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ブラッククローバー [Black Clover] #17
Black Clover, Vol. 17: Fall, Or Save The Kingdom
With the elves having taken control of many of their allies, Asta and the Royal Knights are in big trouble. Can Mereoleona lead the remaining knights to victory? And where exactly does Yuno stand in this battle?!
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 3, 2018
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Yūki Tabata
87 books239 followersYūki Tabata (Japanese: 田畠裕基, Hepburn: Tabata Yūki) is a Japanese manga artist.
After working as an assistant to Toshiaki Iwashiro, he created the one-shot Hungry Joker, which was later serialized as a full series.
After its conclusion, he launched Black Clover.
After working as an assistant to Toshiaki Iwashiro, he created the one-shot Hungry Joker, which was later serialized as a full series.
After its conclusion, he launched Black Clover.
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December 26, 2019
Asta and Yuno grew up together, abandoned at the same church. They both determined to become Magic Knights... Yuno's abilities soon grew to genius levels of power and control while Asta didn't show even a spark of magic and made up for it by training hard physically. It became apparent to both when they received their grimores, Yuno a coveted 4-leaf clover and Asta an unheard of black 5-leaf clover, that they were each other's biggest competition when it came to achieving their goals of becoming the next sorcerer emperor.
The Premise
Asta continues to surprise me in Black Clover vol 17! His choices always come from the heart of who he is and refuse to conform to his society. We're in the midst of the battle of Mereoleona Vermillion's life. And you know it Asta doesn't do what's expected of him, even surprising the rebellious Xerx! The Midnight Sun was nothing compared to these new enemies wearing faces that only the hardest of souls wouldn't hesitate to slaughter, enemy or not. Nozel takes command and surprises us too with his unexpected attitude toward Asta and Yuno but also his sister! But it's Yuno who's the star of this volume... since he was part of the reincarnation spell!! (Oh no!!! Not Asta's BFF!!?)
The Buzz
The battles in Black Clover vol 17 are epic! Especially since the goal of each one is NOT to kill their opponent. I love how Yuki Tabata keeps turning the story on its head. The purpose of the Midnight Sun's plan was really an incredible twist with some major repercussions that make Black Clover vol 17 and this entire arc really compelling. We get to see Licht battle it out and his opponents are not who you expect! And their is a connection between the mastermind of this plan and Yuno that adds an extra buzz I wasn't expecting. I see the bits of foreshadowing but haven't guessed yet where we're going... but I know its going to be well worth the read!
The Feels
Yuno and Asta together always makes me melt. They are best friends that are also rivals but it doesn't cause them to go dirty. We get to see them in action... back in their hometown!! I was totally floored what happened at first (nooooooo, not the sister!! not the kids!!) and how Asta overcame that difficulty (of course, its super neat and unexpected!!). When orphans have a familial bond I just can't help rooting for them. I know for Asians especially orphans are the bottom of the heap and so the way Yuno and Asta are together... yeah, it's hard to resist!!
The Visuals
Black Clover vol 17 has some great art, of course, but I was surprised how the battle art with Licht was different from normal and made the battle more powerfully felt. The spreads were just really well done and showcased Yuno and Asta so well. Hahahha I love how at times Yuno's art makes him seem like some kind of heartthrob in the middle of a shoujo manga instead of a shonen manga. I also loved seeing the other kids who knew Yuno and Asta from the orphanage. That was super scary! And Luck and Magna battle it out with some really great, unexpected twists and the best expressions. The art of Black Clover vol 17 makes the story!
Black Clover vol 17 a stellar Act 2 to the plans of the Midnight Sun. It's shocking, awe-inspiring and epic! Asta and Yuno really had to step up and do the unexpected. And they made it fun and epic along the way. This has truly become a war to save the Magic Knights of the Clover Kingdom... until next time in Black Clover vol 18!!
