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Black Clover

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata. It follows Asta, a boy born without magic in a world where magic is common, as he and his rival Yuno pursue the title of Wizard King. The manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2015 to 2023, then moved to Jump Giga and ended in 2026.

Premise

The story is set in a world where magic is widespread and follows Asta, a boy born without magical ability, and his rival Yuno. Both aim to become the Wizard King, the highest magical authority in the Clover Kingdom. Asta gains anti-magic powers from a rare grimoire.

Publication history

Yūki Tabata launched Black Clover in Weekly Shōnen Jump in February 2015. The manga later moved to Jump Giga in late 2023 and concluded in May 2026. By September 2025, 37 tankōbon volumes had been released.

Anime adaptation

Studio Pierrot produced a television anime adaptation that aired on TV Tokyo and affiliated channels from October 2017 to March 2021. The adaptation ran for 170 episodes, and a second anime season was reported as scheduled for October 2026. A theatrical film, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, premiered in 2023.

Reception and circulation

The series has been commercially successful, with more than 24.5 million copies in circulation worldwide by June 2026. It has also received additional media adaptations, including an original theatrical film released in 2023.

Key facts

  • The manga began serialization in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in February 2015.
  • The series moved from Weekly Shōnen Jump to Jump Giga in December 2023 and finished in May 2026.
  • By September 2025, 37 tankōbon volumes had been released.
  • The story centers on Asta, who lacks magic but gains anti-magic powers from a rare grimoire.
  • An anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot aired for 170 episodes from 2017 to 2021.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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?
Black Clover was written and illustrated by Japanese manga artist Yūki Tabata.
When did the manga start and end?
It began in February 2015 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and ended in May 2026 after moving to Jump Giga in 2023.
How many anime episodes are there?
The first anime adaptation ran for 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021.
Is there a Black Clover movie?
Yes. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King premiered in 2023.
How many volumes have been released?
As of September 2025, the manga had 37 collected volumes.

References

  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.