1 00:00:02,367 --> 00:00:03,977 The Clover Kingdom. 2 00:00:04,557 --> 00:00:06,537 In this kingdom where magic is everything, 3 00:00:06,537 --> 00:00:09,567 there is one boy who can't use magic. 4 00:00:10,357 --> 00:00:12,257 His name is Asta. 5 00:00:13,287 --> 00:00:15,887 With guts and hard work, he made it into the Magic Knights, 6 00:00:15,887 --> 00:00:18,737 and he never gave up, despite how much he got hurt. 7 00:00:18,737 --> 00:00:21,527 He continues to diligently aim for the top! 8 00:00:23,127 --> 00:00:24,747 Even if you are a peasant, 9 00:00:24,747 --> 00:00:26,347 or even if you're poor... 10 00:00:26,927 --> 00:00:29,337 Anyone in this world can still shine! 11 00:00:29,727 --> 00:00:31,757 He's working hard to prove that, 12 00:00:32,147 --> 00:00:34,747 and to become the Wizard King! 13 00:01:57,617 --> 00:02:02,227 {\an8}To Tomorrow! 14 00:02:11,187 --> 00:02:12,777 The Magic Knights Squads. 15 00:02:12,777 --> 00:02:16,517 Nine squads of Magic Knights who specialize in combat, 16 00:02:16,517 --> 00:02:18,657 all in direct service to the Wizard King. 17 00:02:19,367 --> 00:02:22,537 They are an army of heroes who dedicate their lives to protecting their kingdom. 18 00:02:22,907 --> 00:02:29,467 It is said that a Magic Knights Squad Captain possesses the strength of a hundred mages. 19 00:02:30,647 --> 00:02:35,177 The Wizard King and the Magic Knights Squads are the idols of the Clover Kingdom. 20 00:02:37,287 --> 00:02:40,257 These squad captains faced each other in battle! 21 00:02:40,257 --> 00:02:43,107 It was a mock tournament held by Julius, the Wizard King, 22 00:02:43,107 --> 00:02:47,437 meant to strengthen the fighting spirit of the Magic Knights Squads. 23 00:02:47,437 --> 00:02:50,017 Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked— 24 00:02:55,817 --> 00:02:56,817 Yoo-hoo! 25 00:02:58,697 --> 00:03:02,367 Welcome to Dream Magic: Glamour World! 26 00:03:02,617 --> 00:03:06,707 Guess that just means I'm gonna have to face you head-on. 27 00:03:06,707 --> 00:03:07,917 Dark Cloaked... 28 00:03:07,917 --> 00:03:09,127 Dark Cloaked... 29 00:03:09,127 --> 00:03:10,627 ...Lightless Slash! 30 00:03:12,047 --> 00:03:15,377 Mercury Magic: Silver Shining Regal Spear! 31 00:03:19,717 --> 00:03:20,787 Are you still functional? 32 00:03:21,807 --> 00:03:24,427 Don't compare me to the small fry! 33 00:03:24,757 --> 00:03:27,187 We'll have no other chances. We're ending this now. 34 00:03:27,187 --> 00:03:30,187 Who do you think you're ordering around, Mr. Sparkle Pants? 35 00:03:30,187 --> 00:03:31,477 Now! 36 00:03:41,487 --> 00:03:42,697 Not happening. 37 00:03:43,237 --> 00:03:46,747 I shall burn you and your meddlesome plan to ash! 38 00:03:50,997 --> 00:03:55,507 As a royal who protects the masses, and as the Captain of the Silver Eagles, 39 00:03:55,507 --> 00:03:59,127 I cannot let myself lose so pathetically! 40 00:03:59,537 --> 00:04:01,927 I'm sure you're watching, my squad! 41 00:04:02,177 --> 00:04:04,317 There is nothing the flames of the Crimson Lion Kings 42 00:04:04,317 --> 00:04:05,927 cannot incinerate! 43 00:04:06,187 --> 00:04:07,557 I'll show you the spell I used back then... 44 00:04:07,557 --> 00:04:10,687 when I truly surpassed my limits! 45 00:04:11,737 --> 00:04:12,857 Mana Zone... 46 00:04:13,287 --> 00:04:14,477 Dark Cloaked... 47 00:04:14,687 --> 00:04:17,317 Dimension Slash ~ Equinox! 