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Ever since its inception,Black Cloverhas been fighting a losing battle in proving its originality. Sure, the series is an amalgamation of the most common Shonen tropes, but that does not make it a copy of Naruto, My Hero Academia, or any other anime.
For years,Narutofans have attackedBlack Cloverby calling it a dumb copy of their favorite series. But it’s time to fight back and this time, the battle will be with logic and hard facts that will rubNarutofans the wrong way.
Asta is NOT a Clone of Naruto
Black Cloveris called a copy ofNarutomostly for itsprotagonist, who has a similar goalto Naruto.A tweet by a Black Clover fanhas explained why everyone is wrong to assume this. Asta wants to become the Wizard King, and Naruto dreams of becoming a Hokage. But these overarching dreams are a common trope in Shonen series. Luffy wants to be the Pirate King, and Ash Ketchum wants to be the Pokemon Master. Most Shonen protagonists strive to be the best at something, which acts as a driving force of the series.
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Now, let’s talk about Asta and Naruto both being outcasts. Asta faced discrimination due to his Anti-Magic while Naruto was left alone due to being the jinchuriki of Nine Tailed Beast. Being an outcast from society makes the audience sympathize with the characters, which is another common trope.My Hero Academia’s Deku is bullied for not having a quirk.Chainsaw Man’s Denji was bullied and used by the Yakuza in the worst way possible.
Naruto and Asta are both good at heart, but this comparison is ridiculous since a kind protagonist is one of the most basic occurrences in anime and manga. Only a handful of series portray a morally gray protagonist, as kind and relatable ones are bound to bring in more audience.
Thus, Naruto and Asta might share some similar traits, goals, and responsibilities, but this doesn’t make one a copy of another. If Yuki Tabata was indeed inspired byNaruto, he could have easily stated so in interviews to makeNarutofans flock to his series.
Debunking the ‘Black Cloveris aNarutoCopy’ Myth
Yuki Tabata has shared his influences forBlack Cloverplenty of times. In facthe is a huge fan of Yu Yu Hakushoand has even confessed his love for the character of Hiei. He has also been inspired byBerserk, Bleach, and many other series. Masashi Kishimoto has also been inspired by several other series, and Sasuke’s personality was inspired by Hiei. But none of it can be called copying.
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Another similarity that fans find betweenBlack CloverandNarutois their brooding deuteragonists. Both Sasuke and Yuno have a serious and mysterious aura around them while being sincere. But that is how the concept of deuteragonists works since they serve as a foil to the protagonists.Dragon Ball’s Vegeta,Fairy Tail’s Gray,Yu Yu Hakusho’s Hiei all have similarities in their characters.
The presence of Liebe and Kurama also serves as a topic of contention. Both Asta and Naruto are hosts to powerful beings who, over time, become the characters’ greatest strengths, but once again, the trope can be seen in anime likeJujutsu Kaisen. On the other hand, both Liebe and Kurama have completely different designs.
Black CloverandNarutomanga are available to read on Viz Media while their anime can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Aaheli Pradhan
Anime Content Writer
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Aaheli is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with 1300+ published articles. With five years of experience under her belt, she is a living, breathing encyclopedia for anime and manga. From Shonen and Shojo to the most niche anime, nothing escapes her radar. Her poisons of choice are Assassination Classroom, Gintama, Ouran High School Host Club and every Ghibli movie ever. She believes in living a slow life, surrounded by incomplete art projects and her beloved cats.
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