Verdict: Black Clover Season 2 premiered October 3, 2026 on Crunchyroll — almost six years after Season 1 ended in 2021. It picks up with Asta and the Magic Knights heading into Spade Kingdom territory for a rematch against the Dark Triad, which Crunchyroll is calling the penultimate arc of the series. New episodes now stream every Saturday at 8 a.m. PT (11 a.m. ET) on Crunchyroll, and episode 5 arrives October 31.
Updated October 25, 2026 · Schedule from Crunchyroll’s listings
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Black Clover Season 2 episode schedule
| Episode | Crunchyroll release |
|---|---|
| Episode 1 | October 3, 2026 (out now) |
| Episode 2 | October 10, 2026 (out now) |
| Episode 3 | October 17, 2026 (out now) |
| Episode 4 | October 24, 2026 (out now) |
| Episode 5 | October 31, 2026 |
New episodes stream on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET, about an hour after the 11 p.m. TV Tokyo broadcast in Japan. Crunchyroll hasn’t confirmed the total episode count. Reports expect 24 to 26 episodes, possibly split into two parts, so expect a new episode every Saturday unless Crunchyroll announces a break.
When Does Black Clover Season 2 Come Out?
Black Clover Season 2 — official key visual
Season 2 broadcasts in Japan and simulcasts on Crunchyroll starting October 3, 2026. Season 1 ran 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021, and the manga itself only concluded on May 1, 2026 after 11 years of serialization — meaning the anime is now adapting toward a real, confirmed ending rather than an open-ended run. It’s one of several major returns anchoring our Fall 2026 anime watch guide, alongside shows premiering the same season.
Where Does Season 2 Pick Up the Story?
Season 2 opens with Asta and the rest of the Magic Knights marching into Spade Kingdom territory for a rematch against the Dark Triad — the antagonists behind the Spade Kingdom invasion arc that Season 1 never got to resolve. Crunchyroll has described this as the penultimate arc of the series overall, so this isn’t a filler-heavy restart; it’s the story heading toward its actual climax.
How Can You Watch It Early?
Asta and Yuno on the Season 2 main visual
Crunchyroll gave Black Clover Season 2 a one-night-only theatrical premiere on September 21, 2026, through its Anime Nights Sneak Peek program — more than a week before the Crunchyroll simulcast starts. It played in 280+ theaters across the U.S. and Canada, including AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Alamo Drafthouse, Harkins, Cineplex, and Landmark Cinemas, presented in Japanese with English subtitles, alongside early screenings of Overgeared, Firefly Wedding, The Vermilion Mask, and PSYREN. That screening has now passed, so October 3 on Crunchyroll is the next (and only remaining) way to watch.
Who’s Making Black Clover Season 2?
Season 2 key visual: Devil Union Asta, Noelle, and Yuno. Image: Studio Pierrot / bclover.jp
Studio Pierrot is back for Season 2, with director Ayataka Tanemura returning from both Season 1 and the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. The Japanese voice cast is confirmed to return; English dub casting hasn’t been announced yet. The opening theme is “Kienai Riyu” by WANIMA, and the ending is “Yellow Brick Road” by ONE OR EIGHT.
Do You Need to Reread the Manga First?
Black Clover manga volume 38 (Jump Comics). Image: Shueisha / bclover.jp
Not necessarily. The anime is picking up exactly where Season 1 left off story-wise, so if you remember the Spade Kingdom invasion and the Dark Triad reveal, you have what you need. The manga’s ending is well ahead of where the anime is about to pick up, so there’s no risk of the anime suddenly spoiling a twist you haven’t gotten to yet — it has years of story left to adapt before that becomes a concern. If you’re catching up on other long-running shonen returns this season, our Demon Slayer Season 4 guide covers a similar case.
Verdict
A five-and-a-half-year wait is a long time for any series to ask fans to stick around for, but Black Clover Season 2 isn’t easing back in quietly — it’s opening on the Dark Triad rematch, the fight Season 1 spent its whole back half building toward. The September 21 theatrical sneak peek has already come and gone, so October 3 on Crunchyroll is where everyone catches up at the same time.
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Updated: September 22, 2026
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