The long-awaited second season of the Black Clover anime has officially been announced, with a release window set for 2026. This exciting news was cemented during a panel at Jump Festa 2026 on Sunday, December 21, 2025, where a brand-new trailer and key visual were unveiled, offering fans a first look at the continuation of Asta’s magical journey. The announcement was met with considerable enthusiasm, following an initial reveal at Anime Expo 2025 in July that confirmed the series’ return.
Studio Pierrot Returns for Black Clover Season 2
Fans can rejoice as Studio Pierrot, the acclaimed animation studio behind the original Black Clover series and other notable titles like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, will continue its work on the anime’s second season. This continuity in production aims to maintain the animation quality and style that viewers have come to appreciate. The series is set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll, ensuring global accessibility for fans.
A Glimpse into the Future: New Trailer and Visual
The newly released trailer provides tantalizing glimpses of what’s to come, featuring Asta in his powerful Devil Union mode and teasing significant developments for fan-favorite characters like Yuno, Yami, and Nacht. The visual accompanying the announcement showcases refreshed character designs and sets the stage for the intense battles ahead. While the July 2025 teaser offered a hint, this latest trailer serves as a more definitive signal of the anime’s return, detailing the impending conflict with the devils of the underworld and the Qliphoth Ritual.
Picking Up After the Spade Kingdom Arc
The second season will directly follow the events of the original 170-episode run, which concluded in March 2021. It is expected to delve into the highly anticipated Spade Kingdom Raid arc, an explosive storyline from the manga that many fans consider to feature some of the series’ most satisfying battles and character power-ups. The narrative will see the Magic Knights preparing for a desperate mission to rescue Captains Yami Sukehiro and William Vangeance, who have been captured by the Dark Triad for their devil-binding ritual.
Manga Author Yuki Tabata’s Excitement
Yuki Tabata, the esteemed writer and artist of the Black Clover manga, expressed his profound excitement for the anime’s return. “The production of the long-awaited new anime season of Black Clover has been confirmed! I’m beyond ecstatic going into the new anime season after the super-passionate movie that came out!” Tabata stated. He also acknowledged the series’ 10th anniversary, thanking fans for their continuous support. The manga itself, which entered its final arc in August 2022 and moved to Jump GIGA in December 2023, is nearing its conclusion, with the anime poised to adapt these climatic events.
The Road to 2026
The journey to this second season has been a significant one for Black Clover fans. After the initial anime concluded to avoid catching up too closely with the ongoing manga, Studio Pierrot focused on other projects. The announcement of the sequel marks a pivotal moment, promising to deliver the continuation that viewers have eagerly awaited for over five years. With the official reveal, new visual, and a compelling trailer, the stage is set for Black Clover‘s triumphant return in 2026, promising an action-packed continuation of Asta’s quest to become the Wizard King.
