The Black Clover anime franchise is set to make a comeback with the release of its first feature film, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King.
The anime movie, which was initially scheduled to be released in the Spring of 2021, had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, the wait is over, and the movie is now set to premiere worldwide this Summer.
Special Early Premiere for Fans in Japan
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King will host a special early premiere for a few select fans in Japan on May 28th.
The event will be attended by some members of the cast, and 200 lucky fans will be able to attend following a lottery.
A stage event will follow the movie’s screening. Unfortunately, fans outside of Japan will not be able to attend the early premiere.
What to Expect from the Movie
The Black Clover movie, which features an original story not seen in the manga, is set to stream with Netflix worldwide beginning June 19th.
The movie is directed by Ayataka Tanemura, with Yuki Tabata, the original series creator, serving as chief supervisor and providing new character designs for the movie.
The movie reportedly runs for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King’s storyline is centered around Asta’s journey to become the Wizard King.
The previous Wizard King, Conrad, who had been feared as evil and sealed away, appears, along with three previous Wizard Kings.
Having been revived with the Imperial Sword, their goal is to destroy the Clover Kingdom. This sets off a fierce battle involving all the magic knights over the Wizard King.
Netflix Release
Fans of Black Clover outside of Japan can still enjoy the movie when it starts streaming on Netflix on June 19th.
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King promises to offer an exciting and engaging storyline with impressive animation and stunning visuals.
With the original series creator providing new character designs for the movie, fans can expect to see their favorite characters in a new light.
After a long wait, fans of the Black Clover anime franchise can finally look forward to enjoying an engaging and thrilling storyline with the release of Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King.
While the special early premiere in Japan is limited to a few lucky fans, the movie’s global release on Netflix ensures that fans worldwide can enjoy the new film.
The franchise’s popularity continues to grow, and the new movie’s release is sure to keep fans entertained while they wait for the next season of the anime.