Black Summoner
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Black Summoner (黒の召喚士) is written by MAYOI Doufu and illustrated by AMOU Gin, published by J-Novel Club, Overlap. The fantasy action story follows Kelvin, a reborn battle junkie who sacrificed his memories for potent summoning abilities. Read Black Summoner online with updated 2026 digital chapter archives.
| Author / Story : MAYOI Doufu | Format & Status : Manga · Ongoing |
| Artist / Art : AMOU Gin | Original Publisher : J-Novel Club, Overlap |
Series Specifications (Year, Genres, Origin...)View all details ↓
| Release Year : 2018 | Demographic : Shounen |
| Country of Origin : Manga (Japan) | Reading Style : Right-to-Left (Manga) |
| Primary Genres : Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem | |
| Core System / Theme : Contract Summoning, Skill Point Allocation, Reincarnation Progression | |
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Full Synopsis & Narrative BreakdownRead story
Awaking in an unfamiliar land devoid of his past memories, Kelvin discovers that he willingly exchanged his earthly existence for overwhelming combat potential during his transmigration. Blessed with the ultra-rare Summoner class and massive starting skill allocations, his initial follower is none other than Melfina, the Goddess of Reincarnation who guided his soul across dimensions. Unable to summon Melfina directly until his mana capacity expands, Kelvin registers with the local Adventurer Guild in the city of Parth, quickly realizing his inherent identity as an unrelenting battle junkie.
Rather than avoiding danger, Kelvin aggressively seeks encounters against formidable adversaries to test the absolute limits of his tactical abilities. Contract by contract, he expands his retinue, binding a resilient slime named Clotho, an honorable spectral knight named Gerard, and liberating the cursed half-elf mage Efil. As his rank ascends rapidly, local guild requests escalate into geopolitical conflicts against rogue archdemons and warmongering leaders like General Clive of the Trycen Empire. With every high-stakes engagement, Kelvin balances calculated spell execution, follower synergies, and raw aggression to conquer threats across the continent.
What to Expect
Black Summoner emphasizes rapid leveling, proactive combat mechanics, and team synergy. Unlike passive isekai protagonists, Kelvin deliberately engineers difficult confrontations. Fights depend on layered spell formulas, status debuffs, and cooperative abilities rather than unearned plot armor. Pacing moves efficiently from solo survival to regional military clashes, introducing intricate demon lord lore and high-tier summoning rituals without unnecessary narrative drag.
Who Will Enjoy This
Readers who enjoy calculated power systems, unrepentant battle-obsessed protagonists, and steady party building will find Black Summoner deeply engaging. It caters directly to fans of strategic monster taming, high-level dungeon clearing, and uninhibited fantasy action.
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Key Early Characters (Kelvin, Melfina, Clotho, Efil, Gerard)View cast
| Kelvin | Kelvin is the series protagonist, a reincarnated Summoner who surrendered his mortal memories in exchange for doubled skill point growth and advanced magic proficiencies. He functions as a dedicated battle maniac eager to challenge superior monsters. |
| Melfina | Melfina is the Goddess of Reincarnation who forged a contract with Kelvin during his transmigration. She guides him through a mental link until he acquires sufficient mana capacity to summon her physical form. |
| Clotho | A blue slime that becomes Kelvin's initial summoned creature. Through deliberate stat distribution and monster digestion, Clotho rapidly evolves into a formidable Gluttonous Slime with extreme elasticity and storage capacity. |
| Efil | Efil is a half-elf maiden liberated by Kelvin from slavery. Bound by a powerful fire curse that Kelvin helps regulate, she develops into a deadly long-range archer and fire magic specialist who serves as the party's core support. |
| Gerard | An ancient undead Black Knight inhabiting cursed armor. Formerly a legendary commander of the fallen kingdom of Alcami, he contracts with Kelvin after an honorable duel, serving as the frontline vanguard and defensive anchor. |
Frequently Asked Questions3 Answers
Where should I start reading the Black Summoner manga after the anime?
To continue after the anime, start reading at Chapter 38. Season 1 by studio Satelight adapts the light novel through Volume 3, aligning with manga Chapter 37 where the clash against Clive of the Trycen Empire concludes. Chapter 38 kicks off the subsequent narrative arc.
Is Black Summoner getting an anime Season 2?
No official production announcement for Black Summoner Season 2 has been released. While Satelight delivered the first twelve episodes in 2022, fans track ongoing light novel and manga releases for source material continuation while awaiting official renewal updates.
Is the Black Summoner manga completed or ongoing?
The Black Summoner manga is actively ongoing. Serialized through Overlap's Comic Gardo and officially localized in English by J-Novel Club, it continues past Chapter 190, with Mangaflair hosting 244 catalog entries including bonus side chapters and specials.