English Dub Review: Black Clover “The Lion Awakens”

Overview(Spoilers Below)


In an unusual method of training to prepare for the oncoming threat of “Megicula”, Mereoleona kidnaps all the Black Bull members, except Yami, to the Lions training area, Yultim Volcano…

Our Take

This episode felt like filler yet it remained consistent with the plot & pacing. Leo seems like he’s about to get a power-up, but not sure if it will really play a huge role. Also based on observation, It seems like many guys around Asta get growth spurt though Asta’s highlight is still his muscles. But If there’s anything I dislike the most about this episode that this show and by-extension the Manga’s creator won’t seem to let it die. It’s the fact that Noelle’s Tsundere attitude is annoying the shit out of me, and seems to drag for waaaaay too long. Either she changes or Asta will just marry someone else. This isn’t fucking Naruto when you have to wait 20+ years for definitive confirmation of anything romantic in general to happen.

I think what I also liked which was the highlight of this episode was that Mereoleona taught them the importance of expecting the unexpected. I guess it will take some time for Black Clover to come back to pick itself up with a legit storyline that doesn’t make everyone completely useless or remind us how transparently moronic the male characters are when it comes to unrequited love. But I guess the manga can get enough distance for Studio Pierrot to crank out more future episodes.