The release of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King delighted fans with its captivating animation and exhilarating fight sequences. While the movie received widespread acclaim, some viewers found themselves puzzled about its placement within the anime’s overarching storyline.
In the movie, the return of former Wizard King Conrad Leto takes center stage as he is unleashed from his seal. With the aid of the Imperial Sword, he resurrects three formidable Wizard Kings from the past, forming a formidable alliance set on annihilating the Clover Kingdom. However, Asta and the Magic Knights are determined to thwart their nefarious scheme, refusing to let them succeed in their destructive plans.
When does the Black Clover movie take place In the manga?
The narrative of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King unfolds between the Elf Reincarnation arc and the Heart Kingdom Joint Struggle arc. This timeline is supported by various factors, such as the novelization of the movie being titled Black Clover Volume 23.5, indicating its placement within the series. Consequently, the events depicted in the film occur during the six-month training period following the conclusion of the Elf Reincarnation arc.
It should be noted that while the anime did cover certain segments of the six-month time skip, it did not immediately transition into that period. Instead, there was a passage of several months before the time skip was portrayed. This can be inferred from the physical changes observed in Asta, which would require a considerable duration. Hence, it is presumed that the events of the movie took place approximately three months into the training period.
Sufficient time was allotted for the characters to engage in intensive training, enabling them to enhance their abilities and grow stronger. This explains why Asta maintained a consistent appearance in the Heart Kingdom Joint Struggle arc.
Simultaneously, a significant development occurred for Yuno as he was promoted to the esteemed position of Vice-Captain within the Golden Dawn. Although viewers were not privy to the exact moment of his promotion, it was revealed by Mimosa during the Triumph tournament that he held the rank of Vice-Captain during that period.
Further evidence regarding the Black Clover timeline was provided at the start of the movie. It was mentioned that Asta was unable to participate in the Triumph tournament because he was undergoing trials related to his devil powers. These trials took place immediately following the conclusion of the Elf Reincarnation arc, solidifying the connection between the movie and the events that transpired during that arc.
Is Black Clover movie canon?
No, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King does not follow the canonical storyline of the manga. However, it is important to note that the film was supervised by the mangaka, Yuki Tabata, who expressed a desire to include the story in the manga but was unable to do so at that time.
While the movie introduces new events and characters, they seamlessly integrate into the established canon storyline and lore of the series. As a result, the movie does not contradict any of the original series events. Therefore, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King presents an anime-original storyline that is considered part of the series, even though it was not originally featured in the manga.
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