After five long years, the wait is finally over. Black Clover Season 2 has an official trailer, a confirmed release window, and a returning creative team ready to pick up right where Episode 170 left off. If you’ve been holding onto hope since the anime went on hiatus in 2021, this is the news you’ve been waiting for.
Black Clover never really left — the manga kept delivering, Sword of the Wizard King pulled in a new wave of fans, and the fandom kept the flame alive. But an actual Season 2 announcement? That felt like a long shot for a while.
Not anymore. Studio Pierrot is officially back behind the animation, and the newly dropped trailer confirms Black Clover returns to screens in October 2026 — placing it right in the middle of what’s shaping up to be a stacked Fall 2026 lineup.
Watch the official trailer here: youtube.com/live/Ln_imebEmAQ
This isn’t a teaser that plays it safe — the trailer goes hard on both nostalgia and glow-up. Here’s what stood out:
It’s the kind of trailer that doesn’t spoil the story — it just makes it very clear Pierrot came to bring their A-game this time.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Release Window | October 2026 |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Director | Ayataka Tanemura |
| Original Creator | Yūki Tabata |
| Expected Streaming | Crunchyroll (international) |
Season 2 continues directly from where Episode 170 left off — no filler detour, no soft reboot. For anime-only fans, that means stepping into territory manga readers have already flagged as some of the series’ most explosive material: bigger battles, stronger enemies, expanded Devil powers, and real growth for Asta, Yuno, and the rest of the Black Bulls.
The returning cast reads like a Black Bulls reunion:
And behind the scenes, the core creative team is intact too — director Ayataka Tanemura, character designer Itsuko Takeda, series composition writer Keiichiro Ochi, and composer Minako Seki are all back, which is a strong signal Pierrot wants this to feel like a continuation, not a reinvention.
Five years is a long time for an anime to stay off the air without fading from relevance — but Black Clover didn’t fade. The manga kept building momentum, Sword of the Wizard King reintroduced the franchise to newer fans, and the community never really stopped talking about it.
So when the trailer finally dropped, the reaction was immediate. Timelines lit up, Reddit threads exploded, and “Black Clover is back” started trending across anime spaces almost instantly. For a franchise that’s spent years in the “when is it coming back” conversation, this is a genuinely big moment.
When does Black Clover Season 2 release? October 2026.
Where can I watch it? Crunchyroll is expected to carry it internationally once it airs.
Is the trailer legit? Yes — it came through the official anime announcement channels.
How many episodes will Season 2 have? Not confirmed yet. We’ll update as soon as an episode count is announced.
Do I need to watch the movie first? No. Sword of the Wizard King is a great watch, but it’s not required — the TV anime continues the manga’s main story directly.
If the trailer is any indication of what’s coming, Black Clover isn’t just returning — it’s returning with a serious upgrade. Sharper animation, a darker tone, and a full-strength creative team back on board is about as strong a comeback signal as a franchise can send.
We’ll be tracking every update from here — new trailers, key visuals, the opening theme, cast additions, and the official episode count — so check back as more drops.
What’s your most-anticipated fight from this next arc? Let us know in the comments.