If you're keeping up with , Episode 20, "Assembly at the Royal Capital," is a massive turning point that kicks off the Royal Capital Arc . After the high-stakes battle in the dungeon, Asta and Noelle head to the Magic Knights Headquarters to report their findings, but they end up getting much more than they bargained for. Here are the biggest highlights from this episode: Meeting the Wizard King
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The dynamics between the characters are heating up. realizes she has developed a crush on Asta after seeing his bravery in the dungeon, which doesn't sit well with a very "tsundere" Noelle . It looks like Asta is becoming quite the ladykiller without even trying. Asta vs. The Nobles
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The squad finally comes face-to-face with the 28th Wizard King, . Far from a stuffy ruler, Julius is revealed as a "magic nerd" who is absolutely obsessed with unique spells. Heโs particularly fascinated by Astaโs anti-magic swordโeven if it starts draining his own magic the second he touches it. He explains to Asta and Yuno that becoming the Wizard King requires one thing above all else: merit . A New Love Rival?
The episode wraps up at a tense decoration ceremony where the lower-ranked knights are mocked by the arrogant nobility. While Asta can handle insults directed at himself, he snaps when the nobles start attacking his friends, especially Noelle and her siblings. He literally jumps on a table and declares to the entire room of elites that he will become the Wizard King to shut them all up. Where to Watch