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Black Clover

Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Black Clover is a Japanese manga series by Yūki Tabata. It follows Asta, a boy born without magic, as he aims to become the Wizard King.

What it is

The story takes place in a world where magic is widespread. Asta, who has no magical ability, and his rival Yuno both want to become the Wizard King—the highest magical authority in the Clover Kingdom. Asta gains anti-magic powers from a rare grimoire, which lets him fight on equal footing.

Key details

The manga launched in February 2015 in Weekly Shōnen Jump, moved to Jump Giga in December 2023, and finished in May 2026. As of September 2025, 37 tankōbon volumes are out. A 170-episode anime by Studio Pierrot aired from 2017 to 2021, and a second season is set for October 2026. The film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King premiered in 2023.

Why it matters

The series has a wide global audience, with more than 24.5 million copies in circulation by June 2026. Its English availability makes it a staple in Canadian anime fandom, connecting readers and viewers to a popular shōnen fantasy through major distribution channels.

In short

  • Manga by Yūki Tabata, ended in 2026
  • Anime of 170 episodes, season 2 coming in 2026
  • 37 volumes released by September 2025
  • Over 24.5 million copies sold worldwide
Canadian angle

The series is available to Canadian readers and viewers through major manga and anime distribution channels, and its English-language availability has helped make it part of the broader Canadian anime fandom.

Quick questions

What is Black Clover about?
It follows Asta, a boy without magic, and his rival Yuno as they strive to become the Wizard King in a fantasy world where magic is central to society.
Who created Black Clover?
The series was written and illustrated by Japanese artist Yūki Tabata.
Is there a movie?
Yes. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King premiered in 2023.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Clover
    Supports: Manga authorship, publication history, ending date, volume count, circulation figure, premise, and anime adaptation details.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Clover_(TV_series)
    Supports: Anime production by Studio Pierrot, broadcast dates, episode count, and film mention.
  3. VIZ Media — https://www.viz.com/black-clover
    Supports: English-language series premise and official marketing description.
  4. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/34572/Black_Clover
    Supports: Anime episode count, airing dates, studio, and synopsis.