“Magicless orphan Asta receives a black five-leaf Grimoire, vowing to become Wizard King despite rival Yuno's wind magic.”
Black Clover
ブラッククローバー
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Synopsis
Magicless orphan Asta receives a black five-leaf Grimoire, vowing to become Wizard King despite rival Yuno's wind magic.
In a world full of magic, Asta—an orphan who is overly loud and energetic—possesses none whatsoever. Despite this, he dreams of becoming the Wizard King, a title bestowed upon the strongest mage in the Clover Kingdom. Possessing the same aspiration, Asta's childhood friend and rival, Yuno, has been blessed with the ability to control powerful wind magic. Even with this overwhelming gap between them, hoping to somehow awaken his magical abilities and catch up to Yuno, Asta trains his body relentlessly every day. In the Clover Kingdom, once a person turns 15 years old, it is time for them to receive their Grimoire, an item allowing its wielder to use their magic to its full capacity. At the ceremony, Yuno obtains a Grimoire with a legendary four-leaf clover, indicating the exceptional strength of its wielder, while Asta pointlessly waits for his. Feeling dejected, yet unwilling to give up, Asta sees Yuno caught by a mage who is trying to steal Yuno's special Grimoire. Despite being completely overpowered by Yuno's captor, Asta's will to keep fighting rewards him with his very own Grimoire—one with an unheard-of black five-leaf clover.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 40 sampled reviews
What 40 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.65 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 3.0
↑ 0.05
Running avg · Jun 2015 → Apr 2026
- 10 “I absolutely love the story, the colorful characters, and the outstanding world of magic that has kept me hooked since middle school. While some critics dismiss the series as a Naruto ripoff, I...”
- 10 “The characters are consistently engaging, the visual style evokes a "Berserk V.2" aesthetic perfect for fans of medieval fantasy, and the narrative is packed with clever, hidden mysteries. With no...”
- 10 “This series features incredible, consistent pacing, great characters, and solid art that makes it a must-read for fans of shonen like One Piece or Naruto. While the art does not reach the heights...”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Feb 2015 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M32450 catalog