After four years of silence, Black Clover is finally coming back to screens. The long anticipated return was revealed through early leaks from Weekly Shonen Jump Issue 32, confirming that the sequel anime is now officially in production. This marks a significant comeback for the franchise, which last aired an episode in March 2021.
According to the leaked pages, the new anime features an updated character design for Asta, including a powerful new visual of his Devil Union form. The magazine spread shows renewed energy being poured into the series, hinting that Studio Pierrot or a new team might be working on a revamped production approach. Although the staff details have not been officially revealed, the buzz suggests that the upcoming project is a direct continuation rather than a reboot.
The original Black Clover anime aired 170 episodes from October 2017 to March 2021. Over the course of those four years, the anime built a passionate global following, praised for its relentless pacing and magical battles. Even when the COVID 19 pandemic caused delays in 2020, the team quickly resumed production and carried the show through to its explosive finale in 2021.
After the anime concluded, the franchise kept fans engaged with the 2023 release of the film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, which premiered on Netflix and in Japanese theaters. The movie’s success reaffirmed the demand for more content from this world of magic and rivalry. With the manga still ongoing and filled with intense arcs, the sequel anime has plenty of compelling material to adapt.
As of now, an official release date and platform for the sequel have not been announced, but fans can expect more details to surface soon with a potential teaser in the upcoming Shonen Jump issues. Whether it lands on TV or a global streaming platform like Netflix or Crunchyroll, Black Clover’s return is positioned as one of the most awaited anime events of 2026.
This announcement comes at a time when many other shonen giants are expanding their universes through sequels and remakes. But for Black Clover, it is not just a return. It is a revival of a fan favorite that left too soon.
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