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This year celebrates the 10th anniversary of Yuki Tabata's Black Clover manga, and to commemorate the occasion, the biggest creators in the industry have drawn their own art of Tabata’s characters. Ahead of the full release in this season’s Shonen Jump Giga 2025 Summer in Japan on August 12, three pieces of art have were released from some of the biggest manga creators. From left to right, One Piece ’s Eiichiro Oda, Naruto ’s Masashi Kishimoto and Bleach ’s Tite Kubo had their pieces revealed. The rest of the artists participating include (but not limited to) Gege Akutami, Kenta Shinohara, Koyoharu Gotouge, Yusuke Murata and many more. A special video for the 10th anniversary was also released, which contains special anniversary artwork (which can be seen in the header above). Related: New Black Clover Anime Announced, Will Stream on Crunchyroll Yuki Tabata began the original Black Clover manga in...

Black Clover season 2 has been on a hiatus for five long years, and there is finally hope for its release. While Studio Pierrot has confirmed the sequel season, it is not expected to be out anytime soon. On the other hand, the series has already been affected, even though Season 2 is nowhere near release.

Kankaku Piero, the rock band that has supplied two popular opening themes for Black Clover, has announced its disbandment. An announcement on their official website revealed that the band will disband following the completion of their solo tour of four shows in October.

Kankaku Piero Gifted Black Clover Its Iconic Music Kankaku Piero, the band behind Black Clover‘s first opening, is disbanding | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Kankaku Piero performed the very first opening theme of the Black Clover anime titled ‘Haruka Mirai‘. It is often called one of the best Black Clover openings and is the...

Ufotable’s Demon Slayer: Mugen Train redefined the global perception of anime movies, soaring past records to become the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide, netting half a billion dollars in profit. Now, it seems the franchise has successfully deployed the winning formula again, with the highly anticipated Infinity Castle Arc trilogy.

In Japan, the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part Ipremiere already appears to be receiving profoundly positive reviews, hinting at the sequel’s possibility to surpass the franchise’s trailblazing predecessor at the box office. These exhilarating revelations guarantee the success of Infinity Castle Part I when it hits the theaters in the United States on September 12, 2025.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part I Is Clearly Surpassing Expectations From Japanese Fans From Fans' Comments, Ufotable Has Once Again Delivered A Sensational Hit

It’s difficult to replicate successful adaptations as massive as Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train that exceeds performance metrics. Yet,...

After a long hiatus, Black Clover is officially returning for a new anime season, and it may be far more visually impressive than fans ever imagined. The announcement comes just in time for the franchise’s 10th anniversary, and excitement is surging across the fanbase. But what is turning heads most is what creator Yūki Tabata had to say.

In a heartfelt message to fans at AnimeExpo 2025 according to attending ScreenRant members, Tabata expressed not just joy over the series’ return, but clear confidence in the team bringing it back to life. After the success of the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, expectations for the anime are sky-high. According to Tabata, those expectations might still be too low.

Yūki Tabata Promises a “Powered-Up” Black Clover Anime Black Clover’s Comeback Is Fueled by Passion and Precision

Tabata’s letter made one thing clear: that he is not...

This week began on the best note for fans of Black Clover, and it’s certainly been a long time coming! After four intense yet fulfilling seasons, Black Clover ended its run, or so we believed, on March 30, 2021. Subsequently, an anime film, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, debuted in Japanese theaters on June 16, 2023, also receiving an international streaming release on Netflix the same day. Fans will be thrilled to know that that wasn’t the last of Asta’s adventures as an all-new installment of the fantasy series has officially been announced.

During Crunchyroll’s industry panel at Anime Expo 2025, Black Clover received a brand-new series order, alongside a first trailer and a new anime visual, as reported by Cbr. Yuki Tabata, the scribe and illustrator of the titular manga, was over the moon as he shared the news in a statement while also commenting on the series' tenth anniversary this year.

Black Clover is officially returning with a sequel anime series, as announced during Crunchyroll’s industry panel at Anime Expo 2025. The reveal was accompanied by a brand new trailer and a teaser visual.

Crunchyroll also confirmed it will stream the sequel anime when it premieres, though an exact release date is yet to be revealed.

Yuki Tabata shared a comment to comment to commemorate the announcement, stating, “The long-awaited new season of Black Clover has officially been confirmed! I’m thrilled to see the story continue after the high-energy film. Thanks to everyone, we’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of Black Clover this year, and I hope fans in Japan and around the world enjoy the powered-up new anime. Thank you so much for supporting Black Clover!”

