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Some stories leave an indelible mark in our hearts and Masashi Kishimoto’s shonen manga is one such case. It’s been almost a decade since Naruto ended, but we cannot help but hold on to it. The series reshaped our ideas of strength and goals as well as self-concept, but there’s more than that.

Through his characterization of the hero, the mangaka taught us countless life lessons. It would be an understatement to say that the series is a treasure trove for most anime fans. This is mainly because of the impact it had in our lives, but the mangaka had different notions about it.

Sasuke and Naruto’s aftermath after the final battle | Credit: Studio Pierrot

In interviews, he opened up about wanting to create an inspirational story about persistence and resilience. As the series progressed, it ended up being rather flawed and hodge-podge for the most part.

Black Clover has plenty of characters who serve as thirst traps for fans. Aside from the clearly muscled and skimpily clad characters, fans also like to deviate from the usual. And that is exactly when they land on Mereoleona.

This powerful magic knight is a force to be reckoned with in the series. Her presence demands obedience and respect. And that is exactly what makes some fans attracted to her.

Black Clover fans obsess over Mereoleona | Credits: Pierrot

In the world of anime, thirstiness has no limits. People can imagine the most nefarious scenarios with even the most innocent of characters. As for Mereoleona, more people want to be stepped on by her than to actually face her.

Black Clover fans demand specific change in Mereoleona’s wardrobe Black Clover fans demand a change in Mereoleona’s wardrobe | Credits: Pierrot

Mereoleona is normally clad in a white tunic, with a long,...

Bleach anime fans don’t know how good they have it. There are a lot of scenes that were filtered so that they could be seen by the normal audience. This means that a lot of creepy stuff was a no-go if they intended for Bleach to be for the kids.

The brutality and bloodshed in Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War. Credits: Studio Pierrot

That is why even though Bleach seems like one of the adult shows, it lacks that bit of push from being considered a mature anime. In fact, with no gore and not even traumatic imagery, the Bleach anime did a good job of sugar-coating the horrors that Tite Kubo envisioned.

But sometimes, there are things that are cut from the anime that do not make sense, like the scene where Gin Ichimaru cuts Hiyori in half, literally, while smiling.

Gin’s attack on Hiyori was worse than...

It's been three years since Chainsaw Man Season 1 was released, and now its next installment will be released as the franchise's first feature film. Chainsaw Man—The Movie: Reze Arc is an upcoming feature set to come out later this year and will follow the next story arc following the events of Season 1. The movie will feature the return of our favorite heroes and Devil Hunters, as well as the introduction of a new character.

A new trailer for this upcoming movie was released on the official Chainsaw Man Twitter/X account. It features a new character named Reze, a girl with blue hair. The trailer also showcases new action shots and glimpses of the film's next villain. The trailer ends, confirming the release date to be September 19, 2025.

Chainsaw Man—The Movie: The Reze arc was first announced in December 2023 during Jump Festa 2024. The film will adapt the Bomb Girl Arc,...

Black Clover is full of incredible wizards. Some of them can have time magic, gravity magic, light magic, or spatial magic. But some supervillains are just in a whole different league, like the Viltrumites from Invincible. Unfortunately, no matter how hard Yuki Tabata tries, no Black Clover character could beat Viltrumites.

Yes, both belong to different verses that do not have any similarities to each other. But fans can always have a healthy debate while comparing their favorites and that is exactly how this topic was brought up.

The one weakness that could get the Black Clover characters killed by Viltrumites Black Clover characters will be blindsided by Viltrumites’ speed | Credits: Pierrot

The Black Clover world depends on magic. This is exactly why Asta’s Anti-Magic ability is such a huge pain in the butt. Characters in the series fight using magic, and by trying to nullify each others’ spells.

Black Clover is one of the most celebrated new-gen Shonen anime enjoying massive popularity due to its unique storyline and interesting characters. Thanks to its dedicated fanbase, the franchise not only managed to produce a huge number of episodes but also released a film in 2023.

Asta from Black Clover [Credits: Pierrot]

But even before it could break box office records, it managed to break a world record that nobody saw coming. The news not only came as a surprise to fans but also became a really good marketing tool that helped promote the film further to its domestic and international audience.

Black Clover now officially has the biggest physical copy of a ticket. This record is not something one can break easily and there is a high chance no other anime can ever top this feat.

Black Clover movie breaks a unique record

A whole year before Black Clover saw the...

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is officially set to hit Japanese theaters on Sep 19, 2025, as announced during the series’ stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 on March 25, 2025.

12 character visuals were also revealed alongside the release date. Check them out below:

Denji

Chainsaw Man

Pochita

Makima

Aki

Power

Kobeni

Beam

Galgali

Angel Devil

Reze

Bomb Devil

Tatsuya Yoshihara, who directed the 4th and 10th episodes of Chainsaw Man anime, will helm the anime film. He also served as a director and then Chief Director for Black Clover anime.

