Black Clover

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Ended on March 30, 2021
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"This retrospective examines the production evolution and cultural endurance of a series that transitioned from a divisive debut to a pillar of modern Japanese animation."
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Black Clover redefined the underdog archetype within the modern shonen landscape. Produced by Studio Pierrot, the series followed Asta, a boy born without magic in a world where it is everything. While critics initially dismissed its familiar tropes, the show earned a massive following through its relentless pacing and genuine emotional stakes. Its legacy lies in the portrayal of a merit-based society being challenged by pure determination. The animation quality evolved significantly, peaking during the Spade Kingdom arc, proving that long-running weekly series could still deliver cinematic excellence. Even after the final episode aired, the bond between the Black Bulls remains a symbol of found family for fans worldwide. As rumors of a return persist, set a reminder to check for official updates regarding a series revival or potential spin-offs.
Tone: Historical, analytical, and appreciative. Refined: March 2026
Season: 1
# Air Date Episode Name Watched?
E1 Oct 03, 2017 アスタとユノ
E2 Oct 10, 2017 少年の誓い
E3 Oct 17, 2017 クローバー王国、王都へ！
E4 Oct 24, 2017 魔法騎士団入団試験
E5 Oct 31, 2017 魔法帝への道
E6 Nov 07, 2017 黒の暴牛
E7 Nov 14, 2017 もう一人の新入団員
E8 Nov 21, 2017 ゴーゴー初任務
E9 Nov 28, 2017 獣（けもの）
E10 Dec 05, 2017 護る者
E11 Dec 12, 2017 とある日の城下町での出来事
E12 Dec 19, 2017 魔法帝は見た
E13 Dec 26, 2017 続・魔法帝は見た
E14 Jan 09, 2018 魔宮(ダンジョン)
E15 Jan 16, 2018 ダイヤモンドの魔導戦士
E16 Jan 23, 2018 仲間
E17 Jan 30, 2018 破壊者
E18 Feb 06, 2018 追憶の君
E19 Feb 13, 2018 崩壊と救済
E20 Feb 20, 2018 王都集結
E21 Feb 27, 2018 王都騒乱
E22 Mar 06, 2018 魔法乱舞
E23 Mar 13, 2018 紅蓮の獅子王
E24 Mar 20, 2018 ブラックアウト
E25 Mar 27, 2018 逆境
E26 Apr 03, 2018 手負いの獣
E27 Apr 10, 2018 光
E28 Apr 17, 2018 心に決めた人
E29 Apr 24, 2018 道
E30 May 01, 2018 鏡の魔道士
E31 May 08, 2018 雪上の追跡
E32 May 15, 2018 三つ葉の芽
E33 May 22, 2018 いつか誰かの為になる
E34 May 29, 2018 光魔法VS闇魔法
E35 Jun 05, 2018 裁きの光
E36 Jun 12, 2018 三つの眼
E37 Jun 19, 2018 魔力無き者
E38 Jun 26, 2018 魔法騎士団団長会議
E39 Jul 03, 2018 三つ葉の敬礼
E40 Jul 10, 2018 黒の海岸物語
E41 Jul 17, 2018 水の娘成長物語
E42 Jul 24, 2018 海底神殿
E43 Jul 31, 2018 神殿バトルロワイヤル
E44 Aug 07, 2018 愚直な火球と奔放な稲妻
E45 Aug 14, 2018 諦めの悪い男
E46 Aug 21, 2018 覚醒
E47 Aug 28, 2018 唯一の武器
E48 Sep 04, 2018 絶望VS希望
E49 Sep 11, 2018 限界の先
E50 Sep 18, 2018 戦いの果て 絶望の終わり
E51 Sep 25, 2018 正しさの証明
E52 Oct 02, 2018 強い方が勝つ
E53 Oct 09, 2018 仮面の奥
E54 Oct 16, 2018 もう二度と
E55 Oct 23, 2018 ファンゼルという男
E56 Oct 30, 2018 続・ファンゼルという男
E57 Nov 06, 2018 潜入
E58 Nov 13, 2018 戦場の決断
E59 Nov 20, 2018 憎悪の炎
E60 Nov 27, 2018 離反者の贖罪
E61 Dec 04, 2018 約束の世界
E62 Dec 11, 2018 高め合う存在
E63 Dec 18, 2018 何でも無い
E64 Dec 25, 2018 運命の赤い糸