The sequel anime will be produced by Studio Pierrot.

The anime originally aired 170 episodes between October 2017 and March 2021 before going on hiatus. In...

Asta is coming back. After four years of waiting, Black Clover is getting a brand-new anime series. The news came during Crunchyroll’s panel at Anime Expo 2025, where the new project was officially announced.

Along with the announcement, a trailer and a teaser visual were shown to the crowd. Crunchyroll also confirmed that they’ll be streaming the series once it’s released, though there’s no release date yet.

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The last time we saw Black Clover in anime form was in 2021. The original series ran from 2017 to 2021 and had 170 episodes. It was produced by Studio Pierrot and followed Asta and Yuno, two orphans who grew up dreaming of becoming the Wizard King.

In a world where everyone uses magic, Yuno was gifted from birth, while Asta had none at all. Instead, Asta received a rare anti-magic grimoire that let him fight in his own way.

After the series ended,...

After four years away, Black Clover is officially returning with a brand-new anime series. The big announcement was made at Anime Expo 2025 during Crunchyroll’s industry panel, and fans finally got confirmation that Asta’s journey isn’t over yet.

A trailer video and new visual were revealed, and Crunchyroll said it will stream the series when it premieres, though no release date has been shared.

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This new anime comes after a long wait. The original Black Clover anime aired from 2017 to 2021 with a total of 170 episodes. It was made by Studio Pierrot and followed the story of Asta and Yuno, two boys raised together, aiming to become the Wizard King in a world where magic is everything. While Yuno was born with great magic, Asta had none, relying instead on a rare anti-magic power.

Asta’s adventures will continue in a new Black Clover anime series that was just revealed during Crunchyroll’s industry panel at Anime Expo 2025. A new teaser visual and trailer were also released alongside the announcement. Crunchyroll will also stream the series when it premieres in the future. A release date, cast, staff and additional details on the anime were not announced at the time of reporting. Yuki Tabata began the original Black Clover manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in February 2015, and moved to Jump Giga in December 2023. 36 volumes have released in Japan to date. The anime adaptation directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara at studio Pierrot aired from October 2017 to March 2021 for a total of 170 episodes. The anime movie Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King was released in Japan in March 2023. Crunchyroll currently streams the Black Clover anime series, and describes it: In a world where magic is everything, Asta...

Black Clover is reportedly returning with a new anime sequel, according to early leaks from Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #32. The leaked pages reveal that the anime sequel is officially in production, marking the series’ major return after a four year hiatus.

The leaked magazine spread features a newly drawn Asta’s Devil Union visual and updated character designs.

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My body is riddled with goosebumps as i type this, the Black Clover Anime is officially in production and is set to returnnnnnnn...

Episode 170 of Black Clover was released in March 2021, after which there has been a pindrop silence about season 5. Although there are rumors of a new announcement regarding the anime, anything substantial is yet to drop. Waiting for four years for an anime that was so popular is a bit absurd, yet it might have been a necessity.

From a lack of source material to negative reaction to filler episodes, there are plenty of reasons behind Black Clover season 5’s delay. Studio Pierrot has also been working on other projects in the meantime, which added to the hiatus even more.

A Lack of Source Material Led to the Inevitable Hiatus

Black Clover episode 170 adapted chapter 270 of the manga, which was published just six months before the episode aired. The anime adapted 2-3 chapters per episode, which means it would have caught up to the manga very soon. At the time, Yuki Tabata...

Four years have passed since Yūki Tabata’sBlack Clovercame to a halt in the anime medium, leaving fans of the franchise to wonder when the iconic shōnen series will launch its next episode. For a long time, Black Clover’s creators offered paper-thin information regarding the series' continuation, leaving critics to speculate on the possibility of the anime’s cancellation.

According to whispers in the community, Black Clover will be revealing a huge announcement on July 7, 2025, possibly confirming the revival of the widely popular franchise. With speculations of the anime underway, it's up to Studio Pierrot to re-establish their dominance in the shōnen space, as the pioneers behind one of the most beloved works of the genre.

July 7 Is Going To Be A Big Day For Black Clover Fans The Anime Creators Will Be Announcing Key News Regarding The Franchise

Black Clover anime’s rumoured continuation has been on the...

