# Black Clover (2017)

> Two orphan rivals in a magic-dominated world strive to become the Wizard King, though one of them has no magic at all.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/63755

## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 196
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Returning Series
- Genres: animation, action, adventure, fantasy
- Network: TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
- Cast: Gakuto Kajiwara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Yuuki, Junichi Suwabe, Ayumu Murase, Jun Fukuyama, Satoshi Hino, Kiyono Yasuno
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7441658/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: earnest, rousing, hopeful, kinetic

## What critics say

Viewers broadly acclaim Black Clover as an energetic, heartfelt shonen fantasy whose underdog protagonist and battle spectacle win over fans, with the second season rated higher than the first.

## Synopsis

Black Clover is a Japanese shounen anime set in a fantasy realm where every person receives a grimoire and magic defines social standing. Orphans Asta and Yuno grew up together and both vow to become the Wizard King. Yuno is a gifted prodigy, while Asta was born without any magical power and relies on stubborn determination, relentless training, and dangerous missions to prove himself. Their friendship is built on rivalry that pushes both to grow. The ensemble expands with knights, mages, and comrades who form a loyal found family, and episodes mix training, rival duels, and escalating battles against sinister enemies. The tone is earnest and rousing, with hopeful camaraderie, emotional underdog moments, and kinetic action sequences. The series is still airing and rewards viewers who enjoy spirited heroes, colorful magic, and energetic battle spectacle. Fans of Naruto, Hunter x Hunter, and Fairy Tail will find familiar resonance in its underdog spirit and rival bonds.

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