Ep 4. The Beginning of Hope and Despair
- TV14
- January 5, 2021
- 23 min
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9.1 (1,355)
The Beginning of Hope and Despair is the fourth episode of the fourth season of Black Clover, a Japanese anime series. The episode follows Asta, Yami, and the Black Bulls as they come face-to-face with Dante, one of the Dark Triad members and the leader of the Spade Kingdom's Dark Triad.
As the episode begins, Asta and Yami are seen heading towards the Spade Kingdom's castle, where they are greeted by a group of Spade Kingdom soldiers. The Black Bulls manage to defeat the soldiers with ease, displaying their incredible strength and magic abilities.
The group soon reaches the castle and is greeted by Dante, who invites them to a banquet. Throughout the banquet, Dante shows a high level of arrogance towards the group, provoking them with his words and actions.
Asta and Yami are soon engaged in a battle with Dante, who reveals that he is a user of Gravity Magic. Despite their best efforts, Dante proves to be a formidable opponent and manages to overpower the Black Bulls.
The episode also explores the backstory of Dante, revealing that he and the other Dark Triad members were once children who were abandoned by their parents due to their immense magic powers. Dante's backstory provides insight into his character and motivations, making him a more complex and intriguing villain.
Meanwhile, in the Clover Kingdom, Secre and the other members of the Black Bulls are busy taking care of the aftermath of the battle against the Spade Kingdom. They are soon approached by the Heart Kingdom's Princess Loropechika, who reveals that the Clover Kingdom, Spade Kingdom, and Heart Kingdom must work together to defeat the Dark Triad.
The Beginning of Hope and Despair is an action-packed episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The battle scenes are well choreographed and visually stunning, while the exploration of Dante's character provides depth to the series' villains. The episode also sets the stage for future plot developments, indicating that there are many challenges ahead for the protagonists.
