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Besides all the criticism, Yuki Tabata’sBlack Cloverhas captivated a vast audience, solidifying its recognition as a new-gen masterpiece. With manga coming close to its conclusion,Black Cloverwill soon join the ranks of other great shonen manga, such asMy Hero AcademiaandDemon Slayer.
Yuki Tabata created an entirely new magical universe with intriguing characters for his audience. As the anime picks up pace, most fans overlook the earlier criticism of its resemblance to Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto and get captivated byBlack Clover‘s engaging plot and splendid narrative. Regardless, Tabata had to live with this allegation for a long time.
Apart from the anime’s terrific action and splendid storytelling,Black Clovershowcased the intense rivalry between Asta and Yuno, which captivated fans and drew them to Yuki Tabata’s series. While Yuno quickly became a crowd-favorite, Tabata struggled to further develop his character as the story progressed.
Yuno: ABlack CloverCharacter with Immense Potential, Yet Harshly Undervalued
Black Cloveris nowglobally recognized and cherishedamong fans. However, the mangaka was often criticized for Asta’s resemblance to the popular protagonist,Naruto, in the past. Both protagonists shared a similar tragic backstory, showcased as orphans who dreamt of earning everyone’s recognition and shared similar ambitions.
WhileMasashi Kishimoto‘sNarutoundoubtedly is hailed as a generational masterpiece,Black Cloverexcelled in presenting a more engaging and compelling rivalry with a healthy relationship.
Asta and Yuno were both abandoned as babies. The two foster brothers saw themselves as rivals and friends with the shared goal of becoming the next Wizard King.
Yuki Tabata Created 6 Overpowered Abilities in Black Clover That’re Basically Cheat Codes
Since the start of the series, Yuno has been showcased as a great formidable rival to Asta. Yuno has been blessed with mana and given two grimoires with two different types of magic powers and an elemental spirit, that made him a stand-out Magic Knight. While Asta had to train his body to compensate for his lack of mana,Yuno possessed an immense amount of magic power.
Yuki Tabata portrayed Yuno and Asta as perfect counterparts, which made the iconic rivalry between the two even more captivating. Unlike most shonen anime, Yuno was portrayed as a great rival who easily garnered a lot of fans’ love for his determination and competitive nature.
However, as the story moves forward, Tabata begins placing significant emphasis on the plot, which inevitably leads to Yuno’scharacter’s downfall.
After the Heart Kingdom invasion, fans can notice Yuno’s rushed character development where he starts to receive immense power-ups merely to maintain his image as Asta’s rival.
Unlike most main protagonist’s rivals, Yuno avoids the tragic fate of hate and criticism and is actually regarded as a beloved and great rival by many fans. However, Tabata’s rushed narrative and too much focus on plot advancement ruined his character.
HowMHA‘s Creator Moved Yuki Tabata to Tears with Heartfelt Support
Interestingly,Black Clover‘s author quickly transitioned to Jump GIGA from Weekly Shonen Jump, making fans curious about his sudden move. Tabata has honestly discussed his move to Jump GIGA, revealing some private matters that required more of his attention.
Black Clover: Yuki Tabata Got So Sick of Naruto Ripoff Accusations He Has Written One Chapter Just to Troll Everyone
With the birth of his child and his wife’s recent hospitalization, the mangaka has had a busy few years.Yuki Tabatafeared he might have lost fans’ support considering the anime ended on a cliffhanger. Because of the long pause inBlack Clover‘s manga production, the mangaka was worried about his manga’s future success.
During those challenging times,My Hero Academia‘s creator offered unwavering support,moving the mangaka to the point of tears. Kōhei Horikoshi’s supportive comments helped Tabata gain confidence in his writing and continue his work to leave a lasting impression on the audience. Yuki Tabata shared his conversation withKōhei Horikoshiin the author’s bio, leaving many fans deeply moved.
Black Clovermanga is available to read on Viz Media, and the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
