---
title: "Black Clover"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-clover-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 73223
imdb_id: "tt7441658"
status: "Returning Series"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 170
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 2133
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Black Clover (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-clover-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Black Clover is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series by Yūki Tabata. The series follows the story of two orphans who share a common goal. Asta and Yuno are the main characters, with Yuno exceling at magic, while Asta has a problem uncommon in their world, having no powers. The series explores their journey as they work towards their goal, with Asta and Yuno finding their own paths to greatness. The anime is produced by Studio Pierrot and is directed by a team of creators. Black Clover has been made available to stream on platforms such as Netflix. The series has also been documented on various online databases, including Wikipedia, IMDb, and The Movie Database, which provide information on the show's production and episodes. The anime television series has been adapted from the original manga and has undergone production adjustments, including a hiatus, to improve its quality.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two orphans compete to become the Wizard King despite one possessing no magical abilities."

### Why Watch
- compelling underdog story
- dynamic rivalry
- fast-paced progression

### Caveats & Content Note
- lengthy series commitment
- repetitive tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features fantasy violence and themes appropriate for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: shonen, action, fantasy, inspirational

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus, Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (170 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 170
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 10 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 159 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 1 (1%)
- **Binge Efficiency**: Skipping filler saves **0.4 hours** (24 minutes).

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Fuegoleon Vermilion*
- **Gakuto Kajiwara** as *Asta (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Yuno (voice)*
- **Kana Yuuki** as *Noelle Silva (voice)*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Yami Sukehiro (voice)*
- **Genki Muro** as *Magna Swing (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Luck Voltia (voice)*
- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Finral Roulacase (voice)*
- **Satoshi Hino** as *Gauche Adlai (voice)*
- **Kiyono Yasuno** as *Charmy Papittoson (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Black Clover?
The story follows two orphans, Asta and Yuno, as they strive to become the Wizard King.

### Q: Do the main characters have magic?
Yuno excels at magic, while Asta is notable for having no powers at all.

### Q: How do the characters begin their journey?
They receive their grimoires on a special day that surprises those around them.

### Q: What is the relationship between Asta and Yuno?
They are friends who share a friendly rivalry while working toward the same goal.

### Q: Is the series about magic?
Yes, the world revolves around magic, though Asta pursues greatness without it.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Clover (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Clover_(TV_series))
- [Black Clover (TV Series 2017–2021) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7441658)
- [Black Clover (TV Series 2017- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/73223-black-clover)
- [Watch Black Clover | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80238012)
- [List of _Black Clover_ episodes — Grokipedia](https://grokipedia.com/page/List_of_Black_Clover_episodes)
- [How To Watch 'Black Clover' And Why Did It Go On Hiatus?](https://guides.justwatch.com/us/how-to-catch-up-on-black-clover-anime)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*