Black Clover has roared back this Summer with a thrilling batch of new chapters, marking the most significant update yet in its climactic final arc.
The famous creator Yuki Tabata’s adoption of a seasonal release schedule has allowed for a meticulous crafting of the manga’s conclusion, delivering bursts of chapters every few months that pack a punch. These latest installments are not only some of the most explosive moments in the series’ history but also among the most substantial, offering fans the densest reading experience since Black Clover debuted in Shonen Jump a decade ago. The momentum is surging, and the stakes have never been higher.
To mark Black Clover’s 10th anniversary, the series is pulling out all the stops with vibrant celebrations, but the true highlight is the release of three colossal chapters—381 through 383—that propel the final arc forward. These chapters dive headfirst into the escalating turmoil engulfing the Clover Kingdom, offering fans a chance to reconnect with the story’s heart-pounding action. This Summer update is a must-read, as it unleashes pivotal developments that reshape the battlefield and intensify the chaos.
Fans can dive into Chapters 381 through 383 for free via Viz Media’s digital Shonen Jump library or Shueisha’s MangaPlus platform. The story picks up right after the Spring cliffhanger, plunging readers back into the sprawling war for the Clover Kingdom’s future. After Asta suffers a devastating blow from Lucius Zogratis, Mimosa Vermillion steps up, pouring her all into healing him to get him back into the fray before the kingdom’s fate takes a darker turn.
Throughout Black Clover, Asta has faced countless adversaries, yet his refusal to kill them stems from his unwavering belief in their potential for redemption. This philosophy has earned him growing respect not only from the Clover Kingdom’s inhabitants but also from the very foes he’s defeated. As the battle against Lucius’ angelic forces reaches a critical juncture, these former enemies begin to rally to Asta’s side, tipping the scales in a way that sparks hope for the first time in this grueling conflict.
Black Clover anime debuted from October 2017 to March 2021.
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King full feature anime film premiered on March 2023.
Black Clover is a Japanese manga series created by Yūki Tabata. It began serialization in Weekly Shōnen Jump, a shōnen manga magazine by Shueisha, in February 2015 and continued there until August 2023. The series then transitioned to Jump Giga in December 2023. As of February 2024, the story has been compiled into 36 tankōbon volumes.
Set in a magical world where most people are born with supernatural abilities, the story centers on Asta—a boy born without any magic. Despite this, he receives a rare grimoire that grants him the power of anti-magic. Alongside his comrades in the Black Bulls, Asta strives toward his dream of becoming the Wizard King.
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