Asta's back this fall. At Anime Expo, Studio Pierrot revealed a promo video for Black Clover's second season — premiering October 2026 — previewing rock band Wanima's opening theme "Kienai Riyu."
Quick answer
According to Anime News Network, Black Clover's 2nd season premieres in October 2026 on Crunchyroll, animated by Studio Pierrot and directed by Ayataka Tanemura (who directed season 1 episodes 153-170 and the film Sword of the Wizard King). Gakuto Kajiwara returns as Asta. The new promo previews Wanima's opening theme, "Kienai Riyu" (The Reason That Won't Disappear). According to SenpaiRanks, the original Black Clover TV anime holds a 7.65 adjusted score on the dual-axis board — one of the stronger long-running shonen on the ranking.
The video, and the song
The promo, which debuted at Anime Expo, is built around Wanima's opening. Here it is:
Behind the camera
Ayataka Tanemura stepping up to direct matters: he handled the back stretch of season 1 and the theatrical Sword of the Wizard King, so this is continuity, not a reset. Studio Pierrot keeping the chair in-house after a multi-year gap since the original run wrapped is the reassuring part for fans who worried the anime had stalled after catching up to the manga.
Where to watch Black Clover
Crunchyroll carries the full Black Clover run and will stream season 2. The original 170-episode series and the Sword of the Wizard King film are the catch-up path if you're behind. SenpaiRanks tracks the platform list and both ranking axes on the Black Clover ranking page; for more returning-shonen coverage, see our Mashle Season 3 guide, and the Anime Expo 2026 roundup collects the season's other big reveals.
The read
SenpaiRanks tracks the original Black Clover at a 7.65 adjusted score — comfortably above the shonen midline, and the tier a second season needs to defend. Where MyAnimeList gives you one number, our Consensus and Quality axes show whether the new season broadens the audience or tightens the craft. Rate the season yourself once it airs and see where your take lands versus the board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When does Black Clover Season 2 release?
A: October 2026.
Q: Where can I watch Black Clover Season 2?
A: On Crunchyroll, which carries the full series.
Q: Who sings the Black Clover Season 2 opening?
A: Rock band Wanima performs the opening theme "Kienai Riyu."
Q: Who is directing Black Clover Season 2?
A: Ayataka Tanemura, who directed season 1 episodes 153-170 and the film Sword of the Wizard King, at Studio Pierrot.
Q: Does Asta's voice actor return?
A: Yes, Gakuto Kajiwara reprises Asta.
Q: How is Black Clover ranked on SenpaiRanks?
A: The original TV anime holds a 7.65 adjusted score on the dual-axis board.