Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King

Asta still can't use magic, but he refuses to let that stop his ambition to become Wizard King. When four ancient, exiled Wizard Kings reappear with a mission to overthrow the Clover Kingdom, Asta, Yuno and their allies scramble to hold the line. The story jumps between large-scale battles and quieter character beats, revealing old secrets that complicate loyalties inside the Magic Knights. You get intense combat, occasional humor, and moments that test friendships, all while the stakes rise across the kingdom. The film keeps its ending private here, focusing instead on how the crisis forces characters to act and reassess what leadership should mean.

Released in 2023, the film was directed by Ayataka Tanemura and adapts Yuuki Tabata's Black Clover world, with story and script contributions from Ai Orii and Johnny Onda and returning voice cast members.

Theatrical runs centered on Japan, with select international screenings and subsequent availability on home and streaming windows. Detailed global box office totals were not widely reported, the movie primarily catering to established Black Clover audiences and anime cinema goers.

As an addition to the Black Clover franchise, the movie reinforced the series' signature visual style and high-energy fight choreography. Fans reacted strongly to expanded Wizard King mythology and character showdowns, generating social media discussion, fan art, and cosplay that highlighted standout set pieces and character designs.

Audience response has been broadly favorable, reflected in an average viewer score of 8.125 out of 10 from 344 votes. Reviewers and viewers tended to praise the animation quality, the voice performances for Asta, Yuno and Yami, and the film's focus on themes like perseverance, legacy and solidarity. Critics noted it rewards existing fans while offering enough spectacle and character work to engage newcomers familiar with shonen action.