Black Clover
A kinetic shonen saga where a magicless boy's roaring defiance shatters a world's prejudices, painting the sky with the stark, powerful black of his anti-magic.
Black Clover
Black Clover

ブラッククローバー

"Surpass your limits. Right here. Right now."

03 October 2017 — 30 March 2021 Japan 1 season 170 episode Returning Series ⭐ 8.5 (1,995)
Cast: Gakuto Kajiwara, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Kana Yuuki, Junichi Suwabe, Genki Muro
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy
Perseverance and Determination Social Class and Discrimination Friendship and Rivalry Surpassing Limits

Black Clover - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

俺の魔法は諦めないことだ! (Ore no mahō wa akiramenai koto da!)

— Asta

Context:

Asta shouts this and variations of it throughout the entire series, often in the midst of a desperate battle when the odds are stacked against him. It's his personal mantra that fuels his strength and inspires those around him.

Meaning:

Translated as "My magic is never giving up!", this is Asta's defining creed and the series' central theme. It signifies that his true power isn't Anti-Magic, but his unbreakable spirit. It's a declaration that willpower and hard work can overcome any disadvantage, even a complete lack of magical talent.

今ここで限界を超えろ (Ima koko de genkai o koero)

— Yami Sukehiro

Context:

Yami often says this during critical moments in battle, both to himself and to his subordinates, particularly Asta. It serves as a trigger for characters to unlock new powers or find the strength to continue fighting when they believe they have nothing left.

Meaning:

Translated as "Surpass your limits, right here, right now!", this is Yami's core philosophy and his primary method of teaching. It's a command to his squad members to push beyond their perceived boundaries in moments of crisis. It encapsulates the idea that true growth only happens under pressure and that one's potential is not a fixed state.

弱いのは恥じゃない。弱いままいることが恥なんだ。(Yowai no wa haji janai. Yowai mama iru koto ga haji nanda.)

— Fuegoleon Vermillion

Context:

Fuegoleon says this to Noelle during the Royal Capital assault arc after she fails to cast a defensive spell out of fear. His words cut through her self-pity and inspire her to take the first real step in overcoming her mental blocks and mastering her magic, leading to her successfully casting her first protective spell.

Meaning:

Translated as "Being weak is nothing to be ashamed of. Staying weak is!" This quote, spoken to Noelle, is a powerful message about growth and self-improvement. It refutes the idea that one's current state is a permanent failure and instead places the responsibility on the individual to strive for betterment, perfectly aligning with the series' core themes.