The final arc of Black Clover is far from wrapping up anytime soon, thanks to some thrilling new manga chapters. It’s shaping up to live up to the excitement of the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc, which was the most popular arc in the series.
That arc featured intense multi-chapter battles between powerful foes and included major redemption moments for the Black Bulls. Now, the latest chapters in the final arc of Black Clover are finally delivering battles on par with those from the Spade Kingdom Raid.
Black Clover’s final arc began in 2022, and forty chapters later, fans have to patiently wait for the steady but slow release of two chapters per season from its new home in Jump GIGA. Despite the slower pace, the series continues to showcase the detailed art and stunning magic battles that Tabata is known for, making the wait worth it for fans eager to see how the story concludes.
Although it might take several more months or even years for the series to end, Black Clover’s incredible fights are addressing a long-standing issue since the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc wrapped up. This is especially important for the final arc, which needs to maintain the high standard set by previous battles.
Black Clover’s Final Arc Gains Momentum with Noelle vs. Acier, Yet Faces Ongoing Criticisms
While fans are eagerly awaiting the release of a new Black Clover season that will showcase the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc, there has been some consensus that the final arc hasn’t quite reached the same heights.
However, with the release of Black Clover chapters #372 and #373, the Black Bulls continue to shine, with the latest highlight being Noelle’s fight against her mother, Acier, who has been resurrected as one of Lucius’ paladins. What makes this fight particularly exciting is that it still manages to surprise readers, fixing some of the issues that had previously affected the final arc.
The fight between Noelle and Acier is just one of many major battles in Black Clover’s final arc, with more epic confrontations hinted at, like Asta and Yuno vs. Lucius and the Black Bulls taking on the paladins.
While Noelle’s battle brings to mind Naruto’s Fourth Great Ninja War with its parallels to resurrected legends, the final arc of Black Clover feels more like Bleach’s Thousand-Year Blood War in its execution. However, there’s one recurring issue that fans have noticed in the final arc.
Shorter Battles Raise Fan Concerns, Yet Exciting Potential for Anime Adaptation
Some might see this as a minor complaint, but it’s true that the battles in Black Clover’s final arc tend to be shorter. This is evident in the Noelle vs. Acier fight, which wraps up in just the latest two chapters. While the fight includes a powerful moment where the Silva family stands behind Noelle, some fans might still wish these confrontations lasted longer.
Whether or not this criticism is fair, it’s understandable that longtime readers, who are so impressed by the fights, would want more of them.
As the story progresses, the next big battle could be Yami and Ichika vs. a paladin Morgen, and it’s possible that this fight, too, might only span two chapters. However, the intricate details, stunning panel layouts, and exciting new moves suggest that an anime adaptation of these final battles could turn each one into a memorable, single-episode masterpiece, much like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
The potential for Black Clover’s final arc is immense, with many more characters likely to get their chance to shine as the story unfolds.
