“Black Clover” has unfortunately been on break since 2021, but there’s still plenty to enjoy from this popular shonen anime. If you’re not yet a fan, now’s a great time to dive in and get caught up before the show potentially makes a return. Fans have been eagerly waiting for a fifth season, but no release date has been set yet.
The anime is based on a manga created by Yūki Tabata, which follows a young boy named Asta who, in a world where everyone has magical powers, is one of the few without any magic. Alongside him is his friend Yuno, who is incredibly gifted with magic. Together, they both aim to become the Wizard King, the highest magical rank. The anime has released four seasons before it went on hiatus.
Besides the main anime series, there are several spin-offs and specials you might want to check out, including OVAs (Original Video Animations) and a movie from 2023. The manga is still ongoing, continuing the adventures of Asta and Yuno as they strive for greatness.
How to watch ‘Black Clover’ in order
- Black Clover Season 1 (2017-18)
- Black Clover Season 2 (2018-19)
- Black Clover Season 3 (2019-20)
- Black Clover Season 4 (2020-21)
- Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special (OVA)
- Black Clover: Jump Festa 2018 Special (Special)
- Squishy! Black Clover (ONA)
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
The four seasons of “Black Clover” cover various arcs from the manga. For example, Season 2 adapts chapters 76 to 159, focusing on the Black Bulls team as they enter the Forest of Witches and Asta’s journey to become a Magic Knight.
While the specials and OVAs aren’t essential to the main story, they offer additional fun content and side stories. “Squishy! Black Clover” is a cute and humorous short series that’s a fun watch if you’re missing the main characters. The movie, “Sword of the Wizard King,” features Asta and Yuno facing off against a former Wizard King who wants to destroy their kingdom.
In essence, “Black Clover” tells the story of Asta, who dreams of becoming the Wizard King despite his lack of magic. He uses an anti-magic grimoire to counter and nullify others’ magic, making his journey all the more exciting. If you’re keeping up with the anime, the manga is a great way to continue following Asta’s adventures as it nears its conclusion, with hopes for future animated adaptations of these chapters.