Other staff include:

Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama Assistant Director: Masato Nakazono Sub Character Designers: Sota Yamazaki, Shun Main Animator: Shoichi Music Composer: kensuke ushio Action Animation Director: Sota Shigetsugu Devil Designers: Riki Matsuura, Kiyotaka Oshiyama Costume Designer: Aya Yamamoto Art Director: Yusuke Takeda Color Designer: Naomi Nakano

Mappa describes the plot of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc as:

Denji became...

At the Chainsaw Man AnimeJapan 2025 stage today, the continuing adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga series revealed that the upcoming anime film Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will premiere in Japanese theaters on September 19. To celebrate, 12 character visuals were released featuring the new designs for the entire cast, including Reze. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Premiere Date Visual Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Character Visuals Denji character visual Chainsaw Man character visual Pochita character visual Makima character visual Aki character visual Power character visual Kobeni character visual Beam character visual Related: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Anime Gets 2025 Premiere in Japan Galgali character visual Angel Devil character visual Reze character visual Bomb Devil character visual Tatsuya Yoshihara, who previously directed the fourth and tenth episodes of the TV anime series and directed much of the Black Clover TV anime, is the director for the film.

Black Clover might have some powerful heroes and villains, but the series is also full of minor characters who have silently served their huge roles. One such character is Orsi Orfai, the priest of the Church in Hage, who discovered an abandoned Asta and Yuno on his doorstep.

Amongst all of the unique and important characters in the manga/anime, Father Orfai still manages to stand out. He is unlike a stereotypical priest and actually enjoys the banality of having petty quarrels, making him even more lovable than he already is.

Take a moment to wish Happy Birthday to Black Clover‘s unsung hero Father Orsi Orfai bonded with Asta like a father | Credits: Studio Pierrot

As mentioned before, Orsi Orfai is the one who took in Asta and Yuno, who were abandoned as orphans at his church door. From the very beginning, he realized the differing personalities of Asta and Yuno.

Bleach is considered one of the Big Three Shonen anime. Thus, it has a huge number of heroes and villains in its roster. Black Clover could be on a smaller scale, but that does not mean it is lagging behind when it comes to powerful protagonists.

Pitting a Black Clover character against that of Bleach seems a bit out of hand. But the Goku vs. Saitama debate has been ongoing for years but there’s still no end to it. So who amongst the two most powerful captains in Black Clover are going to win?

Black Clover and Bleach fans are putting Kenpachi and Yami against each other

It might seem ridiculous, but anime fans spend their leisure time debating about which anime character is more powerful when pitted against another. Both characters could belong to two completely different series that have no relation to each other. But it simply never matters.

Black Clover has some extremely flashy battle moves. From Yami’s Dark Cloaked Dimension Slash to Julius’ Chrono Anastasis or even Noelle’s Valkyrie armor, Black Clover is full of flamboyant powerups. But Yuki Tabata wrote one power that is so broken, it’s hard to be featured in battles.

And this power belongs to none other than Vanessa Enoteca. Vanessa might not be one of the major characters, but that doesn’t mean she is less powerful than others. In fact, it’s the complete opposite.

Vanessa’s Red Threat of Fate can make one forget Asta’s Anti-Magic Vanessa has one of the most broken abilities in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

Vanessa is probably the most relaxed member of the Black Bulls. In fact, she might be a little too relaxed. She doesn’t love anything more than alcohol and wearing her comfortable undergarments, without a care in the world.

The upcoming anime adaptation of Dekin no Mogura , based on Natsumi Eguchi's manga of the same name, announced three more cast members for the series today — just in time for a special preview at AnimeJapan! Joining the cast of the upcoming anime will be: Kuriaki Magi voiced by Genki Okawa (Alecdora Sandler in Black Clover ) Yaeko Kirihara voiced by Yukiyo Fujii (Masha in Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ) Shio Inukai voiced by Akane Fujita (Sagiri Izumi in Eromanga Sensei ) Kuriaki Magi Yaeko Kirihara Shio Inukai Related: Dekin no Mogura Anime Announced for July 2025 Visitors to this weekend's AnimeJapan can pick up a preview booklet for the upcoming anime by visiting the Avex Pictures booth. In addition, plans are afoot to re-air season one of Hozuki's Coolheadedness (also based on a manga by Natsumi Eguchi) in Japan starting April 2. Eguchi has serialized Dekin no Mogura in Kodansha's Morning...

Shigeki Awai, one of the foremost animators and directors of Japan’s massive anime industry unfortunately passed away on March 19th, 2025. Awai was 71 at the time, and he left behind a legacy of hundreds of the industry’s most famous anime series to his name.

