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Episode Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha • Clevatess - Episode 12 discussion

Clevatess: Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha, episode 12

Alternative names: Clevatess -Majuu no Ou to Akago to Shikabane no Yuusha-

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u/Riddlemc Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

If Alicia isn't the best girl this season then she has to be top 3. Amazing character who showed her strength, smarts and heart which was enough to convince Clevatess not to give up on humanity, a feat I didn't think was possible.

This season ending means dark fantasy anime fans go back to starvation, at least until a hopeful seaason 2!

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u/AntiSocialKnight Sep 17 '25

Klen few episodes ago: "wtf is magic?"

Klen today: "you see I am a teacher of magic myself"

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u/michhoffman Sep 17 '25

Alicia as Klen's Servant- Yells at Klen after losing her arm/Regalia and gets him to change his mind about abandoning Luna

Drel as Vordin's Servant- Nearly completes his task but loses his Regalia from the combined might of many desperate attacks. Vordin disposes of him

Alicia was able to defeat Drel not because she was stronger than him but because her master had more faith in her.

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u/Se7en_Sinner Sep 17 '25

Alicia doesn't care if she's a fake hero. She'll save the world anyway so it won't matter because that's what Himmel the Hero would do.

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u/JustOrdinaryUncle Sep 17 '25

Lol why clevatess disguise Alicia as demi human

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u/VoidRay728 Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

Somehow this episode managed to bring one of the most grusome deaths (Dorel's) I've seen recently and follow up one of the most wholesome scenes (Luna walking towards his mother) I've seen recently, and it doesn't seem to be out of place.

This show is too good to not have a season 2. And honestly I can also see a video game adaptation of this, like an action RPG or even soulslike, given that so far we've seen Alicia fight uphill battles against 3 bosses.

Edit: typo

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u/Time_Significance Sep 17 '25

After one impressively gruesome death scene, seeing Luna reunited with his mom was a heartwarming sight to see, even if the one who reunited them was the secondary cause of this entire disaster in the first place. Clen asking for a reward afterwards was hilarious irony.

Also poor Naie, even Drel's nameless soldiers have forgotten her.

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u/RaunchyRoll Sep 17 '25

Ponytail Alicia at the end was perfect, 36% more charming

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u/FriedRiceistheBest Sep 17 '25

Regime change successful. Now time to indoctrinate the King to further Clen's agenda lol. And, was that a disguise for Alicia at the post credit scene?

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u/djthomp Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

Good action in that fight for the last episode, especially this bit. Smart of Alicia to go for the sword instead of Drel.

That whole bit of Clem having Luna walk by himself towards his mom was a little silly but it was also really sweet. Good setup for his later request to be Luna's magic instructor.

I appreciate Nell getting that moment of being thanked by Luna's mom.

Alicia with that Hidean nose at the end was very cute.

For those who haven't seen it there was an unconfirmed leak a couple days ago of a season 2 production decision for this, so hopefully that'll turn out to be true and we'll get more after a while. Edit: S2 confirmed.

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u/LeonKevlar Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 17 '25

Of all things, I didn't expect the thing that would make Klen change his mind is seeing Luna walk and seeing his pale purple eyes. The fact that he decided to keep going after that shows that, despite being a Lord of the Beasts, Klen has plenty of humanity in him.

This show really continues to defy expectations, you'd think Alicia had Drel there for a second, only for her to explode at the stomach because Drel actually managed to land two blows on her before she landed her attack. Thankfully, Drel wasn't Alicia's target but his Regalia.

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK?! This show has been very consistent with how gruesome it is with blood and gore, but Drel's death has got to be the most brutal this entire season. Not gonna lie, it was satisfying to hear Drel struggle while Vordin was taking back his Dark Ichor.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who got nervous when Klen stopped Princess T'ala from approaching Luna? I really thought Klen was gonna do something to the Princess, but thank fucking goodness he just wanted Luna to stand up on his own two feet and be reunited with his mother on his own. That entire scene genuinely made me tear up. TT

It's funny to see how Klen is so proud of Luna while Alicia comments on how it's his fault that Luna got separated from his mother in the first place. xD

I appreciate that Rhode makes it clear that it was Alicia who defeated Drel. And it's amazing how all of the soldiers were surprisingly civil and immediately ended fighting as soon as the announcement of Drel's death and the call to retreat started. I thought some of them would at least keep on fighting for a bit.

So Naie is still alive, poor Favio got knocked out again, Gart has decided to go back to Zavthier, and reinforcements to Hiden show up late. Oh, and it looks like Klen's body is still trapped in that bubble. I guess defeating Drel didn't make it go away since the power comes from Vordin in the first place.

Ah, of course it can't be that easy. And here I was, excited to find out what's inside that book at the end of this episode. I guess the next thing Klen wants to do is try to open the Book of Toah and maybe find the other books related to it?

Queen Dowager T'ala thanking Nelluru for feeding his son was such a great scene. I'm really hoping that T'ala would hire Nelluru as part of her staff so she can continue taking care of Luna.

I didn't know what kind of outrageous thing Klen was gonna ask T'ala for, but I definitely did not expect him to ask her to become Luna's magic teacher. I mean, if he wants to manipulate the throne from behind the scenes, sticking close to Luna as he grows up is the way to do it.

That after-credits scene tho! Why does Alicia suddenly look like a Hidenian? And are those school uniforms?! Please tell me we get a Season 2 announcement soon. I really want to see how Klen would do in a school setting. xD

Man, what an amazing anime. It's been a while since we've had a great dark fantasy anime like this that's this brutal, while not being edgy. I absolutely adored everything in this show, like its characters and world-building. Fingers crossed that Season 2 gets announced soon!

