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Black Clover Is Back - Here Is What You Missed
Yes, it has been five years. Yes, the trailer is real. Black Clover Season 2 (or the continuation, depending on how you count) is on its way, and if you fell off around 2021, you are absolutely not alone.
This is a compact recap so you can jump straight back in without a 170-episode rewatch.
Where the story left off
The anime ended on the Elf Reincarnation arc, right before the Spade Kingdom arc kicks off in the manga. That means the new season is starting with:
- Asta continuing his path toward becoming Wizard King.
- The Clover Kingdom recovering from the elf attack.
- The Dark Triad and the Spade Kingdom emerging as the next major threat.
- Yuno's true heritage being revealed and expanded on.
Who to remember
If names are blurring, this is the quick roster:
- Asta - the magicless hero with the anti-magic grimoire.
- Yuno - Asta's rival and best friend, wind magic prodigy.
- Noelle - water/valkyrie magic, royal, main love interest.
- Yami Sukehiro - Black Bulls captain, dark magic, the character everyone quotes.
- Julius Novachrono - the Wizard King, time magic, currently... complicated.
Do you need to rewatch?
Honestly, no full rewatch needed. If you want a refresher, watch:
- 1The last 10 episodes of the previous run (the elf arc conclusion).
- 2The Black Clover Sword of the Wizard King film - it fills in character context.
- 3Skip the fillers. Our filler guide marks them clearly.
Full watch order
If you want to do it properly, our Black Clover watch order has every arc, film, and OVA in the exact order.
Why this return matters
Black Clover was one of the best "underdog shonen" of the 2010s and its abrupt pause left a real hole. If Pierrot delivers the Spade Kingdom arc at the level fans are hoping for, this could be a genuine comeback story - both in the show and in real life.