Black Clover’s Manga Details, Where To Start The Manga After Ending The Anime & Major Characters Explained
Black Clover:- Black Clover is one of the most popular and successful manga and anime series in recent years. It follows the adventures of Asta, a boy who was born without any magic in a world where magic is everything, and his rival and friend Yuno, a prodigy who possesses a rare four-leaf clover grimoire. Together, they join the Magic Knights, a group of elite mages who protect the Clover Kingdom from various threats, such as the Eye of the Midnight Sun, a terrorist organization that worships a mysterious figure named Licht, and the Dark Triad, a trio of powerful mages from the Spade Kingdom who seek to unleash the devils from the underworld.
The manga series, written and illustrated by Yuki Tabata, began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in February 2015 and has been collected into 36 tankobon volumes as of February 2024. The anime series, produced by Studio Pierrot, aired from October 2017 to March 2021, covering 170 episodes. The anime adaptation received mixed reviews from critics and fans, but gained a loyal following due to its fast-paced action, colorful characters, and catchy openings and endings. The anime also spawned several spin-offs, such as a novel series, a video game, and an original net animation.
However, the anime series did not cover the entire story of the manga, leaving many fans wondering what happens next in the epic saga of Asta and Yuno. Fortunately, there is good news for the fans of Black Clover: the manga series is still ongoing, and a movie adaptation has been announced to continue the story of the anime. In this article, we will provide you with all the details you need to know about the manga series, where to start reading it after finishing the anime, and who are the major characters that you should know. We will also give you some spoilers, predictions, and updates on the upcoming movie and the manga chapters. So, if you are a fan of Black Clover, or if you are curious about this magical world, read on and enjoy!
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Where to Start the Manga After the Anime’s Finale
The anime series of Black Clover ended with episode 170, which corresponded to chapter 270 of the manga. The final episode of the anime revealed the identity of Asta’s mother, Licita, and her connection to the devil in Asta’s grimoire, Liebe.
It also showed how Asta defeated Liebe and formed a new contract with him, allowing them to use their anti-magic powers as equals. The episode also teased the upcoming invasion of the Spade Kingdom, where the Dark Triad and their dark disciples are preparing to open the gate to the underworld and unleash the devils upon the world.
If you want to continue the story of Black Clover from where the anime left off, you should start reading the manga from chapter 271 onwards. You can find the manga chapters online on Viz Media’s website or app, where you can read the latest three chapters for free, or subscribe to access the entire back catalog. You can also buy the physical or digital volumes of the manga from various retailers. The manga chapters are released weekly, usually on Sundays, in Japan and in English simultaneously.
The manga series is currently in the Spade Kingdom arc, which is the longest and most intense arc of the series so far. It features the epic battles between the Magic Knights of the Clover Kingdom and the Heart Kingdom, allied with the Spirit Guardians and the elves, against the Dark Triad and their dark disciples, who are empowered by the devils Megicula, Lucifero, and Zenon’s devil.
The arc also reveals the origins and motivations of the Dark Triad, the secrets of the devils and the Tree of Qliphoth, and the fate of the other kingdoms and races, such as the Diamond Kingdom, the Witches’ Forest, and the dwarves. The arc also showcases the growth and development of the main characters, such as Asta, Yuno, Noelle, and many others, as they face their greatest challenges and enemies yet.
The manga series is not over yet, and there is no official announcement on when it will end. However, some fans speculate that the Spade Kingdom arc might be the final arc of the series, or at least the climax of the first saga, as it seems to wrap up many of the plot threads and mysteries that have been introduced since the beginning of the series.
However, there is also a possibility that the series will continue with a new saga, as there are still some unanswered questions and potential threats that could be explored, such as the origins of Asta’s grimoire, the true nature of the devils, and the role of the other kingdoms and races in the world of Black Clover.
Ratings & Reviews
Black Clover has received mixed to positive reviews from critics and fans. The anime has an average score of 8.15 on MyAnimeList and 8.2 on IMDb, while the manga has an average score of 4.5 on VIZ. Some of the common praises are the fight scenes, the worldbuilding, the comedy, and the character development. Some of the common criticisms are the power system, the pacing, the animation quality, and the clichés.
Fan’s Expectations
Black Clover fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the first anime movie, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which is expected to premiere on Netflix on June 16, 2023. The movie will adapt the remaining chapters of the Spade Kingdom arc, where Asta and his allies face off against the Dark Triad, a group of powerful mages who plan to unleash the devils from the underworld.
