Black Clover Story Arcs Guide
Episode ranges, plot summaries, and frequently asked questions for every major arc in Black Clover. Updated 2026.
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Entrance Exam
Eps 1–13 · 13 epsWhat episodes are the opening arc of Black Clover?
Episodes 1–13. Asta — born without any magic in a world where everyone has it — aims to become the Wizard King through pure physical training. He and his rival Yuno join Magic Knight squads: Asta in the Black Bulls (the worst squad) and Yuno in the Golden Dawn (the best).
What is Black Clover about?
Black Clover is a shonen action series about perseverance over talent — Asta's zero-magic anti-magic swords cut through all magic, making him uniquely powerful against a world of mages. The series is known for its intense battles and large cast of Magic Knight squads.
Dungeon Exploration
Eps 14–22 · 9 epsWhat episodes are the Dungeon Exploration arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 14–22. Asta's squad explores a magical dungeon, encountering Diamond Kingdom mages. The arc expands the world beyond the Clover Kingdom.
Royal Capital Assault
Eps 23–28 · 6 epsWhat episodes are the Royal Capital Assault arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 23–28. The Eye of the Midnight Sun — a terrorist organisation — attacks the Royal Capital during a celebration. Asta and the Black Bulls defend the city.
Star Awards Festival
Eps 29–32 · 4 epsWhat are episodes 29–32 of Black Clover?
The Star Awards Festival arc — a break arc showing the Magic Knight squads' annual ranking. Largely a showcase episode before the Seabed Temple arc.
Seabed Temple
Eps 33–44 · 12 epsWhat episodes are the Seabed Temple arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 33–44. The Black Bulls raid a temple underwater to retrieve a magic stone. The High Priest and his disciples challenge them.
Witches Forest
Eps 45–51 · 7 epsWhat episodes are the Witches Forest arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 45–51. The squad travels to the Witches Forest to heal Asta's broken arms. The Witch Queen has her own agenda.
Filler Episodes
Eps 52–55 · 4 epsAre episodes 52–55 of Black Clover filler?
Episodes 52–55 are filler episodes. They can be skipped.
Vetto the Despair
Eps 56–66 · 11 epsWhat episodes are the Vetto arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 56–66. The Eye of the Midnight Sun attacks the Seabed Temple and Witches Forest areas. Asta faces Vetto — one of the Third Eye, the strongest members of the terrorist organisation.
Filler
Eps 67–163 · 16 epsIs there filler in Black Clover around episodes 67–163?
This range contains a large number of filler episodes mixed throughout the canon arcs. Black Clover is known for having significant filler — roughly 30% of its episodes are non-canon. Episodes 67–68, 82, 123, 131–132, 141–142, 148 and others are filler. Use a filler guide to identify episodes to skip.
Eye of the Midnight Sun Showdown
Eps 69–76 · 8 epsWhat episodes are the Eye of the Midnight Sun Showdown in Black Clover?
Episodes 69–76. The Magic Knights storm the Eye of the Midnight Sun's base. The true nature of the organisation and its leader Licht is revealed.
Reincarnation
Eps 77–85 · 9 epsWhat episodes are the Reincarnation arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 77–85. Patri (Licht's true identity) uses a forbidden spell to reincarnate elves into the Magic Knights' bodies, causing chaos as possessed knights turn against the kingdom.
Reincarnation Arc
Eps 90–95 · 6 epsWhat episodes continue the Reincarnation arc?
Episodes 90–95. The elf reincarnation crisis continues — Asta and Yuno must fight their possessed squadmates to stop the ritual.
Filler / Recap
Eps 96–101 · 6 epsAre episodes 96–101 of Black Clover filler?
Mostly filler and recap episodes. Can be skipped.
Spade Kingdom / Elf Reincarnation End
Eps 102–116 · 15 epsWhat episodes conclude the Elf Reincarnation arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 102–116. The elf crisis reaches its climax. The Dark Triad of the Spade Kingdom is introduced as the next major threat.
Heart Kingdom Joint Struggle
Eps 120–131 · 12 epsWhat episodes are the Heart Kingdom arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 120–131. Asta and other Magic Knights train in the Heart Kingdom for six months, preparing to fight the Dark Triad who seek to open the gates of the underworld.
Spade Kingdom Raid
Eps 134–158 · 25 epsWhat episodes are the Spade Kingdom Raid in Black Clover?
Episodes 134–158. The Magic Knights invade the Spade Kingdom to stop the Qliphoth Ritual — which would merge the underworld with the living world, releasing ancient demons.
Spade Kingdom Raid — Conclusion
Eps 164–170 · 7 epsWhat episodes conclude the Spade Kingdom arc in Black Clover?
Episodes 164–170. The final battles of the anime against the Dark Triad and the first Devil. The Black Clover anime ends at episode 170 — the manga continues.