Yuki Tabata’sBlack Cloveris often criticize for beingone of the most unoriginal shōnen series , as it close follows the intimate tropes of the musical genre . The taradiddle traces the protagonist ’s journeying toward greatness , filled with the common challenges , and the formation of friendship , bonds , and rivalry that fuel the hero ’s increase . However , there is one pregnant facet of Black Clover that sets it apart : Asta , the series ' main character . Asta defies a all-important trait typically expected of shōnen booster , piss the series unequaled in this respect .

If there ’s one serial that come closely to whatBlack Cloverachieved , it ’s Eiichiro Oda’sOne Piece . From the start , One Pieceset itself aside by feature Luffyas one of the most unconventional shōnen protagonists . Unlike many hero whose portion are bias , Luffy ’s journeying to becoming the King of the Pirates isdriven strictly by his own free will . Luffy , despite not being blessed with amazing mogul , worked hard with what he was granted and made his office his own .

However , asOne Pieceprogressed , it began to inaugurate constituent hint thatLuffy might have been destined for his journey all along . In contrast , Black Clover consistently portrays Asta as someone who defies destiny , never being the " chosen one " . In fact , Asta is the antithesis of a chosen hero , and through this , Black Cloveraccomplishes whatOne Pieceonly suggest at from the very beginning .

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Although it ’s often forebode a Naruto copycat , Black Clover and fibre like Asta would foretell today ’s most prevalent subject and mechanism

Unlike Luffy,Black Clover’s Asta Continues To Embody His Role as the Unchosen Hero

WhileBlack CloverIs Often Criticized for Its Unoriginality, the Series Distinguishes Itself Through Its Unique Protagonist

When a shōnen series begins , it often establishes a foundation where the supporter is either give a ostensibly weakly ability that they must work hard to master , or they have a hidden power yet to be discovered . One Piecefollowed this convention with Luffy , whose initial power was not in particular unnerving , but rather intriguing .

As the series progressed , Luffy ’s hard work led to the maturation of new ability . However , the account finally let on that Luffy ’s most powerful transformation was n’t a result of his heavy work alone but was tied to destiny . This is highlighted by the revelation that the devil fruit Luffy eat was the one previously possess by Joyboy , a fabled figure who croak his will down through the ages .

In contrast , Black Cloverbrilliantly craft Asta as the complete opposite of the " chosen one " . He is the only person in the entire world born without a vestige of magic in a society where one ’s worth is measured by their sorcerous power . This lack of magic sets Asta apartas truly unequaled , let the series to search the conception of anti - magic , a power that at last avail him pursue his dream of becoming the Wizard King .

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As the story progresses , Black Clover remains genuine to its initial premise , never forcing Asta into a role of fate like Luffy , but instead building on the idea of an unchosen hero who defies all odds . This is well depicted in Episode # 63 ofBlack Clover , titled"Not in the Slightest,“where the Queen of Witches roundly declares that Asta is merely a defective musical composition , not special in the slight in a reality brimming with magic .

One Piece’s Big Nika Reveal Changed Luffy Forever

It is unfeigned that the approximation of Luffy as the successor to the " warrior of liberation " , chosen by fate to carry forward Joyboy ’s will , may have looked out of place to longtime fan ofOne Piece . However , it ’s also true that the series always had another major theme , besides freedom , and that ’s " inherit will " . Gol D. Roger even mention it in one of the most iconic moments of the series :

" These things can not be stop : Inherited will . citizenry ’s dreams . The reflux and flow of the ages . As long as people seek the answer to freedom , these will never cease to be ! " - Gol D. Roger

So , it ’s clear that author Eiichiro Oda does not see the themes of exemption and of an inherited will - or lot - as unsufferable to reconcile . At the same sentence , it ’s also worth refer that Asta ’s lack of magic allowed him to wield and master a power that can be considered much superior , antimagic , so there is an factor of predestination there too .

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At the end of the sidereal day , both serial publication and characters are more nuanced that they bet on the surface . For the brilliant and consistent execution of Asta ’s unique portrayal , Black Cloverdeserves more praise than it receives , as it has also achieved the promise of an unlawful admirer perhaps better thanOne Piece .

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Asta and Yuno , orphans with a shared dream of becoming the Wizard King , follow trenchant paths : Yuno with natural magic abilities , and Asta through determination despite his lack of powers .

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Asta and Yuno, orphans with a shared dream of becoming the Wizard King, follow distinct paths: Yuno with natural magic abilities, and Asta through determination despite his lack of powers.

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