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This is a multi-volume series and there may be references to the plot of those volumes... SO READ WITH CARE! Here is my review of 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
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March 8, 2019
The action scenes are really nice and I'm glad that one of the MCs
March 6, 2021
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
I was so absorbed with this volume that I wasn't able to take notes while reading. Haha.
Here are some anime gifs from this volume heehee:
I was so absorbed with this volume that I wasn't able to take notes while reading. Haha.
Here are some anime gifs from this volume heehee:
December 27, 2020
This series has great moments when the main character is away. Asta is not doing it for me. He has swords and that is cool. But he is loud, obnoxious and irritating. But the other characters are great. Like in One Piece and even in Demon Slayer I am looking forward to the main character do to something - but in here it's the other people I want to see shine.
So other fights and character spotlights are great. Superb action and clever character moments. But when it comes to Asta it is just one beam of energy and asecond beam of energy, which is boring and just meh.
Other than that this sees the evolution of bad guys, who possessed the bodies of good guys. And of course, Asta is the only one who has the power to "turn them back". It makes it predictable, but I kinda expected it.
what I did not mention is the dynamic between Asta and Yuno. Black Clover is being compared to Naruto a lot and it has similarities. But what I really enjoy is the rivalry between those two. They want the same things but they support each other, care for each other and are simply friends. It's a nice change from every other "rival" who needs to destroy the other one and they can't be friends...
So other fights and character spotlights are great. Superb action and clever character moments. But when it comes to Asta it is just one beam of energy and asecond beam of energy, which is boring and just meh.
Other than that this sees the evolution of bad guys, who possessed the bodies of good guys. And of course, Asta is the only one who has the power to "turn them back". It makes it predictable, but I kinda expected it.
what I did not mention is the dynamic between Asta and Yuno. Black Clover is being compared to Naruto a lot and it has similarities. But what I really enjoy is the rivalry between those two. They want the same things but they support each other, care for each other and are simply friends. It's a nice change from every other "rival" who needs to destroy the other one and they can't be friends...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 17, 2022
اوکی یهو خیلی هیجان انگیز و خوب شد!
June 19, 2023
Ch 151-160
Start characters for this volume are Licht, Anegoloen, and Luck 👌 and, of course, a little bit of Silva here.
Finally, starting the action chapters ✨️
Start characters for this volume are Licht, Anegoloen, and Luck 👌 and, of course, a little bit of Silva here.
Finally, starting the action chapters ✨️
January 22, 2023
This arc is really heating up and getting super intense! Loved seeing Asta and Yuno finally fighting alongside each other.
January 17, 2021
This one gets five stars purely for Asta's and Yuno's team ups throughout the volume, Zora coming in clutch for Asta, and Mereoleona being an ABSOLUTE FUCKING BADASS!
That being said, the biggest issue I'm having right now is that the elves are SO FUCKING BORING AND HYPOCRITICAL. Seriously, at one point one says, "our bond as elves is far greater than any human's" and I'm just sitting here, feeling like I'm watching a fantasy anime episode of Punk'd. Like, the bonds people, specifically humans, have with each other is LITERALLY THE WHOLE POINT OF THIS FUCKING MANGA. So when these spout this bullshit, it makes me angry and kind of cringe because obviously they're going to be proven wrong. Also, the elves' personalities are boring as shit. I feel like the greatest villainous act the elves have committed so far is stripping fun characters of their personalities.
I am glad Asta got a (convenient) power up to save the village and the one dude being controlled. Also, Magna's and Vanessa's fight with Luck was insane and I'm super curious to see where it goes.
Aside from those, I don't have much else to say about this volume. It was better than the last two, but only by a slight margin.
That being said, the biggest issue I'm having right now is that the elves are SO FUCKING BORING AND HYPOCRITICAL. Seriously, at one point one says, "our bond as elves is far greater than any human's" and I'm just sitting here, feeling like I'm watching a fantasy anime episode of Punk'd. Like, the bonds people, specifically humans, have with each other is LITERALLY THE WHOLE POINT OF THIS FUCKING MANGA. So when these spout this bullshit, it makes me angry and kind of cringe because obviously they're going to be proven wrong. Also, the elves' personalities are boring as shit. I feel like the greatest villainous act the elves have committed so far is stripping fun characters of their personalities.
