Overview
Yūki Tabata's series follows Asta, an orphan born with no mana in a kingdom where magic is identity, and Yuno, his rival and best friend, as they both work toward the title of Wizard King. The TV anime ran 170 episodes to the Spade Kingdom raid; the film Sword of the Wizard King continues the story.
Every arc, explained
Magic Knights Entrance
Episodes 1–13Asta joins the Black Bulls; the guild-culture premise is established.
Eye of the Midnight Sun
Episodes 39–83The elf revival plot begins; long-buried grudges reshape the Clover Kingdom.
Spade Kingdom Raid
Episodes 158–170The TV series' final arc, ending on a bridge to the Sword of the Wizard King film.
Every citizen of the Clover Kingdom is born with mana and receives a grimoire attuned to their affinity. Asta's anti-magic weapons are the exception the whole plot revolves around.
A Clover Kingdom divided into nine Magic Knight squads, each with its own culture, ranked by public performance and quietly gatekept by nobility.
Watch order
- 1Black Clover TV (2017–2021)
- 2Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
Characters
Themes
Quotes to remember
Fun facts, hidden details & easter eggs
- 1The anime is one of Pierrot's longest continuous productions of the 2010s.
- 2Sword of the Wizard King is a canon continuation, not a side story.
Soundtrack & openings
Voice cast
| Role | Japanese | English |
|---|---|---|
| Asta | Gakuto Kajiwara | Dallas Reid |
Frequently asked questions
Is the anime over?+
The TV series ended in 2021; the story continues in the 2023 film and in the ongoing manga.
Does Asta ever get magic?+
No — his weapons cut magic, which is the entire premise.
Conclusion
Black Clover earned its spot in the AnimeVerse library because it did what most anime doesn't: it kept its promises. The arcs paid off. The characters grew. The world got bigger the longer we sat with it. If you're picking your next weekend of viewing, this is one worth clearing the calendar for.
