As new generations vie for a coveted shot at becoming the next shonen battle manga sensation, a panel of Shueisha’s finest recent mangaka recently gathered, including the creators ofBleach, Jujutsu Kaisen,My Hero Academia,andBlack Clover. On top of judging a creative competition where submissions have a chance to feature inWeekly Shonen JumporJump GIGA, these four brilliant creators recently were given an interesting task,to identify favorite battles from other creators' work. Kohei Horikoshi was asked what his favoriteBlack Cloverfight was.
For those who have read past the events ofBlack Cloverseason 4, Horikoshi’s pick is indeed one of the most exciting ofBlack Clover’sextensive list of best fights,with clear reasoning behind why theMy Hero Academiacreator selected it.On top of stoking hopes for season 5 ofBlack Cloverto see this battle animated, it’s worthwhile to dive into how the fight represents many of the series' common themes.
My Hero Academia Creator’s Favorite Black Clover Fight Is a Gutsy Fistfight
The Soul Chain Deathmatch for the Ages
As part of theJump Next Generation Battle Manga Awardevent promotion,Kohei Horikoshi chose Magna Swing vs. Dante Zogratis as his favoriteBlack Cloverbattle. Fans quickly took to social media with the news, recognizing just how great the fight is, affirmed by Horikoshi’s succinct assessment of how Magna rises to the occasion to enter a Soul Chain Deathmatch that levels the playing field. With a furious one-on-one bout where Dante’s vast magic advantage is completely removed, the result is the type ofBlack Cloverfight that’ll get readers and viewers to cheer.
As the story reaches its climax and the scale of the battles grows, this is a very bitter fight that ends with a fistfight. It represents the underlying theme of Black Clover, the rise of the common man, while also being a very unexpected piece of manga, which feels really good.
-Kohei Horikoshi on his favorite Black Clover fight, Magna Swing vs. Dante Zogratis
The fight, as noted by Horikoshi, exemplifiesBlack Clover’sexcellent qualities as a shōnen manga, with Magna, an underdog Black Bulls squad member, taking the spotlight from main characters like Asta or Noelle. With Dante, a member of the Spade Kingdom’s Dark Triad who is empowered as the host of Lucifero and perpetually healed by his Body Magic, a threat from one he deems a peasant is seen initially as laughable. Butas Magna strips his opponent of the advantage, he, as the commoner, can hold his ownthrough sheer grit and a better scope of his limits.
Why Kohei Horikoshi’s Favorite Black Clover Fight Is a Perfect Choice
An Underdog Rising Up to Beat a Major Villain
On top ofBlack Cloverbeing full of moments where Asta shows the fruits of his labor as a boy unloved by magic who aspires to be the Wizard King, Magna is another example of the series' love for underdog fighters. This fight stands possibly taller than any otherBlack Cloverfight to bethe ultimate triumph of a commoner over one of the Spade Kingdom’s rulers.
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WithMy Hero Academiabeing no stranger to such traditions,having Izuku Midoriya as an ultimate underdog hero, it makes sense that a magic brawl that devolves into a fistfight and endurance match works perfectly.
Magna vs. Dante and Other Black Clover Fights Stoke Fans' Desire for Season 5
Fans can draw similarities between this fight and Deku’s battle with Tomura Shigaraki & All For One, as well as any number of fights as the series draws upon themes of perseverance, surpassing shortcomings, and self-sacrifice. Fans on@BlackCloverNews’X post were near-unanimous with their praise of this choice, believing it to be an especially correct and sensible one, while others lament that the anime now more than ever needs to bring this moment to the screen. With Magna vs. Dante still unadapted andno confirmation ofBlack Cloverseason 5, many of the best fights remain untouched.
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Black Clover, released in 2017, follows orphans Asta and Yuno who aspire to become the Wizard King in a world where magic is paramount. Despite Asta’s lack of powers, their journey unfolds as they receive their grimoires and embark on individual paths towards their ultimate goal.