I am glad Asta got a (convenient) power up to save the village and the one dude being controlled. Also, Magna's and Vanessa's fight with Luck was insane and I'm super curious to see where it goes.
Aside from those, I don't have much else to say about this volume. It was better than the last two, but only by a slight margin.
May 31, 2024
¿Existe algo más maravilloso que ver a Asta y Yuno luchar juntos? Dos chicos que se criaron juntos, casi como hermanos y plenamente opuestos, pero con un futuro y meta en común. Los amo. En este tomo me sentí como el sacerdote que los crió, por ver a sus polluelos tan grandes 😭
Por ahora no murió nadie importante, pero me faltan las palabras para describir el aguante que tienen algunos como la Mereleona esa de fuego, que encima está re loca. Mi re mujer 😂❤️
Por ahora no murió nadie importante, pero me faltan las palabras para describir el aguante que tienen algunos como la Mereleona esa de fuego, que encima está re loca. Mi re mujer 😂❤️
November 13, 2020
I love how quickly you can finish these mangas, but still manage to have an amazing adventure, twists and turns, battles and everything in between. In this manga, the Elves and their threat to take over the human race is in full swing. Asta, Yuno, the Black Bulls and the Magic Knights are all extraordinary fighters. Can’t wait to keep reading! Especially now there is no more exams, and more time for reading!
Overall, yet another 5 star easy read for the Black Clover series.
Overall, yet another 5 star easy read for the Black Clover series.
March 13, 2023
This volume is honestly amazing and I think at this point it’s doing things which are unique (idk why people are still going on with Naruto similarities). The plot feels big enough that this might be the endgame.
June 16, 2020
Really enjoyed this one, I kind of feel like crying my eyes out over this
November 16, 2020
Friends have turned into enemies. I didn't see that coming. Good job!
November 25, 2021
scontri carini. si è ripreso.
July 23, 2022
I fucking love Yuno and Asta's friendship so much 💗 💓 They're platonic soul mates and I stand by that
March 18, 2025
Actually massive
Yuno and Asta are the GOATs, had me grinning and clapping my feet, genuine peak fiction here idk how this man stays writing only bangers
Yuno and Asta are the GOATs, had me grinning and clapping my feet, genuine peak fiction here idk how this man stays writing only bangers
February 20, 2021
wtf this one made me tear up
September 9, 2021
Oh my God, I love how strong they become <3
October 1, 2019
The elves have risen and declared war on the humans! Old friends are now enemies and the Magic Knights are scrambling to keep up as chaos descends on the realm.
This volume is full of awesome magical explosions and fights but there's an element that both brings me relief and annoyance. But hey, Asta got an awesome new sword and the two page spread on 90 and 91 is amazing!
This volume is full of awesome magical explosions and fights but there's an element that both brings me relief and annoyance. But hey, Asta got an awesome new sword and the two page spread on 90 and 91 is amazing!
April 17, 2021
4/5 Stars (%81/100)
Mereoleona made this volume at least 3 times better otherwise it is pretty mediocre in my opinion. Yes, it is full of battles between different people and yes, the reincarnation of elves made the whole magic system much better but I found myself not enjoying the fights at all (well except for Mereoleona obviously). I'm curious what's going to happen with the whole reincarnation thing now. There will be a lot of power-ups for all of the characters as well. It was good to some degree but not extraordinary.
Mereoleona made this volume at least 3 times better otherwise it is pretty mediocre in my opinion. Yes, it is full of battles between different people and yes, the reincarnation of elves made the whole magic system much better but I found myself not enjoying the fights at all (well except for Mereoleona obviously). I'm curious what's going to happen with the whole reincarnation thing now. There will be a lot of power-ups for all of the characters as well. It was good to some degree but not extraordinary.
