When it comes to wind magic, no mage is more advanced than Yuno Grinberryall in Black Clover. His specialty lies in casting powerful wind magic spells, complemented by the wind spirit Sylph and other magic attributes he can wield simultaneously. As such, Yuno is widely regarded as one of the strongest elemental mages in the series.
Someone as powerful as Yuno is bound to attract formidable rivals in Black Clover. Beyond Asta, who has always been his closest rival, several other characters eventually emerge as his competitors. Like Yuno, these mages are anything but weak, possessing incredible abilities that make them worthy rivals.
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Yuno and Langris Have More in Common Than Their Vice-Captain Positions in Golden Dawn
Langris Vaude isn’t the easiest Golden Dawn member to get along with, given his noble pride, massive ego, and superiority complex. However, Yuno is one of the few gifted mages whom Langris genuinely comes to appreciate, despite their vastly different upbringings.
Within the Golden Dawn, Langris and Yuno share several similarities. Both are exceptionally talented mages with immense magical potential, and both eventually rise to the position of vice-captain. On the battlefield, Langris also proves himself to be one of the most skilled Spatial Magic users in the Clover Kingdom. His abilities make him a valuable ally whom Yuno can rely on, especially when facing powerful enemies like the Dark Triad.
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Yuno Always Saw William Vangeance as a Magic Knight Rival Worth Surpassing
William Vangeance was one of the strongest candidates for the Wizard King position. After all, he previously led the Clover Kingdom’s most prestigious Magic Knight squad, serving as the captain of the Golden Dawn. Nearly every Magic Knight admires him, including Asta and Yuno, who can’t help but respect his unique World Tree Magic.
Still, Yuno has never been shy about telling William that he intends to surpass him, even openly declaring his ambition to become the next Wizard King. True enough, Yuno eventually surpasses his former captain in strength and status. Nevertheless, his respect for William remains unchanged, despite their reversed positions and the mistakes William made that put the Clover Kingdom in danger.
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Fuegoleon Is a Major Obstacle in Yuno’s Wizard King Journey
In the race for the Wizard King position, Fuegoleon Vermillion stands out as one of the strongest contenders. He is an ideal candidate for the title, thanks to his considerable influence, exceptional leadership skills, and combat prowess, which arguably surpasses that of many fellow Magic Knight Captains.
As someone who also dreams of becoming the Wizard King, Yuno naturally sees Fuegoleon as a major rival. Although Fuegoleon pays closer attention to Asta, he still recognizes Yuno’s potential and considers him a worthy competitor. With his experience as a Magic Knight Captain and the power of a powerful elemental spirit at his side, Fuegoleon remains one of Yuno’s fiercest competitors in the race for the coveted title.
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Licht’s Return Gives Yuno One of His Toughest Battles
Licht is one of the few characters in Black Clover capable of putting Yuno on the defensive with his incredible magic abilities and swordsmanship. As the original wielder of Asta’s anti-magic swords and five-leaf clover grimoire, he ranks among the strongest elves in the series, possessing enough power to challenge both Asta and Yuno.
At his peak, Licht is nearly invincible, capable of taking on powerful devils by himself. Even after transforming into a monstrous demon, he remains an overwhelming powerhouse whom only someone of Lemiel Silvamillion Clover’s caliber can stop. Although his return to Black Clover is temporary, his phenomenal display of strength against Asta and Yuno together earns him considerable respect.
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Zenon Zogratis Nearly Broke Yuno
Zenon Zogratis was one of the toughest opponents Yuno ever faced in Black Clover. In fact, Yuno nearly lost his life at Zenon’s hands, and without Captain Vangeance’s magic power and a bit of luck, he might have died before facing Lucius on the battlefield. To make matters worse, Yuno suffered multiple defeats against Zenon, pushing him to tears in the face of such an overwhelming foe.
Among the members of the Dark Triad, Zenon is arguably the most powerful, wielding terrifying magic attributes that make him seem almost impossible to defeat. His Bone Magic offers exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities, while his Spatial Magic ranks among the most advanced in the entire series. Together, these abilities make Zenon a formidable opponent capable of pushing even gifted mages like Yuno to their absolute limits.
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Asta Never Lets Yuno Get Too Far Ahead in Power and Ambition
Asta is Yuno’s fiercest rival in Black Clover, as his lack of magic power never stops him from competing with the talented mage. Unlike Yuno, Asta isn’t a natural prodigy, and almost everyone in the Clover Kingdom has low expectations of him. Nevertheless, he perseveres, determined to keep up with Yuno, who continues to grow stronger throughout the series.
Fortunately, Asta eventually finds his footing in Black Clover, thanks largely to his anti-magic swords and five-leaf clover grimoire, which allow him to counter powerful mages like Yuno. Along the way, he mastered several difficult techniques, from Ki Manipulation and Zetten to Devil Union with Liebe. In other words, Asta refuses to let his rival gain a lasting advantage over him.
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Lucius Makes Even Zenon Look Like a Lesser Threat to Yuno
Lucius Zogratis poses a far greater threat than any member of the Dark Triad, including Zenon Zogratis, who gave Yuno an incredibly difficult time during the Spade Kingdom Raid. His overwhelming power forces Yuno to team up with Asta, as neither can defeat Lucius alone. After all, Lucius possesses nearly everything needed to rule the living world, from his army of powerful Paladins to an extensive arsenal of magic attributes.
To stand a chance against Lucius, Yuno heavily relies on his strongest Spirit Dive form with Sylph, while Asta perfects his Devil Union with Liebe. Without these powerful transformations, the two rivals would have been completely overwhelmed by Lucius, who remains Black Clover‘s greatest villain.
- Release Date
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2017 – 2026-00-00
- Network
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TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TVh, TVQ, TSC
- Directors
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Matsuo Asami, Rokou Ogiwara, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Akira Shimizu, Fumio Maezono, Daisuke Chiba, Toshihiro Maeya, Yoshimitsu Tsuda, Toshiaki Kanbara, Takahiro Enokida, Yasumi Mikamoto, Kenichi Maejima, Chihiro Kumano, Naoki Horiuchi, Yoshino Miwa
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Gakuto Kajiwara
Asta (voice)
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Nobunaga Shimazaki
Yuno (voice)
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