Saturday marks the return of Black Clover season 2, episode 1, which resumes right where the anime left off five years ago. The new episode, titled “The War Begins,” arrives at 7:00 AM PT on Crunchyroll on October 3, 2026. The Japanese broadcast follows later that day at 11:00 PM JST on TV Tokyo and its affiliates.
The Rematch Against The Dark Triad
“The War Begins” starts where Black Clover stopped after episode 170. Asta, Yuno, Noelle, and the rest of the Black Bulls are finally facing the Dark Triad head-on, rather than taking on quick villain-of-the-week fights. The rematch against Yami Sukehiro and William Vangeance is already underway, with both still caught in the middle of the enemy’s plan.
Asta’s New Form
The boy who once charged at every problem without magic has changed. His bond with Liebe altered him, and Devil Union now puts him on equal footing against foes who operate on a completely different level. The stakes have grown higher too. The Dark Triad’s scheme to open the gates of the underworld could release an army of devils upon the human world.
Streaming Details Are Still TBA
The Crunchyroll release window remains marked as TBA. By standard industry custom, the episode should become available with English subtitles about 30 to 60 minutes after the Japanese broadcast ends. The anime airs across North America, Central and South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, India, and Southeast Asia.
Crunchyroll is currently the confirmed international streaming home for Black Clover season 2, though Netflix has its own ties to the series. The streamer already released the canon movie, Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, worldwide in 2023, and it also has earlier episodes of the anime available in several regions. Season 2 may or may not end up on Netflix, but the franchise’s relationship with the streamer is already established.
The Story Picks Up Where It Stopped
This installment centers on Asta and Liebe honing their grasp of Devil Union, while Yuno readies herself for another attempt at Zenon. The rescue of Yami and William remains unfinished business, and the Dark Triad’s scheme keeps advancing, with Morris tasked with opening the underworld’s gates. The Black Bulls are bound for the Spade Kingdom, the Dark Triad stands prepared, and Asta now carries a new form to demonstrate.
Who Makes The Anime
| Role | Names |
|---|---|
| Directors | Matsuo Asami, Rokou Ogiwara, Tazumi Mukaiyama, Akira Shimizu, Fumio Maezono, Daisuke Chiba, Toshihiro Maeya, Yoshimitsu Tsuda, Toshiaki Kanbara, Takahiro Enokida, Yasumi Mikamoto, Kenichi Maejima, Chihiro Kumano, Naoki Horiuchi, Yoshino Miwa |
| Voice actors | Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta), Nobunaga Shimazaki (Yuno) |
The Long Wait Pays Off
Yuno and Asta were both orphans who dreamed of becoming the Wizard King. Yuno possessed natural magic abilities, whereas Asta relied on sheer determination despite lacking any powers at all. The wait has lasted five years, and now the clash fans have been waiting to see animated is finally beginning.
What Comes Next
- Watch the Japanese broadcast at 11:00 PM JST on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on October 3.
- Check Crunchyroll for the English release within 30 to 60 minutes of the Japanese broadcast.
- Keep an eye on Netflix, which already has the movie and earlier episodes.
- Follow the raid into the Spade Kingdom and watch Asta face the Dark Triad.
The Bottom Line
In North America, fans wake up early to watch Black Clover season 2, episode 1. After a long wait, the premiere brings back a rematch, sends in a rescue mission, and raises a danger that could let devils enter the human world. It is Asta’s new shape that makes the fight possible, and the story resumes right where it left off.
The streaming details almost feel secondary once the story itself is considered. “The War Begins” is a fitting title for an episode that finally starts the fight.
See the video the story is built around at Screen Rant.
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