Shigeki Awai contributed to Naruto: Shippuden | Credits: Studio Pierrot

From industry headliners like Naruto, One Punch Man, Boruto, Black Clover, Attack on Titan, and many more, Awai has left his impression on pretty much every series anime fans have come to appreciate over the years.

Interestingly, what many don’t know is that he also helped create an anime that remains to this day one of the most underappreciated series in the industry. When honestly it should have been talked about much, much more.

Shigeki Awai helped create Bungo Stray Dogs into the shonen mammoth it turned out to be

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Black Clover often gets criticism for its animation quality. But some episodes are truly a work of art, and absolutely no one can deny it. One episode in particular brought out Yuki Tabata’s talent and showcased how insane the writing in the manga is.

The episode in question is 119, which is the finale of the Magic Knights and Elves vs Zagred. So far in the battle, Zagred had his own advantages. But in this particular episode, the Magic Knights were finally able to overpower him. And Yami’s power was a major player in it.

Black Clover‘s greatest fight was brought to life in episode 119 Black Clover episode 119 was legendary | Credits: Pierrot

In episode 119 of Black Clover, titled The Final Attack, a final dramatic confrontation occurs against Zagred, the mastermind of the plot behind elves. It is one of the most satisfying confrontations of the entire series, and for good reason.

It is extremely common amongst anime from the same genre to have some sort of rivalry amongst each other. When it comes to the Shonen anime space, fandoms are quite passionate about their favorites. But Black Clover has mostly been looked down upon, and it’s high time for it to stop.

After all, it has already been proven that Black Clover ranks higher than quite a few popular anime. Assassination Classroom is one of those series that Yuki Tabata’s work has already overtaken. Assassination Classroom is one of the most legendary Shonen anime ever, and for Black Clover to have beaten it is truly a surprise.

Black Clover once surpassed a Shonen elite like Assassination Classroom

In November 2019, Crunchyroll released a list of anime that it believed to belong to the Top 100 for the past decade. This includes anime series, films, and OVAs. The website did not rank...

Black Clover is underestimated by way too many people. In fact, it rarely ever makes it to the recommendations list for anime fans. But at the same time, it is a hidden champion. A comfort Shonen which uses a tried and tested formula.

But underestimating Black Clover needs to stop now. The series has stood the test of time, and is still one of the most-watched franchises. In the past few years, many new hit anime have debuted, but Yuki Tabata’s creation has held its spot.

Black Clover makes it to the top 5 most-watched anime list of Netflix in 2024 Black Clover claims 5th spot on Netflix’s most watched anime of 2024 | Credits: Pierrot

Pascal J. Bonnet, the Emea Director of Films/TV Sles and Licensing for Viz Media, recently uploaded a report on LinkedIn. The report consists of Netflix’s most watched anime TV series (by hours) for the...

Yuki Tabata is sneaky when it comes to spreading hints in Black Clover. He loves leaving little caveats that make fans overthink the meaning of a certain scene. Needless to say, there are plenty of Black Clover scenes that still make fans speculate about what they actually mean.

And one scene in particular is spreading around the Black Clover fandom. Fans are busy trying to interpret it, while Tabata has shown no signs of demystifying it. But fans are having a hell of a time trying to find their own meaning out of the scene.

Fans are misunderstanding a dialogue of Black Clover‘s Julius Asta and Julius in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

In the earlier episodes of Black Cover, Julius had to battle the Eye of the Midnight Sun members. By the end of the fight, he restrained all of them and was even surprised by how easy it was.

Crunchyroll's parent company, Sony, is expanding its anime presence in India with a new anime series in development with Japanese partners under its Sony Pictures Entertainment India (Spni) subsidiary.

Variety reported this week that Sony Yay!, the Indian pay television channel operated by Sony Pictures Networks India (Spni), is developing a new mythological anime series, tentatively titled Project K. Spni exec Ambesh Tiwari described Project K as "possibly India's first anime series." While declining to mention which mythological character the series will depict, he added, "This is a very anime story with a little guy who has some kind of powers, then a full physical transformation happens." Project K will be developed in collaboration with Japanese partners, who will help 'build the series with authentic anime storytelling elements,' per Variety's report.

Sony Expands Anime Presence With 'Possibly India's First Anime Series' Image by Cbr

The new Indian anime...

Black Clover has a number of impressive characters and amongst them, Yami definitely stands out. Yuki Tabata created him with love and care. As a result, the Black Bull’s captain is one of the kindest yet most powerful characters in the entire series.

Fans love Yami due to the hilarious situations that he often has to face. He loves the Black Bulls and considers all of them family. He is a great character in general, and his earnestness is bewitching. But did Black Clover fans know that the character was actually inspired by a real person?

