Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
A high-octane fantasy where clashing ideals ignite spectacular magical warfare, questioning the very foundation of justice through a maelstrom of rebellion and unwavering resolve.
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

映画 ブラッククローバー 魔法帝の剣

"When the legend revives... The kingdom will fall."

16 June 2023 Japan 113 min ⭐ 8.1 (327)
Director: Ayataka Tanemura
Cast: Gakuto Kajiwara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Junichi Suwabe, Kana Yuuki, Toshihiko Seki
Animation Fantasy Action Adventure
Perseverance and Never Giving Up Justice, Ideals, and Corruption Past vs. Future The Nature of a True Leader (Wizard King)

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Asta

Gakuto Kajiwara

Archetype: The Underdog Hero
Key Trait: Indomitable Will

Motivation

To become the Wizard King and create a society where everyone is treated equally, regardless of their magical ability or social standing. He is driven by a promise to his rival, Yuno, and his desire to protect his friends and the citizens of the Clover Kingdom.

Character Arc

Asta begins the film as a determined, if underestimated, Magic Knight. His core belief in never giving up is immediately tested by the appearance of Conrad and the former Wizard Kings. Throughout the film, he is forced to confront the idea that his dream might be doomed to fail, just as Conrad's did. His arc involves rejecting this cynicism, reaffirming his own path, and proving that his Anti-Magic and unwavering resolve can overcome even the most legendary powers, solidifying his role as the kingdom's future hope.

Conrad Leto

Toshihiko Seki

Archetype: The Fallen Hero / Well-Intentioned Extremist
Key Trait: Disillusioned Idealism

Motivation

To destroy the current Clover Kingdom and its corrupt social structure, then use the Imperial Sword to resurrect only those he deems worthy to live in a new, perfectly equal society. This is born from the pain of his past failures and losses.

Character Arc

Conrad is presented as a dark mirror of Asta. He once shared Asta's ideals of creating an equal society but became disillusioned after his efforts were thwarted by the corrupt nobility, leading to a personal tragedy. Having lost hope in reform, he believes destruction is the only path to creation. His arc is tragic; he sees in Asta his former, optimistic self and tries to convert him. In his defeat, he recognizes the strength of Asta's path and entrusts his dream to him, finding a measure of peace.

Yuno Grinberryall

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Archetype: The Rival / Prodigy
Key Trait: Gifted Prodigy

Motivation

To become the Wizard King, a goal he shares and competes for with Asta. He is driven by their lifelong promise and a desire to prove he is the most powerful mage in the kingdom, while also protecting it from harm.

Character Arc

Yuno's role in the film is to serve as Asta's powerful rival and steadfast ally. While he doesn't have a deep personal arc, he showcases immense growth in his power and strategic thinking. He leads the fight against the formidable Jester Garandaros, freeing the captured Magic Knight Captains and demonstrating his own qualifications for the title of Wizard King. His arc reinforces his symbiotic relationship with Asta; they push each other to surpass their limits.

Julius Novachrono

Toshihiko Seki

Archetype: The Mentor
Key Trait: Wise and Benevolent

Motivation

To protect the Clover Kingdom and foster a future where there is no discrimination. He is fascinated by different forms of magic and believes in the potential of all mages, especially Asta and Yuno, to change the world for the better.

Character Arc

Julius serves as the voice of wisdom and the current standard for the title of Wizard King. His arc is one of confronting his past failure—being unable to save Conrad from his despair and having to seal him away. In the present, weakened from a previous battle, he places his faith in the new generation. He acts as a guide, providing Asta with the Imperial Sword at a crucial moment and affirming that the kingdom's future is in good hands.

Cast

Gakuto Kajiwara as Asta (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuno (voice)
Junichi Suwabe as Yami Sukehiro (voice)
Kana Yuuki as Noelle Silva (voice)
Toshihiko Seki as Conrad Leto (voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa as Julius Novachrono (voice)
Hochu Otsuka as Edward Avalaché (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro as Princia Funnybunny (voice)
Fumiya Takahashi as Jester Garandros (voice)
Marie Iitoyo as Millie Maxwell (voice)
Junko Minagawa as Mereoleona Vermillion (voice)
Katsuyuki Konishi as Fuegoleon Vermillion (voice)
Kohsuke Toriumi as Nozel Silva (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa as Jack the Ripper (voice)
Daisuke Ono as William Vangeance (voice)