Will Yuki Tabata Listen? Not Asta, Black Clover Fans Are Rallying Behind Another Fan-Favorite Female Character for Wizard King

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you might not know that Black Clover is often regarded as one of the most underrated shonen anime. Besides all the criticism, Yuki Tabata’s Black Clover has captivated a vast audience, solidifying its recognition as a new-gen masterpiece.

A still of from the anime | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Yuki Tabata created an entirely new magical universe with intriguing characters for his audience. As the anime picks up pace, most fans overlook the earlier criticism and get captivated by Black Clover‘s engaging plot and splendid narrative.

Beyond Asta and Yuno’s iconic rivalry for Wizard King, Tabata introduced a range of memorable characters, many of whom quickly became fan favorites. Mereoleona Vermillion stands as one of the strongest, with power that rivals any Wizard King, yet her lack of interest in the title is bizarre to many fans.

Mereoleona Vermillion: The true contender for Wizard King in Black Clover

With Black Clover nearing its conclusion, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the final chapters. Black Clover is now globally recognized and cherished among fans.

A still of Asta and Noelle from the anime | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Black Clover is a battle Shounen, written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata, and follows the story of a magicless boy, Asta, who dreams of becoming the Wizard King.

Unlike most shonen anime, the female characters in Black Clover go far beyond just having a supporting role and participate actively in battles because of their incredible powers and leadership skills.

Characters like Mereoleona and Noelle can even take the spot as one of the best female characters in shōnen anime in general. Though Noelle may have some years left to become a terrifying force, Mereoleona has already reached that level and currently ranks as the strongest wizard of the Clover Kingdom.

A still of Mereoleona Vermillion from the anime | Credits: Studio Pierrot

Mereoleona Vermillion is royalty in the Clover Kingdom, and the fact that she can make even Yami nervous speaks volumes about her power and devastating strength.

She is a notoriously barbaric Fire Magic user, whose power is more similar to that of a wild beast than that of a human.

Mereoleona is one of the story’s most powerful mages, with terrifying magic and unmatched control over the Mana Zone.

In Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, Mereoleona showcased her terrifying strength by taking on a former Wizard King, reminding fans of her immense power.

While Asta, with his anti-magic, understandably takes on former Wizard Kings, Mereoleona’s feat of single-handedly facing one of the strongest has convinced fans that she exceeds the current Wizard King in power and rightfully deserves the title of Wizard Queen.

A still of Mereoleona Vermillion from the anime | Credits: Studio Pierrot

In the manga, Fuegoleon was offered the position of Wizard King. Given that Mereoleona is far stronger than him, it can be established that she is either on a par with or much stronger than a Wizard King who values the thrill of the battlefield over the title.

How MHA‘s creator moved Yuki Tabata to tears

Black Clover‘s author quickly transitioned to Jump GIGA from Weekly Shonen Jump, making fans curious about his sudden move. Tabata has honestly discussed his move to Jump GIGA, revealing some private matters that required more of his attention.

A still of the current Wizard King from the anime | Credits: Studio Pierrot

With the birth of his child and his wife’s recent hospitalization, the mangaka has had a busy few years. Yuki Tabata feared he might have lost fans’ support considering the anime ended on a cliffhanger.

Because of the long pause in Black Clover‘s manga production, the mangaka was worried about his manga’s future success.

During those challenging times, My Hero Academia‘s creator offered unwavering support, moving the mangaka to the point of tears.

Deku | Credit: Studio Bones

Kōhei Horikoshi’s supportive comments helped Tabata gain confidence in his writing and continue his work to leave a lasting impression on the audience. Yuki Tabata shared his conversation with Kōhei Horikoshi in the author’s bio, leaving many fans deeply moved.

Black Clover manga is available to read on Viz Media, and the anime is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.