Yuki Tabata admits Yami’s character was inspired by his mentor Yami’s character is inspired by Yuki Tabata’s mentor | Credits: Studio Pierrot

In June 2018, Yuki Tabata was interviewed by Kaze, the French publisher of Black Clover. In the interview, Tabata commented that the creation of Yami was actually inspired by an...

While Black Clover has unfortunately suffered a hiatus for a few years now, the anime is still as popular as ever, ranking highly in Netflix's most-watched anime of 2024. This is a given, considering how absolutely beloved and popular the anime was when it was airing, and if it comes back stronger, there is no doubt that it will soar to even greater heights. A new Netflix report has revealed which anime were the most-watched from last year. Surprisingly, Naruto took the top spot despite it ending more than 10 years ago, with One Piece lagging behind at second.

There were some no-brainers on the list, such as Hunter X Hunter, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Pokémon, and more, but the most surprising one was definitely Black Clover, which was the sixth most-watched anime on Netflix last year, racking up 138+ million hours on the platform. True to the underdog theme of the story,...

Black Clover has a wide range of characters. It spans a total of four kingdoms as well as the demon realm. Yuki Tabata has thus created plenty of characters, both major and minor to properly cover the huge battle between the Magic Knights protecting the human world and the demons.

Nonetheless, the author has tried his best to explore the major as well as minor characters as much as possible. Even the side characters of the series get fitting powerups and backstories. But there one aspect in which the author likes using a bit of a cheat code.

Yuki Tabata’s ridiculous process for coming up with Black Clover character names Yuki Tabata has some of the craziest character names in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

Any Black Clover fan might have noticed that the characters in the series have extremely bizarre names. Some names like Asta, Noelle, Yami, Julius, and Yuno are fine.

Black Clover‘s Yami Sukehiro is a character who needs an intense Phd dissertation to his name. This absolute hot-headed and slightly idiotic Magic Knight captain has done more good deeds in his life than even Asta. It is primarily because of him that most of the major characters in the series are working together towards the greater good.

Yami introducing Asta to the Black Bulls | Credits: Pierrot

He is reckless, gets irritated way too easily, is extremely bull-headed, and just wants to take a dump peacefully. But at the same time, he is one of the most kind-hearted characters in the entirety of Black Clover.

Black Clover‘s Yami would be the perfect scouting agent/Hr Yami changes Nacht’s life for the better | Credits: Viz Media, Shueisha

Yami is the central figure who puts the plot of Black Clover into motion. His skill of choosing the best candidates...

Anime is big on Netflix. In 2023, the streaming service ranked number one in global anime revenue contribution, generating approximately $2.07 billion. In comparison, Crunchyroll, ranked second, bringing in $1.16 billion. This means that Netflix accounted for 38% of the total global anime streaming revenue. Having a hit anime on Netflix is a big deal, naturally begging the question of which shows are actually bringing in the viewers?

A recent presentation by anime industry advisor Pascal J. Bonnet provides a breakdown of the biggest anime shows on Netflixin the second half of 2024, along with the hours people watched. Some popular titles performed as expected, but the number one spot for the most-watched anime on Netflix was held by a certain ninja named Naruto.

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Naruto topped the list of most-watched anime on Netflix in 2024, with 330 million hours watched, proving that the series,...

The Black Clover anime might be criticized for some inconsistencies in animation here and there, but it does have some stand-out episodes. The anime stepped up its game when it really mattered. The result? Episode 167 of Black Clover can be called nothing short of legendary.

It was the episode that aired the battle between Asta and Yami Vs. Dante. The scenes that followed were top-notch and enough to set a standard for the entire anime industry at large.

Black Clover aired a legendary episode that set the industry’s standard Yami and Asta paired up against Dante in Black Clover | Credits: Studio Pierrot

March 9 might be just another unassuming day for many, but for Black Clover fans, it is a sacred date. On March 9, 2021, Black Clover received its 167th episode titled ‘Black Oath.’ It is one of the highest-rated episodes of the anime and is tied for first place on IMDb with a 9.7 user rating.

Anime and manga fans have always had a bad reputation for their not-so-hidden thirst for fictional characters. And Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover manga has given Otakus all the more reason to pour out their inner eroticism. All all these bottled-up ecchi feelings are being poured over one character in particular.

Black Clover fans are head over heels for Mereoleona | Credits: Pierrot

The target of their out-of-bounds affection is Mereoleona Vermillion, one of the women who would probably crush them on sight. But that is exactly what gets them off, so mission accomplished. But first, let’s discover this fiery obsession.

