Will Netflix’s ‘Black Clover’ Anime Movie Be A Simulcast?

Black Clover has been one of the most popular manga series in the adventure and fantasy genre that enjoys a global fanbase. Written by Yuki Tabata, the manga has been serialized in the Weekly Shone Jump since February 16, 2015. With a total of 32 volumes to date, the manga has enough content to inspire an anime. Although there is an anime series, fans have also wished for a movie for quite some time. Sure enough, as per Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 46’s leaks, an anime movie adaptation will soon be available for fans on Netflix.

When Will Black Clover Anime Movie Premiere On Netflix?

Titled Black Clover: Sword Of The Wizard King, this anime movie will be released in Japanese theaters on March 31, 2023. But, with anime, fans are always worried about whether it will be a simulcast or not. Apparently, the movie will be a simulcast and have a same-day worldwide release on the streaming platform.

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Along with the official release date, a key visual from the upcoming movie has also been leaked.

One Piece Film: Red Wasn’t A Simulcast Anime Movie

This is a rare occurrence for an anime movie to have a simulcast release. While most anime series generally get simulcast, the case is different from anime movies. First, the movies are released in Japanese theaters and then released worldwide. This happens after a certain time period which can sometimes be months.

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For example, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and One Piece Film: Red were released internationally about 3 to 4 months following their Japanese release. As of now, much is not known about the movie’s plot and which volume the anime will pick up on.

Netflix’s Black Clover Anime Movie Will Be A Non-Canon Adaptation

It can be a complete adaptation from the manga or just bits and pieces of inspiration with an original story spun into it. It is highly likely that Black Clover: Sword Of The Wizard King will be a non-canon anime. This is because the point at which the anime series concluded has 70+ chapters remaining to be adapted in the future.

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So, it is impossible for makers to bring together so many chapters in a 1.5 or 2-hour-long anime movie. As per Anime Senpai, the movie will also have a new character. In the upcoming anime, a previous wizard named Conrad will play a crucial part. On October 2, 2023, Black Clover anime’s official Twitter account confirmed that the movie is currently in production. However, no release date was confirmed.

Now that the official release date is out, fans will have to wait till next year to watch their favorite characters from the anime on Netflix.

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