Summary
Black Cloveris one of the most recognizable ongoing shonen battle manga around, and while it’s building toward the conclusion of its final arc, its anime adaptation stopped short of season 5. On top of a reduced overall output for the series, fans wondered when they’d see the series get more episodes adapted, especially in light of the most exciting Spade Kingdom Raid Arc moments ahead. But with Judgment Day hitting the Clover Kingdom and surrounding world inBlack Clover, the manga sets the story up for a climax similar toBleach’sThousand-Year Blood WarArc.
With the previous arc arguably the most excitingBlack Cloverhas ever been, the final chapters are Yūki Tabata’s opportunity to wow the readers with cathartic conclusions to multiple character storylines. Since moving toJump GIGA, the series has also begun to steadily feed readers with reasonably long, high-quality chapters broken into pairs of two, with a pattern of each new release focusing onconcise, action-packed battles.
For the fans, the prospect of a cathartic finish sparks hope for the finalBlack Cloverarc, as it already delivers pulse-pounding action.
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Black Cloverhaving moved toJump GIGAenables Tabata to focus on delivering consistent quality over a more relaxed release schedule, while teasing a satisfying conclusion. It seems tricky to compare the series toBleach, especially given Tabata’s health and trouble keeping up with theWeekly Shonen Jumpschedule being a parallel toTite Kubo’s issues finishingBleach. But, in light of Tabata’s statement about the publication change allowing his drawing pace to keep up with the schedule,Black Cloveris given the time it needs to conclude without being rushed, as shown in his statement:
AsBlack Cloverhas continued, I have found that I have started to struggle with the weekly manga creation schedule. After multiple discussions with the editorial department, it has been decided that I will move the series to Jump GIGA. I know this sudden decision may be a shock to many of my readers. I’m so sorry for not being able to end the series in Weekly Shonen jump. But I believe that in GIGA, I will be able to end the series in a manner that matches my current drawing pace and is much better for my health.
There is still much that I want to draw and much that I must draw, so please look forward to it. I will do my best to conclude Black Clover in the most satisfying way possible. I know I am making you wait a little bit, but I promise to return to GIGA in the winter in a powered-up form, so please look forward to reading about Asta’s next adventure. Thank you for everything!
-Yūki Tabata, Black Clover Chapter #368
The admirable statement reminds readers of the enormous pressure writers take on atWeekly Shonen Jump, while teasing that Tabata has no intents of concludingBlack Cloverwithout a suitably epic flourish. For fans antsy about the comparison toThousand-Year Blood War, it’s a good instance ofthe series being given the space and time it deserves to be concluded, instead of one year like inBleach’scase.But another exciting aspect ofBlack Clover’sfinal arcs is how the anime could approach them, especially given Pierrot’s quality record sinceBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’sadaptation.
Black Clover Season 5 and Onward Could Get the TYBW Treatment
Finishing the Fight and Finishing It Right
Some of the best fights in Black Clover could get the proper adaptation they deserve.
Black Cloverfinished its fourth season at a much lower episode count than previous years, with season 5 being left indefinitely in the air as their studio,Pierrot, changed their production template for series includingBoruto. As seen in the adaptation ofBleach: Thousand-Year Blood Warwhich adapts similarly concise, excellent battles, some of thebest fights inBlack Clovercould get the proper adaptation they deserve. This means drawn-out yet satisfying clashes betweenAsta’s jaw-dropping clash with Lilith and Nahamah, Yuno’s incredible power-up against a deadly nemesis, and more.
While the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc is sufficient to occupy Pierrot’s newly seasonal schedule forBlack Cloverseason 5and possibly beyond, the final arc will also be a beautiful spectacle. The series bears down on its inevitable conclusion, which, while slowed down initially by prior moments leading to Lucius' Judgment Day event, has released glorious, cathartic battles such as Noelle’s ultimate victory in chapters #372 and #373.Black Cloverescapes the same fate ofBleachin manga form, yet could also benefit from howBleach’s Thousand-Year Blood Waranime changed the game for Pierrot.
Black Clover
Cast
Black Clover, released in 2017, follows orphans Asta and Yuno who aspire to become the Wizard King in a world where magic is paramount. Despite Asta’s lack of powers, their journey unfolds as they receive their grimoires and embark on individual paths towards their ultimate goal.
