Black Clover Watch Order (2026) — Complete Filler Guide
The complete Black Clover watch order including the 2023 Netflix movie. Full filler skip list included.
Black Clover has 1 season of 170 episodes plus a movie. Watch order: TV Series (eps 1–170) → Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023 Netflix film). Skip fillers listed below for the fastest watch.
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Asta's journey from peasant orphan to the strongest magic knight. Covers the Clover Kingdom arcs through the Spade Kingdom invasion.
A standalone movie featuring four former Wizard Kings returning. Watch after finishing the TV series.
Filler Episodes to Skip
Black Clover has a notoriously slow pace in its early episodes but the filler is manageable. These are confirmed filler:
Skip These Episodes
Episodes 29, 66, 68, 82, 123, 136, 140–141, 148–149, 158–160, 169–170 are filler or heavily padded recap episodes.
Power Through Early Episodes
Episodes 1–50 are slow. The show dramatically improves around episode 50–60 when the Royal Knights arc kicks in. Stick with it.
| Arc | Episodes | Worth Watching? |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Exam Arc | 1–3 | ✅ Essential |
| Dungeon Exploration Arc | 9–18 | ✅ Essential |
| Royal Capital Arc | 19–27 | ✅ Essential |
| Seabed Temple Arc | 36–50 | ✅ Good Action |
| Witches' Forest Arc | 51–65 | ✅ Essential |
| Royal Knights Arc | 75–100 | 🔥 Best Arc |
| Elf Reincarnation Arc | 100–120 | 🔥 Best Arc |
| Heart & Spade Kingdom Arc | 154–170 | ✅ Essential |
Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
The 2023 Netflix film is a solid standalone story. Four former Wizard Kings — Conrad Leto, Edward Aveil, Princia Funnybunny, and Jester Garandros — are resurrected and attempt to overthrow the current magical order using the Imperial Sword. It's not canon to the main story but it's one of the better anime movies of 2023 and worth watching after finishing the series.
The 9 Magic Knight Squads
| Squad | Captain | Known For |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bulls | Yami Sukehiro | Asta's squad. Infamous misfits who are secretly the most powerful. |
| Golden Dawn | William Vangeance | Most prestigious squad. Yuno's home. |
| Silver Eagles | Nozel Silva | Noble-heavy squad led by Noelle's older brother. |
| Blue Rose | Charlotte Roselei | Mostly female squad. Charlotte secretly loves Yami. |
| Crimson Lions | Fuegoleon Vermillion | Fire magic specialists. Solid prestige squad. |
| Green Mantis | Jack the Ripper | Slash-magic specialists. Jack rivals Yami. |
| Coral Peacock | Dorothy Unsworth | Dream magic. Dorothy is always asleep. |
| Purple Orca | Kaiser Granvorka | Lower-tier noble squad. |
| Aqua Deer | Rill Boismortier | Art magic. Youngest captain. |
Tips for New Black Clover Viewers
Asta's Screaming Gets Better
The early episodes are infamous for Asta yelling constantly. It genuinely calms down as the series matures. Don't quit because of episode 1.
The Royal Knights Arc Is the Turning Point
Around episode 75 Black Clover transforms into a genuinely great shonen. If you're struggling early, jump to the tournament arc preview.
Yuno vs Asta Is the Heart of the Show
The rivalry between the two orphans — one magicless, one a prodigy — drives everything. Their parallel growth is the real story.
The Manga Continues Beyond the Anime
The anime ends at the Spade Kingdom invasion. The manga continues into the Final Arc — widely considered the best part of Black Clover.
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