November 17, 2023
The nun has some sexy legs 🥵🥵🥵
Anyway, apparently the wiki counts this "Elf Reincarnation Arc" as something separate from the EotMS Base Invasion we just had. I'd disagree, politely; the tournament was its own arc, then the raid, and this thing with the Elves is the same arc as the raid, since the raid worked in such a way that we basically always knew Licht was behind it.
Tabata continues doing his thang. Yuno isn't really too possessed by his invasive Elf soul because... um, he just isn't. Maybe Bell's blessing has something to do with it, but... probably not. Licht does something with a new sword (oh, it's stated Asta's Grimoire and swords belonged to Licht; I don't remember if we already knew that), and Asta is able to use it later, which allows him to negate magic effects (which is apparently different from his second sword? What did that do, just reflect? I think I've been speed-reading...). Neither boy has been able to transform further yet, so time will tell if such a thing might happen.
By the way, I don't remember if I said this before, but I feel like Asta and Yuno gained transformations much earlier than heroes in a lot of other Jump manga. I guess Urameshi Yusuke is the runner-up? Or should we count Naruto's initial Kyūbi Chakra thing against Haku as a "transformation"? I guess it's not too different from Black Asta, but I feel Black Asta better resembles Naruto's post-timeskip forms.
Mereoleona is more badass than contemporaries like All Might. Just sayin'.
Anyway, apparently the wiki counts this "Elf Reincarnation Arc" as something separate from the EotMS Base Invasion we just had. I'd disagree, politely; the tournament was its own arc, then the raid, and this thing with the Elves is the same arc as the raid, since the raid worked in such a way that we basically always knew Licht was behind it.
Tabata continues doing his thang. Yuno isn't really too possessed by his invasive Elf soul because... um, he just isn't. Maybe Bell's blessing has something to do with it, but... probably not. Licht does something with a new sword (oh, it's stated Asta's Grimoire and swords belonged to Licht; I don't remember if we already knew that), and Asta is able to use it later, which allows him to negate magic effects (which is apparently different from his second sword? What did that do, just reflect? I think I've been speed-reading...). Neither boy has been able to transform further yet, so time will tell if such a thing might happen.
By the way, I don't remember if I said this before, but I feel like Asta and Yuno gained transformations much earlier than heroes in a lot of other Jump manga. I guess Urameshi Yusuke is the runner-up? Or should we count Naruto's initial Kyūbi Chakra thing against Haku as a "transformation"? I guess it's not too different from Black Asta, but I feel Black Asta better resembles Naruto's post-timeskip forms.
Mereoleona is more badass than contemporaries like All Might. Just sayin'.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 15, 2022
"Like anything that convenient is going to happen, you moron!!
Well, check it out. It did."
Black Clover has made the brave decision to merge the "Sasuke Retrieval Arc" trope with the always-disappointing "War Arc" trope. This volume is full of characters saying they "somehow" got away, that they got a power-up from "somewhere", that something is happening. It's vague because nothing actually matters. Oh, all these characters are suddenly evil now? And trying to genocide humanity in a race war? I guess it's time to do a bunch of random battles now. Fight after fight after fight, while cowardly not letting people die. This person sacrifices themselves? Nah they fine. Powerful elf mage genocides a town? Nah they fine. Nothing matters. Just throw characters at each other over and over and eventually the arc will end, right?
I don't know if this holds true for the collected edition but I read this through the Shonen Jump app and revealing Asta's and Yuno's big SSJ-esque transformation powers is incredibly underwhelming when compared to the rest of the chapter... that's full of unfinished, uninked panels. It's the big turning point of the manga's plot, but it's also hastily drawn so you can't even say the art is making up for the abysmal plotting.
