List of Black Clover episodes facts for kids

This is the cover of the first Blu-ray disc for Black Clover, released in Japan in 2018.

Black Clover is a popular anime TV show. It's based on a manga (Japanese comic book) with the same name, created by Yūki Tabata. The show was made by a company called Pierrot and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara.

The story of Black Clover takes place in a world where almost everyone can use magic. But the main character, Asta, is one of the only people who can't! Asta and his friend, Yuno, both dream of becoming the Wizard King, who is the strongest magic-user in the land. Yuno is a magic genius, but Asta has to work extra hard because he has no magic.

The series first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from October 3, 2017, until March 30, 2021. Kazuyuki Fudeyasu wrote the stories for the episodes, Itsuko Takeda designed the characters, and Minako Seki created the music. The first two seasons each had 51 episodes. The show used many different songs for its opening and ending themes.

Before the TV show, a special short anime called an original video animation (OVA) was made by Xebec. It was shown at an event called Jump Festa in 2016 and 2018.

In 2017, companies like Crunchyroll and Funimation made it possible for people in North America to watch Black Clover. Crunchyroll showed the episodes at the same time they aired in Japan. Funimation created an English version of the show, where voice actors spoke English. This English version started airing on Adult Swim's Toonami block in December 2017. After the TV series ended, it was announced that a Black Clover anime movie would be made!

About the Seasons

The Black Clover TV show was aired continuously in Japan. However, for people watching outside of Japan, especially in North America, the episodes were grouped into seasons. This list follows how the seasons were released for home viewing in North America.

Season 1 (2017–18)

Quick facts for kids List of Black Clover episodes
Cover of the first Blu-ray volume of the first season released in Japan on February 23, 2018.
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	51
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	October 3, 2017 (2017-10-03) – September 25, 2018 (2018-09-25)

The first season of the Black Clover anime TV show was made by director Tatsuya Yoshihara and the company Pierrot. This season is based on the first nine books (chapters 1 to 75) of Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga comic series. However, episode 13 tells a new story not from the manga, and episode 29 is a summary of past events.

The story follows the first adventures of Asta and his friends, the Black Bulls, in the Clover Kingdom. Asta, who can't use magic, gets a special magic spellbook called a grimoire. He joins the Black Bulls, a group of magic knights, because he wants to become the new Wizard King. During his journey, he explores a secret dungeon and meets Mars, a magic knight from the Diamond Kingdom. Later, Asta is captured when bad magic users, working for a group called the Eye of the Midnight Sun, attack the capital city with zombies. After Asta is saved, he teams up with a fellow Black Bull and later his captain to fight against people who are kidnapping children. The Black Bulls then travel to an Underwater Temple, where they face many challenges to find a special magic stone that the Eye of the Midnight Sun is also looking for.

The first season first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from October 3, 2017, to September 25, 2018. In North America, Crunchyroll and Funimation made the series available in English. Crunchyroll showed the episodes online at the same time as Japan, and Funimation created an English version that aired on Adult Swim's Toonami from December 2, 2017, to January 6, 2019.

The first season of Black Clover uses eight different songs for its opening and closing themes. The first opening song is "Distant Future" by Kankaku Piero, and the first closing song is "Blue Flame" by Itowokashi. These were used for the first 13 episodes. For episodes 14 to 27, the opening song was "Paint It Black" by Bish, and the closing song was "Amazing Dreams" by Swanky Dank. From episodes 28 to 39, the opening theme was "Black Rover" by Vickeblanka, and the closing theme was "Black to the dreamlight" by Empire. For the rest of the season, the opening song was "Guess Who Is Back" by Koda Kumi, and the closing song was "Four" by Faky. In episode 50, Megumi Han sang "Four" as her character, Kahono.

Episodes

The first season of Black Clover has 51 exciting episodes! Each episode continues Asta's journey to become the Wizard King and his adventures with the Black Bulls. You can watch them to see how Asta and his friends grow stronger and face new challenges.

Watching at Home

If you want to watch the first season of Black Clover at home, it was released on DVD and Blu-ray in different parts of the world. In Japan, Avex Pictures released the season in five sets. In North America, Crunchyroll and Funimation also released the season in five sets. You can find these sets to watch all the adventures of Asta and the Black Bulls whenever you like! The first season of Black Clover aired from October 2017 to September 2018. It had 51 episodes. This season introduced viewers to Asta, Yuno, and the magical world they live in. It showed their journey to become Magic Knights and join different squads.

Season 2 (2018–19)

List of Black Clover episodes
Cover of the sixth Blu-ray volume of the second season released in Japan on April 26, 2019.
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	51
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	October 2, 2018 (2018-10-02) – September 24, 2019 (2019-09-24)

Get ready for more magic and adventure! The second season of the Black Clover anime TV series continues the exciting story of Asta and his friends. This season was made by the studio Pierrot and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara. It covers many chapters from the original Yūki Tabata manga series, from volume 9 to volume 17.

