Black Clover Watch Order: Every Season, Movie, and OVA in Order, in order
“From Asta's scream to Sword of the Wizard King, every episode in order.”
So, you want to dive into Black Clover, but you are staring at a massive 170-episode mountain, a Netflix movie, and a handful of weirdly named specials. Where do you even begin? Answer: Right at episode one, without overcomplicating your life!
Think of watching Black Clover like boarding a high-speed express train. Once Asta gets past his early vocal cord warm-ups (yes, he screams quite a bit in the first ten episodes, hang in there!), the series locks into one of the smoothest, most addictive continuous rides in modern shonen. Unlike older giants with hundred-episode filler detours, Black Clover is astonishingly streamlined.
Here is the million-dollar question every fan asks: where on earth does the movie, Sword of the Wizard King, fit into the timeline? The film was released well after the TV anime paused at episode 170, but chronologically, it actually takes place during the six-month training skip between episodes 157 and 158. You can watch it right after episode 157 for seamless story flow, or save it for after episode 170 as an epic victory lap. Whatever your preference is, you are in for a treat.
From the main television run to canon-supervised films and chibi comedy spin-offs, this guide breaks down the essential viewing path so you never waste a single minute.
The Direct Watch Order
- Black Clover (TV Series): Episodes 1 to 157 (The journey from the Magic Knights exam through the Heart Kingdom training).
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Movie): Slotted right during the six-month time-skip.
- Black Clover (TV Series): Episodes 158 to 170 (The explosive Spade Kingdom Raid arc).
- Black Clover Season 2 (Airing): The eagerly anticipated final saga continuation.
What about the OVAs and Chibi Shorts?
The Jump Festa pilot from 2016, Petit Clover shorts, and Squishy! Black Clover are purely optional treats. Check them out if you want more comedic banter between the Black Bulls, but you can safely skip them without missing a beat of the core story.
At the end, Black Clover rewards patience like few other anime can. Push past Asta's noisy beginnings, watch the boy defy destiny with a five-leaf grimoire, and enjoy every limit-breaking clash along the way. Goodbye and happy watching!
The Core Canon Story
The flagship 170-episode anime covering Asta and Yuno's rise through the Magic Knights.
Covers the entire main run from the Magic Knights exam to the Spade Kingdom invasion. For the most seamless chronological experience, pause after Episode 157 to watch the movie!
Canon-supervised movie set during the 6-month time-skip (best watched between Ep 157 and 158).
Heavily supervised by manga creator Yuki Tabata. It features four resurrected past Wizard Kings and takes place right before the Spade Kingdom raid kicks into high gear.
The direct continuation picking up right after Episode 170.
Adapts the climax of the Spade Kingdom Raid arc and the final manga saga.
Specials & Chibi Shorts
Pre-series pilot episode produced by XEBEC before Studio Pierrot's anime.
Adapts the opening chapter of the manga with an alternate voice cast and art style. Fun historical trivia for hardcore fans, but completely retold in Episode 1.
Comedy special featuring the squad captains hanging out and goofing off.
Best enjoyed after Episode 70 when you are familiar with all nine squad captains.
Short comedic chibi skits featuring the Black Bulls.
Compiles the cute omake segments shown at the end of broadcast episodes.
8-episode chibi anime comedy spin-off.
Lighthearted comedy shorts with Asta and Yuno competing in bizarre gag challenges.
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