After launching in Japan in May 2023, with a release following that November, the Black Clover M: Rise of the Wizard King mobile game is almost ready to bid us all farewell. The official social accounts announced plans to end service for the game on August 21, 2025. For those playing, there’s still a bit more to look forward to until then. The final update is scheduled for June 26, offering up content that takes inspiration from 2023 anime film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King . There will also be a special event and “two important Mages.” Related: New Black Clover Mobile Game Revealed for 2022 Here’s the full announcement and farewell message: Dear Mages, Greetings from the Black Clover M Team. Today, we share some difficult news with our loyal fans who have supported us with engagement, love, and passionate criticism that helped shape this game. With a heavy heart, we are...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King managed to blow fans away with its breathtaking animation. The battles in the movie were amazing, especially the one in which Mereoleona fought Princia Funnybones, one of the former Wizard Kings that Conrad Leto had summoned.

The action kept fans wide-eyed and left them slack-jawed. The one-on-one battle showed how powerful both characters are, and Mereoleona was able to prove herself. However, the battle had come to a somewhat vague conclusion, making fans double-guess the outcome.

The Mereoleona Vs. Princia fight was cut short

Princia faced off against Mereoleona in a desert where both of them fought with everything they had. Princia summoned hundreds of Magic Soldiers, but Mereoleona simply blasted them away. However, Princia got the upper hand and stabbed Mereoleona, never expecting her to use Calidos Brachium Purgatory.

With one clean move, Mereoleona wiped off every soldier. Princia finally began to...

There have been plenty of debates about which one is better, Black Clover or Naruto. Of course, most people would choose Naruto with their eyes closed. But that doesn’t mean Black Clover has no redeeming qualities. In fact, most people who hate it are just too adamant to acknowledge its greatness.

Black Clover might not be able to beat Naruto in all fields, but there is one thing that the series does better. And that is thanks to Studio Pierrot’s efforts that went into the animation.

Naruto‘s vice lies in its battle-centric episodes

There are plenty of battles in Naruto that feel dragged out to their maximum capacity. These fights are stretched out over multiple episodes, with little to no progress in between. This is sometimes done to build tension, establish character development or even to stretch out the episode so that the manga has time to run ahead.

Wall Street is betting big on anime, with one major firm predicting that the anime streaming market is set to grow to $16 billion by 2030, with Crunchyroll and Netflix currently leading the way.

Via Variety, Wall Street research firm Bernstein released new estimates of the overseas anime streaming market, revealing that Netflix and Crunchyroll dominated 2023's market share with 42% and 40%, respectively. The rest of the streamers combined totaled a far more modest 18%, with the overseas anime streaming market worth $3.7 billion in total.

Crunchyroll & Netflix Dominate Anime Streaming With Fewer Non-Exclusive Shows Image via David Production

Despite the competition between the two streamers, with Netflix acquiring exclusive streaming rights to major titles like Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King and the upcoming One Piece remake -- both of whose previous releases streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll -- Bernstein says the pair can co-exist and grow in the anime market due to their different advantages.

Shonen anime is full of stories about kids with powers going to some sort of academy to train, hone their skills, and gain friends before going out to fight increasingly more powerful villains. From "Naruto and "My Hero Academia" to "Demon Slayer" and "Jujutsu Kaisen," it's a very popular trope. Then we have the stories that follow a powerless character in a world of superpowered individuals, such as the fantastic Wizarding World parody "Mashle," or the popular "Black Clover."

Adapted from Yūki Tabata's manga of the same name, Studio Pierrot's "Black Clover" is set in a world where everyone can use magic. We follow a young boy named Asta who has zero magical skills whatsoever and instead gains anti-magic abilities. Asta grows up focusing on physical strength, motivated by a dream to become the next Wizard King (despite having no magic). The story then focuses on Asta's journey,...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King debuted a completely original storyline along with an original antagonist. Conrad Leto, the shiny new villain of the franchise, took fans by surprise. Even more intriguing is the fact that Leto is actually the 27th Wizard King, prior to Julius.

Creating a new villain is no joke, but Yuki Tabata has once again bowled fans over with Conrad Leto. In the film, Leto has a unique power unlike anything seen in Black Clover, but turns out the character was initially supposed to have a completely different magical ability.

Conrad Leto’s power in the Black Clover movie could have been completely different Conrad Leto’s Key Magic in Black Clover movie | Credits: Pierrot

Yuki Tabata participated in a question and answer session that was published in volume 23.5 of the Black Clover manga. In this interview, Tabata talked about the movie and the creative...

Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover has made quite an impression in anime and manga circles. That said, we know that jumping into a shonen series isn’t always the easiest thing. Maybe you’re intimidated by the length of the series, or you’re worried that you’re jumping in too late. But you’ve seen the trailers or have heard fans talking about it, so now’s the time to make a move. It’s time to get into Black Clover . Related: 15 Essential 2010s Anime on Crunchyroll With 170 anime episodes, OVAs, an anime film ( Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King ) and an ongoing manga series, there’s a lot of Black Clover to delve into. Ready to join the ranks? Bookmark this page because this is your beginner’s guide to all things Black Clover . Soon enough, you’ll be yelling like Asta. Note: This guide was originally...

The extremely popular One Piece franchise has recently seen a major shift as the former editor of the series, Kaito Anayama, has finally left One Piece after a year. Anayama will be officially replaced by Junya Fukuda, the former editor of Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen. Fukuda will be the 15th editor of One Piece in the span of almost thirty years.

One Piece by Eiichiro Oda | Credit: Toei Animation

An editor holds a lot of significance for any series, and their role is extremely crucial for the smooth flow of chapters. From helping with the art style of the manga to dealing with the publishers, an editor holds all the important jobs that are necessary to publish a chapter of the manga. It is believed that after the manga creator, their job holds the most significance.

Fukuda joining One Piece feels like a big move, and there are many...

After an abrupt last episode of the Black Clover anime and its indefinite hiatus, fans are slowly becoming impatient for the next part of the story to air. To be fair, the last that fans saw of the anime was in March 2021. It has been more than three years, and Studio Pierrot has yet to reveal its return date.

What’s worse is that the studio announced a hiatus just as the series was getting to the good part, that is, the battle against the Dark Triad. But after enough waiting and counting of days, fans have decided to take matters into their own hands.

Indefinite Hiatus Leads to the Debut of a Fan-Made Black Clover Season 5 Trailer Asta in Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Fan-made videos and MVs are the backbone of any series. In fact, people often get badgered with different shorts or...

Black Clover has reached a milestone few shnen can claim. The series has never gotten a fair rap from the anime community. From its first issue, the deeply underappreciated shonen has been denigrated for being derivative, uninspired, and held up by its heavy use of familiar tropes.

However, ahead of its series finale, Black Clover is finally getting recognition from anime fans writ large. The manga has impressively broken into the top five on Shueisha's MangaPlus platform after its three-chapter comeback in Jump Giga's Autumn 2024 issue. To some extent, this rise in popularity is intuitivebut there's more to the story than just that.

Black Clover Has Several Explanations Behind Its Success There Are Many Ways To Rationalize Black Clover's Growth

There are two main explanations for Black Clover's success at the eleventh houror, more precisely, during its yet-unnamed eleventh arc. The first is generally true for any long-running franchise:...

Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover is a gem amongst other Shonen manga, but it has been historically sidelined. It might not generate as much revenue as its rival series, My Hero Academia, but the plot is extremely interesting nonetheless.

Asta using his anti-magic powers in Black Clover | Credits: Studio Pierrot

However, the ones who badmouth Black Clover the most are fans of the Big 3. While toxicity in anime and manga fandoms is almost commonplace now, Black Clover has been one of the biggest victims since its debut.

Black Clover is Hated by Big 3 Fans Asta in Black Clover | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Black Clover is the quintessential Shonen anime/manga. It can be called a tribute to all things Shonen. However, because of its typical Shonen features, fans of the Big 3 often call it a copy of their favorite series. The manga is set in a world where everyone can...

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This article contains spoilers for the Black Clover manga

Black Clovers rapid spike in popularity has made it one of the top series in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, even if these days it's being published in Shonen Jump Giga. Taking place in a world filled with magic, Black Clover features several powerful characters. Many of them have garnered fanbases worldwide since their introductions, particularly the members of the notorious Black Bulls Magic Knight squad.

The vast majority of the wizards and later devils who appear in Black rely on their magical grimoires, combining their powers to overwhelm their opponents. That said, there are exceptions to this rule, as protagonist Asta wields an anti-magic grimoire. These individuals have earned reputations for having incredible magic abilities as well as battle aptitude, making them some of the strongest Black Clover characters.

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Over the past few years, tons of new Shonen series have premiered that have reminded fans of older shows that they have grown up watching. Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover is one that fans have grown attached to because it reminded them of their favorite series. Though some call it a lack of creativity for the Shonen viewers, it is a blend of everything exciting.

Yami Sukehiro and Yuno in Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Credits: Studio Pierrot

Moreover, in the recent turn of events, where Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia fell from the grace of heaven due to its mediocre ending, Tabata-Sensei’s magnum opus soared in popularity. Part of the series’ fame goes to the epic rivalry between Asta and Yuno, which some believe to be the best in the new-gen Shonen series.

