Summary
- Duality in “Black Clover” is showcased through two souls sharing one body and two vastly different individuals working together seamlessly.
- The series explores dilemma and synergy through characters like William/Patolli and Asta/Yuno/Liebe, enhancing the immersive storytelling.
- Emphasizing the contrast and unity between characters adds depth to the storyline, making “Black Clover” more compelling for fans and viewers.
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Two Souls in One Body
- William Vangeance/Patolli
- Julius Novachrono/Lucius Zogratis
Two Different People Working in Synergy
- Asta/Yuno Grinberryall
- Asta/Liebe
The Role of Duality in Black Clover
- An Emphasis on Dilemma and Synergy
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, Duality means “the state of combining two different things.” It can refer to two contrasting things, and it can also be about two complementary things. Black Clover may be a story about magic, courage, and friendship, but the concept of duality is present throughout the series.
The idea of two things merging into one or two people who are inherently different but somehow manage to work together to achieve greater things is one of the central ideas that are woven into the story of Black Clover. So let’s use this chance to talk about the use of duality in this dark magical series.
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Two Souls in One Body
The first and most obvious instance of duality in Black Clover is when two souls inhabit the same body. This strange phenomenon happens to two important characters in the series, the captain of the Golden Dawn Magic Squad, Willaim Vangeance, and the Wizard King himself, Julius Novachrono.
William Vangeance/Patolli
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William Vengeance lives his life with another soul in his body, Patolli the elf. William was ostracized by everybody when he was small due to the scar on his face. He had no friends and nobody to talk to. Patolli, the other side of William, is the one who is always there for William.
Years before William was born, Patolli and the rest of the elves were massacred by humans. The truth behind this tragedy is actually a lot more complicated than that, but Patolli won’t know about it until later down in the story. All he knows is humans wiped out his people. So he develops a deep hatred against the human race. The only human that he considers a true friend is the one who shares the same body as him, William. In more ways than one, these two only have each other.
Interestingly enough, even though they share the same body, William and Patolli have different appearances and different magic. This means even though they live in the same body, they are still two different people.
Julius Novachrono/Lucius Zogratis
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Julius/Lucius are two souls who inhabit the same body. Unlike Patolli’s soul, which entered William’s body when he was small, however, Julius and Lucius’ souls were born inside the same body at the same time. Think of it like somebody who has two different personalities. That’s why apart from their hair colors, Julius and Lucius look pretty much the same.
Because Julius and Lucius are originally the same person, they can only have one grimoire: Lucius’ Soul Magic. The Time Magic that Julius wielded for years actually comes from a devil that Lucius made a contract with when he was young, one of the three rulers of the Underworld, Astaroth the Ruler of Time.
Unlike William and Patolli, who deeply care about each other despite their differences, Julius and Lucius’ relationship couldn’t be more toxic. After all, Lucius is basically using Julius to rise to the top of the magical world and then take the reign from him in order to execute his sinister plan while burying Julius deep beneath his consciousness. Julius disagrees with Lucius’ plan, but since Lucius has more command of their body than Julius, the Wizard King can’t do anything to stop his counterpart.
Two Different People Working in Synergy
Two different people in the same body is a more blatant form of duality. There is, however, another type of duality that is shown in the series. It’s still about two different people with different powers and personalities who blend together beautifully, but the duality is a lot more subtle this time.
Asta/Yuno Grinberryall
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Asta and Yuno are childhood friends who grow into powerful magic knights and share the same dream of being the Wizard King. Asta is Yuno’s greatest rival, and vice versa. They both challenge each other, support each other, and believe in each other.
But upon a closer look, Asta and Yuno couldn’t be more different. Asta is a hot head energetic guy, while Yuno is a cold and calculated guy. Asta doesn’t have any magical energy, while Yuno is somebody who not only has one of the biggest magical outputs in the world but he is literally loved by mana. And then Asta joined forces with a devil named Liebe and gained anti-magic power. Meanwhile, Yuno becomes the only person who has two grimoires, one for Wind Magic and one for Star Magic.
