Black Clover Anime Sequel Is Reportedly On the Way After a Long Wait

Since the end of its first season back in 2021, Black Clover‘s anime adaptation has kept fans waiting for news of its continuation. The adventures of Asta and the Black Bulls enchanted viewers thanks to their charming cast, fascinating world, and complex power system. As such, fans of this beloved series have been patiently waiting for any kind of sign about its return.

After many years of waiting, viewers can rejoice, as the second season of the Black Clover anime has finally been announced. This news was shared via a Japanese magazine that included a stunning key visual of the upcoming events of the series. While not many details were shared, the reaction of fans was overwhelmingly positive online.

Black Clover’s Anime Has Been Confirmed for a Second Season

The First Images of the Upcoming Show Have Been Shared Online

After shocking and fascinating fans worldwide during 2021, the Black Clover anime ended its first season. Audiences expected that the series would continue soon after, seeing as the show did not cover every arc available in the manga at the moment. Lamentably, the anime entered a long hiatus shortly after its first season concluded, without any signs of a continuation.

More than 4 years after this event, on July 2, 2025, Asta and his friends once again caused commotion among anime fans with news that a second season had been confirmed. X (formerly Twitter) user @PacemanOP shared via social media photos of a Japanese magazine that included promotional images about the upcoming continuation of the Black Bull’s adventure.

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The announcement was accompanied by a spectacular key visual, depicting Asta using his demonic powers and preparing to face the powerful villains that await him during the next arc. Images of Asta and Liebe’s new designs were also included in the publication. Immediately after the news became available, fans began sharing their excitement about this upcoming project.

What Can Fans Expect From This New Season?

The Spade Kingdom Raid Arc Is Asta’s Next Quest

Half-Devil Asta from Black Clover wielding weapon in front of red background

Season one of the Black Clover anime adapted the events of the original manga series up to the Elf Reincarnation Arc. The show has demonstrated no interest in diverging from the story created by Yuki Tabata, the creator of the series, meaning that Asta’s next adventure will be the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc.

For many fans, this is considered one of the best entries in the entire franchise, featuring some of the most exciting battles and developing the heroes like never before. The promotional material included in the magazine points to this indeed being the case, as Black Asta is seen preparing for a gruesome battle against the devils of this upcoming arc.

Further details about the show’s production and its intended release date are expected to be released in the coming weeks. Nonetheless, the confirmation of Black Clover season 2 will likely be one of the biggest and most exciting news of the year, as audiences had been expecting this development for more than 4 years.