Black Clover‘s Mereoleona can’t escape the otaku pandemic Black Clover fans can’t stop obsessing over Mereoleona | Credits: Pierrot

Mereoleona Vermillion is unlike most female Shonen characters. Her defining traits are being a powerful and independent character, who most other Magic Knight captains are afraid of. Once she walks into a room,...

The entire anime community and their mothers know how hated Sakura Haruno from Naruto is. Some genuinely hate her, while some just hop on the hate train. However, after years of unnecessary backlash, fans are noticing it might not be Sakura’s character to blame nor entirely Kishimoto’s writing.

Sakura Haruno from Naruto. [Credit: Studio Pierrot]

Studio Pierrot houses many iconic Shonen titles, like Naruto, Bleach, Yu Yu Hakusho, and Black Clover. While fans have complained about the animation quality, the studio has committed an even bigger offense.

Several scenes of Sakura Haruno were changed, deliberately making her look bad. The notion that her character adds nothing to Naruto, especially as a Team 7 member, was Studio Pierrot’s fault. It’s vastly different from her real character arc in the manga where she’s much kinder and selfless.

Sakura saves Naruto a lot in the manga, whereas the anime doesn...

Black Clover season 5 is yet to debut, but fans have been wishing for it ever since the anime went on a hiatus. The anime has a long way to go to catch up to the manga now, which is good news, considering that when the series does return, it won’t have to take another extended break.

But anime-only fans are missing out on a lot because the manga world is way too far ahead already. The Dark Triad is more imposing than ever, and Yuki Tabata has given his heroes the ultimate powerups to face the lurking dangers.

Black Clover season 5 will give Yuno a much-needed powerup Spoiler Alert !!!Spade Kingdom Raid Arc Spoilers Yuno using Star Magic against Zenon | Credits: Viz Media, Shueisha

Black Clover season 4 ended with episode 170, which adapted to chapter 271 of the manga. Thus, the anime went on a hiatus while a major part of...

Black Clover season 5 is yet to deliver any updates regarding its release, but that can’t stop fans from hoping. Black Clover season 4 ended at the exact moment that the manga was entering the best arc, making the wait for the next season even more excruciating.

But rest assured, once the anime returns, fans will have the ultimate battles and twists served up on their plates back to back. The Spade Kingdom Raid arc is going to get better than ever and will be followed by an even better arc!

Black Clover season 5 will get worse before it gets better Lucus will pose as the biggest threat in Black Clover | Credits: Viz Media, Shueisha Spoiler Alert !!!Spoilers for Spade Kingdom Raid arc and arc 11

Defeating the Dark Triad and suppressing the devils from wreaking havoc on the continent was never the final goal. In fact, the Dark Triad aren’t...

Black Clover hit its impossibly long hiatus just when the anime was getting to the good part. Because after its stopping point, the manga has one legendary battle after another. In fact, when Black Clover season 5 airs, fans will be bombarded with the best twists by Yuki Tabata.

It’s true that the creators and staff of the Black Clover anime have maintained their pin-drop silence over season 5. But fans still hope that the announcement will be made someday because the return of the anime will be glorious to say the least.

Be prepared for the most brutal Black Clover fight to air in season 5 Magna Vs Dante is one of the most devastating fights of Black Clover | Credits: Viz Media, Shueisha

Black Clover has plenty of well-choreographed battles, but only a few of them have been etched into the minds of fans forever. Magna vs. Dante is probably one...

Black Clover has plenty of negative allegations that its fandom has to fight against on a daily basis. The series is often badmouthed for having an unimpressive hero and a general plot with predictable twists and power-ups. It also has its fair share of fan service.

But that doesn’t mean Yuki Tabata keeps his female characters undeveloped. In fact, the women in Black Clover are strong and have fierce and unique personalities. And one panel in the manga proves why it’s far better than plenty of other Shonen series.

Black Clover proves its worth with a single manga panel Mereoleona talks to Noelle about her mother in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

Noelle and Mereoleona are two of the strongest characters in Black Clover, even after accounting for the male wizards. Both are extremely powerful and have established their reputations as worthy magic knights. In fact, one panel in...

Not every anime protagonist will be beloved right out of the gate. In a medium where it's easy to see characters fall into the same tropes, it can be incredibly annoying for the main character to feel generic. Great anime titles are defined by their protagonists, and a bad main character may cause viewers to drop whatever series they watch after the first episode. However, having a bit of patience can go a long way for viewers to watch these blank slates grow into believable people.

With enough time, fans will find themselves drawn to these characters. More about their pasts could be revealed or rising stakes in the narrative could force them to make tough choices. These decisions could make a boring main character vastly more interesting than before. These case studies help elevate their characters, and their anime series, to new heights.

Asta's Trust in His Allies...

