Last updated: 1 November 2026
Black Clover is a fantasy action anime by Studio Pierrot that ran for 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021. It follows Asta, a boy born with no magic, and his gifted rival Yuno as they compete to become Wizard King. People watch it for its huge team battles, loud underdog energy and a hero who simply never gives up.
About Black Clover
Black Clover is the original 170-episode anime series from Studio Pierrot, based on Yuki Tabata's manga. It follows Asta and Yuno, two orphans raised together in a small village church, who both dream of becoming the Wizard King, the strongest mage in the Clover Kingdom. The catch: Yuno is a magic prodigy, while Asta was born with no magic at all, until a mysterious five-leaf grimoire gives him the power of anti-magic. The Black Clover anime ran from October 2017 to March 2021 and became one of the defining shonen series of its generation, famous for its loud energy, huge team battles and a hero who simply never gives up. The story continues in Black Clover Season 2. With 170 episodes of escalating magic battles, it is a big commitment, and one of the most rewarding in modern shonen anime.
Black Clover is a TV anime from 2017, first released in Fall 2017. It belongs to the Action and Fantasy genres and is listed as a completed series. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
In the Clover Kingdom, magic is everything. It decides your rank, your job and your worth. Asta, born with no magic, refuses to accept that fate. When he and Yuno receive their grimoires at fifteen, Asta's black five-leaf book gives him a giant anti-magic sword that can cut through any spell.
Asta joins the Black Bulls, the kingdom's most chaotic squad of Magic Knights, and throws himself into missions, exams and wars against the Eye of the Midnight Sun, elves, devils and enemy kingdoms. Step by step, the boy with no magic earns the respect of nobles who once laughed at him, and uncovers the dark secret behind his own power and Yuno's past.
The deeper Asta digs, the bigger the board becomes: ancient elves, forbidden magic, devils from the underworld and a rival kingdom waiting for its moment to strike. Through it all, the Black Bulls (a found family of misfits, outcasts and nobles) remain the heart of the series, proof that in this world, your squad can matter far more than your birth.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Black Clover anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Knights Entrance | 1–13 | 2017 | Asta and Yuno take the Magic Knights Entrance Exam and join rival squads. |
| Dungeon Exploration | 14–19 | 2017–2018 | Rival teams race through a treasure dungeon on the Diamond Kingdom border. |
| Royal Capital Assault | 20–27 | 2018 | An undead army attacks the Royal Capital and Captain Fuegoleon is targeted. |
| Eye of the Midnight Sun | 28–65 | 2018–2019 | The war with the Eye of the Midnight Sun grows through the Seabed Temple and Witches' Forest battles. |
| Royal Knights Selection | 66–93 | 2019 | A tournament selects the Royal Knights team that will strike the Eye's hideout. |
| Reincarnation | 94–157 | 2019–2020 | Ancient elves return in the bodies of Clover Kingdom mages, and the kingdom fights for its soul. |
| Heart Kingdom Training | 158–167 | 2020–2021 | After a six-month skip, the knights train in the Heart Kingdom for the coming war. |
| Spade Kingdom Raid | 168–170 | 2021 | The raid on the Spade Kingdom begins, and the original run pauses mid-battle; Season 2 continues it. |
Why Watch Black Clover
- A true underdog hero: Asta has no magic at all in a world ruled by magic.
- Huge squad-based team fights: the Black Bulls win by combining powers, not solo.
- A friendly rivalry done right: Asta and Yuno push each other toward the same dream.
- The story keeps levelling up, tournaments, elf wars and devil battles across 170 episodes.
- The manga is now complete, and Season 2 (2026) continues the anime from episode 171.
Who Is It For?
Black Clover is rated TV-14, so it suits teens and adults best. Expect near-constant magical battles, some injuries and dark devil storylines, balanced by comedy and a very positive, never-give-up message. Younger viewers who enjoy Naruto-style adventures may like it with guidance.
Main Characters
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Voice Actors
The Japanese voices behind the main characters of Black Clover.