This season has 51 episodes. The first 14 episodes (episodes 52–65) are super important! They show the Black Bulls team going into the Forest of Witches. Their main goal is to help Asta heal his arms. His arms were badly hurt during a big fight with the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

The season first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo. It ran from October 2, 2018, to September 24, 2019. Fans could also buy the season on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan. Outside of Japan, Crunchyroll streamed the episodes as they aired. Funimation also made an English version, which was shown on Adult Swim's Toonami block from January 13, 2019, to January 26, 2020.

Awesome Theme Songs

The second season of Black Clover features some cool music! It uses eight different theme songs. There are four opening songs and four ending songs.

• For the first 13 episodes (52-64), the opening song is "Reckless" (Gamushara). The ending song is "Heaven and Earth" (Tenjō Tenge). Both are performed by Miyuna.
• From episodes 65 to 76, the second opening song is "Scribble Page" by Kankaku Piero. The ending song is "My Song My Days" by Solidemo with Sakura men.
• The third opening song, used for episodes 77 to 94, is "JUSTadICE" by Seiko Ōmori. The ending song for episodes 77 to 89 is "The Path of Blooming Flowers" (Hana ga Saku Michi) by The Charm Park.
• Finally, for episodes 95 to 102, the fourth opening song is "Sky & Blue" by Girlfriend. The ending song for episodes 90 to 102 is "Against All Gods" by M-Flo.

Episodes

The second season of Black Clover has 51 exciting episodes! These episodes continue the adventures of Asta and his friends in the Clover Kingdom. They face new challenges and powerful enemies. The season includes a recap episode (episode 66) and some special filler episodes (55, 56, 82, 85, 86) that tell extra stories.

Home Video Release

Fans of Black Clover could buy the second season on DVD and Blu-ray.

In Japan

In Japan, Avex Pictures released the season in five different sets. These sets were called "chapters." The first set came out on April 26, 2019. The last set was released on January 31, 2020.

In English-Speaking Countries

In North America, Crunchyroll and Funimation worked together to release the season. They put out Blu-ray and DVD combo sets. The first set was available on October 1, 2019. The fifth and final set for the season came out on June 30, 2020. Some of these sets were also released as special limited editions.

Funimation also helped distribute the series in other places. This included Australia and New Zealand through Madman Entertainment. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series was distributed by Manga Entertainment. Season 2 of Black Clover also had 51 episodes. It aired from October 2018 to September 2019. In this season, Asta and his friends faced new challenges and stronger enemies. They continued to grow their powers and learn more about the mysteries of their world.

Season 3 (2019–20)

Season 3 was a bit longer with 52 episodes. It ran from October 2019 to December 2020. This season brought even bigger battles and important discoveries for the characters. The Magic Knights worked together to protect their kingdom.

Season 4 (2020–21)

List of Black Clover episodes
This is the cover of the sixteenth Blu-ray volume for the fourth season, released in Japan.
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	TV Tokyo
Original release	December 8, 2020 (2020-12-08) – March 30, 2021 (2021-03-30)

The fourth season of the Black Clover anime series is a cool adventure! It was directed by Ayataka Tanemura and made by Pierrot. The season first aired in Japan on TV Tokyo on December 8, 2020, and finished on March 30, 2021.

This season started with some special episodes that were made just for the anime, with ideas from the original author, Yūki Tabata. After those, the story continued from the 24th volume of his Black Clover manga series, starting with episode 158. If you live in English-speaking countries, you could watch this season on Crunchyroll or Funimation. Crunchyroll showed the episodes at the same time they aired in Japan, and Funimation made an English dubbed version for North America.

The fourth season uses four different theme songs. For the first three episodes, the opening song was "Everlasting Shine" by Tomorrow X Together, and the ending song was "A Walk" by Gakuto Kajiwara. For episodes 158 to 170, the opening song changed to "Grandeur" by Snow Man, and the ending song was "Beautiful" by Treasure.

What Happens in Season 4?

The fourth season of Black Clover has 16 exciting episodes! It continues the adventures of Asta and his friends. The story starts with the heroes training and getting ready for big challenges. They learn new powers and meet new allies.

Later in the season, the story gets really intense as the characters face powerful enemies from the Spade Kingdom. There are big battles and important moments where the heroes have to work together to protect their friends and their homes. You'll see lots of magic, teamwork, and bravery as the Black Bulls and other magic knights fight against strong villains.

Episodes

The fourth season of Black Clover includes 16 episodes, from episode 155 to 170. Here's a quick look at them:

Where to Watch at Home

You can get the fourth season of Black Clover on DVD and Blu-ray!

In Japan

In Japan, Avex Pictures released the season on DVD and Blu-ray. The sixteenth volume, which included all the episodes from this season, came out on June 25, 2021.

In English-Speaking Countries

In North America, Crunchyroll and Funimation teamed up to release the season on DVD and Blu-ray. This was called "Season 4" of the series. The same company also shares the series in Australia and New Zealand through Madman Entertainment, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland through Manga Entertainment.

The fourth and final season of the TV series had 16 episodes. It aired from December 2020 to March 2021. This season concluded many of the story arcs and set the stage for future adventures, including the announced movie.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Episodios de Black Clover para niños