Black Clover (ブラッククローバー)

It appeared as though humanity would be destroyed by the demons.

But a single mage saved them all.

He was called the Wizard King, and he became a legend.

The Star Festival.

A festival where the number of stars that

Last Year's Star Numbers 1: Golden Dawn 96 2: Crimson Lion Kings 93 3: Silver Eagles 88 4: Purple Orcas 74 5: Blue Rose Knights 72 6: Green Praying Mantises 65 7: Aqua Deer 53 8: Coral Peacocks 51 9: Black Bulls -50

each squad has accumulated in that year is announced to the public.

The squad that places first

proves they have done the most work that year.

It is considered the highest honor.

They're about to announce the Magic Knights Squad achievements!

All the captains are gonna be there!

I hear that includes the new captains of the Crimson Lion Kings and the Purple Orcas!

All the captains?

Raging Bull

Festival

We're late.

Crap. What are we gonna do?

Two New Stars

Everyone, thank you for gathering here today.

Over there!

It's the Wizard King!

28th Wizard King Julius Novachrono

This year, I'll be announcing the Magic Knights Squads' achievements myself.

The Wizard King is doing it himself?

Wow!

After the results are announced, the king will also make an appearance,

so please look forward to that.

Wizard King!

Wow, the Wizard King is as popular as ever!

Now, then...

As you all know, our Clover Kingdom has been battling invasion attempts

from both the Diamond and Spade Kingdoms,

as well as a new terrorist group called the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

The royal capital was attacked, and many lives were lost.

I even considered canceling the Star Festival for this year.

But it's because of all these events that I wanted

to commend the courageous men and women who fought against them,

and decided to hold the festival.

Now, then. Let us welcome them...

Our nine Magic Knights Squad captains, whom we hold in the highest esteem.

It's the captains!

Captain of the Silver Eagles Nozel Silva

That's the captain of the Silver Eagles, Nozel Silva!

Captain of the Green Praying Mantises Jack the Ripper

The captain of the Green Praying Mantises, Jack the Ripper.

Captain of the Coral Peacocks Dorothy Unsworth

The captain of the Coral Peacocks, Dorothy Unsworth.

Captain of the Aqua Deer Rill Boismortier

The captain of the Aqua Deer, Rill Boismortier.

The new captain of the Crimson Lion Kings, Mereoleona Vermillion.

Captain of the Crimson Lion Kings Mereoleona Vermillion

The new captain's a woman!

The rumors say that her flame magic powers are equal to those of the former captain,

her younger brother Fuegoleon, or maybe even more powerful!

The new captain of the Purple Orcas, Kaiser Granvorka.

Captain of the Purple Orcas Kaiser Granvorka

They have a new captain, too!

I heard a lot of things went down with the Purple Orcas.

I look forward to the new captain!

And last, but not least...

Captain of the Golden Dawn William Vangeance

The captain of the Golden Dawn, William Vangeance.

Sir William!

The Golden Dawn's definitely taking first place again this year!

Wait, aren't we missing some captains?

Now that you mention it...

After I told them over and over to be on time...

Yami's late all the time, but I'm surprised about Charlotte.

Good grief. There's already trouble.

You're the cause of it!

Raging Bull

Well, anyway...

Let's announce the ranking.

In first place...

The Golden Dawn!

The number of stars they accumulated is...

an astounding 125!

That's a huge jump from their record of 96 from last year!

That's amazing!

They can't be stopped!

The Golden Dawn is on a whole other level!

The Golden Dawn did excellent work yet again this year.

Now let's have the member who made the biggest contribution of stars take the stage.

The promising newcomer attended by Sylph, the Wind Spirit,

Yuno!

La?! Yuno?!

He's a dreamboat!

He's so handsome!

Excellent work, Yuno!

You're amazing!

What did you expect?

4th Class Senior Magic Knight, Golden Dawn Alecdora Sandler

Vice Captain of the Golden Dawn Langris Vaude

Yuno... I can't lose, either!

Next, in second place...

Do you think it's the Crimson Lion Kings, like in the years before?

No, their former captain, Fuegoleon, being injured probably hurt their chances.

Then it must be the Silver Eagles.

I'd love for the Blue Rose Knights to get it!

I wonder why Lady Charlotte isn't present.

Hey, there.

Want to enjoy the festival with me after the announcements?

That robe...

You're a Black Bull. How about no?

I bet you guys are going to come in last again.

In second place...

We're always in last, so none of this matters to us!

The Black Bulls

The Black Bulls!

What?!

Seriously?!

They managed to accumulate...

101 stars!

What?!

We're in second place?! What the heck?!

Seriously? Well, crap.

Y-You can't be serious.

That's amazing!

Yay!

What a lovely surprise.

I figured they'd climb the ranks this year, but...

Well done.

Y-You mean that squad of ruffians?

This has to be some kind of mistake.

Maybe they threatened somebody.

They must've cheated.

That's not true!

The Black Bulls risked their lives fighting the Eye of the Midnight Sun to protect us!

There's no way they would've cheated!

Kahono... Kiato...

They saved us, too!

The Girl from the Restaurant in Nean Rebecca Scarlet

Some of them are a bit rowdy, but they're all kind people deep down!

I understand your surprise,

since the Black Bulls made

their own unprecedented record last year by getting negative 50 stars.

But things are different this year.

They advanced by leaps and bounds to climb this far up the ranks.

One of the most impressive members is their newcomer...

Then again, their captain's not even present.

Hey, is anyone from the Black Bulls around?

Man, that was a shock.

Hey, aren't you boys from the Black Bulls?

Unfortunately, that stage has some other lousy brat's name written all over it.

Yup!

Where in the world is he?

I'll let you take the glory this time,

so just hurry up and get on the stage!

Huh?

He's calling you,

kid!

Man, that was dangerous.

I see you showed up, Asta.

Heck yeah, I did, Yuno!

Yuno!

Asta!

The Black Bulls' growth from last year is far greater than ours.

Asta, looks like you guys got a lot of stars.

Don't let it go to your head, though.

I'm still the one who'll be the Wizard King.

I'm gonna become the Wizard King!

Look who's talking! Your squad won and even broke your last record!

You're the one who better not let it go to your head!

I'm gonna get twice the amount of stars you do next time!

Then I'll get double that.

Say what?! Then I'll get five times that!

So how many times more stars are you going to get than me in total now?

Uh... That was double... another double... and then five times that...

So nine times?

Twenty times more, you moron.

Damn it!

Well, that was quite the entrance.

This is the rookie who worked the hardest out of the Black Bulls this past year.

Asta!

Oh, hey. Hey, there.

Yuno and Asta placed first and second in obtaining stars among all the rookies.

They're two new rising stars.

In only six months since they joined the Magic Knights,

they've both built up magnificent records.

On top of that, they're childhood friends, and they're both just sixteen.

They're both very impressive youngsters.

I wonder what noble families they're from.

Nope! Apparently they're peasants from the boonies!

Bah-ha! Not to mention that Asta kid doesn't even have any magic!

They're peasants? No way.

He doesn't have magic?

Did they really use their abilities to rise up the ranks?

Ugh! What's with these people?

Bell.

What?

Full power.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

Uh, Yuno? What are you doing?

Asta...

Doesn't this remind you of the training we did when we were little?

The hell?! Why do you keep doing stuff like that outta nowhere?!

Besides, we're not kids anymore!

Are you trying to kill me in the middle of my big moment?! You ass!

If you had died there, then that's all you were worth.