As if there are not enough differences between the two of them, we also find out later on that Asta’s mother was an outcast who was hated by her own people and lost her life in a tragic way. Yuno, on the other hand, is the crown prince of the Spade Kingdom. Yuno could’ve become the King of the Spade Kingdom now if he wanted to, but he chose to stay as a magic knight in the Clover Kingdom.
And yet, despite these two being the polar opposites of each other, their teamwork is impeccable. When they fight together, their synergy is unmatched. It’s like these two young men can read each other’s minds and complement each other’s movements.
Asta/Liebe
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Another interesting duality in action happens between Asta and Liebe. As mentioned earlier, Asta is a boy who was born with no magical energy in his body. In a world that is run by magic, this is not only an inconvenience for Asta’s daily life, but he is also deeply ostracized, mocked, and even bullied for it. In terms of raw muscle power, Asta is easily one of the strongest if not the strongest person in his age group. But none of it matters if he can’t use magic.
Liebe is a lowly demon from the first level of the underworld. Similar to Asta, Liebe was also born with no magical power whatsoever. The other demons bullied and even hurt him over it. One thing led to another, and Liebe found himself in the human realm. He was saved by a kind woman named Richita, who was actually Asta’s mother. Liebe and ended up becoming Richita’s adoptive son. They both lived a modest yet peaceful life until Lucifero came around and killed Richita. This sparks a deep hatred toward devils within Liebe’s heart, and he unknowingly develops an anti-magic power because of it.
So Asta has the physical prowess, while Liebe has the unique anti-magic power. They may come from different species, but they share the same pain. Alone, they are nothing more than small fries. Together, however, they become a formidable force that can take on any enemy. In fact, it’s not an exaggeration to say that they both thrive as the archnemesis of every person who uses magic, which is pretty much everybody in the world.
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The Role of Duality in Black Clover
An Emphasis on Dilemma and Synergy
Black Clover uses the duality of its characters to emphasize either a deep dilemma or a remarkable synergy between two characters. In the case of William and Patolli, the dilemma lies in William who has to choose between the two most important people in his life: Patolli and Julius. Patolli wants to destroy humans, while Julius wants to stop Patolli. So William decided not to choose at all and let the two face each other, which unfortunately resulted in Julius’ death and Patolli drowning deeper into the darkness.
The same thing applies to Julius and Lucius. Julius knows Lucius has a sinister plan, but he can’t stop him because Lucius is another part of himself. Not only that, Julius also genuinely enjoys his time in the limelight and based on his deep interest in magic and his bright personality, he is pretty much destined to be a Wizard King. So if he wants to stop Lucius, Julius needs to reject every part of himself, which is something that he obviously can’t do.
“He’s my friend. He was always with me. Even before I met you, Master Julius. From this point on, the two of you will walk completely different paths. Both you and my friend are precious to me. I can’t choose one of you. And so, the two of you will have to choose for me.”
—William Vangeance, Chapter 142
Meanwhile, Asta/Yuno and Asta/Liebe showcase the fact that two highly different individuals can work together tremendously. Their differences do not cause a rift between them. On the contrary, this is the reason why they complement each other so well. Asta’s strength combined with Liebe’s anti-magic make them an unstoppable force. The same thing can be said about Asta and Yuno’s impeccable teamwork, where Asta can defend against the magic attacks with his anti-magic while Yuno deals massive damage to the enemy with his wind and star magic.
By emphasizing the dilemma and the synergy between the characters, Black Clover makes the story even more immersive and interesting than it already is. It just goes to show that there is more to Black Clover—or any other action shonen series for that matter—than meets the eye.
Black Clover is available to stream on Crunchyroll.
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Black Clover
Release Date
2017 – 2020
Directors
Tatsuya Yoshihara, Ayataka Tanemura
Writers
Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Kanichi Katou
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