June 20, 2022
[Deutsch]
Ich habe die erste Staffel Black Clover gesehen und bin dann im März bei Band neun des Manga eingestiegen. Dieser Band hat Mereoleona sowie Asta und Zora's Teamarbeit, dass war ganz schön. Ich bin neugierig, in welche Richtung die Geschichte geht. Aber um ehrlich zu sein ist es kein herausstechender Action Manga und es wird wahrscheinlich nicht meine Lieblingsserie werden. Ich habe jedoch beim Lesen eine gute Zeit und das ist alles, was ich von einem guten Manga brauche.
[English]
I watched the first season of Black Clover and then switched over to volume nine of the manga in march. This volume has Mereoleona as well as Asta and Zora teamwork, so that was nice. I'm curious where the story is going. But to be honest it's not an outstanding action manga and it's probably not going to become a favourite series. I have a good time reading it though and that's all I need from a good manga.
Ich habe die erste Staffel Black Clover gesehen und bin dann im März bei Band neun des Manga eingestiegen. Dieser Band hat Mereoleona sowie Asta und Zora's Teamarbeit, dass war ganz schön. Ich bin neugierig, in welche Richtung die Geschichte geht. Aber um ehrlich zu sein ist es kein herausstechender Action Manga und es wird wahrscheinlich nicht meine Lieblingsserie werden. Ich habe jedoch beim Lesen eine gute Zeit und das ist alles, was ich von einem guten Manga brauche.
[English]
I watched the first season of Black Clover and then switched over to volume nine of the manga in march. This volume has Mereoleona as well as Asta and Zora teamwork, so that was nice. I'm curious where the story is going. But to be honest it's not an outstanding action manga and it's probably not going to become a favourite series. I have a good time reading it though and that's all I need from a good manga.
February 11, 2022
Debo decir que este tomo me dio mucho que pensar. No porque el tomo tuviera revelaciones increibles o giros que no me haya visto venir. Sino que me da sensación de ser el ultimo arco de una historia, cosa que se que no es porque, al momento de escribir esto, hay demasiados volumenes mas como para que siga esto. Estamos teniendo batallas muy buenas y el peligro está al máximo. Está explotando todo. Me da miedo para lo que tenga que seguir, una vez terminado el arco. Igualmemte este tomo estuvo muy bueno. La batalla contra el ojo maligno de la noche blanca sigue y está tremenda. Ver a Asta y a Yuno volver, aunque sea por un ratito, a su pueblo natal y defenderlo fue muy satisfactorio. Ves el crecimiento de ambos, sobretodo de Asta, cosa que me gustó mucho. Y la batalla con la que nos deja este tomo, pinta muy buena. Ya necesito el próximo tomo.
June 24, 2025
This volume had lots of action! Lots of suspense. But for some reason, I couldn’t push it up to the 4-star level. It was entertaining, but previous volumes have grabbed the emotions a bit better. Yuki Tabata delivers another great volume. I don’t ever want someone to think 3 stars is not a good rating, but the 4 and 5 level stars is for the elite books. This one is done very well but just came up a little short. That said, you will still find some epic pages and moments throughout the book. This volume had Asta feeling very much like Monkey D. Luffy yelling “I’ll be the King of Pirates!” I heard the exact voice funneled into Asta saying “I’ll become the Wizard King!” on page 74. Love pages 90-91 & 146-147!!!
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November 23, 2022Old Quarry Branch
0000209274950
Austin Public Library
Yuki Tabata
Black Clover
Fall, Or Save the Kingdom
Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem- he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure- Asta will never give up!
With the Elves having taken control of many of their allies, Asta and the Royal Knights are in big trouble. Can Mereoleona lead the remaining knights to victory? And where exactly does Yuno stand in this battle?!
0000209274950
Austin Public Library
Yuki Tabata
Black Clover
Fall, Or Save the Kingdom
Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem- he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure- Asta will never give up!
With the Elves having taken control of many of their allies, Asta and the Royal Knights are in big trouble. Can Mereoleona lead the remaining knights to victory? And where exactly does Yuno stand in this battle?!
