Black Clover is a fantasy anime series set in a world where everyone can use magic — except for Asta, a young boy who has no powers but possesses a rare grimoire that gives him anti-magic abilities. The series follows his journey to become the next Wizard King, a title reserved for the strongest mage in the world. Along the way, he makes new friends, develops intense rivalries, and gets into plenty of fights as he trains to better himself.
As an anime with fast-paced action that also has plenty of comic relief, Black Clover has a lot in common with other popular anime titles. These shows often share many themes with Black Clover, like the power of friendship, never giving up, and having a main character who is different from everyone else in their world.
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10 Berserk Shares Black Clover’s Fantasy Rivalries
Berserk
Guts is haunted by demons who are attracted to him because of a demonic mark on his neck.
- Release Date
- July 1, 2016
- Cast
- Hiroaki Iwanaga , Takahiro Sakurai , Chiwa Saitô , Kaiji Tang , Karen Strassman , Sarah Anne Williams
- Seasons
- 2
- Creator
- Kentaro Miura
Berserk is set in a medieval European fantasy world, with its main character Guts haunted by demons as he embarks on a journey to defy being marked for death. Berserk is an amazing dark fantasy anime, full of danger and revenge, but it still has a lot in common with Black Clover.
Besides having a similar setting, the main characters in both Berserk and Black Clover are related to demons and wield huge swords. The story in Berserk also centers around the main character’s rivalry with his best friend, although things are much more grim than in Black Clover. Berserk is a great pick for Black Clover fans who want something similar but much more mature and dark in comparison.
Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood
Two brothers search for a Philosopher’s Stone after an attempt to revive their deceased mother goes awry and leaves them in damaged physical forms.
- Release Date
- April 5, 2009
- Cast
- Romi Park , Rie Kugimiya , Vic Mignogna , Maxey Whitehead
- Seasons
- 1
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Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood follows Edward and Alphonse Elric, who try to bring their mother back to life in a world full of alchemy-related powers. The brothers soon find themselves driven to find the Philosopher’s Stone, fabled for its power of eternal life.
Similar to Black Clover, this series features characters with extraordinary powers who have seemingly impossible goals but never give up in the face of opposition. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood has frequently been praised as the best anime ever, making it well worth a watch for fans of Black Clover.
8 Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro is Hardworking and Noble
Demon Slayer
When Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family was attacked and killed by demons, he discovers his younger sister Nezuko was the only survivor. As Nezuko slowly becomes a demon, Tanjiro sets out to find a cure for her and become a demon slayer so he can avenge his family.
- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Cast
- Natsuki Hanae , Zach Aguilar , Abby Trott , Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- ufotable
- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotouge
Demon Slayer is an action-packed and emotional anime that follows Tanjirou Kamado’s journey to get revenge on the demon who killed his family and turned his sister Nezuko into a bloodthirsty demon. It’s a beautifully animated series full of gorgeous fight scenes that share many similarities to Black Clover.
Tanjiro is one of the most noble shōnen characters, and he is ultimately brave and kindhearted. Both series feature their characters training and getting into intense battles. Like Asta in Black Clover, Tanjiro starts powerless but works hard to become accomplished and respected by his peers.
7 Justice Prevails in Jujutsu Kaisen’s Supernatural World
Jujutsu Kaisen
A boy swallows a cursed talisman – the finger of a demon – and becomes cursed himself. He enters a shaman’s school to be able to locate the demon’s other body parts and thus exorcise himself.
- Release Date
- October 2, 2020
- Cast
- Junya Enoki , Yuma Uchida , Yuichi Nakamura , Adam McArthur , Asami Seto
- Seasons
- 3
- Studio
- MAPPA
- Creator
- Gege Akutami
- Main Characters
- Yuji Itadori, Satoru Gojo, Ryomen Sukuna
- Production Company
- Mappa, TOHO animation
- Number of Episodes
- 47 Episodes
Jujutsu Kaisen is a dark shōnen anime that sees high school student Yuji Itadori’s life completely changed after he swallows a Cursed Finger belonging to the King of Curses, Sukuna. Yuji goes down the path to become a Jujutsu sorcerer, battling cursed objects and trying to keep the world safe.
Both Jujutsu Kaisen and Black Clover share the overarching message that justice prevails over evil, and both shows are full of action and intense battles in a supernatural world. With Jujutsu Kaisen boasting some of the strongest anime characters of all time, it’s perfect for fans of Black Clover.
6 Bleach’s Swordsman Protagonist Fights For His Dreams
Bleach
Bleach revolves around Kurosaki Ichigo, a regular always-grouchy high-schooler who for some strange reason is able to see the souls of the dead around him.
- Release Date
- October 5, 2004
- Cast
- Masakazu Morita , Fumiko Orikasa , Hiroki Yasumoto , Yuki Matsuoka , Noriaki Sugiyama , Kentarô Itô , Shinichirô Miki , Hisayoshi Suganuma
- Seasons
- 17 Seasons
- Creator
- Tite Kubo
- Production Company
- TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Pierrot
- Number of Episodes
- 366 Episodes
- Streaming Service(s)
- Hulu , Prime Video
Bleach sees Ichigo Kurosaki become a Soul Reaper and hunt down demons along with his friends to protect the human world. Bleach has a supernatural setting full of evil beings, with battles driving its action, making it highly similar to Black Clover.
Black Clover successfully merged the “Big Three” shōnen into one show, and watching Bleach, it is clear to see where Black Clover got some of its inspiration. Both shows wonderfully manage to balance serious moments with funny ones, and their main characters are often underestimated, which only drives them to train and become even more powerful.
