Black Clover Returns with Season 2 Announcement
The long-awaited second season of ‘Black Clover’ has received official confirmation during Jump Festa 2026. Studio Pierrot produces the continuation of the fantasy adventure series. A new promotional video premiered at the event, showcasing updated animation for the returning cast.
Yuki Tabata’s original manga concluded its main run after 10 years of serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump. The anime adaptation paused after 170 episodes covering the Spade Kingdom arc. Season 2 adapts remaining storylines, including the final battle between protagonists Asta and Yuno.
Voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara as Asta and Nobunaga Shimazaki as Yuno reprise their roles. The trailer highlights intensified magic battles and character growth. Tabata expressed gratitude to fans in a public comment, noting the series’ 10th anniversary milestone.
A new key visual features Asta wielding his anti-magic sword alongside allies from the Black Bulls squad. Additional promotional materials include plans for a Black Clover art exhibition in Tokyo and Osaka next year. The Winter 2026 issue of Jump GIGA contains the latest manga chapter.
The first season gained popularity for its underdog protagonist narrative and tournament-style magic duels. Streaming platforms hosted the original run, building a dedicated international audience. Production staff emphasized maintaining high-quality action sequences for the return.
Jump Festa attendees received the announcement live on stage. Online streams allowed global viewers to watch the reveal simultaneously. The series joins other Shonen Jump adaptations announcing continuations this weekend.
‘Black Clover’ Season 2 arrives in 2026 without a specific premiere month yet. The trailer ends with Asta declaring his goal to become Wizard King. Fans anticipate resolution to lingering plot threads from the manga’s conclusion.
