Black Clover is a popular Japanese manga series serialized in Shueisha’s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump. It started production in February 2015, with 35 tankōbon volumes as of June 2023. Written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata, the story follows a young boy named Asta, who was born without any magical abilities in a world with people usually having some sort of magic powers.
This has made Asta different from the others. But even then, with his hard work, he strives to become the Wizard King of his country. During the process, he joins a team called Black Bulls, led by Yami. Black Bulls are known to be a weird but intense bunch of mages in their kingdom.
The manga was adapted into animation, and a 170-episode anime television series adaptation by Pierrot aired from October 2017 to March 2021 on TV Tokyo. It is also premiered on Netflix. Recently Black Clover: Sword of The Wizard King made headlines reaching the 2nd position on Netflix’s Top Ten.
The highly anticipated release of Yuki Tabata’s popular manga series: Black Clover Chapter 362, has taken the internet by storm with mixed reactions from fans. Fans eagerly awaited Asta’s return to the Clover Kingdom, but the new chapter has revealed a different focus, with Mimosa Vermillion taking the spotlight. This unexpected turn of events has led to heated discussions among fans, which resulted in n a division of opinions on the character’s significance and portrayal.
Black Clover Chapter 362 Sparks Controversy: Mixed Response to Mimosa in Chapter 362:
Mimosa Vermillion is a member of the noble Vermillion family and also a Magic Knight of the Clover Kingdom. Though she hasn’t been a popular character among Black Clover fans, one segment of the fandom expressed their frustration due to her lack of combat skills urging for a better role during the fights. Mimosa is primarily a healer, and her magical abilities are better suited for supporting and healing her comrades rather than engaging in direct combat. This mismatch has left some fans feeling that she should’ve also been involved in a more action-dependent manner.
Fans also raised another concern regarding Mimosa’s infatuation with Asta. Some fans argue that this romantic interest diminishes her character depth and limits her personal development. In addition, Mimosa’s fanservice moments have been called out as unnecessary objectification, further igniting the discussions surrounding her character.
Recently leaked spoilers for chapter 362 revealed that the Clover Kingdom finds itself in trouble and on the edge of collapsing, causing both Magic Knights and citizens to lose hope. In this dire situation, Mimosa contemplates Asta’s absence and attempts to motivate the citizens not to give up. This narrative development has reignited the critique of Mimosa’s character, resulting in further negative responses from some fans.
These discussions and criticism against Mimosa highlight the broader issue of portraying female characters, mainly when they are healers, as weak and just a part of a love troupe. The recurring portrayal of healers as undervalued and limited in combat abilities is a common trend in various films and series, including Black Clover. It highlights the need for more empowering portrayals of female characters in manga and other media forms.
In the previous chapter of Black Clover, Lucius revealed a new ability by creating clones of himself using bone, body, blood, and soul magic. Meanwhile, the Black Bulls successfully learned about Asta’s whereabouts from the Witch Queen. They eventually team up with Findral and the witches to devise a spell to bring Asta back to the Clover Kingdom.
Black Clover chapter 362 has caused a significant stir among fans due to the unexpected focus on Mimosa’s character. As the debate continues, opinions remain divided regarding her significance and portrayal. While some fans yearn for a more prominent role for Mimosa in combat, others appreciate her as a well-written character with valuable contributions to the series. As fans eagerly await the release of the upcoming chapter, the role of Mimosa and controversies surrounding her role remain to be seen.
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