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Black Clover Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Black Clover anime in order
Last updated: September 28 2026
Written by: ChronoAlice
Black Clover follows a powerless orphan determined to become the Wizard King. Between a long-running series and a Netflix film, here's the order that keeps Asta's story clear.
Based on Yuki Tabata's manga, Black Clover is set in a world where everyone wields magic β except loud, tireless Asta, who was born with none. Armed with anti-magic swords, he battles toward his dream of becoming the Clover Kingdom's Wizard King. With 170 episodes covering the Clover Kingdom's magic knights, elf invasions, and devil battles, the anime is a long but rewarding shonen journey powered by Asta's relentless determination.
π Release Order
Release order is the cleanest way to follow the anime, ending with the feature film that continues the saga.
- Black Clover (TV series, 2017)
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
The film is set within the series' world after key events, so a little context from the show helps.
π Story Chronology
The story runs chronologically through the series before the movie extends the timeline.
- Black Clover (TV series, 2017)
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (2023)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Start with the TV series, which runs 170 episodes and covers the bulk of the story so far. Once you're caught up, Sword of the Wizard King delivers a movie-scale battle that rewards familiarity with Asta and the Magic Knights. Release order is all you need. If the episode count feels daunting, remember that the arcs escalate steadily, and the movie is a great reward for sticking with Asta and the Black Bulls to the end.
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