Link Click is finally taking over the anime world, and rightfully so. Li Haoling’s donghua had stunned many fans with its depth and characterization when it first debuted in 2021. However, most of the world slept on it for way too long.

A still from Link Click | Credits: Lan Studio

In light of the recently concluded third season, it seems like fans are waking up to it. Now with the sleeping giants awakened, the anime is being talked about everywhere. As it should have been from the get-go.

From drama, passion, love, and jealousy, to loss, and grief, the show deals with and provides the audience with the experience of the full range of human emotions. That, combined with its unique take on a time travel adventure, makes Link Click one of its kind.

Link Click is finally taking over the anime world

Link Click mainly focuses on two men Lu Guang,...

The world of Black Clover is dependent on magic. Humans, as well as devils, use magic to their advantage in the story. Asta is the only anomaly in the system, who negates magic. Needless to say, he was treated as an outsider and a threat plenty of times.

But Asta has slowly learned to embrace his Anti-Magic. He constantly trains his abilities, but so far, there hasn’t been any earth-shattering discovery. This leads one to question if Yuki Tabata is simply reserving the best for the last.

What if Asta’s Anti-Magic evolves into something far more terrifying? Asta’s anti-magic could evolve into something more terrifying | Credits: Pierrot

Anti-Magic, the power held by Asta and Liebe, nullifies any other forms of magic. Any mana or magic that it comes into contact with is opposed/negated. At its strongest, anti-magic can even nullify the strongest magically enforced physical attacks.

Beerus has always stood at the pinnacle of Dragon Ball’s power hierarchy, even though he might have let a few punches or slaps land on him, but only because he knew it wouldn’t harm him.

Beerus & Whis from the Dragon Ball series | Credits: Toei Animation

The God of Destruction is on a completely different power level compared to the Z fighters. He is the one who taught Vegeta that there is not just one path, ‘Ultra Instinct,’ and showed him how to use the ‘Ultra Ego.’ Beerus’ temperament is somewhat unpredictable, making him more suitable for Ultra Ego than Ultra Instinct.

But during the Universe Survival saga, Beerus clearly uses Ultra Instinct to defeat several Gods of Destruction at the same time. Even though he knows how to use it, he has never fully mastered Ultra Instinct, not even to the extent that Goku has.

The Apex Instinct...

In anime, heroes will be put in some of the most challenging situations and overcome them with ease thanks to their abilities or special traits. But, more often than not, anime will depict such heroes in a way that offers little characterization or obstacles in favor of rapid growth. Not every hero needs to start out as overpowered, especially when they become unstoppable in little time.

Quality storytelling will showcase a protagonist overcoming challenges and growing as a character through adversity. However, anime will often depict its heroes as overpowered characters who face little to no obstacles on their path towards becoming the strongest. Heroes that go from zero to essentially becoming gods can be shown in an interesting way, but anime sometimes rushes to the finish line in favor of spectacle over quality character progression.

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Yuki Tabata has provided Black Clover fans with a consistent supply of fan service for years. But while enjoying this fan service, fans often forget that the author is slowly stripping his female characters under the guise of powerups. The prime victim of this trend in Black Clover is Noelle.

Throughout the years, Noelle has achieved some powerful transformations. But each time, they were accompanied by questionable outfits. Even worse is the fact that as time goes by, the outfits become more and more skimpy.

Black Clover is slowly stripping Noelle in the guise of power-ups Noelle’s Valkyrie armor in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

In Black Clover, Noelle has achieved a number of power-ups and transformations. With each major powerup, Noelle was equipped with new armor, each of them being designed for specific types of battles. But as she becomes more and more powerful, the slow stripping of clothes becomes more evident each time.

In the last few decades, the anime and manga industry has flourished into one of the biggest forms of entertainment in the world. And while a lot of people contribute to the overall success of any kind of project, the ones who sit at the root of all this are the manga creators. From Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto) to Gege Akutami (Jujutsu Kaisen), the mangaka are majorly responsible for the success of the series.

Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto | Credit: Studio Pierrot

Manga creators, or as they are popularly called, mangakas, are the artists who create the enticing and attractive storylines, which are then edited by the editors and are thus published. These mangas are then adapted into anime series, and the process goes on. It is no news that the numbers generated by these prominent anime and manga series are on a completely different level.

Thus, it is also obvious that...

Any mention of a world where magic rules, instantly takes us back to our childhood shaped by Harry Potter and Hogwarts. Even the world of anime and manga isn’t immune to the influence of the popular franchise, and anime series like Black Clover and Mashle are proof of that.

Magic reigns supreme and is the primary source of power in both these titles. However, long before both Black Clover and Mashle began their run, there was already an anime working on the same laws as Harry Potter. Released in 2008 for the first time, Soul Eater anime bears a striking resemblance with many plotlines from the Harry Potter series.