While the two characters share a fierce rivalry with each other,...

Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover has been built on the reputation of negativity and backlash, where it was even called the cheap copy of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto. However, the series has transcended criticism, becoming the best Shonen series of the next generation. Part of the series’ popularity was when Tabata-Sensei jumped ships from Shonen Jump to Jump Giga, which changed everything for the better.

Asta and Yuno. Credits: Studio Pierrot

With immense popularity and a global fan following, the series received an anime adaptation. The series’ fame skyrocketed to another level, thus becoming the most popular anime of 2020, and it only went upwards after that. The quality content, which consisted of a gripping storyline, a long list of three-dimensional characters, and alluring animation, added to its charm.

However, when the anime made a film in 2023, titled Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, it featured one trait that the...

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Black Clover is a strong example of a beloved anime adaptation of a Shonen Jump property that puzzlingly has halted production after several successful seasons, as it's yet to release season 5. The series is recognized as the most-watched anime in 2020 by Crunchyroll users in 87 countries and has released an impressive 170 episodes. However, fans are thirsty for more, and with the anime's hiatus now exceeding three years, people may be understandably impatient about the state of Black Clover season 5's production.

The story of Black Clover has expanded well beyond Asta and Yuno's humble commoner upbringing in Hage. As the manga's adaptation continues, the surrounding kingdoms play an increasingly large role. With several chapters adapted per episode, the anime briskly covers the pacing of Yuki Tabata's international bestselling manga. Black Clover's anime has barely scratched the surface of the penultimate story...

Black Clover was one of the most popular Shonen series for years. It even went toe to toe with other popular series like One Piece, My Hero Academia and Jujutsu Kaisen. Alas, misfortune struck the fandom sooner than they could anticipate.

At the moment, the Black Clover anime is on indefinite hiatus, with new chapters of the manga releasing on a quarterly schedule. At this pace, it might even take another decade for the series to finish. Black Clover fans can now finally understand the pain undergone by the Hunter x Hunter fandom.

The Illusive Black Clover Anime Asta using his anti-magic powers. Credits: Studio Pierrot

The Black Clover anime’s last episode aired on March 30, 2021. Episode 170 did not end the series, but it was the last that fans got to see of their favorite anime. The series did not end with any announcement for a continuation or a sequel.

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King introduced several new characters, all of whom have been well-received by fans. Yuki Tabata introduced four past Wizard Kings of the Clover Kingdom, all of whom were original characters. The movie performed well on Netflix, becoming the second most-watched non-English movie on the platform during its release week.

While the initial hype was mostly for Conrad Leto, the other Wizard King also became popular after the movie’s release. One of them is Princia Funnybones, the 11th Wizard King of the Magic Nights of Clover Kingdom.

Yuki Tabata Changed the Character of Princia for the Black Clover Movie Princia Funnybones | Credits: Pierrot

Princia might have Funnybones in her name, but not a single thing about her personality is humorous. She wears a cold and stern expression at all times and is a prideful woman, as is suitable for a Wizard King. In the movie,...

Black Clover is one of the modern phenomena of shonen, with an incredibly elaborate world and particularly likable characters. Having had quite an exciting run of 170 episodes, the show was on hold because of some production issues. However, in 2023, Netflix released its long-awaited movie Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King to be a new chapter in the franchise.

Asta from Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King | Credits: Studio Pierrot

But, to everyone’s surprise, the movie’s initial setup was not to be the world of the Clover Kingdom! So now fans might be wondering about what could be the original plan as the setting of the movie and why exactly it diverted from that.

The Initial Proposal Was To Set The Movie In The Land of Sun, Yami’s Home! The former Wizard King from Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King | Credits: Studio Pierrot

In an insightful interview,...

Among the new generation of shonen anime and manga series, Black Clover has been the most successful in retaining the key traits of the shonen legacy. Besides keeping the shonen essence intact, Yuki Tabata took it a step further by improving some aspects of the overall experience. For instance, great female characters and consistent developmental arcs for the side characters.

A still from Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King | Credits: Studio Pierrot Co. Ltd.

The creator’s ability to properly develop the characters is exceptional, which was also apparent in the film, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard Kings. In an interview, Tabata shared his creative process behind the movie. He also spoke about the different possibilities, some of which would have proved to be problematic for Asta.

Yuki Tabata on The Initial Proposal for Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Conrad Leto, a former Wizard King | Credits: Studio Pierrot Co.

