Black Clover (2017)
Anime series · 51 episodes · Studio Pierrot
ActionAdventureComedyFantasy
Studio Pierrot's Black Clover is a shonen fantasy adventure following Asta, a magic-less orphan in a world defined by magic. He and his rival Yuno strive to become the Wizard King, leading Asta to wield a unique anti-magic grimoire. The series explores themes of found family and super power through its action and comedy.
Black Clover screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Black Clover.
Black Clover in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Black Clover introduces Asta and Yuno, two orphans discovered at a church. In a world where magic defines power and status, Yuno possesses extraordinary magical abilities. Asta, however, is unique in his complete lack of magic. At age fifteen, both receive grimoires, magical books that enhance a user's spells. Asta's grimoire is a rare artifact of anti-magic, granting him the power to negate and repel other spells.
Driven by a shared ambition to become the Wizard King, the most powerful magic-user in the land, Asta and Yuno embark on a challenging journey. Despite their contrasting magical aptitudes, they are fierce yet supportive rivals. The narrative follows their relentless pursuit of this dream, highlighting their determination and refusal to surrender in the face of adversity.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Character design
- Itsuko Takeda
- Voice
- Kana Yuuki as Noelle Silva
- Voice
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuno
- Voice
- Gakuto Kajiwara as Asta
Where to watch Black Clover
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Black Clover colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Black Clover happens
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Black Clover background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Looks like it
Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Black Clover
Who made Black Clover?
Black Clover (2017) was animated by Studio Pierrot.
Where can I watch Black Clover?
Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Bilibili TV list Black Clover. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Black Clover?
Fans most often recommend Naruto, Fairy Tail, My Hero Academia, Naruto Shippuden. In look: Akudama Drive, Tokyo Ghoul, The World is Still Beautiful.
See more of Black Clover
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Black Clover (2017) © Studio Pierrot, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.