A still from Soul Eater anime | Credits: Studio Bones

From the characters to the setting, it’s hard to miss the similarities. An exploration of these similarities would instantly make one think about why Soul Eater isn’t more popular as...

Black Clover‘s Asta is often trolled for his short height. But what most people ignore is how packed he is under those Black Bull robes. But worry not because Yuki Tabata made it a point to prove Asta’s physique in Black Clover.

Unfortunately for him, the thirsty fans have ignored everything other than Asta’s pecs. The protagonist becoming more muscular than ever is just an add-on. But how on Earth did this outfit get sanctioned via the studio? That’s a mystery for another day.

Yuki Tabata turned post-timeskip Asta into a thirst trap in Black Clover Asta’s scandalous post-timeskip outfit in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

In episode 158 of Black Clover, Asta makes his post-timeskip debut. Just as Spade soldiers drag in prisoners to drain their magic in Candelo, the Demon Slayer Sword crashes through the window, barely missing a soldier. After taking out a few soldiers,...

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King debuted a completely original storyline along with an original antagonist. Conrad Leto, the shiny new villain of the franchise, took fans by surprise. Even more intriguing is the fact that Leto is actually the 27th Wizard King, prior to Julius.

Creating a new villain is no joke, but Yuki Tabata has once again bowled fans over with Conrad Leto. In the film, Leto has a unique power unlike anything seen in Black Clover, but turns out the character was initially supposed to have a completely different magical ability.

Conrad Leto’s power in the Black Clover movie could have been completely different Conrad Leto’s Key Magic in Black Clover movie | Credits: Pierrot

Yuki Tabata participated in a question and answer session that was published in volume 23.5 of the Black Clover manga. In this interview, Tabata talked about the movie and the creative...

Black Clover‘s Asta will never live down his short guy jokes. It makes one think that Yuki Tabata created his protagonist just to make him suffer. From facing allegations of copying other Shonen heroes to complaints of being a generic character, Asta has gone through it all.

Within the world of Black Clover itself, Asta has faced so much discrimination and disdain that he has created a kind of mental barrier to any insults. But who knew that Yuki Tabata would sneak in an Nsfw joke within one back-handed compliment directed at Asta?

Did Yuki Tabata sneak in an Nsfw joke in Black Clover? Mimosa says the only thing short about Asta is his stature | Credits: Pierrot

In one of the Black Clover episodes, Zora Ideale questions Asta on how he would make his way out of a certain ordeal. He didn’t expect Asta to be of any...

The new era of Emperors has taken center stage in One Piece and they have established themselves as a dangerous force that is maintaining the balance like their predecessors. And while I am happy that the pirate world in One Piece is changing for the better, I am still not convinced that the current era of One Piece Emperors is as strong as characters like Kaido and Whitebeard.

Kaido in One Piece | Credit: Toei Animation

These two characters held the strongest titles in the One Piece universe besides the Pirate King. While Kaido was the Strongest Creature in the World, Whitebeard was known as the Strongest Man in the World. Besides, they both served on the same crew in the past, and if Shanks hadn’t intervened during the Marineford war, we would have gotten to see them battle.

The two Emperors clashing could have been the biggest moment in...

The anime world has one superior battle after another where villains are getting smashed left and right. The one hero who is at the top of the food chain is probably Saitama, who just needs to land a single punch to destroy his opponents. But Black Clover is not too far away in the game.

If the most disrespectful anime fight is the topic, then one has to mention Black Clover‘s Mereoleona and her battle against Raia. While series like One Piece or Bleach have some of the top-rated fights, Black Clover‘s lioness is not lagging behind either.

Mereoleona literally shut down Raia in a battle Mereoleona bullied and dominated Raia in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

Raia is an elf and an apostle of Sephirah. He appeared in the Eye of the Midnight Sun Encounter arc of Black Clover. His battle with Mereoleona Vermillion occurs at the hideout...

After five long seasons, Seven Deadly Sins concluded in 2021. Although the series was hailed as one of its kind at its earliest, it sort of fell off during the latter seasons. However, the show supposedly made up for lost time with all its blazing glory during the last season.

Escanor in the Seven Deadly Sins | Credits: A-1 Pictures and Studio Deen

The major reason behind that was, of course, Escanor, the Lion Sin of Pride being its focal point. Although his storyline unfortunately ended with his death, the literal embodiment of Sunshine made his demise worthwhile by going out in a blaze of glory.

As such, there is one thing the divided fan base seems to agree on. That is, a prequel spin-off focusing on Escanor, and how he came to be the Lion Sin of Pride.

A Seven Deadly Sins prequel spin-off about Escanor would be the best thing...

