Black Summoner (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Black Summoner is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Waking up in a strange new place with no memory of his past life, Kelvin learns that he's bartered away those very memories in exchange for powerful new abilities during his recent transmigration. Heading out into a whole new world as a Summoner — with his first Follower being the very goddess who brought him over! — Kelvin begins his new life as an adventurer, and it isn't long before he discovers his hidden disposition as a battle junkie. From the Black Knight of the Ancient Castle of Evil Spirits to the demon within the Hidden Cave of the Sage, he revels in the fight against one formidable foe after another. Join this OP adventurer in an exhilarating and epic saga as he and his allies carve their way into the annals of history!

Who’s in it. Black Summoner stars Koki Uchiyama as Kelvin (voice), Manaka Iwami as Efil (voice), Reina Ueda as Melfina (voice) and Randhi as Clotho (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Black Summoner has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Summoner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Black Summoner tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.