has come and how hard the BC production team has worked in the last 3 years.
Nov 17, 2020 11:25 AM
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Noelle wanting a kouhai was cute, too bad Yami trolled her lol. The final scene where the ending song could be heard before the animation of the ending starts was a nice touch.

Yeah the transition between ending scene and ending song is amazing everytime they do it , it's on point . I kinda wish Mimosa could've gotten a lil more screen time though
Nov 17, 2020 2:13 PM

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Luchia said:
It still feels exaggerated that the Magic Knights captains have the strength of 100 mages.
They are powerful but not super powerful.
There are powerful squad members in Black Bulls, Golden Dawn, and other squads too.


Well, it feels that way only because in last exam 3 "monsters" joined to magic knights (aka Asta, Yuno and Noelle) without them Elves/Devil would definitely won.
Also, Drunk Witch awakened her god-mode magic.
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Nov 17, 2020 2:29 PM
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Another fucking filler, shit.
Nov 17, 2020 3:33 PM

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So it's been a year since they entered the Black Bulls, nice to see that they went to the place where they started.
Noelle praising Asta is very rare.
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Nov 17, 2020 4:19 PM

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was kinda hoping they'd get new members but cool flashbacks
Nov 17, 2020 4:39 PM

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Bit of a nostalgic episode. Tho it was mostly recap. I was kinda looking forward to seeing another magic knights exam so I was pretty disappointed when it was basically skipped. I'd assume that was still all filler and the author had no plans of adding more named squad members.
Nov 17, 2020 6:31 PM

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oh nice! it's been 1 year since Asta & Yuno became a Magic Knights!
SHAME! there's no new recruit for Black Bulls squad! i was really expecting some new youngsters characters...
5/5.


Nov 17, 2020 7:14 PM

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Pretty much recap through flashbacks but it was kinda nostalgic.
Nov 17, 2020 7:31 PM

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It was a simple episode but at the same time nostalgic, for all the recapitulation they did and especially because they showed us the great development that the characters have had throughout the series and at the same time it serves as an introduction to what is to come. That it will be very good.
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Nov 17, 2020 8:34 PM
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Aww that was a decent ep. damn I know we getting the time skip soon or training arc? I cant wait!
Nov 17, 2020 10:32 PM

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Decent episode wonder when black clover end
Nov 18, 2020 2:56 AM

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Another nice flashback episode, was very nostalgic
Even tho this filler stuff is good, waiting for these episodes to end
I hope cannon episodes start in winter 2021
Nov 18, 2020 4:52 AM

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was kinda hoping they'd get new members but cool flashbacks


Yeah, that was my thought too.
Nov 19, 2020 1:22 AM

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If there was no next episode preview, I would have assumed this was a finale episode and that the anime would be going on hiatus. Anyway, this was a nice little recap that really shows how far these characters have come.

Part of me also kind of wished that a new rookie would join the Bulls, but at the same time that would mess with the continuity since that didn't happen in the manga. Then again the producers could have just said fuck it and throw in an anime-original character lol.
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Nov 19, 2020 5:55 AM

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Kinda felt like a final episode.
Nov 19, 2020 12:22 PM
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What the heck is this episode?

I thought it was gonna be the last episode for the anime. I did heard the anime caught up to the manga. If they need to stop here so that the manga can squeeze out more content, I wouldn't be surprise.

Let us all remember -> "Black Clover could have ended on episode 152."
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Nov 19, 2020 10:40 PM
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Practically a recap episode. It feels great to see how far everyone became.
Nov 20, 2020 1:50 AM
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I don't get the idea of these recap episodes.
For me it is just a waste of time viewing them.

Black clover has at least 2 t o 4 minutes in every episode which are useless,
because they always recap too much.
Then there are these recap episodes I can only puke on.

Sorry Fanboys/Fangirls, but that is my opinion.

This Episode starts after 5 minutes (1:30 for the opening of course),
they could fill in more story but no they seem to need to stretch every episode.
Nov 21, 2020 5:59 AM
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Even though it would be awesome to have a new member, I think the team is well set already. This episode puts me in the feels for sure. I love to see how Asta and Yuno interact each and every time. These are not only true rivals, they are true friends/brothers. Also glad Yuno got his pendant back!
Nov 22, 2020 7:22 PM

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After all what happened so far it feels more then just a year since Asta, Noelle and Yuno joined a squad. I also remember how much I disliked Nozel at the beginning. It's nice to see how much he and other characters changed over all this time.