August 19, 2023
5/5
Vraiment incroyable l'arc elfe c'est vraiment le meilleur !!!
Point positif :
- la on a vu que mereoleona voulait tous ce les tapé c'était incroyable mais bon elle a pas tenu après l'attaque d'asta et Zora incroyable pour s'en fuir.
- en plus on a vu que yuno aussi c'était devenu un elfe c'est ce qu'on nous a fait croire mais enfaite la réincarnation de l'elfe n'a pas fonctionné ducoup c'était le yuno qu'on connaît avec la puissance des elfe.
-après on a eu un petit combat de light vs asta et yuno incroyable.
- et on a vu que asta et yuno sont revenu à hadget pour protéger leur famille.
Vraiment incroyable l'arc elfe c'est vraiment le meilleur !!!
Point positif :
- la on a vu que mereoleona voulait tous ce les tapé c'était incroyable mais bon elle a pas tenu après l'attaque d'asta et Zora incroyable pour s'en fuir.
- en plus on a vu que yuno aussi c'était devenu un elfe c'est ce qu'on nous a fait croire mais enfaite la réincarnation de l'elfe n'a pas fonctionné ducoup c'était le yuno qu'on connaît avec la puissance des elfe.
-après on a eu un petit combat de light vs asta et yuno incroyable.
- et on a vu que asta et yuno sont revenu à hadget pour protéger leur famille.
June 16, 2025
Black Clover
Fall, or Save the Kingdom
Volume#17
Chapter List #151 - #160
Yuki Tabata
Chapters:
151.Overwhelming Disadvantage
152.Troublesome Woman
153.The Desperate Path Toward Survival
154.Golden Wind
155.We Won't Lose to You
156.True Form, True Power
157.Fall, or Save the Kingdom
158.The Lives of the Village in the Sticks
159.Release from Misfortune
160.You Probably Don't Know
The seal is broken
The elves are here
And the kingdom is fallen
Lecht is back seeking his swords, but they got a new master now!
There is no sense of Despair yet and I think it takes a little from the whole situation
A new sword that can break the curse
Fall, or Save the Kingdom
Volume#17
Chapter List #151 - #160
Yuki Tabata
Chapters:
151.Overwhelming Disadvantage
152.Troublesome Woman
153.The Desperate Path Toward Survival
154.Golden Wind
155.We Won't Lose to You
156.True Form, True Power
157.Fall, or Save the Kingdom
158.The Lives of the Village in the Sticks
159.Release from Misfortune
160.You Probably Don't Know
The seal is broken
The elves are here
And the kingdom is fallen
Lecht is back seeking his swords, but they got a new master now!
There is no sense of Despair yet and I think it takes a little from the whole situation
A new sword that can break the curse
February 10, 2023
This was more like a 3.5 to me. This one was still just as good as the previous volume but it didn’t hit the same , so i had to lower the rato no a bit. I love love loved seeing so much Yuno in this one. He is such a cool character that isn’t explored that much and the way he was shown in this one really scratched that itch. I also love that some of those puzzle pieces about Asta are starting to come together.
September 2, 2023
Alright so that Sisgoleon fight was sick. I wonder if she’ll wake up before the end of the “war”.
Also, of course Yuno wasn’t affected by the elf magic. Stupid of me to think that our main character’s bff would go through plot development. And Asta also got a sword that’s supposed going to save the world again. Not predictable at all (ngl it’s pretty sick and I love it don’t come for me).
Can’t wait to see how they save Luck and the reconciliation he has with Magna.
Also, of course Yuno wasn’t affected by the elf magic. Stupid of me to think that our main character’s bff would go through plot development. And Asta also got a sword that’s supposed going to save the world again. Not predictable at all (ngl it’s pretty sick and I love it don’t come for me).
Can’t wait to see how they save Luck and the reconciliation he has with Magna.
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