A lot of anime series are getting postponed and halting their premiere because of the new COVID–19 outbreak. But this is definitely one of the most devastating news that has arrived. The long-awaited Black Clover film will also arrive at a later date than was planned to be released.
On Thursday, the official website for Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King revealed that the release date has been postponed because of the production delays caused by the recent pandemic crisis. Netflix also conveyed the news on their Twitter account.
The movie will now premiere in theaters and on Netflix on June 16.
[Notice of postponement of release]
The movie ” #Blackclover Magic Emperor’s Sword”, which was scheduled to be shown nationwide on 3.31 (Fri.) and distributed worldwide on Netflix, will be postponed until 6.16 (Fri.).
English Translation, Twitter Translate
The staff has also shared that the tickets purchased in advance will be usable for the later premiere. For the first week of theatrical release, the viewers will also receive a bonus “Volume 23.5” issue, which contains interviews with voice actors, designs of original characters, and a short novel.
The cast from the anime series is returning for the film. Here is the new cast voicing the original characters from the film:
| Character | Voice Artist | Other Works |
| Conrad Leto | Toshihiko Seki | Muzan Kibutsuji (Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba) |
| Edward Avalaché | Hōchū Ōtsuka | Jiraiya (Naruto) |
| Princia Funnybunny | Miyuki Sawashiro | Kurapika (Hunter × Hunter 2011) |
| Jester Galandros | Fumiya Takahashi | – |
| Millie Maxwell | Marie Iitoyo | Ai Shindō (City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes) |
The theme song for the film will be “Here I stand” by Treasure.
What made Black Clover different from other shonen anime was the protagonist and his abilities. Despite the story being almost completely centered around it, it surprised us every time. We can’t wait to see Asta, Yuno, and the Black Bulls once again in action.
About Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King
Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Black Clover: Mahо̄tei no Ken) is an original movie belonging to the Black Clover franchise. It was released in theaters and on Netflix on June 16, 2023.
The movie will introduce a brand-new character called Conrad Leto. Leto was the wizard king before Julius, and he was loved by all the kingdom’s citizens before he turned against the kingdom and was sealed.
His reappearance will pull Asta and the magic knights into a new battle as he wields the “Emperor’s Sword” and plans to bring back the three most feared wizard kings – Edward Avalaché, Princia Funnybunny, and Jester Galandaros.
Source: Official Website
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