After years of waiting, Asta’s voice is finally set to scream back onto our screens. Here’s the latest on the release window, the stellar new production team, and the epic saga to come.
For any Black Clover fan, the wait has felt like an eternity. Since the original 170-episode run concluded in March 2021, we’ve been stuck in a content drought, left to wonder if and when Asta and the Black Bulls would return to animate the manga’s most hyped arcs. The good news? The wait is almost over. The even better news? It sounds like the production is being treated like the royal event it deserves.
The “Second Season” was officially announced as part of the franchise’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, and the pieces are finally falling into place for what could be one of the most spectacular shonen comebacks ever. Let’s break down everything we know so far.
When is the Black Clover Season 2 Release Date?
This is the million-dollar question, and the answer has had a bit of a teaser trailer all its own. When Crunchyroll first uploaded the announcement trailer from Anime Expo 2025, the YouTube caption explicitly stated the anime was “coming to Crunchyroll in 2026.” Fans, naturally, lost their minds.
However, that specific “in 2026” part was later edited out of the description, which sent everyone right back into speculation mode. This is classic studio behavior—they likely aiming for a 2026 premiere but are leaving themselves some wiggle room in case production needs more time to meet the incredibly high standards they’ve set.
The next big clue is Jump Festa 2026 in December 2025, where the anime has a confirmed “Green Stage” presence. This is almost certainly where we’ll get a firm release date, a new key visual, and hopefully another trailer. My gut feeling? We’re looking at a late 2026 or early 2027 premiere. It’s better to expect the latter and be pleasantly surprised by the former.
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What Can We Expect From Black Clover Season 2’s Story?
Get ready, because the anime is diving headfirst into the saga we’ve all been waiting for: the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc.
Without diving into spoiler territory, this is Black Clover’s version of the Marineford or Shibuya Incident arcs—a massive, game-changing war that pushes every character to their absolute limit. The stakes have never been higher, the villains have never been more terrifying, and the animation requirements have never been more intense. This is why the studio took a break; they didn’t want to half-step this with filler. They waited for the manga to get ahead so they could adapt this arc properly, and it’s going to be worth it.
Rumor has it the season will be a tight 25 episodes split into two cours, which is the perfect length to cover this arc with the pacing and detail it deserves.
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Who is the New Production Team For Black Clover Season 2?
This is where things get really exciting. While not officially confirmed by Studio Pierrot yet, credible leaks suggest that the production is being staffed by an absolute dream team of animators. This aligns perfectly with manga creator Yuki Tabata’s promise of a “powered-up anime” made with a “super-strong production team.”
The rumored all-star lineup includes:
| Rumored Role | Name | Famous For Working On |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Hirotsugu Kawasaki | Akira, Ghost in the Shell |
| Action Animation Director | Isuta Meister | Frieren, Jujutsu Kaisen S2 |
| Character Designer | Dorian Coulon | Bleach: TYBW, Attack on Titan |
| Key Animator | Hironori Tanaka | Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen |
| Composer | Masaaki Endoh | Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto |
If these leaks hold true, we are in for a visual feast. We’re talking about talent from the most visually stunning anime of the last decade. The prospect of Isuta Meister (known for breathtaking action sequences in Jujutsu Kaisen) and Dorian Coulon (who brings incredible character detail to Bleach) working on Black Clover’s magic battles is enough to make any anime fan swoon.
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It’s been a long road, but all signs point to Black Clover’s return being a monumental event in the anime world. The studio isn’t just bringing it back; they’re elevating it with a top-tier production team to tackle the story’s most critical arc.
The temporary removal of the 2026 date might be frustrating, but it’s a good thing—it shows they’re committed to quality over a rushed deadline. Our next big info dump will almost certainly be at Jump Festa this December.
Until then, the best thing to do is rewatch the original series or catch up on the manga. Trust me, when this new season finally drops, you’re going to want to be ready for the magic.
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