The long-awaited Black Clover Season 2 has officially released its first trailer during Anime Expo 2026 ahead of its online release.
Although the trailer has yet to be released publicly online, attendees at Anime Expo were given an exclusive first look at the upcoming season. Many fans who attended the premiere have praised the visuals on social media, with several describing the animation as a significant upgrade over the original TV series:
Alongside the trailer screening, the anime also revealed its Episode 1 synopsis and the complete main production staff.
It is also revealed that the opening song, “Kienai Riyuu“, will be performed by Wanima.
Black Clover Season 2 Episode 1 Synopsis Revealed
According to the newly revealed synopsis, Season 2 begins in the Spade Kingdom, where Morris is shown treating Dante, while Zenon and Lotus are also present. Morris also reveals that he was driven out of the Diamond Kingdom by Mars and his allies.
The episode then shifts its focus to Nacht’s training of Asta and Liebe, where the pair begin working toward achieving Devil Union.
Fans will also see Yuno speaking with Langris, thanking him for his training while jokingly referring to him as the “former vice captain.”
Later in the episode, the selected Magic Knights gather before departing for the Spade Kingdom.
The episode concludes with the awakening of the ancient demon in the Spade Kingdom, Mereoleona stepping in to confront it, and the Magic Knights preparing to face each member of the Dark Triad.
Black Clover Season 2 Main Staff
The newly announced production staff includes:
- Director: Ayataka Tanemura
- Series Composition: Keiichiro Ochi
- Original Story: Yuki Tabata
- Character Design: Itsuko Takeda
- Sub Character Design: Kumiko Tokunaga
- Prop Design: Kousei Takahashi
- Art Director: Yuki Maeda
- Color Design: Aiko Shinohara
- Compositing Director: Keisuke Nozawa
- Editor: Ayumu Takahashi
- Music: Minako Seki
- Sound Director: Hajime Takakuwa
- Animation Studio: Studio Pierrot
During Anime Expo, ‘Black Clover’ Author Tabata Yuki shared:
“Black Clover fans, I’m sorry to keep you waiting!! On the contrary, the 2nd Season will be broadcast from October!!
As a “Black Clover” career, it has been completed, but it has become a joyful image and has reached everyone around the world.
It is thanks to everyone who loves the work and the people who put their heart and soul into making anime. Thank you very much!!
When I was drawing the original Watamen, it felt like the characters were running together, but after I finished drawing, I just looked at the character road and felt it slowly, and now I think I will become a fan of them.
That’s why I’m super excited about the charm of the characters unique to the anime and the magic battle with the power of chasing power! I’m sure it will satisfy us, so please look forward to the broadcast with me!!”
They also gave an exclusive digital art to the attendees at Anime Expo:
Black Clover Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in October 2026. Bookmark Otaku Mantra for more Black Clover updates!
About Black Clover
Black Clover is a Japanese fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Yuki Tabata. It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2015 before moving to Jump GIGA in 2023.
The anime adaptation by Studio Pierrot aired from 2017 to 2021, spanning 170 episodes, followed by the theatrical film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King in 2023.
The series follows Asta, a boy born without magic in a world where magical ability determines one’s status. Armed only with determination and a mysterious five-leaf grimoire granting Anti-Magic powers, Asta sets out to become the Wizard King alongside his rival, Yuno.
