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Black Clover Watch Order
Watch the original 170-episode Black Clover anime (2017-2021) first, then the standalone film Sword of the Wizard King (2023). Both follow Asta's rise in the Clover Kingdom. A new continuation anime from Studio Pierrot has been confirmed for a 2026 premiere on Crunchyroll, but it has not aired yet.
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Why this order?
Black Clover is one of the most beginner-friendly modern shonen to map out, because for years its entire screen catalog was just two things: one long-running TV anime and one feature film. There is no branching timeline to untangle, no reboot to second-guess, and no spin-off you need to slot in. Better still, the recommended path is identical to the release path, which is why the default "Watch order" below doubles as a clean release order.
Start with the original anime, all 170 episodes that aired from 2017 to 2021. It adapts Yuki Tabata's manga from Asta's arrival in the Clover Kingdom through the Spade Kingdom raid, moving through the core story arcs in sequence. The series does fold in some anime-original filler, most noticeably a stretch in the 30s and a cluster around the high-60s into the low-70s. None of it is load-bearing, so if you want the leanest possible run you can skip flagged filler and miss nothing. First-time viewers, though, lose little by simply watching straight through, since the filler is mild compared with marathon shonen like Naruto or Bleach.
After the finale, watch Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023). It is a largely standalone, canon-adjacent story built around the resurrected former Wizard Kings, so it sits comfortably after the series without leaning on any single episode. Saving it for last also sidesteps minor spoilers about who has grown powerful by that point.
One important update: the 2021 anime stopped mid-story rather than reaching the manga's ending, and a continuation has now moved from rumor to fact. A new Black Clover anime from returning studio Pierrot is confirmed for a 2026 premiere, streaming on Crunchyroll, and is set to adapt the remaining Spade Kingdom and final arcs. Until it airs, the film remains the best stopping point. Fans of this magic-knight flavor of shonen will feel right at home with My Hero Academia and Demon Slayer.
How many episodes is Black Clover?
Black Clover has 170 episodes tracked in this guide. 17 of them are marked filler, leaving 153 canon episodes, and 4 recap episodes are flagged too.
Timeline 2017-2023
Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.
- 2017 Black Clover
- 6-year gap
- 2023 Sword of the Wizard King
Where to play it today
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Black Clover.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch Black Clover in?
Watch the original 170-episode anime first (2017-2021), then finish with the film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023). Watch order matches release order. A new continuation anime is confirmed for 2026 but has not aired yet.
How many seasons and episodes are there?
The original anime is one continuous run of 170 episodes that aired from 2017 to 2021, plus one feature film. Streaming services often split it into multiple seasons or cours. A new continuation anime is confirmed to premiere in 2026.
Do I need to watch the anime before the Sword of the Wizard King movie?
The film is largely standalone and canon-adjacent, so newcomers can follow it. But watching the series first gives full context for the characters and avoids minor spoilers.
Does Black Clover have a lot of filler?
There is some anime-original filler, mostly scattered in the 30s and the high-60s to low-70s episodes. It is non-essential, so you can skip flagged filler if you prefer a leaner run, though it is mild overall.
Is the Black Clover anime finished?
The 2017-2021 anime ended at 170 episodes without finishing the manga's story. A new continuation anime from Studio Pierrot has since been officially announced and is confirmed to premiere in 2026 on Crunchyroll, picking up the remaining arcs.
Is the manga ahead of the anime, and has it ended?
Yes, the manga runs well past episode 170 and the film, so it has long been the way to follow the story beyond the anime. Yuki Tabata's manga concluded in 2026 after roughly 11 years, completing the full story that the new anime is expected to adapt.
Last verified · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, animenewsnetwork.com, Wikidata
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