Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)

Anime film adaptation of popular manga series finds home at Netflix

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King is a Japanese anime film directed by Ayataka Tanemura for Netflix. It is based on Yūki Tabata’s manga series of the same name which was originally published in 2015. Tanemura previously directed a number of episodes of the Black Clover anime TV series, however the film does not directly adapt narratives from the original manga; instead, it seamlessly integrates into the overall universe of Black Clover. Pierrot is the production company behind Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King after previously helming a number of popular anime TV shows including Naruto, Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul and the Black Clover series, just to name a few. Johnny Onda and Ai Orii handle the screenplay of the film while original author Tabata receives a “story by” credit.

In the captivating world of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, the courageous protagonist Asta is brought to life by the talented voice actor Gakuto Kajiwara. Asta's loyal rival and fellow magic knight, Yuno Grinberryall, is portrayed by the skilled Nobunaga Shimazaki. The determined and elegant Noelle Silva is voiced by Kana Yūki, while the enigmatic and powerful Yami Sukehiro is given a charismatic voice by Junichi Suwabe. The wise and revered Julius Novachrono is portrayed with brilliance by Toshiyuki Morikawa. Conrad Leto, a key character in the tale, is voiced by Toshihiko Seki, while the formidable Edward Avalaché is brought to life by Hōchū Ōtsuka. Princia Funnybunny, a captivating presence, is voiced by the talented Miyuki Sawashiro. Jester Garandaros, a mysterious character, is portrayed by the skilled Fumiya Takahashi. The charming and spirited Millie Maxwell is given voice by Marie Iitoyo and the enchanting Vanessa Enoteca is portrayed by Nana Mizuki.