I was glad Yami didn't get a new member. For me the Black Bulls seem perfect as they are.

The visuals + the ED were great. I really liked it.

Nov 29, 2020 5:22 AM

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Bruh I thought they will recruit someone :(
Nov 29, 2020 1:32 PM
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Okakau said:
Let's be honest here we all wanted someone to join black bulls and be Noelle and Asta's junior but i liked the episode
The episode was pretty much a waste and a disappointment. There were 15-20 applicants and Yami couldn't snag one? It was mostly flashbacks to Asta and Noelle's time with the Black Bulls.
Dec 22, 2020 6:22 PM
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I was looking forward for Asta and Noelle to be finally "senpais" haha but I guess that's not gonna happen.. yet.
Dec 24, 2020 6:54 PM
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This was a cute episode that showed how much Asta and the others have grown. Everything seems to be normal, for now.

Love the rivalry between Asta and Yuno. Tbh, the rivalry in black clover is pretty amazing and funny at times.

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Jan 20, 2021 11:48 AM

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Nostalgic episode. This isn't canon so no fights were shown because there won't be any new character added to the story despite what Yami said or if does, it will be a random character and I'm not sad, I didn't really want to see a new member in any squad.
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Apr 9, 2021 8:56 PM
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this was a recap episode. nothing more

but the fact that it was a recap episode disguised as a magic knight entrance exam episode pissed me off. why even bother with the exam part at all?

bad episode
May 4, 2021 9:56 AM
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Bruh, half of the ep is just recap ep, the second half is still somewhat of a recap, but with a different format. That format being the characters actively reflecting on their past experiences as Yuno, Asta and Noelle celebrate their 1 year anniversary with their respective Squad.

Of course, Black Bull's party is the place to be at, with how cozy and lovely the vibe is to eat and drink as you talk as a member of the Black Bulls' family. Wonderful squad you got there Yami.
May 28, 2021 1:10 PM

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No new black bull members :(

Jun 24, 2021 4:40 AM

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As the battle of the captains concluded it's time for recruits to be bound by each guild that's waiting for them

This episode has its nostalgic feel from the first episodes and it was nice to see new upcoming talents that have the potential to getting into the Magic Knights, They've been there for a year happy anniversary

No recruits but it's fine no harm no foul.

Aug 7, 2021 1:04 AM

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Aw was kinda hoping to see a new face join their ranks and Asta becoming a senpai!
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Nov 16, 2021 4:10 AM

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So a year has passed, truly a lot has happened where we've seen everyone grow stronger while fighting the eye of the midnight sun but they'll need to be even stronger to face Megicula.

Mar 7, 2022 5:54 AM
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Nothing but a recap to remind us all that how far Asta Yuno & other characters have come so far and are many times stronger than before!
Jun 22, 2022 11:52 PM
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Somewhat of a recap episode, but it was a touching one and was executed well. Its primary purpose wasn't even to recap, but instead to reminisce on the past, and the the journey they've all made to come thus far. I'm sure this had a stronger effect on those who watched this while it was airing rather than us now who are binge watching it in a single month lol- or less XD. I wouldn't say Asta and Noelle have matured, their characters seem to be exactly the same. But they have gotten a hundred times more experienced and more powerful, and that's what matters in a shounen anime. Yuno on the other hand, while his character didn't really change either, him just standing there makes him feel like a whole other beast than from a year ago.

I loved how they revisited Noelle and Nozel's confrontation on this day one year ago. Nozel put his younger sister in the worst squad in hopes that she will remain relatively safe, away from all the danger and action. Ironically, they were the squad this year that probably went through the most danger and action. But when all was said and done, Nozel unknowingly put his sister in the only squad that could've allow her to grow this much. Gotta love how Nozel turns his head to the side when he sees Noelle; dude is a bit of a tsundere himself lol. Probably just runs in the family in which Noelle got the motherload


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I was looking forward them getting a kouhai but damn that dream is swept under a rug.

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Jun 22, 2023 9:03 AM

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Full circle with recap
Nov 12, 2023 11:35 AM
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pretty great to see asta yuno and noelle to return the the place where their journeys started
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was kinda hoping they'd get new members but cool flashbacks
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