Black Clover manga has a lot of chapters under its belt. It has over 370+ chapters published in 36 volumes as of writing this article. And yet, author Yuki Tabata still thought he could pump out more stories in mediums apart from manga.

Fans eagerly anticipated the first theatrical film, “Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King,” which debuted in 2023. It was the first animated content in a long time since the anime’s conclusion in March 2021.

Black Clover creator comments on the movie’s authenticity Asta in the Black Clover movie | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Tabata-sensei made sure the film stood out from other anime films by adding a story that could have made it in manga.

While commenting on the 1st trailer for Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, the mangaka informed fans that it is an original story created just for the film, featuring a former Wizard King of the Clover Kingdom.

“Resilience” is a powerful theme that resonates deeply with the Shonen fans. The concept of a protagonist battered and bruised, but still standing up to fight another day, is firmly infused into the genre’s structure. While many series explore this concept, few manage to do it as effectively as Yūki Tabata’s Black Clover.

Asta from Black Clover | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Yūki Tabata captured this notion perfectly with Asta; the protagonist who never gives up. On the other hand, Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia makes an effort to portray a similar theme via its protagonist, Izuku Midoriya (Deku), but never quite hits the mark with the same impact.

Yūki Tabata’s Gripping Vision for Black Clover

In Black Clover, Asta’s story begins with him being at an absolute disadvantage since he is born without magical abilities in a world where magic determines status and power. But still,...

Yuki Tabata is the man behind the creation of a modern generation masterpiece, Black Clover. Black Clover earned worldwide fame upon its release on October 3, 2017. The mangaka began its serialization in 2015, and the manga is currently ongoing. Even though it is a Shonen anime, the fans often feel a dark vibe emitting from the narrative. Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is the reason for those vibes.

Out of all his inspirations, Berserk was one of the most influential ones. He carefully implemented a few dark elements in Black Clover, which was unknown to his editors. Apart from Kentaro Miura, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama also inspired him. Dragon Ball’s dynamic clashes helped him develop his masterpiece.

Yuki Tabata Is Another Mangaka Influenced By Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball Dragon Ball (Credits: Toei Animation)

Akira Toriyama started the Dragon Ball franchise in 1984 and in 2024, it has become a $23 Billion franchise. Every...

Few creations from the world of Shonen anime and manga are as renowned as the “Big Three” titles — a term that was originally coined to define the worldwide phenomenon that One Piece, Bleach, and Naruto achieved. As time passed, new competitors appeared to be competing for positions in this prestigious tier. Among them, Yūki Tabata’s Black Clover has subtly grown to be a powerhouse, captivating viewers with its thrilling fight scenes, appealing characters, and magical universe.

Asta from Black Clover | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Even still, Black Clover is surprisingly underrated despite its success with its Netflix movie — especially in comparison to other modern heavyweights like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. The success of the movie makes this underappreciation even more puzzling.

The Journey of Black Clover Within the Shonen Realm

From its debut in 2015, Black Cover has constantly faced an uphill battle. Initially, many people criticized it for...

Unless you live under a rock, you may be unaware that Black Clover is considered the most underrated shonen genre anime. Because of the series’s many similarities to older shows, namely Naruto, the anime faced tons of backlash from the community.

Many viewers walked away from the anime after viewing the resemblances between the two protagonists, Naruto and Asta. Despite all the criticism, mangaka Yūki Tabata created an entirely new magical universe with intriguing characters for his audience.

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Not to mention, the manga’s consistent sales completely shut down all the negative boring claims. Owing to the mangaka’s exceptional storytelling skills, Black Clover also deserves to be a part of the ‘New Big 3’.

Black Clover Consists of Spellbinding Plot Armor and Character Development

Like any successful shonen anime, Black Clover uses its plot armor to portray the progress of the main protagonist’s character development. At the start,...

1 Second anime by Namu Animation focus on firefighters with supernatural abilities, set to conclude in 2024. Terror Man anime adaptation by Dr Movie depicts a protagonist with power to prevent disasters as a terrorist. Solo Leveling Season 2 by A-1 Pictures expected to delve deeper into character development and world-building.

There is no doubt that manhwa and webtoons are more popular than ever, since several titles like The Beginning After the End and The Remarried Empress are gaining international fame that surpasses even well-known manga. Because of this, animation studios are turning the increasing popularity of the manhwa into fuel for new anime productions.

Although this rise of new productions is partially due to the availability of streaming services and the general acceptance of recent anime adaptations of manhwa like Tower of God or Viral Hit, its also thanks to the incredible first season of Solo Leveling, which became a global success...

Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover manga is set to return with two new chapters, 372 and 373, in the upcoming Jump Giga 2024 Summer edition.

The issue will release on Aug 8, 2024.

The previous chapter of Black Clover released in April 2024. The announcement of the new chapters has generated excitement among the fandom, considering how the previous chapter progressed.

Black Clover manga had recently transferred its serialization from Weekly Shonen Jump magazine to Jump Giga.

Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Tabata. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump since February 2015, with its chapters collected in 35 tankobon volumes as of June 2023.

A 170-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Pierrot aired on TV Tokyo from October 2017 to March 2021. An anime film, titled Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, premiered simultaneously in Japanese theaters and internationally on Netflix in June 2023.

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Anime is all but defined by the action shonen genre in the eyes of the general public. Much like the box office used to be dominated by superhero movies, the biggest anime tend to be action shonen shows about teenage boys awakening some big power and using the magic of friendship to overcome challenges. This can be a problem when reducing the medium to a single genre for newcomers. Still, after you watch a few shonen, you realize that the ones that stand out and become phenomena are those that take those formulas and tropes and make them their own.

One such anime is "Black Cover," studio Pierrot's adaptation of Yūki Tabata's manga of the same name. The story is set in a world where everyone can use magic, and we follow a boy named Asta who was born without magic — but instead with anti-magic abilities — who nevertheless wants...

Black Clover offers fast-paced storylines and well-animated battles in its first 51 episodes on Netflix. The anime's ongoing hiatus aligns with the manga's transition, ensuring a proper ending. The series, now on Netflix, deserves more attention for having very similar vibes to Naruto, Bleach, and My Hero Academia.

The underappreciated series Black Clover is a fantastic shōnen anime that's inspired by many fan-favorite franchises, and now that it's available to a broader audience on Netflix, there are many reasons it deserves your attention. Author Yūki Tabata began publishing the Black Clover manga on Shonen Jump in 2015, with its anime debut in 2017. It's a series that garnered a large fan base for its compelling action, art, and story that felt like a satisfying adventure following the Naruto series' legacy.

Asta stars as Black Clover's main character, and like Naruto, he dreams of being the most respected warrior in his kingdom. Instead of ninjas,...

Black Clover’s rapid spike in popularity has made it one of the top series in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump, even if these days it's being published in Shonen Jump Giga. Taking place in a world filled with magic, Black Clover features several powerful characters. Many of them have garnered fanbases worldwide since their introductions, particularly the members of the notorious Black Bulls Magic Knight squad.

The vast majority of the wizards — and later devils — who appear in Black rely on their magical grimoires, combining their powers to overwhelm their opponents. That said, there are exceptions to this rule, as protagonist Asta wields an anti-magic grimoire. These individuals have earned reputations for having incredible magic abilities as well as battle aptitude, making them some of the strongest Black Clover characters.

Updated on April 3, 2024, by Ajay Aravind: Although the manga has yet to reach its conclusion, Black Clover remains as popular as ever.

Yuki Tabata’s beloved Black Clover manga and anime series has had a very dynamic year in 2023. The Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King movie was released in June to great reviews, but in August 2023 it was revealed that the series had finished its weekly run in the popular Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine, and that it would be going on a prolonged hiatus as the author was getting ready for the manga’s final arc, signaling that Black Clover was approaching its ending.

The series announced its return in December: the new chapter debuted on December 25, 2023 in the Jump Giga magazine, which became the series’ new published. Now, since then, the series has been ongoing, but the publication schedule is now significantly different. Recently, the series also went on yet another hiatus, which worried fans, but we have great news for you, as it has been confirmed that the...

To say that Suzume is one of the best anime movies to have ever been created wouldn’t be a lie considering the tremendous ratings the film has earned from almost all platforms. Encircling the life of a young teenager of the same name who sets out to save Japan through her ability to see supernatural forces, the 2022 masterpiece was a critically commended blockbuster.

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Yet, despite being such a beloved option for most fans, the adventure-drama movie was still turned down when it sought acknowledgment from the Academy, wounding up with nothing more than zero nominations. And to rub salt in the wound, Suzume‘s recently winning the award for Best Anime Film has further proved to fans that Margot Robbie wasn’t the only one snubbed at the Oscars 2024.