E65 Jan 08, 2019 ただいま
E66 Jan 15, 2019 白夜の魔眼のひみつ
E67 Jan 22, 2019 楽しいお祭りＷデート
E68 Jan 29, 2019 死闘!? ヤミVSジャック
E69 Feb 05, 2019 荊乙女の憂鬱
E70 Feb 12, 2019 二つの新星
E71 Feb 19, 2019 無冠無敗の女獅子
E72 Feb 26, 2019 セントエルモの火
E73 Mar 05, 2019 王撰騎士団（ロイヤルナイツ）選抜試験
E74 Mar 12, 2019 誓いの花
E75 Mar 19, 2019 激戦
E76 Mar 26, 2019 魔道士Ｘ
E77 Apr 02, 2019 因縁
E78 Apr 09, 2019 下民の罠
E79 Apr 16, 2019 ヤンキー先輩VS筋肉バカ
E80 Apr 23, 2019 優等生の弟ＶＳ不出来の兄
E81 Apr 30, 2019 ある一人の男の生き方
E82 May 07, 2019 プチット・クローバー！悪夢のチャーミーＳＰ！
E83 May 14, 2019 今、焼き付ける
E84 May 21, 2019 勝者
E85 May 28, 2019 裸の付き合い
E86 Jun 04, 2019 ヤミとヴァンジャンス
E87 Jun 11, 2019 王撰騎士団（ﾛｲﾔﾙﾅｲﾂ）結成　
E88 Jun 18, 2019 白夜の魔眼アジト　突入!!!
E89 Jun 25, 2019 黒の暴牛アジト
E90 Jul 02, 2019 ムチャクチャな魔法戦
E91 Jul 09, 2019 メレオレオナVS不実のライア
E92 Jul 16, 2019 魔法帝VS白夜の魔眼頭首
E93 Jul 23, 2019 ユリウス・ノヴァクロノ
E94 Jul 30, 2019 新しい未来
E95 Aug 06, 2019 転生
E96 Aug 13, 2019 黒の暴牛団長VS深紅の野薔薇
E97 Aug 20, 2019 圧倒的劣勢
E98 Aug 27, 2019 眠れる獅子
E99 Sep 03, 2019 命懸けの生きる道
E100 Sep 10, 2019 オマエには負けない
E101 Sep 17, 2019 最果ての村の命
E102 Sep 24, 2019 ２つのキセキ
E103 Oct 01, 2019 因果解放
E104 Oct 08, 2019 怒りの雷VS仲間
E105 Oct 15, 2019 笑顔 涙
E106 Oct 22, 2019 復讐の道 償いの道
E107 Oct 29, 2019 決戦 クローバー城
E108 Nov 05, 2019 戦場の舞姫
E109 Nov 12, 2019 空間魔道士の兄弟
E110 Nov 19, 2019 暴れ牛 頂上決戦参戦！！
E111 Nov 26, 2019 鏡の中の瞳
E112 Dec 03, 2019 信じられる人間
E113 Dec 10, 2019 突入影の主宮
E114 Dec 17, 2019 最後の入城者
E115 Dec 24, 2019 黒幕
E116 Jan 07, 2020 最強の天敵
E117 Jan 14, 2020 今封を切る時
E118 Jan 21, 2020 時空を超えた再会
E119 Jan 28, 2020 終わりの一撃
E120 Feb 04, 2020 夜明け
E121 Feb 11, 2020 3つの困ったこと
E122 Feb 18, 2020 真っ黒けっけ
E123 Feb 25, 2020 ネロ、追懐そして…前編
E124 Mar 03, 2020 ネロ、追懐そして…後編
E125 Mar 10, 2020 帰還
E126 Mar 17, 2020 碧薔薇の告白
E127 Mar 24, 2020 手掛かり
E128 Mar 31, 2020 ハート王国へ！
E129 Apr 07, 2020 悪魔メギキュラ
E130 Apr 14, 2020 新・魔法騎士団団長会議
E131 Apr 21, 2020 新たなる決意
E132 Apr 28, 2020 目覚める獅子
E133 Jul 07, 2020 続・目覚める獅子
E134 Jul 14, 2020 集められた者たち
E135 Jul 21, 2020 心に、心に、心に決めた人
E136 Jul 28, 2020 黒の深海物語
E137 Aug 04, 2020 チャーミー百年の食欲とゴードン千年の孤独
E138 Aug 11, 2020 ザラを継ぐ者
E139 Aug 18, 2020 魔女の帰郷
E140 Aug 25, 2020 ユリウスの頼み事
E141 Sep 01, 2020 金色の家族
E142 Sep 08, 2020 残された人々
E143 Sep 15, 2020 傾いた天秤
E144 Sep 22, 2020 悪魔の滅びを願う者
E145 Sep 29, 2020 奪還
E146 Oct 06, 2020 悪魔をあがめる者たち
E147 Oct 13, 2020 決死
E148 Oct 20, 2020 闇を照らす光になる
E149 Oct 27, 2020 ふたつのさがしもの
E150 Nov 03, 2020 乙女たちの挑戦
E151 Nov 10, 2020 激突！魔法騎士団団長戦！
E152 Nov 17, 2020 明日へ!
E153 Nov 24, 2020 選ばれし者たち
E154 Dec 01, 2020 副団長ランギルス・ヴォード
E155 Dec 08, 2020 ５人の精霊守
E156 Dec 15, 2020 目覚めゆく力
E157 Dec 22, 2020 五つ葉のクローバー
E158 Jan 05, 2021 希望と絶望の幕開け
E159 Jan 12, 2021 静かな湖と森の影
E160 Jan 19, 2021 スペード王国の使者
E161 Jan 26, 2021 ゼノンの力
E162 Feb 02, 2021 大戦勃発
E163 Feb 09, 2021 ダンテVS黒の暴牛団長
E164 Feb 16, 2021 戦場 ハート王国
E165 Feb 23, 2021 水の聖戦
E166 Mar 02, 2021 団長 ヤミ・スケヒロ
E167 Mar 09, 2021 黒の誓い
E168 Mar 16, 2021 最強の胎動
E169 Mar 23, 2021 従魔の儀（じゅうまのぎ）
E170 Mar 30, 2021 ハルカミライ
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Series Legacy & Historical Archive

