Yuki Tabata’s ‘Black Clover’ manga is making a surprising move from Weekly Shonen Jump to Jump GIGA. Find out the reasons behind the transfer and what fans can expect from the future of the series.

Why ‘Black Clover’ Manga is Transferring to Jump GIGA: Creator Yuki Tabata Explains

In a surprising turn of events, Yuki Tabata’s manga ‘Black Clover’ will no longer be serialized in the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. It has been confirmed that the manga will be officially transferring its long run to Jump GIGA. The transfer is expected to take place after the release of Weekly Shonen Jump issue #38.

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Series creator Yuki Tabata personally penned a heartfelt message explaining the reason behind the move. He stated that the demands of the weekly serialization schedule were conflicting with his own circumstances as a mangaka. Tabata apologized to the fans for not being able to complete the manga serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump but assured readers that he would bring the manga to a successful conclusion.

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With the transition to Jump GIGA, Tabata is more optimistic about the opportunity to work on the climax of Black Clover under more favorable conditions. He expressed his belief that he can proceed with the manga in a more optimal condition, aligning with his personal situation as a writer. Tabata also mentioned that there are still many stories he wants to draw and must draw, so readers can look forward to them.

While this sudden move may have surprised readers, Tabata asked for their patience and promised to power up in the upcoming Winter issue of GIGA. He encouraged readers to keep an eye on the future of Asta and the other characters. Tabata expressed his gratitude for the continued support from fans.

About ‘Black Clover’ Manga

‘Black Clover’ is a popular Japanese manga series created by Yuki Tabata. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine, Weekly Shonen Jump, since February 2015. The manga has been collected into 35 tankobon volumes as of June 2023. Additionally, an anime television series adaptation produced by Pierrot aired from October 2017 to March 2021. An anime film titled ‘Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King’ premiered in Japanese theaters and internationally on Netflix in June 2023.