Entertainment · Television & streaming · published 2026-09-27 · via GameRant

Black Clover Season 2 Will Conclude the Anime, Report Says

Black Clover's anime is returning on October 3, 2026, after a five-year hiatus. The upcoming second season has been confirmed as the final season, leaving 123 manga chapters to be adapted in 26 episodes. Fans are concerned about pacing given the limited episode count.

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Black Clover’s anime premiered in October 2017 but paused in March 2021. Production had caught up with the manga, and creator Yuki Tabata’s health slowed the story’s release, so Studio Pierrot waited for more source material.

The manga concluded in May 2026 with Chapter 392 in Jump GIGA’s spring issue. The returning season is expected to have 26 episodes split into two 13-episode parts. Part one covers the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc; part two, arriving in 2027, is labeled the final season.

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The final-season news could affect longtime anime viewers, manga readers, and streaming platforms. Fans may feel excitement mixed with worry about rushed pacing, while simulcast services could see higher engagement around the October premiere. If 123 chapters are compressed into 26 episodes, discussion around adaptation quality may shape how viewers judge the series’ legacy. The outcome may also influence confidence in future long-running manga adaptations, though only time will tell.

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