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Compensating for the Zero: An Adlerian Analysis of Inferiority and Moral Construction in Black Clover Virel Taqi Mahendra Suryoseno; Abdillah Nugroho
Lingua Susastra Vol 7, No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia dan Daerah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24036/ls.v7i1.550

Abstract

This study aims to comprehensively identify the psychological factors driving Asta’s struggle to become the Wizard King in the anime Black Clover from an Adlerian perspective, and to interpret how this struggle shapes moral messages based on Nurgiyantoro's metrics. While previous studies have focused on linguistic and semiotic aspects of the series, this study provides the first dedicated psychological framework for understanding its protagonist's developmental arc. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach with content analysis, the research analyzes primary data consisting of scenes and dialogues from the anime. The findings reveal that Asta’s psychological journey begins with an absolute inferiority feeling due to being born without magic in a society that idolizes it. He counteracts this limitation by establishing a fictional finalism of becoming the Wizard King and actively striving for superiority through extreme physical training, which is fundamentally guided by a profound social interest. Furthermore, this continuous Adlerian struggle manifests as distinct moral values including extreme mental resilience, a never-give-up spirit, the dignity of hard work, courage, and altruism, transmitted through his attitudes, actions, and consequences. Ultimately, the study concludes that Asta’s narrative is a concrete illustration of healthy psychological coping mechanisms and offers significant character-building didactic values, proving the enduring relevance of classical Adlerian theory in contemporary visual media.
Co-Authors Abdillah, Muhammad Ilham Adi Manggala Saputro Adyana Sunanda Agus Budi Wahyudi Agus Wijayanto Ahmad Subhan Fuady Alifia Wulandari Alya Rahma Adriani Amelia Wahyu Anggraini Putri Anak Agung Gede Sugianthara Anam Sutopo Aning Fitriani Apriliany, Yeppi Ar Rayyani, Rahmaanditya Finaurrum Ari Septia Palupi Arif Setyo Nugroho Astari, Nilam Astuti, Juwari Septi Atiqa Sabardila Aulia, Agista Putri Awaliah Budiarti, Sischa Aprilya Chyntia Darmadi, Renalita Adesyah Putri Dika Putra Pamungkas Dimas Yogi Thoriqul Maulana Diyanti, Salistia Rohma Duwi Handayani Dwi Haryanti Dyah Rohma Wati Eka Mareta Suharyanti Endang Fauziati Eni Widiastuti Ermayanti, Galuh Erni Rita Erwan Setiyono Fachrurozzi, Muhammad Reza Faiq Qodama Almer Fairly Fabiola Hendrik Fernanda Farla Syifa Azzahra Fatonah, Ayu Fikri, Muhammad Nurul Fitriani, Aning Gadis Laylarustu Suharjo Hateenah Ali Sulaiman Yousef Husna Cahaya Nurani Idriani Istikawati Istikawati Istikawati, Istikawati Jati, Linggar Khuroida, Asni Kurniawan, Lastika Yuly Kusumo W, R.A Retno Sawitri M. Thoyibi Maghfiroh, Erisa Faridatul Masmun Zuryati Muamaroh Muamaroh Muhammad Rehan Sabir Murti, Bharatu Nata Nada Rizqi Pratiwi Naimul Faizah, Naimul Niken Aprilyana Nimas Ayu Nawal Maulida Nur Hidayat Nurul Ismayanti, Safira Pamungkas, Damar Jati Pertiwi, Rindy Aswin Pramesiana, Yeniar Elka Pratiwi Yulia Saputri Primandika, Febi Tria Puspitasari, Lintang Putri Putri Fadlilatun Nazilah Putri, Rinanda Prakarsa Rahmasari, Vetty Alfi Rahmawati, Oktavia Elyna Rara Pramudhita Nurani Putri Rindy Aswin Pertiwi Ristivana, Melvy Rizka, Fathul Rully Mujiastuti Salsabila, Rizky Shufiya Saputri, Pratiwi Yulia Sembiring, Rinawati Setyo, Fakhry Tri Syahla Tazkiya Thoyibi, M. Virel Taqi Mahendra Suryoseno Wardana, Aji Panca Widya Qolbu Nabila Wijaya, Dwi Putra Enggar Yanti, Elga Dwi Yeniar Elka Pramesiana