48 00:04:20,747 --> 00:04:25,487 Asta and the other Magic Knights renewed their promise to protect the Clover Kingdom 49 00:04:25,487 --> 00:04:30,217 and its people from the threat of the Spade Kingdom and the devil, 50 00:04:30,217 --> 00:04:33,387 and to become much, much stronger. 51 00:04:37,127 --> 00:04:39,997 Water Creation Magic: Sea Dragon's Roar! 52 00:04:52,377 --> 00:04:55,357 In September, the Magic Knights trained daily 53 00:04:55,357 --> 00:05:00,207 to prepare for the upcoming battle with the Spade Kingdom and the devil. 54 00:05:02,647 --> 00:05:06,417 After seeing the captains fight, Asta and Noelle felt even more motivated, 55 00:05:06,417 --> 00:05:10,287 and continued their own training as they awaited the day they would train 56 00:05:10,287 --> 00:05:12,667 with the Heart Kingdom's Spirit Guardians. 57 00:05:15,627 --> 00:05:18,017 Asta! Noelle! 58 00:05:21,777 --> 00:05:23,087 Hey, let's go. 59 00:05:23,747 --> 00:05:25,097 Yes, sir! 60 00:05:25,097 --> 00:05:26,597 It's already time? 61 00:05:26,897 --> 00:05:29,127 I get to go out with my friends. 62 00:05:29,127 --> 00:05:33,187 My heart leaps with joy. I can't help but smile. 63 00:05:34,687 --> 00:05:35,607 Sure thing! 64 00:05:41,107 --> 00:05:45,137 Clover Kingdom 65 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:49,867 Castle Town Kikka 66 00:06:05,607 --> 00:06:10,267 Looks like the town has mostly recovered from the Eye of the Midnight Sun's attack. 67 00:06:10,867 --> 00:06:15,557 Captain Yami, thank you for bringing us along with you! 68 00:06:16,067 --> 00:06:20,937 I just brought you along because you wouldn't shut up about wanting to come. 69 00:06:20,937 --> 00:06:23,637 I wanted to go back to my roots! 70 00:06:24,887 --> 00:06:27,317 It's already been a year. 71 00:06:27,317 --> 00:06:29,957 It feels so long, yet somehow, 72 00:06:29,957 --> 00:06:32,017 it feels like it passed in the blink of an eye. 73 00:06:32,947 --> 00:06:38,727 On this day, the annual Magic Knights Entrance Exam was being held in the coliseum. 74 00:06:42,757 --> 00:06:44,847 Good luck on the Entrance Exam! 75 00:06:44,847 --> 00:06:46,837 You're the Clover Kingdom's stars of hope! 76 00:06:47,077 --> 00:06:50,347 The kingdom's future is in your hands! 77 00:06:59,207 --> 00:07:01,977 Partially because of all the chaos caused by 78 00:07:01,977 --> 00:07:03,947 the Eye of the Midnight Sun's attack, 79 00:07:03,947 --> 00:07:06,997 there were fewer applicants than in years prior. 80 00:07:14,937 --> 00:07:18,537 Listen up! Whatever you do, don't interfere. 81 00:07:18,537 --> 00:07:19,337 Right! 82 00:07:19,337 --> 00:07:20,677 That's obvious. 83 00:07:24,457 --> 00:07:28,047 Look, Noelle! That was us a year ago! 84 00:07:28,897 --> 00:07:32,467 Someone out of that crowd might end up being our junior. 85 00:07:34,167 --> 00:07:36,837 Miss Noelle! 86 00:07:37,647 --> 00:07:39,917 I wonder if they'll call me something like that. 87 00:07:39,917 --> 00:07:41,337 That wouldn't be so bad. 88 00:07:42,677 --> 00:07:44,127 Asta! Above you! 89 00:07:44,127 --> 00:07:45,187 Huh? 90 00:07:46,567 --> 00:07:48,407 Ack! What the heck's with these birds?! 91 00:07:48,407 --> 00:07:51,267 Wait, are these the anti-birds I've heard about? 