Black Clover: 5 Reasons Why You Should Watch It
Black Clover has been around in the anime community for a while now, ever since it first premiered in October 2017. This action-packed anime series is based on a manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata.
The story revolves around a boy called Asta who is seemingly born without any magical powers. This is an unusual thing in their world. Asta is very ambitious and he plans to become the Wizard King. With that being said, this series has received mixed responses from viewers.
Like any popular series, it is bound to be picked apart with people wondering if it’s worth watching. If you’re curious about that, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to find out what exactly makes Black Clover so good and whether you should invest your time on it.
It is the new king of Shonen anime:
As we all know, Black Clover has always been compared to the likes of My Hero Academia or Naruto. This relatively new anime series has its own identity, though. As a lot of fans have stated. it takes a lot of elements from its predecessor shonen prototypes and presents it in a better way. If the upcoming Season 3 gets to continue the show's progress, Black Clover might just be the new king of Shonen anime shows.
The Story Takes A While To Progress But It Gradually Gets Better And Better:
From the synopsis alone, fans can get the idea that Black Clover will be set in a magical world but it didn't mention that it will be in a medieval setting. The world of Black Clover has a power system that affects everyone in their class. Even better, there is a world outside for the characters to explore. Aside from the social system, there is also a magic system that consists of different types of magic.
It makes sense for shows to take some time to establish the characters and the general feel of the story. This is exactly what happens in Black Clover. A lot of fans of the series also admit that the beginning of the series is actually the worst and it only gets better from there.
Black Clover gradually becomes more interesting with its storytelling. It challenges itself and takes the story forward from what it previously was. The series has a compellingly creative way of portraying the characters as well, both villains and heroes. If you decide to watch and the first few episodes are not so great for you, hang in there. Because Black Clover only continues to get better and better!
Asta is a character worth following:
If you've followed Black Clover religiously, you know that our main wizard boy Asta is bound for greater things. He's one of the most strong-willed anime protagonists you will ever see on-screen. Have you seen anyone like him? While lacking power with all odds stacked against him, he just works so hard to compensate for his weaknesses. Isn't there a lot left to see out of him?
Asta may be a protagonist who is a little hard to take in at the start of the series. There’s a lot of screaming on the character’s end and many fans of the series have admitted they did not like how whiny Asta acts at first.
Later on, as the series progresses though, Asta learns to be more civilized. We see that Asta deeply cares about other people and he has a big heart. Not only does his personality become more endearing, he also greatly improves in his abilities.
He was born without magical powers yet he always gives his all and believes in himself despite so many odds against him. This shows that he is a strong and determined character worthy of being a likable main protagonist.
The Characters:
Black Clover has a large cast. Sometimes, shows can get overwhelmed with this and not give each character a chance to develop. That is not the case with Black Clover. Each character has their moment to shine, to grow, and to be recognized. All scenes with the characters are still relevant to the story so there are no added fillers. And it’s especially wonderful to see strong female characters in a shonen anime series. Black Clover truly lets its side characters shine through teamwork, with every character feeling like an important and essential piece of the story.
A lot of anime shows do a terrible job of fleshing out their supporting characters and this makes for a dull, boring watch. Black Clover, however, brilliantly succeeds in this department. The side characters are not just there to drive the plot forward, they have really emotional arcs and the audience is made to root for them.
Yuno and Asta have contrasting personalities and roots. However, they both have the same goal and whether they end up on top or not, we can say that those two are great rivals that acknowledge one another. Their iconic pairing can be compared to the greatest Shonen rivalries in recent memory and their magic just takes their story to a whole another level.
The use of magic is massive:
The use of magic in anime shows isn't new at all. In fact, some of the best magicians end up using their abilities to create beautiful things. However, Black Clover shows that there is more than generic mid-range magic that you commonly see. The anime is fond of showing magic in the form of grand things just like tornadoes, balls of water or even strands of pure evil.
Pacing & some fresh OPs:
Unlike other shonen series, the pacing of Black Clover is perfect. No unnecessary fillers and no long irrelevant scenes to waste time. The story continuously moves at the right pace, giving fans the information they need before going forward. The twists and turns are given at the right time. Issues are solved immediately without dragging the story. Fans won't feel the need to skip any part because if they do, they will miss something important.
With Black Clover Season 3 upcoming, there are a lot of new things to be excited about. Aside from the possible new arcs and stories to be seen, its director has revealed that the series' continuation comes with a new opening song which will be performed by EMPiRE entitles "Right Now".
here's the trailer for you
