Black Clover Season 5 & Movie ‘Sword of the Wizard King’ Release Date, Trailer, Cast, Plot and How to Watch

Anime fans worldwide woke up to spell-binding news from Anime Expo 2025: Black Clover is officially returning to television after a five-year hiatus. During Crunchyroll’s industry panel, the streamer revealed that Studio Pierrot is already at work on a brand-new season—and it will stream the sequel exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide. The announcement was accompanied by a short teaser trailer that flashes through iconic moments—Asta’s Demon-Dweller Sword crackling with anti-magic, Yuno unfurling Spirit of Zephyr, and a final shot of the Clover Kingdom skyline with the tagline “Rise to the Wizard King.” Although the trailer stops short of confirming a release date, industry insiders at the panel hinted at a late-2026 broadcast window, lining up with the manga’s 10th-anniversary celebrations. Creator Yūki Tabata shared a recorded message brimming with excitement: “The long-awaited new anime season of Black Clover has been confirmed! I’m beyond ecstatic after the super-passionate movie that came out. Thanks to all of you, Black Clover is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! I definitely plan to keep this hype going!” Key details so far • Studio Pierrot returns: The original production house behind all 170 TV episodes will helm the sequel, promising continuity in character designs and sakuga-heavy battle sequences. • Crunchyroll exclusive: The platform will simulcast the new season in over 200 territories, with subtitled and dubbed versions planned. • Cast comeback: While the full cast list is still under wraps, voice actors Gakuto Kajiwara (Asta) and Nobunaga Shimazaki (Yuno) both retweeted the trailer with cryptic clover emojis—strong evidence they’re reprising their roles. • Story placement: The season is expected to adapt the “Ultimate Wizard King” arc, picking up after the Sword of the Wizard King film (2023) and continuing the manga chapters published in Jump GIGA. Why this matters Black Clover’s TV anime concluded in March 2021 on episode 170, leaving viewers on a cliff-hanger just as the Spade Kingdom Raid arc reached its climax. Since then, the franchise has only delivered the Netflix film, keeping speculation about “Season 5” simmering across forums and TikTok. Today’s confirmation silences rumors of cancellation and reignites interest in one of Shōnen Jump’s fastest-selling manga. What to watch next • Official trailer drop: A full PV and key visual are expected at Jump Festa this December. • Release date & cour count: Crunchyroll promises more information “in the coming months.” • Manga synergy: Shueisha will bundle an exclusive interview with Tabata and Pierrot in the next Jump GIGA issue, likely teasing anime-original scenes. Search-friendly Q&A Q: When will Black Clover Season 5 be released? A: No exact date yet, but staff at Anime Expo hinted at a late-2026 premiere. Q: Where can I watch the new Black Clover season? A: The sequel will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide. Q: Will the original voice actors return? A: Neither Pierrot nor Crunchyroll has announced cast, but social media activity strongly suggests the main seiyū will reprise their roles. Stay tuned—this page will be updated the moment an official release date, episode count, or new trailer drops. Until then, now might be the perfect time to rewatch episodes 1-170 or catch the Sword of the Wizard King film and be ready when Asta swings back into action.