Franchise Status: Active / On Hiatus

Black Clover remains a definitive pillar of Shonen television, having concluded its influential run on TV Tokyo. Rising from early skepticism to become a cornerstone of modern fantasy anime, the series redefined the underdog archetype through the relentless spirit of Asta. Its legacy is anchored in the camaraderie of the Black Bulls, a collection of social outcasts who challenged the rigid class structures of the Clover Kingdom. By blending traditional magic tropes with high-octane animation and a genuinely moving narrative of perseverance, the show secured its place as a transformative work that bridged the gap between the classic big three era and the new generation of battle series.

The enduring rewatch value of the series stems from its impeccable pacing and the satisfying growth of its ensemble cast. Fans return to the series not just for the spectacular magical showdowns, but to witness the incremental development of characters like Noelle and Magna, whose personal victories feel earned and grounded. Its cultural DNA persists in how it celebrates the power of stubbornness against fate, making it a comfort watch for those seeking inspiration. As the franchise transitions into theatrical releases and continued manga serialization, its television run stands as a testament to the power of consistent world-building and the timeless appeal of a hero who never gives up.

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Technical Details
Network: TV Tokyo
Seasons: 1
Years: 2017 - 2021
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Black Clover anime was not officially canceled but rather concluded its initial run in March 2021 because it had nearly caught up to the source manga. Ending the series at episode 170 allowed the manga author more time to produce new chapters and prevented the show from being filled with excessive non-canon content.

While there is no official confirmation for a new season yet, rumors of a revival are strong due to the success of the 2023 movie and the ongoing manga. Studio Pierrot has shifted its focus to high-quality seasonal projects, leading many industry insiders to believe the series will eventually return once the final manga arc concludes.

The original television run of Black Clover consists of four seasons that encompass a total of 170 episodes. These seasons were broadcast continuously from October 2017 through March 2021 and are currently available on various streaming platforms.

The franchise includes a comedic ONA spin-off titled Squishy! Black Clover, which features the main characters in a chibi-style animation. Additionally, the series expanded with a major feature film titled Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which was released globally on Netflix in 2023.

The story is not finished, as the manga continues to be published in Jump GIGA after moving from Weekly Shonen Jump to accommodate the author's health. There is significant source material currently being written that has not yet been adapted into the anime format.

The feature film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix. The original 170-episode series and the Squishy! Black Clover shorts can be found on major anime streaming services like Crunchyroll and Hulu.
FAQs Updated: March 2026
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