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Alexis Kirsch knew beforehand thatBlack Cloverhas the potential to reach a level of global recognition. Krisch is Shonen Jump Editor-in-Chief at Viz Media. He has also worked onOne Piece,Chainsaw Man,Boruto, and many more series. His early recognition of Yuki Tabata’s series as a highly valuable one has proven to be well-founded.

Black Clover‘s journey from a manuscript to international success was incredible as well as mesmerizing. Kirsch shared his enthusiasm and the moment when he encountered the manga that soon turned towards a global audience.
Early Recognition of Black Clover’s Potential By Alexis Kirsch
In an exclusive interview viaTheDailyCrate, Alexis Kirsch recounted his initial exposure toBlack Clover. When he received the rough drafts of the series, he immediately claimed that the series was going to be really good. His early recognition ofYuki Tabata‘s magnum opus prompted him to take swift action.
He explained:
I volunteered to edit it before anyone else could because I find it much more rewarding to work on a series that I enjoy reading.
Krisch’s keen eye for promising content was evident in his assessment ofBlack Clover‘s first chapter. He praised the chapter’s ability to subvert expectations. Particularly highlighting the revelation of Yuno’s true feelings towards Asta and the shocking introduction of Asta’s anti-magic powers.

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He described the first chapter as:
I thought the first chapter was really well done in this regard… It’s just such a well-done first chapter that gets you hyped enough to keep reading.
As an experienced editor, herecognized the potential of the seriesto become a standout title. So, before anyone else could claim the role of editor, he decided to volunteer for it.

Alexis Krisch Anticipating Black Clover’s Evolution
Krisch shared his excitement about the intro animation and music when he was asked whether he was excited to see the anime adaptation. He also mentioned that there would be some differences in the adaptation but he doesn’t mind them at all. He even anticipated that the adaptation would be topping the all-new series.
He was hoping the series would introduce some more competition between Asta and Yuno. As they have been doing too well in the recent chapters, he wouldlike to see some newcharacters who cut them down to size a little bit.

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His experience demonstrated his confidence in Tabata’s creation and his desire to be part of what he perceived as a future hit. Krisch’s foreshadowing came to be true with the popularityBlack Cloverachieved in recent years.
Black Cloveris currently available to watch on Crunchyroll and read the manga on Viz.

Akihito Chakma
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Holding a Master’s degree in English, Akihito is a dedicated Content Writer at FandomWire. He has a keen focus on the ongoing anime series, classic series and new releases. With his passion for anime and writing skills, Akihito keeps fans informed and entertained through his work.