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Black clover is basically a sum up of most Shounen mangas. A quirkless, powerless, talentless underdog protagonist, that wishes to achieve an impossible name and position in that world. And also is accompanied with an overpowered rival that is either a friend or an enemy. However, protagonist receives a late super power that is somehow able to surpass other powers and makes his dreams achievable. This manga knows how to exploit the genre of shounen and instead of trying out something completely new gives reader exactly what they want and came for. That explains power up of characters that “level up” in battle with not always explained circumstances.

Battle growth

From the very beginning of the series we are introduced to a specifically triggered power growth- which are strong emotions. A young teen chasing a virtually impossible dream involves himself in a threatening situation and has his ideals that he pursued his entire life be shaken for the first time. When he starts to doubt himself he receives a support from a person he least expected which gives him determination. We can see this with every single character in the series. Sure they are shown to train outside the battle but the fate changing breakthrough comes in them only.

Top favorite characters





This is a though one so I only list the ones I liked from their very introduction

Yami-the cool one. Right from the very start this character was introduced as a power ceiling for the protagonist.

Fuegoleon Vermillion- the noble hearted one. I was a huge surprise how different this character acted around people of “lesser value” compared to Silva family

Mereoleona Vermillion- the fearless one. I love this character so much! She’s a definition of “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” Interactions with her encouraging Noelle were heart warming. Truly the whole Vermillion family is wholesome.

Zora- Basically anime more toned down version deadpool. His not getting along and informative comments after battles is hilarious. His backstory and character development in the tournament are heartwarming.

Nero- lazy eyed devil birb. As a comic relief and a tracker for magic items this character works perfect. But it does feel that Nero has a mystery around him a one that the witch queen knew but it was left unspoken. I hope that in the future his true purpose will be revealed as for now he gives a great meaning to that weird part of Asta’s hair that looks like bird nest.

UPDATE to 201CH: The bird finally speaks! Even though it was one sentence there can only be two possibilities of it’s outcome either the bird the demon or the first magic emperor that has defeated it so long ago.

Top hated characters

Gauche Adlai a.k.a. “I am groot” or “Houdor”

This character according to the story should be distant, minding only himself and his little sister. However we are shown from the very beginning of the series actively getting involved with other members of black bulls as much as any other characters. The only change Author makes is replacing any mindful words with his only mantra “have you seen my sister Marie” I do not understand this character more than hate.

Sol Maron probably the only character I would pick beef with. She is well written but her bias against men are nerve wrecking! It’s easy to see she has hots for her own captain but fails to see anything else beyond. The description that would suit her best is narrow minded.

Top favorite events

Asta’s outburst when his hands couldn’t be healed

This was an amazing don’t to earth moment where we could see Asta acknowledging his shortcomings and yet still have hope and determination for future that no matter what he will still make it work.

Mars and Fana reunion

Basically the Romeo and Juliet of these series but instead we get a happy end. Loved there Characters as well as their story.

Volcano hot springs training event

Many things happened during this part of the story. Firstly it was a bit surprising to see Asta figure out his power so easily and quickly. Comparing to some of the other shounen that was not what I expected at all. It was crazy to see Asta surpass everyone in the race with his new power.

Another thing that we got to learn more about is Noelle’s mother and what she was like as a magic user. Seeing Noelle surpassing her power in later chapters shows how much hard work she put in honing her skills.

Top favorite fights

Captain Yami vs Licht (the first time)

This is the time that we learned about the existence of Ki which was dire for Asta’s growth to power without it Asta would have lost so many fights because the author limited him to absolutely no magic without exceptions.

We also learned of Japan like continent that Yami originated from which makes you wonder how exactly is this world set.

Vanessa vs Queen of Witches

This one is my favorite fight of all manga. The consequences and the outcome of the battle were shown very clear and real like for a reader. The danger the characters were in and the outcomes that were erased with Vanessa’s magic made it clear that the story of black bulls gang would have ended right there.

Noelle vs Solid

A long awaited fight. After all the mocking and hatred we saw from Silva family this was the most satisfying revenge fight as Noelle literally showed her brother who was resting on one's laurels.

Noelle vs Kivn

An amazing introduction to Noelle’s power up as her mother’s power manifests in her.

World and culture

So far all we known about clover is that it has atleast two kingdoms that are named by cards a undersea world and most likely another content where Yami originates from. The clover kingdom territory resembles Europe along with the popular catholic religion. However it is quite interesting what kind of entity this religion worships and considers god as this story does have devils which might live to some alternative dimension to the clover world hence the reason they need to be summoned.Maybe like there’s an anti magic there could be an anti world.

Abilities

What I still find hard to undertand is the shows main power source- grimoire. It is know that they can only be used by their original owner and has little value if the owner is killed. On the other hand grimoires are passed to other generations from the huge library like grimoire storage towers around country. Which means an grimoire abandoned grimoire does have quite a lot of value. Imagine killing few magic users with great power out if there’s enough grimoire’s there’s a good possibility that your offspring can obtain one of them.

Future

The series still hold a lot of mysteries. The ones that puzzle me the most are these:

Asta’s form

First that comes to mind is Asta’s form, we see in the recent chapters, that Asta has reached a little more than half with his form. The question is what happens when he completes it, it seems so crazy to see his form having no visible effect on his emotions or thinking and it might be the same once his form is completed, however it having no consequences to the user is so “unshounen” like. What if the anti magic that Asta is absorbing could be demons?

New emperor

As we know since the old magic emperor is dead it won’t be long until we get a new emperor. While Asta or Yuno are way too young and weak to take over in my mind there comes three candidates:

Yami: The now Captain of the black bulls most likely is the strongest magic knight in the Clover kingdom. There is no record of him pursuing emperors position but considering his friendship and devotion for the passed away emperor he might take this job if being offered.

Fuegoleon: Fluegon was Unlike Yami this person has more strategy and tactics which might come in handy more than just pure strength. Also it’s necessary to point out that he actively pursues this position hence the mark on his forehead. The very downside for him is that this position was gained through tragedy and wasn’t earned as much as he hoped it to be, which will always make him like a second choice.

William Vangeance: Now this might look like a stretch considering Licht has completely taken over Williams body and William is sorta considered to be dead in these circumstances. However, if there’s a possibility of William and Licht being separated I’m pretty sure he would be the next emperor. Considering both great power that rivals Yami and intelligence.

UPDATE to 201CH: Another most likely stretch. If Nero is a reincarnation of 1st emperor. There are two likely scenarios:

First being, that Nero will bring his statue to life and help defeat the demon only to vaporize afterwards.Or second less possible, that Nero resurrects his real body somehow from the battle scene. Ruling over clover kingdom temporarily.

Dwarf species

As we recently found out about Charmy this gives us the 4th species of the clover world. It’s yet to be revealed are they alive or are they extinct and how their magic differs from elves or humans.

Asta’s and Yuno origins

The final and last mystery that may be revealed in the next upcoming chapters or much later in the series. It is clear that Yuno and Asta are brothers to anyone who follows the story. But who are their parents might be a mystery that will later give great boost to their growth and powers.