92 00:07:51,267 --> 00:07:54,497 What? The ones that peck at you if you don't have much mana? 93 00:07:54,497 --> 00:07:56,757 Hey! Get away from me! 94 00:08:01,717 --> 00:08:03,277 Get away from me! 95 00:08:03,277 --> 00:08:05,417 Get off me! 96 00:08:06,327 --> 00:08:07,517 What the heck was that? 97 00:08:07,517 --> 00:08:10,877 How little mana do you have if a swarm that big pecks at you? 98 00:08:10,877 --> 00:08:13,097 I guess someone always has it worse. 99 00:08:13,527 --> 00:08:15,627 What the heck is Stupidsta doing? 100 00:08:16,087 --> 00:08:16,887 Noelle. 101 00:08:21,217 --> 00:08:22,677 Nozel. 102 00:08:22,677 --> 00:08:23,937 You came. 103 00:08:24,847 --> 00:08:26,637 Yes. Stupids— 104 00:08:26,637 --> 00:08:28,717 Asta invited me. 105 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:32,807 He thought we may be able to go back to our roots as Magic Knights 106 00:08:32,807 --> 00:08:35,587 in order to prepare for our upcoming battle. 107 00:08:37,087 --> 00:08:39,077 So it's already been a year. 108 00:08:45,557 --> 00:08:46,577 Okay! 109 00:08:47,587 --> 00:08:49,127 What are you doing? 110 00:08:49,687 --> 00:08:51,547 Oh, I'm... um... 111 00:08:51,547 --> 00:08:57,837 I told you. There's no need for royalty to take the same exam as the peasants. 112 00:08:57,837 --> 00:08:58,677 But... 113 00:08:59,037 --> 00:09:02,337 Your destination has already been decided. 114 00:09:02,337 --> 00:09:04,487 Do not take unnecessary action. 115 00:09:04,487 --> 00:09:07,177 Yes, Brother Nozel. 116 00:09:07,177 --> 00:09:10,987 Your existence itself is unnecessary. 117 00:09:16,867 --> 00:09:18,487 I understand now, though. 118 00:09:18,487 --> 00:09:23,857 That was all my brother's kindness. He just didn't want me to go to the battlefield. 119 00:09:25,407 --> 00:09:26,437 What is it? 120 00:09:26,437 --> 00:09:28,527 N-Nothing. I was just... 121 00:09:28,527 --> 00:09:34,637 At first, I couldn't help but wonder why I got put in the Black Bulls. 122 00:09:36,167 --> 00:09:40,437 But now, I can truly say that I'm grateful 123 00:09:40,437 --> 00:09:42,157 that you put me with the Black Bulls. 124 00:09:44,767 --> 00:09:47,877 I now have precious friends and a precious family. 125 00:09:48,417 --> 00:09:51,767 I was able to share experiences I wouldn't trade for the world. 126 00:09:52,887 --> 00:09:55,197 You've grown, Noelle. 127 00:09:55,687 --> 00:09:57,067 Thank you very much! 128 00:10:00,367 --> 00:10:03,507 And you have the potential to grow even more. 129 00:10:04,057 --> 00:10:06,037 You will probably become even stronger. 130 00:10:07,557 --> 00:10:10,797 Yes... Just like Mother. 131 00:10:10,797 --> 00:10:13,447 I said get away from me! 132 00:10:13,447 --> 00:10:15,147 Ugh! 133 00:10:58,517 --> 00:11:00,457 The Magic Knights Squad Captains... 134 00:11:00,457 --> 00:11:02,767 Th-They have such presence. 135 00:11:15,027 --> 00:11:19,157 I am the Captain of the Golden Dawn, William Vangeance. 136 00:11:20,017 --> 00:11:23,087 I will be conducting the Magic Knights Entrance Exam. 137 00:11:24,827 --> 00:11:29,827 First, I would like to commend you all for participating in this exam to protect 138 00:11:29,827 --> 00:11:35,097 this kingdom and its people after the attack by the Eye of the Midnight Sun. 139 00:11:36,387 --> 00:11:39,047 The hero, Lord Vangeance... 140 00:11:39,817 --> 00:11:41,157 ...is praising us? 141 00:11:42,967 --> 00:11:45,177 And I want you to know this. 142 00:11:46,007 --> 00:11:48,847 Even if you do not pass, that is not the end. 143 00:11:49,837 --> 00:11:54,387 Anyone can retry as many times as they'd like. 144 00:11:57,217 --> 00:11:58,447 Now, then... 145 00:11:59,477 --> 00:12:00,767 Magic Tree Descends! 