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My magic is NEVER GIVING UP!!!
~ Asta's catchphrase

Asta is the main protagonist of Black Clover. He is voiced by Gakuto Kajiwara in the Japanese version of the anime (in his very first voice-acting role) and Dallas Reid voiced Asta in the English dub.

What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]

  • Heroic/Honorable: Asta has saved not only the Clover Kingdom, but also the Diamond, Heart and Spade Kingdoms as well as the Land of the Rising Sun.
  • Courageous/Reckless: Asta is often the first one to face a battle, going as far as to risk his life to save innocent people.
  • Energetic: Asta is incredibly hyperactive, hot-blooded, boisterous and has a tendency to yell.
  • Stubborn: Asta is willing to go against what other people advise him to accomplish what is necessary despite the risks.
  • Pursues a Big-End Goal: Asta wants to become the Wizard King to not only prove that a magic-less commoner like himself can become great, but he also wants to create a world where royals, nobles and commoners can be friends who respect each other.
  • Hard-Working: Even before he realizes he cannot use magic and can use Anti-Magic instead, Asta has been training hard ever since he was five years old.
  • Unintelligent: Due to growing up in a small village that has no access to education, Asta is rather ignorant to things that are considered common knowledge to most Magic Knights. He is also impulsive, naive, trusting and has a hard time understanding certain concepts.
  • Optimistic: Asta refuses to let his hardships bring him down, such as when he realizes he can't use magic and when his arms were broken after the battle at the Water Temple.
  • Idealistic: Asta's pursuit of becoming the Wizard King is driven by his belief that nobles and commoners can treat each other with kindness and respect.
  • Determined: Asta possesses an extreme amount of determination, to the point he considers it his true magic.
  • Confident/Cocky: Despite being fairly insecure of his inability to use magic, Asta eventually got over it and becomes even more confident in his strength and truly values his friends along with his own sense of willpower as part of it. Asta can also sometimes be overconfident in battle.
  • Resilient: He simply refuses to let his failures define him as a person and push himself beyond that.
  • Believes in the Power of Friendship: Asta gains much of his strength from his love for his friends and goes out of his way to protect them.
  • Oblivious to Love: Due to his infatuation with Sister Lily, Asta is highly unaware of the fact that Noelle, Mimosa and Rebecca are all in love with him.
  • Possesses Plot Armor: Asta has survived a lot of injuries and several near-death experiences throughout the series.
  • Spiky Hair: Asta's hair is rather spiky and he wears a headband to keep the spikes upward.
  • Unnatural Hair Color: Asta has a grey, ash blond hair, which is a rare trait in the series.
  • Short-Tempered: Though he is normally friendly and easygoing, Asta can be wrathful and easily angered at times, especially towards those who threatens those he cares about (and once showed this in his most competitive moods).
  • Has Rivals/Mentors: He rivals with Yuno and, to an extent, Leopold and is mainly mentored by Yami Sukehiro.
  • Big Eater: Asta has a humongous appetite and eats large amounts of food, though he is not on the same level as his teammate Charmy.
  • Has Idols: Asta idolizes his squad's leader, Yami Sukehiro, and the current Wizard King, Julius Novochrono, and wants to live up to their expectations.
  • Mischievous: While not as much of a troublemaker as Luck or Zora, Asta has his playful moments of teasing his friends.
  • Rebellious: Asta follows his own sense of justice and has no issue with going against those of higher authority if they are clearly in the wrong.
  • Tragic Past: Shortly after his birth, Asta was abandoned at the orphanage in Hage Village by his mother Lichita due to her fear of her magic taking his life force away from him after absorbing his mana when she was pregnant with him, which resulted in Asta being the only person in the world who was born without magic.
  • Is a Blood Knight: Asta enjoys fighting stronger opponents that he finds fascinating to beat.
  • Is a Primary-Colored Champion: Asta's overall motif is based on red (and black), and he also wore blue pre-timeskip. Moreover, his Black Bulls robe has accents of yellow.
  • Is a Challenge Seeker: Asta consistently trains himself to get stronger and push past his limits.
  • Is a Chick Magnet: Due to his kind and determined personality, Asta manages to attract several girls, namely Noelle, Mimosa and Rebecca.
  • Is an Underdog: Unlike the rest of the world, Asta was born without magic and was once mocked and underestimated by everyone for not getting a grimoire like most students, but his hard work and determination makes him one of the most respected Magic Knights in the Clover Kingdom.
  • Is a True Hero: Asta proves multiple times that he is a hero despite being viewed by most people with disdain for his demonic powers.
  • Calls Out Attack: Asta calls several of his attacks:
    • BLACK METEORITE!!!!
    • ANTI-MAGIC DEMON-SLAYER SWORD: BLACK DIVIDER!!!!
    • BLACK SLASH!!!!
  • Is a Mascot with Attitude: Asta is rebellious, has relentless energy, unyielding determination, and a devil-may-care attitude.
  • Is a Shotoclone: Asta shoots black beams from his swords, wears a headband and sometimes uses spin attacks.
  • Street-Smart: Growing up as an orphan in a poor village, Asta developed practical survival skills and a strong sense of independence.
  • Has a Battle Cry: Asta consistently shouts My magic is NEVER GIVING UP!!! during a battle.
  • Is a Teen Hero: Asta becomes a Magic Knight at 15 years old.

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