Black Clover Chapter 369 Resurfaces Controversial 'Tabata Mirroring Naruto' Discussion

Once again, some anime enthusiasts have accused manga creator Yuki Tabata of copying Naruto. This time, the comparison pertains to Luck and Magna and their joint attack to halt Lucius Zogratis. To the surprise of many, the reaction to these claims was not as expected.

Naruto fan accuses Yuki Tabata of copying Kishimoto's work in Black Clover chapter 369

Exciting Black Clover chapter 369 spoilers reveal that Luck Voltia unleashed a new version of his Lightning Ultimate Magic, creating black orbs that surrounded him. What's more, the spoilers also show Luck and Magna teaming up to launch a powerful combined spell at Lucius Zogratis. Things are really heating up in this chapter! #BlackClover #manga #spoilers

After noticing these changes, a Naruto fan decided to accuse manga creator Yuki Tabata of plagiarizing content from Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto for Black Clover chapter 369.

The fan alleged that Yuki Tabata had borrowed the idea of the orbs from Naruto's Sage of Six Paths Mode, in which truth-seeking orbs encircled the character. Furthermore, the fan asserted that the joint attack of Luck and Magna on Lucius was lifted from Naruto, drawing a parallel to Naruto and Sasuke joining forces to attack Obito Uchiha with combined jutsu.

After the comparisons, a number of anime enthusiasts began ridiculing Black Clover's creator, Yuki Tabata. One fan declared that Tabata's skills were so poor that, even after a three-month hiatus, he could only imitate Naruto to produce Black Clover chapter 369. They concluded that Tabata was either an incompetent writer or that personal problems consumed all his time.

Meanwhile, there were fans who foresaw a disappointing conclusion for the manga series. The usual trope of defeating a villain through the "power of friendship" was anticipated. Upon encountering spoilers for Black Clover chapter 369, numerous fans speculated that Yuki Tabata might opt for this kind of ending for the manga.

Screenshot of Black Clover fans' reaction to the post (Image via Our Website/X)

Despite the expectation for Black Clover fans to defend their creator's work, many were actually pleased to see the accusations of "Tabata copying Naruto." These accusations had been common during the series' weekly serialization, leading fans to rejoice in the realization that the manga was truly making a strong comeback. One fan even went as far as to refer to the Naruto fandom as '007,' claiming that they were overly devoted and ignorant of any series other than their own, only capable of making plagiarism accusations against other works.

Here is the screenshot of Black Clover fans' reaction to the post (Image via Our Website/X).

On the other hand, some fans redirected the discussion by claiming that Masashi Kishimoto drew inspiration from other series. The orbs in Naruto's Sage of Six Paths mode were first seen in the Psyren manga, where Kishimoto worked as an assistant. It seemed clear that Kishimoto had borrowed the design for Naruto.

Another fan highlighted additional similarities between Naruto and Hunter x Hunter, providing further evidence that Kishimoto drew inspiration from Togashi's work. Therefore, Naruto fans had no legitimate reason to ridicule other series for drawing inspiration.

Adding insult to injury for Naruto fans, a community note debunked the original post by pointing out that Raijin, the Japanese God of Thunder, is represented by orbs surrounding him. As Luck was inspired by Raijin, the accusation that Tabata plagiarized Naruto was unfounded. Additionally, another fan expressed joy that Black Clover's supporting characters were being likened to Naruto's main and secondary characters, showing appreciation for the treatment of characters in the series.

Hence, despite the Naruto fans's accusation, it seems like it did not ruffle as many feathers as they might have expected.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of Black Clover, I am thrilled to see the manga's return and the commencement of the final battle. The spoilers and leaks for chapter 369 have certainly generated excitement and anticipation among the fandom. However, I am disappointed by the accusations of plagiarism against Yuki Tabata. It is disheartening to see fans comparing Black Clover to Naruto and claiming that Tabata is copying Kishimoto's work.

In my opinion, these accusations are unfounded and unfair. Black Clover has its own unique storyline, characters, and magic system. While it is true that some elements may share similarities with other works, this does not mean that Tabata is plagiarizing. Every story draws inspiration from various sources, and it is unfair to single out Black Clover for this. I believe that Tabata is a talented mangaka who has created a compelling and original series, and I am confident that he will deliver a satisfying conclusion to the story.