: Captain Mereoleona Vermillion takes command, ordering the knights to split into five teams to infiltrate the base.
: Asta enters the hideout alongside Mereoleona and Zora Ideale, setting the stage for major confrontations. Black Clover Episodio 88
: Reviewers from Anime News Network noted that while the episode includes padding compared to the manga, it helps establish the social dynamics and "indulgent" nature of some Royal Knight members. : Captain Mereoleona Vermillion takes command, ordering the
: The episode is widely regarded as the " calm before the storm ," building hype for the ensuing battles in the floating dungeon. : The episode is widely regarded as the
: This episode primarily adapts Chapter 135 of the manga. The first half of the episode contains anime-only content (padding) such as a banquet for the newly formed Royal Knights. Key Plot Points
Flashbacks or references are made to Finral's tactical growth and bravery during the selection exam.