5 Hunter x Hunter’s Friends Train to Rank Up
Hunter x Hunter
Gon Freecss aspires to become a Hunter, an exceptional being capable of greatness. With his friends and his potential, he seeks out his father, who left him when he was younger.
- Release Date
- April 17, 2016
- Creator(s)
- Yoshihiro Togashi
- Cast
- Issei Futamata , Megumi Han , Cristina Valenzuela , Mariya Ise , Michael McConnohie
- Seasons
- 1
- Creator
- Yoshihiro Togashi
Hunter x Hunter sees its group of friends pursue their dreams of becoming Hunters, with 12-year-old Gon Freecss walking the path to becoming a Hunter to find his father. Just like the world of Black Clover sees its characters join squads, Hunter x Hunter‘s characters aspire to rank up and become a Hunter.
Characters in both Hunter x Hunter and Black Clover are lovable and possess extraordinary powers, and both shows have dark undertones that drive their fantasy worlds. Both Black Clover and Hunter x Hunter also have over 100 episodes, making both great for anime fans looking for a longer series to binge-watch.
4 One Piece’s Luffy is Happy-Go-Lucky No Matter the Odds
One Piece
Follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his pirate crew in order to find the greatest treasure ever left by the legendary Pirate, Gold Roger. The famous mystery treasure named “One Piece”.
- Release Date
- October 20, 1999
- Creator(s)
- Eiichiro Oda
- Cast
- Mayumi Tanaka , Akemi Okamura , Laurent Vernin , Tony Beck , Kazuya Nakai
- Seasons
- 1
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Creator
- Eiichirô Oda
- Production Company
- Toei Animation
- Number of Episodes
- 1K+
One Piece sees Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hate Pirates pursuing the coveted One Piece treasure and the title of King of the Pirates. It’s an anime full of friendship, rivalries, and unique powers, much like Black Clover.
Both Luffy and Asta are some of the happiest anime heroes of all time, and both characters refuse to give up in their pursuit of their wild goals. Much like Asta wants to become the Magic King, Luffy’s desire to be the Pirate King has taken him on many adventures over One Piece‘s 1,000+ episodes.
3 Black Clover Draws Inspiration From Naruto
Naruto
Naruto Uzumaki, a mischievous adolescent ninja, struggles as he searches for recognition and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the village’s leader and strongest ninja.
- Release Date
- September 10, 2002
- Cast
- Junko Takeuchi , Maile Flanagan , Kate Higgins
- Seasons
- 1
- Creator
- Masashi Kishimoto
- Production Company
- Pierrot, Staralis Film Company
- Number of Episodes
- 220
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Naruto follows its titular young ninja on his journey to become the Hokage of his village. As another one of the “Big Three” shōnen anime in the early 2000s, Naruto inspired many anime series, including Black Clover.
Black Clover and Naruto are actually made by the same studio, and both tell the story of a young boy who has a demon, with Naruto’s demon inside him and Astra’s demon in his grimoire. Asta and Naruto have similar personalities, with both heroes steadily climbing and improving themselves along the way. There’s also plenty of rivalry in Naruto, with both series proving the power of determination and friendship.
2 My Hero Academia’s Deku Goes From Zero to Hero
My Hero Academia
Izuku has dreamt of being a hero all his life—a lofty goal for anyone, but especially challenging for a kid with no superpowers. That’s right, in a world where eighty percent of the population has some kind of super-powered “quirk,” Izuku was unlucky enough to be born completely normal. But that’s not enough to stop him from enrolling in one of the world’s most prestigious hero academies.
- Release Date
- May 5, 2018
- Cast
- Daiki Yamashita , Justin Briner , Nobuhiko Okamoto , Ayane Sakura
- Seasons
- 6
- Production Company
- Bones
- Number of Episodes
- 145
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My Hero Academia‘s Deku lives in a world where super-powered “Quirks” are common — and although he is powerless, he is determined to become a hero nonetheless, much like Black Clover‘s Asta. There’s no magic in My Hero Academia, but it’s full of action and unique superpowers that keep the show engaging and enjoyable.
Both Deku and Asta are anime underdogs who eventually become overpowered thanks to their determination to improve. Black Clover and My Hero Academia both share over-the-top fight scenes, friendship at the center of their story arcs, and characters who work hard to protect their citizens from evil.
1 Friendship and Rivalries Drive Fairy Tail’s Action
Fairy Tail
Lucy, an aspiring Celestial Wizard, becomes a friend and ally to powerful wizards Natsu, Gray, and Erza, who are part of the (in)famous wizard guild, Fairy Tail.
- Release Date
- September 30, 2011
- Cast
- Cherami Leigh , Todd Haberkorn , Colleen Clinkenbeard
- Seasons
- 8
Fairy Tail is set in the Kingdom of Fiore, where Natsu Dragneel and Lucy Heartfilia are part of the Fairy Tail guild, going on adventures full of magic and life-or-death battles. Much like Black Clover, Fairy Tail’s group of friends are united by their guild and will do anything to protect each other. Those who enjoyed Black Clover‘s friendships will easily find the bond between Natsu, Lucy, Erza, and Gray heartwarming, as each of the characters is lovable in their own way.
Both Fairy Tail and Black Clover share magical elements with wizards at the forefront of the action, and both Asta and Natsu are silly and hot-headed protagonists who are happy to fight for what’s right and refuse to give up. Camaraderie drives the characters in both series, with Black Clover and Fairy Tail both telling stories of a tight-knit group of friends and their wild adventures.
