‘Black Clover’ Season 2 Release Date, Time, Trailer and Where to Watch
The long-awaited second season of ‘Black Clover’ premieres in Japan on October 3, 2026, more than five years after the original TV run concluded. For fans who stuck with Asta through every setback, the wait is almost over. This is the ‘Black Clover’ comeback many had stopped hoping for.
The first season ran for 170 episodes on TV Tokyo, from October 2017 to March 2021. That is a huge catalog to catch up on, and the return has the franchise buzzing again. Here is the release date, the release time, where to watch and a preview of what the first episode delivers.
‘Black Clover’ Season 2 Release Date and Why the Wait Felt so Long
The new episodes are headed to the Fall 2026 schedule and will adapt the final arcs of Yuki Tabata’s original manga, which are described as bigger than ever. That gives the premiere a real sense of finality. This is the beginning of the end for the Magic Knights.
Ayataka Tanemura, who directed the ‘Black Clover’ movie, is taking over as director for Studio Pierrot, and he says the team secured a better schedule for the anime overall. A calmer production pipeline is a big deal for a series that fans have often criticized for rough animation. Many viewers will be watching closely to see if that promise holds up.
The returning Japanese voice cast from the first season will be back too. Familiar voices should make the jump back into the Clover Kingdom feel a lot smoother. It also keeps continuity intact for longtime viewers.
Release Time and Episode Count, Explained
The new season begins Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 11 p.m. JST on TV Tokyo affiliates. That means viewers outside Japan will need to convert the time to their own region. The Saturday night slot is the one to remember for weekly viewing.
Crunchyroll lists the series for the same date, though the exact subtitled release time is still marked as to be announced. That detail matters for fans who like to watch the moment an episode drops. It is worth checking the Crunchyroll schedule closer to premiere day.
The season is widely expected to run for 24 episodes across two cours, but the official production committee has not announced an episode count or confirmed a two cour structure. That means the final length is still a matter of reporting rather than an official promise. Fans should treat it as likely rather than locked in.
Where to Watch ‘Black Clover’ Season 2?
The series will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, alongside the release of the new episodes in Japan. Crunchyroll has confirmed availability across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia. That is a very wide net for a show with such a global fanbase.
The series will premiere in its original Japanese audio with English subtitles, and an English dub has been confirmed without a release date. Crunchyroll’s own lineup lists the dub airtime as to be announced. Dub fans will have to wait a little longer for specifics.
Fans in the United States and Canada also get a head start, since Crunchyroll Anime Nights is screening the premiere on September 21 at 7 p.m. local time in select theaters, in Japanese with English subtitles. That event has already passed, but it shows how much weight Crunchyroll is putting behind this return. It is being treated as a marquee release rather than a quiet sequel.
‘Black Clover’ Preview And First Episode Impressions
Early reactions are starting to trickle in, and they are measured. In its early screener review, Anime News Network called the opener middle of the road, which it felt fit right in with the first season. That may be exactly what comfort seeking longtime fans want.
The same review points out that the heroes end the episode having just arrived at the Spade Kingdom, with fight scenes involving Nacht and likely Liebe seeming imminent. The action looks set to ramp up quickly. For a series known for its battles, that is a promising sign.
Music is also part of the pitch, with Wanima announced for the theme song and an ending theme by One or Eight. A fresh soundtrack helps this feel like a real new chapter rather than a simple continuation. Fans will soon find out how the whole package comes together.
With Asta heading into the Spade Kingdom and the final arcs finally on screen, the real question is whether Pierrot’s better schedule can give Nacht and Liebe the explosive fights they deserve, so which battle are you most desperate to see animated in the comments?