146 00:12:26,857 --> 00:12:29,807 Let us now begin the Magic Knights Entrance Exam! 147 00:12:42,647 --> 00:12:44,867 Wow, this takes me back! 148 00:12:45,627 --> 00:12:49,327 Remember how you couldn't fly at all back then, Stupidsta? 149 00:12:50,467 --> 00:12:51,667 You were watching me? 150 00:12:51,897 --> 00:12:55,657 Well, you stuck out like a sore thumb. Of course I noticed you. 151 00:12:56,927 --> 00:13:00,087 Not only could you not fly, but you had no mana at all, 152 00:13:00,357 --> 00:13:02,627 so I thought you were going to fail for sure. 153 00:13:05,307 --> 00:13:07,267 But then... 154 00:13:10,427 --> 00:13:12,427 You're funny, kid. 155 00:13:13,267 --> 00:13:14,747 Join my squad. 156 00:13:15,957 --> 00:13:16,777 Huh? 157 00:13:19,367 --> 00:13:22,527 I'm telling you that I'll let you join the Black Bulls. 158 00:13:23,687 --> 00:13:26,987 Captain Yami acknowledged you. And then... 159 00:13:29,497 --> 00:13:32,617 Even if you got hurt and battered, 160 00:13:33,627 --> 00:13:35,417 you never gave up. 161 00:13:36,167 --> 00:13:38,797 No matter how many times you fell, 162 00:13:39,507 --> 00:13:43,717 you always, always got back up again. 163 00:13:45,257 --> 00:13:46,967 Right here, right now... 164 00:13:47,397 --> 00:13:50,837 I'll surpass my limits! 165 00:13:52,807 --> 00:13:55,447 You were able to overcome any obstacle. 166 00:13:55,447 --> 00:13:57,517 You truly are amazing. 167 00:13:58,297 --> 00:13:59,197 Wha? 168 00:13:59,607 --> 00:14:01,777 O-Only a little bit, though! 169 00:14:02,547 --> 00:14:06,027 Thanks, Noelle! You're pretty amazing yourself! 170 00:14:09,517 --> 00:14:11,697 You have an insane amount of mana, 171 00:14:12,497 --> 00:14:16,077 and you keep learning how to use one new spell after another. 172 00:14:21,447 --> 00:14:23,877 That water armor's super cool, too! 173 00:14:24,157 --> 00:14:27,337 That's not water armor. That's my Valkyrie Armor. 174 00:14:27,337 --> 00:14:29,967 Yeah, exactly. That water armor! 175 00:14:33,847 --> 00:14:35,517 You're super amazing! 176 00:14:35,517 --> 00:14:38,057 I'm not {/i1}that{/i0} impressive. 177 00:14:38,567 --> 00:14:42,167 We went through so many hardships. 178 00:14:42,167 --> 00:14:43,037 Yeah. 179 00:14:44,067 --> 00:14:51,307 And I'm sure there are many more hardships we can't even imagine awaiting us. 180 00:14:51,947 --> 00:14:56,037 But we have the captains and a bunch of our friends! 181 00:14:56,377 --> 00:14:58,157 And new strength! 182 00:14:58,977 --> 00:15:02,317 We're going to protect the people no matter what! 183 00:15:02,317 --> 00:15:03,637 By combining our strengths! 184 00:15:04,647 --> 00:15:06,047 Let's become stronger. 185 00:15:06,337 --> 00:15:08,677 Much, much stronger. 186 00:15:14,587 --> 00:15:17,687 Say, Yuno. What's so fun about this? 187 00:15:19,107 --> 00:15:21,687 Oh, you're just so cool! 188 00:15:29,417 --> 00:15:31,617 Hey, wait, Stupidsta. Where are you going? 189 00:15:33,617 --> 00:15:35,547 Hey, Yuno! 190 00:15:36,537 --> 00:15:38,117 Gah, it's him again. 191 00:15:38,607 --> 00:15:40,667 You're here too, Yuno? 192 00:15:40,667 --> 00:15:45,037 Don't just wander off without saying anything, you silent stud. 193 00:15:45,457 --> 00:15:46,757 Shrug. 