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
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Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

諦めないのが俺の魔法だ! (Akiramenai no ga ore no mahō da!)

— Asta

Context:

Asta shouts this and variations of it throughout the film, particularly when facing seemingly insurmountable odds against the former Wizard Kings. It serves as his battle cry and a source of inspiration for his allies.

Meaning:

Translated as "Never giving up is my magic!" this is Asta's defining mantra. It encapsulates his entire character and the central theme of the series. In a world defined by magical talent, Asta declares that his true power lies in his indomitable spirit, a force that proves more resilient than any spell.

Continuously gaining merit is everything. Anyone who can't do that can never stand at the top.

— Julius Novachrono

Context:

This philosophy underpins the entire conflict. Conrad and the other kings failed to change the system despite their merit, leading to their rebellion. Asta's journey is a testament to Julius's words, as he consistently gains merit through his deeds, not his non-existent magical lineage.

Meaning:

This quote, originally from the series, defines Julius's philosophy and the ideal he strives for in the kingdom. He believes that status, pride, and even raw power are secondary to tangible results and the trust earned through one's actions. It's a direct challenge to the kingdom's nobility-focused class system and a core principle that Asta embodies.

俺は作らねばならぬ。そこに暮らす誰もが認め合う、笑い合って暮らせる世界を。それのどこが間違っているというのだ。

— Conrad Leto

Context:

Conrad says this while explaining his motivations, likely during his confrontation with Asta. He poses it as a genuine question, unable to see the flaw in his logic that the ends (a perfect world) justify the horrific means (destroying the current one).

Meaning:

"I must create it. A world where everyone who lives there accepts each other, where they can live smiling together. What is so wrong with that?" This quote reveals the tragedy of Conrad's character. His goal is noble and deeply sympathetic, mirroring Asta's own dream. The line highlights the film's moral complexity, showing that the villain's motives are rooted in a desire for a peaceful, just world, making his destructive methods all the more tragic.