Black Clover Shows Asta's Wizard King Outfit on the Cover of Its New Digital Artbook

Yuki Tabata has drawn Asta in the Wizard King outfit once again. The creator of Black Clover is behind the cover of the series' new digital artbook, which comes out in Japan on November 10 and includes never-before-seen material alongside a selection of covers and pages from the original manga.

The illustration shows Asta wearing the attire he sports at the story's conclusion, when he finally achieves the title he had dreamed of since the very first chapter. It is the most detailed look to date at that design, which readers barely got to see in the final pages of the work.

The announcement comes a few months after the series ended, bringing eleven years of serialization in Shonen Jump to a close. Tabata has remained active since then, publishing commemorative illustrations and special collaborations that have offered a glimpse into the creative process behind the manga's final stretch.

An Ending That Actually Keeps Its Promise

This is the second artbook the franchise has received since the main story concluded. Unlike the first one, this digital volume collects magazine covers and standout moments from the original publication, in addition to the author's new illustrations.

The cover carries symbolic weight. Black Clover began with Asta declaring his intention to become the Wizard King of the Clover Kingdom, and the series' ending fulfilled that promise. The conclusion avoided the controversy that plagued Naruto, where the protagonist never became Hokage during the main story—a decision that left magazine readers somewhat wary of how this type of series wraps up.

Asta, on the other hand, does rise to the position. And he does so backed by the kingdom's recognition and the strength he accumulated through every battle in the series. The outfit Tabata drew for the artbook cover is the visual representation of that achievement.

Cover of the new Black Clover digital artbook, featuring Asta as Wizard King. Courtesy of Shueisha.comicbook.com

The artbook includes Shonen Jump covers, standout manga pages, and new illustrations by the author.

The Anime Keeps Moving Forward

While the manga rests, the anime keeps the franchise alive. The second season premiered this fall and picks up the story right after the first, which aired five years ago. The plot dives headfirst into the battles against the Dark Triad of the Spade Kingdom, the arc that precedes the manga's ending.

With only two arcs left to adapt, the animated series is approaching its own finale. The production has not confirmed how many episodes this season will have, but it is unlikely to come close to the 170 of the first. Much of the remaining material consists of extended battle sequences, which condenses the content considerably.

The new Black Clover digital artbook arrives on November 10 in Japan. There is no word on a possible physical edition or distribution outside the country.