

黒の召喚士
To prepare for reincarnation in another world, Kelvin gives up select memories from his previous life in exchange for powerful abilities, additional skill points, and an S-class summoner title. As a bonus, the goddess facilitating his rebirth, Melfina, offers him a choice of any companion to give him a head start in his summoner role. Kelvin—who has fallen head over heels for Melfina at first sight—promptly chooses the deity, confident that his passionate feelings for her will resurface even wit...
A memory‑less summoner trades his past for power, only to fall for the goddess who granted his wish.
Kelvin, a pragmatic soul who trades away fragments of his past life for raw power, awakens in a vibrant fantasy realm as an S‑class summoner. The goddess Melfina, the very architect of his rebirth, grants him a single wish for a companion. Blinded by an instant infatuation, Kelvin asks for the deity herself, betting that his feelings will survive the memory purge. With Melfina’s ethereal guidance, he sets out to carve a name for himself, but the price of summoning her corporeal form is steep—he must amass massive mana reserves by battling monsters and forging pacts with ever‑mightier allies. Each encounter pushes Kelvin to sharpen his combat instincts while his bond with Melfata—Melfina’s summoned avatar—deepens, revealing that true strength often lies in trust and camaraderie rather than raw stats. As he climbs the ladder of power, the world’s hidden politics and ancient mysteries surface, forcing him to confront the cost of his bargain and the lingering shadows of the life he chose to forget. The series blends high‑octane action with classic isekai tropes, delivering a fresh take on the “summoner‑god romance” formula while exploring the paradox of gaining everything by willingly losing a piece of yourself.
Protagonist chooses goddess as starter companion — literally
Kelvin picks Melfina over dragons or legendary weapons; their contract requires him to grind mana via combat to manifest her physical form, turning romance into a progression mechanic.
Summoner class visualized as tactical Pokémon battles
Each contracted beast — slime, griffin, knight — has distinct AI behaviors; Kelvin issues verbal commands ("Flank left!", "Hold the line!") making fights feel like RTS micro-management.
Memory-loss premise creates dramatic irony, not amnesia angst
Kelvin forgot why he loves Melfina but feels it anyway; viewers know the reason (she saved his soul), creating tension between his instinct and his missing past.
Satelight's monster designs prioritize silhouette readability
Flame dragon's wingspan, ice golem's crystalline joints, and Melfina's summoned form (ethereal armor, floating runes) are instantly distinguishable in chaotic battle wide shots.
Isekai bureaucracy gets screen time: guild ranks, mana economics, summoning permits
Episode 4's guild registration scene explains license tiers, quest boards, and tax implications for high-level summoners — worldbuilding that respects the viewer's intelligence.
Best for: Fans of game-mechanic isekai who want a summoner-focused progression fantasy with a romantic hook that doubles as a leveling goal.
Both feature a summoned protagonist who gains power through unconventional means (summoning/shield), builds a loyal party of female companions, and navigates a game-like world with strategic progression.
Shares the isekai summoner premise with an overpowered lead, a harem of devoted companions, and a lighthearted tone that balances fantasy adventure with romantic comedy.
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World
moderateWhile darker, both center on a reincarnated protagonist with a unique magical advantage (Return by Death / S-class summoner) who forms deep bonds with female allies in a harsh fantasy world.
Parodies the same isekai tropes — goddess companion, cheat skills, party dynamics — but with comedic failure; shares the 'goddess as partner' dynamic and fantasy guild structure.
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy
strongProtagonist gains OP abilities and a divine companion (Tomoe/Mio vs. Melfina), builds a monster-friendly nation, and navigates worldbuilding with a growing harem — similar power fantasy arc.
Black Summoner is a lighthearted isekai adventure where an overpowered protagonist battles monsters and builds a party of mostly female companions. Expect standard fantasy violence and moderate fan service, but the tone stays upbeat and the darker backstory elements are handled briefly.
Black Summoner has 12 episodes.
Black Summoner is currently finished airing.
Black Summoner was produced by Satelight.
Black Summoner aired Jul 9, 2022 to Sep 24, 2022.
Black Summoner is based on a Light novel.
Black Summoner is a lighthearted isekai adventure where an overpowered protagonist battles monsters and builds a party of mostly female companions. Expect standard fantasy violence and moderate fan service, but the tone stays upbeat and the darker backstory elements are handled briefly.
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Efil
Main
CV: Iwami, Manaka

Kelvin
Main
CV: Uchiyama, Kouki

Alex
Supporting
CV: Morishima, Shuuta

Ange
Supporting
CV: Inagaki, Konomi

Beth
Supporting
CV: Onishi, Aguri

Carol
Supporting
CV: Maeda, Rena

Cashel
Supporting
CV: Tamaru, Atsushi

Claire
Supporting
CV: Sugiyama, Riho

Clotho
Supporting
CV: Landi

Colette
Supporting
CV: Kugimiya, Rie

Dalba, Dan
Supporting
CV: Kusumi, Naomi

Dalba, Jin
Supporting
CV: Mano, Takumi

Ellie
Supporting
CV: Sasaki, Mikoi

Faze, Tristan
Supporting
CV: Ishida, Akira

Fujiwara, Tsubaki
Supporting
CV: Itou, Shizuka

Gerard
Supporting
CV: Akimoto, Yousuke

Gimul
Supporting
CV: Kanie, Yusuke

Kanzaki, Touya
Supporting
CV: Maeda, Seiji

Karna
Supporting

Kuromiya, Miyabi
Supporting
CV: Murakami, Manatsu

Leo
Supporting
CV: Ootsuka, Houchuu

Melfina
Supporting
CV: Ueda, Reina

Mist
Supporting
CV: Sakuma, Rei

Mizuoka, Nana
Supporting
CV: Takao, Kanon
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