194 00:15:46,757 --> 00:15:48,777 Did you just say "shrug" at me?! 195 00:15:48,777 --> 00:15:51,177 You seriously just spoke a sound effect?! 196 00:15:51,177 --> 00:15:53,007 He's just so cool. 197 00:15:53,007 --> 00:15:57,437 Yeah, right! He's not cool at all! He's just trying to act cool! 198 00:15:57,847 --> 00:15:59,847 What do you mean, trying? 199 00:15:59,847 --> 00:16:04,687 Yuno doesn't have to try to be cool. He is cool, right? 200 00:16:04,687 --> 00:16:10,177 Though I guess since you're here, you felt the same way I did. 201 00:16:10,177 --> 00:16:11,677 The same? 202 00:16:11,677 --> 00:16:14,697 We both swore that we'd become the Wizard King! 203 00:16:14,697 --> 00:16:16,217 You?! 204 00:16:16,217 --> 00:16:17,497 Not just me! 205 00:16:23,257 --> 00:16:26,417 I'll... never cry again. 206 00:16:26,967 --> 00:16:29,147 Maybe I... no... 207 00:16:30,197 --> 00:16:31,427 Yuno? 208 00:16:31,927 --> 00:16:32,737 I will... 209 00:16:33,477 --> 00:16:35,357 I'll become the Wizard King, too! 210 00:16:35,977 --> 00:16:39,987 I'll get stronger, and protect you and everyone else! 211 00:16:40,497 --> 00:16:44,217 I'm gonna make everyone happier! So we can have nicer things! 212 00:16:54,167 --> 00:16:57,457 Let's see who can become the Wizard King! 213 00:17:01,767 --> 00:17:04,007 Though I'm going to be the one who wins. 214 00:17:04,007 --> 00:17:06,747 Say what?! I'm gonna win! 215 00:17:06,747 --> 00:17:08,757 No, me. 216 00:17:08,757 --> 00:17:10,147 Me! 217 00:17:15,307 --> 00:17:16,177 So... 218 00:17:17,087 --> 00:17:19,887 Were you able to go back to your roots or whatever? 219 00:17:19,887 --> 00:17:22,317 Yes! Thank you so much! 220 00:17:23,477 --> 00:17:24,397 I see. 221 00:17:24,397 --> 00:17:26,837 I'm feeling more motivated, too. 222 00:17:27,417 --> 00:17:31,737 I'm going to become even stronger and make even more friends. 223 00:17:32,057 --> 00:17:34,477 I'm going to become stronger, too! 224 00:17:34,897 --> 00:17:37,887 So I can make the Black Bulls the best Magic Knights Squad ever! 225 00:17:38,297 --> 00:17:42,287 And so I can defeat this curse and win Miss Finnes's trust. 226 00:17:42,767 --> 00:17:44,787 Let's all do our best! 227 00:17:44,787 --> 00:17:47,837 So, Captain, did you recruit anyone new? 228 00:17:48,107 --> 00:17:50,337 Do I have a junior now? 229 00:17:50,837 --> 00:17:52,927 Well, there was someone interesting, but... 230 00:17:53,217 --> 00:17:54,257 But?! 231 00:17:55,577 --> 00:17:57,767 Another squad swiped them. 232 00:17:57,767 --> 00:17:58,927 What?! 233 00:17:59,327 --> 00:18:03,277 Which means you two are at the bottom for another year. 234 00:18:03,277 --> 00:18:04,937 What?! 235 00:18:05,567 --> 00:18:07,057 Come on, let's go home. 236 00:18:18,167 --> 00:18:19,737 I knew I'd find you here. 237 00:18:21,217 --> 00:18:24,317 Hey there, Marx. What a coincidence. 238 00:18:24,317 --> 00:18:28,997 You left the castle. There's nothing coincidental about it. 239 00:18:29,487 --> 00:18:33,127 Let's hurry back. Your work just continues to pile up. 240 00:18:33,757 --> 00:18:35,257 I know. 241 00:18:35,257 --> 00:18:36,347 But... 242 00:18:36,347 --> 00:18:37,147 But? 243 00:18:37,147 --> 00:18:40,377 Young people are joining the Magic Knights Squads to work hard 244 00:18:40,377 --> 00:18:44,387 to protect the people and this kingdom. 245 00:18:44,987 --> 00:18:49,327 Just seeing them seems to give me courage. 