Exclusive Interview with Black Clover Director and Asta's Voice Actor on the New Anime Project
There are exciting developments for Black Clover fans! The series' animation director Ayataka Tanemura and the voice actor who brings the main character Asta to life, Gakuto Kajiwara, shared both their memories of the past and hints about future projects in an exclusive interview with Anime Corner. The interview focuses specifically on the details of the new Black Clover anime project announced at last year's Jump Festa 2024 event.
Speaking about the production stages of the new project during the interview, Director Tanemura stated, “The entire team is working on this project with great excitement. While preserving the spirit of the original manga, we are preparing a visual feast that will also appeal to a new generation of viewers.” Kajiwara, stating that it is an honor for him to voice the character of Asta again, said, “Asta’s perseverance and energy always motivate me. We will see him even stronger in the new story.” Although no clear release date has been given yet, the project is expected to meet the audience within 2025.
As it will be remembered, Black Clover was a popular anime adapted from Yūki Tabata’s manga of the same name, broadcast by Studio Pierrot between 2017 and 2021. The series, which lasted 170 episodes, tells the story of Asta, who has no magical ability in a magical world, on his journey to become the greatest wizard. The universe was also expanded with the Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King movie, which was released in 2023. Since the new anime project will be an adaptation of the subsequent arcs in the manga, it is a major event for both old fans and new viewers.
This interview is an unmissable opportunity for fans who want to get direct information about the current status and future of the series from the most authoritative names. The full interview published on Anime Corner also includes the views of other production team members in addition to Tanemura and Kajiwara. The Black Clover community continues to follow official channels for new announcements and trailers. Although the format of the new project (TV series, film, or OVA) has not yet been clarified, the director’s emphasis on a “visual feast” increases expectations for a high-quality production.
