The enthralling dark fantasy anime Clevatess continued its gripping narrative with Episode 4, titled “Magical Talent,” which premiered on July 23, 2025. This episode delves deeper into the perilous journey of Alicia, the resurrected hero, and the Demon King Clevatess (in his human alias, Clen) as they navigate a world fraught with danger and moral ambiguity, all while protecting the infant Luna.
The Stakes Intensify: Vroko’s Ruthless Antics
Episode 4 picks up with Alicia in a dire situation, slowly sinking in a flooded mine, yet demonstrating an unyielding spirit as she pursues the legendary magical item known as Khordwhar’s Sword. The pain is immense, but her determination to accomplish the “near-impossible task” shines through.
A significant portion of the episode focuses on the escalating conflict with Vroko, a character who proves to be Clevatess‘s “most devilish character in the series so far” due to his twisted use of magic. Vroko ruthlessly threatens baby Luna and relentlessly harasses Nell, solidifying his status as a completely irredeemable villain. His actions serve to test Clen’s judgment of humanity.
Alicia’s Heroic Stand and Selfless Sacrifice
Amidst Vroko’s threats, Alicia emerges as a pivotal figure. She arrives just in time to prevent Clen from condemning all of humanity based on Vroko’s cruelty. Throughout “Magical Talent,” Alicia repeatedly risks her life, proving herself a true hero and potentially offering humanity a chance at redemption in the eyes of the Dark Beast Lord. In a dramatic turn, Clen reveals his inability to heal Nell fully, stating his magic can only ensure the survival of one person, leading Alicia to willingly sacrifice herself.
Ultimately, the Dark Beast Lord reveals that Alicia’s near-death experience was a test of her nobility, and she is expected to recover shortly. Her selflessness leaves a profound impression on him, leading him to ask Nell to continue her journey with him, to which Nell joyfully agrees, though her ability to refuse as Clevatess’s new familiar remains unclear.
Episode Details and Where to Watch
Clevatess Episode 4, “Magical Talent,” was released on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Japan at approximately 8:30 p.m. JST. For international viewers, this translated to around 12:30 p.m. GMT or 4:30 a.m. PT on the same day. The episode is available to stream on Crunchyroll, which offers the series in its native Japanese language with subtitles, as well as dubbed versions in French, Spanish, German, and Portuguese. Medialink also licensed the series for streaming in Southeast Asia and Oceania via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.
The Clevatess anime series is produced by Lay-duce and directed by Kiyotaka Taguchi, with Keigo Koyanagi handling series scripts. The first season is confirmed to have a total of 12 episodes, airing weekly. The overarching premise of Clevatess: Majū no Ō to Akago to Shikabane no Yūsha (The King of Magical Beasts, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero) centers on the demon king Clevatess taking in a royal baby after destroying a kingdom, and then resurrecting one of the heroes, Alicia, to help care for the child while he observes humanity.
