After years of anticipation, Black Clover fans have a major reason to celebrate. The anime is officially returning with a brand new season set for 2026. The announcement came during Crunchyroll’s industry panel at Anime Expo 2025 and featured both an intense teaser trailer and a fresh visual spotlighting the series' lead, Asta. This marks a thrilling comeback for one of shonen anime’s most determined protagonists.
For international fans who may be confused by the numbering, Japan considered the initial 170 episodes that aired from 2017 to 2021 as a single continuous season. Therefore, what is now being called Season 2 is a direct continuation of that storyline. With Studio Pierrot once again handling production, expectations are running high. The studio previously animated the original run, earning praise for bringing the magic filled battles and emotional rivalries of the manga to life.
The creator of Black Clover, Yuki Tabata, expressed his excitement about the return, especially after the success of the recent feature film. Celebrating the series’ 10th anniversary this year, Tabata thanked fans for their unwavering support and promised a powerful new season made by what he described as the most passionate anime team. His enthusiasm echoed the energy that made Black Clover a global hit.
Black Clover Season 2 will pick up after the events of the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which premiered globally on Netflix and expanded the anime’s reach to even newer audiences. That film served as a bold reintroduction to the franchise, but fans were left wondering when the story would truly continue. With the announcement of Season 2, those questions have finally been answered.
The voice cast remains as iconic as ever. Gakuto Kajiwara returns as the voice of Asta, joined by a large ensemble of familiar names including Nobuhiko Okamoto as Liebe, Kana Yuki as Noelle, and Junichi Suwabe as Yami. The energy and chemistry among the voice actors have always been a defining feature of the anime, and fans can expect this new season to dive even deeper into the world’s evolving threats and alliances.
The original manga by Yuki Tabata was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2015 and moved to Jump GIGA in 2023. It has entered its final arc, intensifying the anticipation around each new release. For English readers, the manga is available on Viz Media, Manga Plus, and the Shonen Jump app.
Crunchyroll, which continues to stream the entire series globally, describes the story as one of dreams and rivalries. In a world where magic is everything, Asta and Yuno were both abandoned as children and raised together in a church. While Yuno showed extraordinary magical potential, Asta was born without any. Against all odds, he receives a rare grimoire of Anti Magic, allowing him to counter and repel spells. Despite being polar opposites, both boys share the same goal: to become the Wizard King. What follows is a relentless pursuit of power, purpose, and the bonds that define them.
The return of Black Clover is not just another sequel. It marks a new chapter in an already beloved legacy. With a visually upgraded style, a cast of unforgettable characters, and some of the most emotionally charged arcs in the story yet to be animated, Season 2 is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime events of 2026.
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