- AstaBlack Bulls member who wields anti-magic swordsJapanese voiceGakuto Kajiwara
- YunoGolden Dawn mage and Asta's rival, a wind magic prodigyJapanese voiceNobunaga Shimazaki
- Noelle SilvaRoyal-born Black Bulls member learning to control her water magicJapanese voiceKana Yuuki
- Yami SukehiroCaptain of the Black Bulls, a dark magic swordsmanJapanese voiceJunichi Suwabe
- Luck VoltiaBattle-loving Black Bulls lightning mageJapanese voiceAyumu Murase
- Magna SwingHot-headed Black Bulls fire mage from a small villageJapanese voiceGenki Muro
- Vanessa EnotecaBlack Bulls witch whose thread magic can bend fateJapanese voiceNana Mizuki
- Finral RoulacaseBlack Bulls spatial mage who moves the squad aroundJapanese voiceJun Fukuyama
- Charmy PappitsonFood-obsessed Black Bulls cotton mageJapanese voiceKiyono Yasuno
- Gauche AdlaiMirror mage devoted to his little sister MarieJapanese voiceSatoshi Hino
- Julius NovachronoThe Wizard King, master of time magicJapanese voiceToshiyuki Morikawa
- Mereoleona VermillionCrimson Lion powerhouse who lives for battleJapanese voiceJunko Minagawa
- Fuegoleon VermillionCaptain of the Crimson Lion Kings, a fire mageJapanese voiceKatsuyuki Konishi
- William VangeanceCaptain of the Golden Dawn, a world tree magic userJapanese voiceDaisuke Ono
- LichtLeader of the Eye of the Midnight SunJapanese voiceTakahiro Sakurai
Staff & Production
- Original Creator
- Yuki Tabata
- Animation Studio
- Studio Pierrot
- Director
- Tatsuya Yoshihara (episodes 1–152); Ayataka Tanemura (episodes 153–170)
- Series Composition
- Kazuyuki Fudeyasu (episodes 1–152); Kanichi Kato (episodes 153–170)
- Music
- Minako Seki
Manga & Source Material
Black Clover is based on Yuki Tabata's manga, which finished in 2026 after an eleven-year run. The original anime stopped in 2021 to let the manga move ahead, and the story now continues in Season 2.
- Written and illustrated by Yuki Tabata
- Serialised in Weekly Shonen Jump from 16 February 2015 to August 2023, then moved to Jump Giga in December 2023
- The manga ended on 1 May 2026 with chapter 392
- 392 chapters collected in 38 volumes; the final volume was released on 4 August 2026
- Published by Shueisha in Japan and by Viz Media in English
- The series has passed 25 million copies in circulation worldwide
Music
The 170-episode run used 13 opening and 13 ending themes, changing roughly every cour. Here are the landmark themes, from the first opening to the final pair of the original run:
Opening Themes
- “Haruka Mirai”by Kankaku PieroFirst opening (2017)
- “Black Rover”by Vicke BlankaThird opening (2018)
- “Guess Who Is Back”by Kumi KodaFourth opening (2018)
- “Black Catcher”by Vicke BlankaTenth opening (2020)
- “Grandeur”by Snow ManThirteenth and final opening of the original run (2021)
Ending Themes
- “Aoi Honoo”by ItowokashiFirst ending (2017)
- “Black to the dreamlight”by EMPiREThird ending (2018)
- “Answer”by KAFEleventh ending (2020)
- “A Walk”by Gakuto KajiwaraTwelfth ending (2020): sung by Asta's own voice actor
- “BEAUTIFUL”by TREASUREFinal ending of the original run (2021)
Series Timeline
- 2015
Yuki Tabata's Black Clover manga begins in Weekly Shonen Jump on 16 February 2015.
- 2017
Studio Pierrot's TV anime premieres on TV Tokyo on 3 October 2017.
- 2021
The anime pauses after episode 170 on 30 March 2021, with the manga still running.
- 2023
The movie Sword of the Wizard King opens in Japan and on Netflix on 16 June 2023. The manga moves to Jump Giga in December.
- 2026
The manga ends on 1 May 2026 with chapter 392; the final volume follows in August. Black Clover Season 2 premieres on 3 October 2026.
Quick Answers
Is Black Clover finished?
Yes. Black Clover has finished airing, so you can watch the complete story from start to end without waiting for new episodes.
What genre is Black Clover?
Black Clover is a Action and Fantasy anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Action anime page.
When did Black Clover release?
Black Clover first released in Fall 2017. It is a TV series.
How many episodes does the Black Clover anime have?
The original series has 170 episodes, aired from October 2017 to March 2021. The story then continues in Black Clover Season 2, which began in October 2026.
Does the story continue after Black Clover episode 170?
Yes. After a break of more than five years, the anime returned with Black Clover Season 2 in October 2026, again from Studio Pierrot, continuing the story from the manga. There is also a movie, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which you can watch anytime after the main series.
Is Black Clover good for new anime fans?
Yes. It is a classic shonen adventure with a simple, exciting premise: an underdog hero, a friendly rivalry and big magic battles. If you enjoy Naruto or My Hero Academia, Black Clover is an easy recommendation.
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Watch Order
Here is the release order for Black Clover and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1Black CloverTV series (2017–2021): this series; start here, all 170 episodes.
- 2Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard KingMovie (2023): optional original side story; watch anytime after starting the series.
- 3Black Clover Season 2TV series (2026): the story continues from episode 171.
Where to Watch
Black Clover is officially available to stream on these platforms:
Streaming availability changes often and differs by country. Please check the platform in your region.