Just before the killing blow, Asta's inner devil briefly appears to mock Zagred as he dies.
Nero, who initially saw Asta only as a tool to revive Lumiere, begins to recognize Asta's worth and potential. Magic and Spells Used Magic Type Key Spell(s) Asta Anti Magic Black Divider Yami Sukehiro Dark Magic Dark Cloaked Dimension Slash – Equinox Secre Swallowtail Sealing Magic Eternal Prison (used for support) Zagred Kotodama Magic Word Soul Magic (Regeneration) Lumiere Light Magic Creation Magic Production Highlights
Secre (Nero) seals Asta's physical pain, allowing him to push through with his Black Divider form. With support from Yuno, Asta delivers the killing strike that destroys the devil's heart. Black Clover (TV) Episode 119
The episode famously plays the first opening song by Vickeblanka during the final sequence, a common trope in high-stakes anime finales.
💡 You can watch the full episode on Crunchyroll to see the "Equinox" slash in action. Just before the killing blow, Asta's inner devil
Captain Yami Sukehiro surpasses his limits from a distance, using a massive "Mana Zone: Dark Cloaked Dimension Slash – Equinox" to bisect the devil.
Despite overwhelming magic from the First Wizard King Lumiere Silvamillion Clover and the elf leader Licht , the devil Zagred continues to regenerate using his Kotodama (Word Soul) Magic. With support from Yuno, Asta delivers the killing
While some viewers felt parts were inconsistent, the final mana zone attack and the killing blow are noted for their high-quality animation.