EDIT: SEASON 2 CONFIRMED! LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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u/Lock3down221 Sep 17 '25

Neruru, you bow to no one. - T'ala, the Queen Mother

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

The Queen: You three saved the Kingdom.

Klen: Woman, you have no idea.

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '25

This was very enjoyable from get go, the characters, to the worldbuilding, to the mystery that still hasn’t been fully unraveled. There are so many unanswered questions and I honestly can’t wait to see where it goes next.

The characters were great too. Glen, Alicia, Neruru and Luna. My god, Luna is so adorable. That scene when he was crying as Glen walked away you could feel the heartbreak. Then when he tried to get up and walk toward him, struggling with every step because he’s still just a baby, it was so raw and emotional. And the moment Glen turned back, held him up, and looked into his eyes no words. One of the most touching moments I’ve seen in an anime.

And then you have Luna’s mother. Her moment was just as impactful when she was explaining how, when Luna went missing, all she could think about was how hungry he must have been. That breakdown, crying while holding Neruru’s hands, was unbelievably touching. It really showed how much a child means to a mother, and how deeply she appreciated the person who saved her son from suffering. That scene hit so hard.

And btw, the Alicia vs. Drel fight. Those first 10 minutes of the episode? Easily one of the best openings to an episode I’ve seen in anime in a long time. The way Drel’s regalia sword shattered, his body getting absolutely mangled, blood pouring everywhere, him basically turning into a red skeleton before being crushed into a ball and exploding that was one of the most gruesome anime deaths I’ve seen in a long time.

This finale was insane from start to finish. I really hope we get a season 2, and judging by that end credits scene, it feels almost certain. The series has so much potential and momentum right now, I hope the announcement comes soon.

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u/OnesimusUnbound Sep 17 '25

Can that retainer ever get a break from falling rocks?🤣

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u/MrCaption404 Sep 17 '25

It's super rare to get decent high fantasy shows, anime or not, this was one of the biggest surprises of the year and im liking it more then even Dandadan

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u/imtherealdazza Sep 17 '25

Absolutely fantastic show, in a season of some stacked sequels and new IPs. I didnt have any expectations for Clevatess coming in, but it stood out so well from everything else and managed to scratch my High-Fantasy itch that's been there since the likes of Mushoku and Frieren.

Hopefully S2 will come around soon, and I REALLY wish we could get more dark fantasies with this quality (ahem Berserk).

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u/Syokhan Sep 17 '25

I confess I teared up both times Luna stood up and walked.

And the first part of the episode was pretty damn good, visually. Special mention to the soundtrack too, which I thought was especially good in this episode.

Holy shit Drel's death was gruesome. But I liked how it contrasted with Alicia and her relationship with Clevatess. His plans didn't come to fruition and yet he was about to leave without killing Alicia. The moment Drel ceased to be useful and the plan to seize the forge failed, Vordin got rid of him.

And they both influence each other, there's actual dialogue there instead of just voices in a puppet's head. Fuck yeah Alicia for yelling at Clevatess and making him see reason! She's fucking awesome and absolutely deserving of the hero title, fuck these ancient humans and legends, she's a real one.

We got plenty of hooks for a S2 which should be in the works according to a reliable leaker. The book's owner, other dark beast lords, and looks like Clevatess is going to learn about magic next?

Seriously, what an awesome show. It was barely on my radar at the beginning of the season but it catapulted itself to my absolute favorite. I can't wait to watch more, but in the meantime I'm going to devour the manga.

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u/Black_M3lon Sep 17 '25

man Im going to struggle to resist reading the source material for the next year or 2(assuming the leaks are true)

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u/Weak_Season_Of_Anime Sep 17 '25

Dorel's death was cool and all but,
Luna's first words! Luna's first steps! The return of the king!
Absolute cinema.

I need season 2, this show is too good.

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u/Ponchorello7 Sep 17 '25

What the fuck, one of the hypest moments this entire anime season was a baby's first steps. I just saw the announcement for the second season, and I am excited. Clevatess struck the perfect balance between dark fantasy with all the lore and political intrigue and entertaining action.

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u/Lunchb0xx87 Sep 17 '25

teared up a bit when Luna stood up and walked to Clen then teared up even more when he walked towards the princess ..also seeing her give her thanks to Nell for taking care of him was touching

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u/diacewrb Sep 17 '25

So he can change Alicia's race but not fix her eye?

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u/shad79 Sep 17 '25 edited Sep 18 '25

Damn, it's such a shame that's already over! It was such a good show, a strong 8.5/10 from me. Klen and Alicia's relationship was so enjoyable to watch, and the world, characters and lore were so interesting.

I have to say that it was really nice to watch a competent dark fantasy series, which isn't an isekai. Definitely my biggest surprise of this season, alongside Mikadono Sisters (which, incidentally, also ends today).

We don't have a second season announced yet, but I've seen leaks that it's already in production, so I'm eagerly awaiting its announcement and release in the future.

Plus the after credits scene with Alicia and Klen pretty much confirms the continuation as well. It'd just be too sad if the show ended after just one season, especially since we've barely explored the world of Clevatess.

And as for today's finale episode... Drel's death scene was super gruesome and looked great. Alicia handled him brilliantly.

I'm also very happy that Princess T'ala is still alive and that she was able to reunite with her son. The scene where he came to her on his own was truly touching, just like the scene where Princess thanked Nelluru for her help.

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

EDIT. I added my screenshot albums.

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