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Black Clover Season 2: October 3, 2026 Premiere Confirmed on Crunchyroll
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In brief
Black Clover season 2 premieres Saturday, October 3, 2026, nearly six years after season 1 ended. Crunchyroll streams new episodes outside Japan with Japanese audio and English subtitles, while TV Tokyo airs the show in Japan.
Premiere date and where to watch
Black Clover season 2 premieres on Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to Crunchyroll's announcement and Anime News Network's preview guide for the Fall 2026 season. Crunchyroll streams the new episodes outside Japan in Japanese audio with English subtitles, on a weekly Saturday schedule.
In Japan, the series returns to broadcast television on TV Tokyo, Anime News Network reported, citing the network's own announcement of the season's debut.
The return comes almost six years after season 1 ended, following a 170-episode run, CBR reported. The outlet noted the original season had premiered almost a decade earlier.
What the story covers
According to Anime News Network's preview guide, the new season opens as tyranny spreads across the Clover Kingdom. Asta and the Magic Knights launch a raid into the Spade Kingdom to rescue their squad captains from a group called the Dark Triad, leading them into battles against stronger opponents than before.
The anime is based on the manga series by Yūki Tabata, as stated in the same preview guide.
Creative team and production
Studio Pierrot returns to animate the season, Anime News Network reported. Director Ayataka Tanemura, who helmed episodes 153 through 170 of season 1 and the film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, directs the new season.
The new opening theme, titled "Kienai Riyu," is performed by the band WANIMA, according to ComicBook.com, which also reported that early screenings of the premiere at Anime Expo and Crunchyroll Anime Nights drew positive reactions from attendees.
What hasn't been confirmed yet
An English dub has been confirmed for the season, but no release date for it has been announced, CBR reported.
The total episode count for season 2 has not been officially announced. ComicBook.com reported that, while season 1 ran 170 episodes, season 2 is expected to be considerably shorter, running one or two broadcast cours rather than matching the original's length.
| Detail | Season 1 | Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Premiere | Almost a decade before 2026 (CBR) | October 3, 2026 |
| Episode count | 170 episodes | Not officially announced |
| Japan broadcaster | TV Tokyo | TV Tokyo |
| International streaming | Crunchyroll | Crunchyroll |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot | Studio Pierrot |
| English dub | Released | Confirmed, no date set |
Questions
- When does Black Clover season 2 premiere?
- Black Clover season 2 premieres on Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to Crunchyroll's announcement and Anime News Network's preview guide.
- Where can I stream Black Clover season 2?
- Crunchyroll streams the new episodes outside Japan in Japanese audio with English subtitles; in Japan the series airs on TV Tokyo.
- Will Black Clover season 2 have an English dub?
- CBR reported that an English dub has been confirmed, but no release date for it has been announced yet.
- How many episodes will Black Clover season 2 have?
- The total episode count hasn't been officially announced. ComicBook.com reported expectations of a shorter run than season 1's 170 episodes, likely one or two cours.
- What happens in Black Clover season 2?
- Per Anime News Network's preview guide, Asta and the Magic Knights raid the Spade Kingdom to rescue captured squad captains from the Dark Triad amid rising tyranny in the Clover Kingdom.
Sources
- Anime News Network — Black Clover Season 2 Preview Guide (Fall 2026)
- Anime News Network — Black Clover Anime Season 2 Unveils Director, October TV Debut
- CBR — After Nearly 6 Years, Black Clover Officially Returns With October 3 Release Date
- ComicBook.com — Black Clover Season 2 Confirms Crunchyroll Release Date With New Look & Big Premiere Plans
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