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The 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are nearly here, which gives us an opportunity to celebrate the best anime of the past year. We’ve spent the year experiencing a colorful palette of emotions while watching not just anime series, but several films. Six of those incredible movies have been nominated for Best Film. Let’s take a look at the nominees! Related: Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024: Your Ultimate Guide Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Image via Netflix Directed by: Ayataka Tanemura Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King was released in Japanese cinema in June 2023 and simultaneously premiered on Netflix. The story takes place after the events of the Elf Saga, but before the Heart Kingdom arc, giving fans of Black Clover more content to become invested in. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King gives viewers stunning, well-defined animation with its uniquely choreographed action sequences. The battle feels like it never stops,...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King is an underrated and highly entertaining fantasy anime movie that captures the essence of the beloved series. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms explores a unique and beautiful world, with stunning artwork and animation that brings it to life. Howl's Moving Castle, a Studio Ghibli masterpiece directed by Hayao Miyazaki, is not only one of the best fantasy anime movies but also one of the best anime movies of all time.

The best fantasy anime movies coincide with some of the medium's most well-known and highly-regarded titles, and understandably so. After all, the anime medium, defined by its endless creativity, imaginative stories, and distinctive fictional worlds, provides the perfect canvas for storytellers to create fascinating fantasy tales that immediately captivate viewers and keep them immersed throughout their runtime.

When it comes to fantasy anime movies, two distinct categories can be recognized.

Want to know how to legally watch all the Anime Awards 2024 nominees? Check out our complete list of streaming services where you can watch all the nominated shows! Whether you have to catch up, rewatch, or share your favorite nominee, we have you covered! Make sure you vote right here for your favorites, with voting open until January 27 at 11:59 p.m. Pt ! Results will be announced on March 2 from Tokyo, Japan! Nominees are in alphabetical order, with nominated categories and streaming platforms listed. Vote Now For The 2024 Anime Awards! Akiba Maid War Nominated for: Best Original Anime Watch on Hidive, Crunchyroll (France) Attack on Titan Final Season The Final Chapters Special 1 Nominated for: Best Continuing Series, Best Animation, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Action, Best Drama, Best Main Character, Best Supporting Character, Best Score, Best Voice Artist Performance - Japanese Watch on Crunchyroll , Hulu Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King...

Netflix has irreversibly changed the landscape of how audiences consume media, and in recent years, has proven that its direct-to-streaming model isn't the only threat to the studio status quo. The streaming juggernaut's library of original programming has always thrived with binge-worthy series, but recent years have more than proved that Netflix is a certifiable source of original films. Multiple films that we named as some of the best of Netflix's original film releases in 2022 took home Oscar gold, and if this year's list is any indicator, history very well may strike twice. Animated treasures, acclaimed international projects, and buzzworthy Hollywood favorites are all featured below, as well as some hidden gems you may have missed (but definitely need to add to your watch list). Here are our top 12 Netflix original movies, ranked.

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It has been quite some time since the highly popular anime Black Clover went on a hiatus to prepare for its final season. Beginning its run on October 3, 2017, the series developed a massive fandom owing to its mix of feel-good elements as well as the tragic action-packed storylines that the shonen genre is known for. Even though the anime is yet to return after airing its fourth season in 2021, you can still explore a bit more about the Clover Kingdom in the new film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which released on Netflix in June 2023. However, the journey of Asta and Yuno was left on a cliffhanger in the last season, and fans have been eagerly waiting to see what new powers the duo will unlock to face their most dangerous foe yet in an ultimate battle. The manga’s creator Yūki Tabata is currently penning down new chapters as we speak,...

The anime film, The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes, starts its US theatrical run this November.

As detailed on Crunchyroll, Studio Clap's animated drama film will arrive in American theaters on Nov. 3. New York Comic Con 2023 will also host the world premiere of the film's English version, as well as a special panel featuring the voice cast, at Room 405 of the Javitz Convention Center on Oct. 12. Prospective movie-goers will be able to purchase tickets for the film's US theatrical screenings starting Oct. 10.

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Soon readers of Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump will no longer get to check out new chapters of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover.

According to Hitc, the popular manga series will leave the well-known shōnen magazine after the publication of Chapter 368, which has leaked online. Going forward, Black Clover will be serialized in Jump Giga, Weekly Shōnen Jump's sister publication. This move greatly impacts how many new chapters of Black Clover will debut each year; while Weekly Shōnen Jump drops issues on a weekly basis, Jump Giga uses a quarterly release schedule, meaning there is a three-month break between issues.

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Black Clover made its premiere in February 2015 and so far, Tabata's fantasy adventure series has produced 35 volumes worth of content so far. Set in a world where magical talents are the norm, the story focuses on a young boy named Asta.