The official announcement for the continuation of Black Clover Season 2 (which will take place after the previous series’ (170 episodes)) February 2026 Japanese premiere has been made, with speculations that earlier October 2026 would be an appropriate time for The Series premiere.
In March 2021, the original show’s run was completed by adapting only partway into the earlier Spade Kingdom Raid Arc. The re-release of the new season began last year, and was revealed at animated events throughout the year, such as Anime Expo in 2025, with one of the teaser trailers premiering during this year. Fans have been chomping at the bit to see the new season, and now it has been confirmed that Studio Pierrot will be continuing to contribute to the animation of the new seasons of the previous series. All the episodes will have been distributed worldwide via Crunchyroll in both sub and dub formats.
Black Clover Season 2: Release date rumors
- Official window: 2026, with no exact date announced yet.
- Strongest rumor: October 2026. This comes from clarifications by English voice actress Colleen Clinkenbeard (Charlotte Roselei), who initially mentioned April at a convention but corrected it to October. Multiple fan reports and social media echo this.
- Production is underway, with the show shifting toward a more seasonal/cour-based format (likely 24–26+ episodes or split courses) to avoid the old weekly pace and long hiatus issues. The manga has advanced significantly (and is nearing its end), providing ample source material.
Expect more precise details (exact date, episode count, opening/ending themes) closer to release, possibly at Anime Japan 2026 or similar events.
Black Clover Season 2: Cast updates
The core cast is expected to return with minimal changes:
- Japanese: Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Yuno), Kana Yūki (Noelle Silva), Junichi Suwabe (Yami Sukehiro), and others like Hiro Shimono (Nacht Faust).
- English dub: Dallas Reid (Asta), Jill Harris (Noelle), Micah Solusod (Yuno), and Colleen Clinkenbeard (Charlotte). Bryce Papenbrook as Liebe has been highlighted for more prominent work alongside Asta’s VA.
Voice actors have expressed excitement about deeper character dynamics, especially Asta-Liebe’s evolving bond. No major recasts announced.
Black Clover Season 2: What to expect next
The upcoming season is a continuation of the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc (raw manga #271) that began at the end of Episode 170. This arc is one of the most anticipated arcs of the series, and will show:
1) High-stakes battles versus the Dark Triad (Dante, Vanica, and Zenon) and devils.
2) Asta’s Devil Union with Liebe, massive power-ups for Black Bulls, Heart Kingdom Mages, and Captains.
3) The Qliphoth Ritual and the many 1v1 and group fights, as well as moments of emotional turmoil.
4) The major plot twist regarding Lucius Zogratis that leads to the eventual resolution of the series.
Expectations:
1) Expect this season to have a MUCH better animation quality than the previous seasons (considered modern Pierrot level), with top-tier animators in the profession like Tatsuya Yoshihara working on the project.
2) Expect a focus on themes of never giving up, friendship, overcoming limits, and major developmental moments for Asta, squad dynamics, and the world as a whole.
3) Depending on how many episodes there are, there may be coverage into the early part of what will be the last arc. The manga is estimated to finish in 2026; therefore, the goal of the anime is to provide a solid, final adaptation without fillers.
4) There is also a movie (Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which is non-canon but still light-hearted and fun to watch), that could be considered a side story but does give more information on the series itself, which is on Netflix.
Overall, this is an incredible return for fans after a long absence of 5 years. The Spade Kingdom Raid Arc is considered to be one of the best.