The movie will also explore the origins of Asta’s anti-magic sword and his connection to the first Wizard King. Fans are also hoping that the anime series will resume after the movie, as the manga is still ongoing and has entered a new arc with new enemies and revelations.
Anime Ending
The anime series ended with episode 170, which aired on March 30, 2021. The episode concluded the training arc, where Asta learned to control his devil power with the help of Nacht, the vice-captain of the Black Bulls who can also use devil magic. The episode also revealed the identity of Asta’s mother, Licita, who had a curse that drained the life force of everything around her.
She found Asta as a baby, abandoned by his parents who feared his lack of magic. She raised him with love until she was attacked by a devil named Leibe, who was sealed inside Asta’s grimoire. Licita sacrificed herself to save Asta and Leibe and asked them to take care of each other. The episode ended with Asta and Leibe forming a new contract as equals, and Nacht announcing that they only have two days left before the invasion of the Spade Kingdom.
Where to Read Manga
The manga series can be read digitally on VIZ Media’s website or on the Shonen Jump app, which updates with new chapters weekly. The first and last few chapters are available for free, while the rest require a monthly subscription. The anime series can be streamed on Hulu and Crunchyroll, which offer both subtitles and dubbed versions. The anime series can also be purchased digitally on Apple TV and Amazon. The movie will be available exclusively on Netflix from June 16, 2023.
Trailer
The official trailer for the movie was released on March 24, 2023 on Netflix’s YouTube channel. The trailer shows some glimpses of the epic battles between the Magic Knights and the Dark Triad, as well as the mysterious sword that Asta inherits from the first Wizard King. The trailer also teases the appearance of Yami, the captain of the Black Bulls, who was captured by the Dark Triad in the previous arc.
Popularity & Fan-Base
Black Clover is one of the most popular shonen manga and anime series in recent years. It has sold over 15 million copies of its manga volumes as of February 2021. It has also ranked high in various popularity polls, both in Japan and internationally. The latest popularity poll, conducted by the official Black Clover Twitter account in April 2021, received over 600,000 votes from fans around the world. The top three characters were Noelle, Asta, and Nacht.
Cast & Characters
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor | English Voice Actor |
|---|---|---|
| Asta | Gakuto Kajiwara | Dallas Reid |
| Yuno | Nobunaga Shimazaki | Micah Solusod |
| Noelle Silva | Kana Yuuki | Jill Harris |
| Yami Sukehiro | Junichi Suwabe | Christopher Sabat |
| Julius Novachrono | Toshiyuki Morikawa | Robert McCollum |
| William Vangeance | Daisuke Ono | J. Michael Tatum |
| Licht | Takahiro Sakurai | Jerry Jewell |
| Patry | Kousuke Toriumi | Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Fuegoleon Vermillion | Katsuyuki Konishi | J. Michael Tatum |
| Mereoleona Vermillion | Junko Minagawa | Monica Rial |
| Nozel Silva | Kiyono Yasuno | Ricco Fajardo |
| Dorothy Unsworth | Aya Uchida | Jad Saxton |
| Jack the Ripper | Daisuke Namikawa | Justin Cook |
| Charlotte Roselei | Yu Kobayashi | Colleen Clinkenbeard |
| Rill Boismortier | Minami Tsuda | Derick Snow |
| Zora Ideale | Hiroshi Tsuchida | Brandon Potter |
| Magna Swing | Genki Muro | Ian Sinclair |
| Luck Voltia | Ayumu Murase | Justin Briner |
| Vanessa Enoteca | Nana Mizuki | Lydia Mackay |
| Charmy Pappitson | Kiyono Yasuno | Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Finral Roulacase | Jun Fukuyama | Brandon McInnis |
| Gauche Adlai | Satoshi Hino | Dave Trosko |
| Gordon Agrippa | Kenichirou Matsuda | Mike McFarland |
| Grey | Masayuki Akasaka | Megan Shipman |
| Grey (Transformed) | Asuka Nishi | Jarrod Greene |
| Henry Legolant | Tomokazu Sugita | Stephen Fu |
| Nero | Ryoko Shiraishi | Monica Rial |
| Mimosa Vermillion | Asuka Nishi | Bryn Apprill |
| Klaus Lunettes | Takuma Terashima | Aaron Roberts |
| Mars | Nobunaga Shimazaki | Jason Liebrecht |
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