246 00:18:50,727 --> 00:18:54,397 Yes, you're right. They give us hope for the future. 247 00:18:55,037 --> 00:18:55,947 Yes. 248 00:18:57,597 --> 00:18:59,457 All right, let's head back. 249 00:19:02,057 --> 00:19:05,867 Marx, do you like grilled purple snake? 250 00:19:06,297 --> 00:19:07,917 What are you talking about? 251 00:19:08,437 --> 00:19:12,667 If you do, I thought I'd catch one and grill it up for you. 252 00:19:12,667 --> 00:19:14,417 There's no need for that. 253 00:19:14,707 --> 00:19:18,997 Aw... Asta would be more than happy to eat it. 254 00:19:22,327 --> 00:19:23,177 Yuno. 255 00:19:25,317 --> 00:19:26,997 There's something I want to give you. 256 00:19:27,777 --> 00:19:28,897 What is it? 257 00:19:33,567 --> 00:19:36,407 My pendant... But how? 258 00:19:37,947 --> 00:19:40,517 A man named Revchi brought it. 259 00:19:40,517 --> 00:19:41,527 He did? 260 00:19:48,407 --> 00:19:50,247 Apparently, it was among 261 00:19:50,247 --> 00:19:54,587 the treasures that he and Gueldre took from the Shadow Palace. 262 00:19:55,357 --> 00:20:02,197 He was probably afraid of what you'd do to him if you ever found out. 263 00:20:03,057 --> 00:20:06,427 This magic stone belongs to you. 264 00:20:07,047 --> 00:20:07,847 Yes. 265 00:20:08,707 --> 00:20:13,067 To think it'd come back to me because of him. You can't be serious. 266 00:20:14,167 --> 00:20:16,207 Good for you, Yuno. 267 00:20:16,207 --> 00:20:20,367 Today marks exactly a year. You've helped me out so much. 268 00:20:20,817 --> 00:20:21,787 Thank you. 269 00:20:24,287 --> 00:20:29,797 I expect great things from you. Well, everyone is waiting. Let's go. 270 00:20:41,827 --> 00:20:43,447 All right, let's do this. 271 00:20:43,447 --> 00:20:45,427 More training?! Let's do it! 272 00:20:45,777 --> 00:20:48,807 The hell are you talking about? We're having a party. 273 00:20:49,027 --> 00:20:50,437 A party? 274 00:20:50,967 --> 00:20:55,067 We're celebrating the first anniversary since you two joined. 275 00:20:55,067 --> 00:20:59,527 A lot is happening right now, but it's the least we can do. 276 00:21:00,447 --> 00:21:03,517 Magna and the others should be back soon, too. 277 00:21:04,197 --> 00:21:05,947 Thanks! 278 00:21:06,677 --> 00:21:08,697 I guess I'll let you celebrate, for my sake. 279 00:21:09,207 --> 00:21:13,747 All right! Forget about fighting just for tonight, and eat and drink! 280 00:21:14,287 --> 00:21:15,267 Right! 281 00:21:16,377 --> 00:21:18,157 Let's have fun tonight. 282 00:21:18,157 --> 00:21:20,407 Let's talk friendship until morning. 283 00:21:20,407 --> 00:21:21,687 We're back! 284 00:21:21,687 --> 00:21:23,367 We're back, Charmy. 285 00:21:31,837 --> 00:21:35,057 I've gotten stronger since then. 286 00:21:40,477 --> 00:21:41,397 But... 287 00:21:43,517 --> 00:21:44,517 ...it's not enough. 288 00:21:46,557 --> 00:21:51,477 I'm going to rise even higher and become the Wizard King. 289 00:21:52,667 --> 00:21:58,037 I'm going to rise even higher and become the Wizard King! 290 00:23:36,617 --> 00:23:40,607 It's been a year since the kid and Noelle joined the Black Bulls. 291 00:23:40,607 --> 00:23:42,687 Time sure does fly. 292 00:23:42,687 --> 00:23:46,607 Next time on Black Clover, Page 153: "The Chosen Ones." 293 00:23:43,777 --> 00:23:51,207 Page 153 The Chosen Ones 294 00:23:46,877 --> 00:23:50,597 If you want to get even stronger, what else are you gonna do?