Those who have been bowled over with just Dimension Slash have the biggest surprise waiting for them. So far, Black Clover has debuted one awesome power after another, but the best one is yet to debut in the anime. When Black Clover season 5 is finally animated, it could shatter social media sites with one legendary power-up.

No, it’s not Asta or Yuno, Noelle or Yami, it’s a complete side character who will wear the honor. Yuki Tabata makes sure to give his side and minor character their deserved screentime, and in the upcoming season, fans might end up chanting the name of this sneaky guy.

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In chapter 357 of Black Clover manga, the protagonists are faced with the massive threat of Paladin Morgen. Morgen is the dead twin of Nacht who was resurrected by Lucius to transform into a deadly Paladin. Jack, who is faced with the Paladin,...

Black Clover might be going through a rough patch at the moment, but that does not diminish the series’ achievements so far. The anime has gifted fans with one highly rated episode after another and some godly scenes.

So here are the scenes that will ensure that there’s no better time than now to watch the anime. Surely, no one wants to be stuck watching past episodes when season 5 airs.

Charlotte’s shriek when her hands touched Yami’s Charlotte running away from Yami | Credits: Pierrot

Charlotte’s crush on Yami is apparent to everyone around her…except for Yami. So when the magic knights try to set her up with the Black Bull captain, it ends in a huge disaster. And Yami is the biggest one to blame.

Related Real Reason Fans Are Pissed at Yuki Tabata for What He Did in Black Clover 10-Year Anniversary: “Worst managed...

The My Dress-Up Darling manga picked up popularity after its smash-hit anime adaptation debuted in 2022. Since then, shoujo fans have been looking forward to My Dress-Up Darling‘s new chapters. So far in the story, Gojo and Marin are still in the preliminary phase of their relationship.

As one might expect, the story is nowhere near its end. However, the latest update from the author has shaken up the entire fandom. According to the official announcement, My Dress-Up Darling would end in the next chapter.

My Dress-Up Darling‘s sudden end makes fans speculate about the cause My Dress-Up Darling manga to end next month | Credits: Square Enix

My Dress-Up Darling manga will end with chapter 115 on March 21, 2025. There was no prior announcement from the mangaka or the publisher, and the story was nowhere near its end. Readers are of the opinion that the series has ended too abruptly and without fully exploring its potential.

Yuki Tabata has created a plethora of characters for Black Clover, each different than the rest. In fact, the Black Bulls themselves might be the selection of the oddest bunch of people. From a tiny food destroyer to a goth guy and an anti-magic holder, Yuki Tabata has not backed down from a challenge when it comes to creating unique characters.

But having this many people in the cast, especially in some crowded arcs, means that some of the characters would end up getting ignored. But Black Clover fans think that getting ignored is a far better fate than Tabata sadistically treating one character.

One of the sweetest Black Bull members is often misunderstood Gordon wants to make friends but is unable to in Black Clover | Credits: Pierrot

Gordon Agrippa is a magic knight belonging to the Black Bull squad. His grim appearance is often intimidating and his goth look...

It's time for another casting announcement from The Catcher in the Ballpark! The upcoming anime has revealed two more voice actors joining the cast—one playing a member of the "baseball town" at the center of the story, another as a coworker of protagonist Murata. Hotaru (L) and Nagisa (R) Atsuki Nakamura (Roko in The Idolm@Ster Million Live! ) will play Hotaru, a new coworker of Murata's who loves baseball. Her presence also seems to make Ruriko, the cheerful beer seller, jealous. Kiyono Yasuno (Charmy in Black Clover ) appears as Nagisa, the announcer at Motorsun Stadium. Related: The Catcher in the Ballpark! Anime Adds Kazuhiro Nakaya and Wakana Kuramochi to Cast Junichi Kitamura ( Fluffy Paradise ) directs The Catcher in the Ballpark! anime at studio Emt Squared, with series composition by Shigeru Murakoshi ( I Parry Everything ), character designs by Fumio Iida and music by Monaca ( Shangri-La Frontier ). The series is based...

The official website for the ongoing 22nd Precure TV anime series You and Idol Precure♪ announced today that Daisuke Sakuma , a member of the Japanese male idol group Snow Man, will voice Kaito Hibiki — a new character who will join the anime in its next fourth episode to air in Japan on February 23. The site describes Kaito Hibiki as "A 'legendary idol' who has attracted attention from all over the world and is loved by everyone from babies to the elderly. He is currently inactive, having gone abroad to study singing. As a secret visitor, he met Uta and her friends when he visited Uta's house, Cafe Glitter." The character has already appeared in the anime's opening movie and a preview for the fourth episode. Sakuma is known as a huge anime fan. While performing as an active idol, he made his voice acting debut as Makusa North in the...