With a total of 170 episodes covering a vast magical world, Black Clover is a beloved modern shonen staple that occasionally takes breathers to let the manga get ahead. While some long-running series are notorious for excessive filler, Black Clover maintains a low, manageable filler rate of approximately 11%.
| Episode(s) | Arc Name | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The Yami & Licht Backstory | WATCH. Technically filler, but Studio Pierrot worked with the author. These episodes flesh out Yami's past and the first Wizard King. Essential for anime-only fans. | | 120 | Marie's Diary | SKIP. A recap framed as a child's diary. Annoying. | | 121-122 | The "Clover Clips" | SKIP. Two episodes of the Magic Knights breaking the fourth wall. Not funny. | | 141-148 | Devil Believers Arc | SKIP. A 7-episode original arc right before the final saga. It introduces lame villains and contradicts power scaling. | | 149 | The Devil Megicula | WATCH (Partially). The first 5 minutes are a recap; the rest is a lore dump about devils that is actually canon to the manga. | filler guide black clover
The anime ends at . However, the manga continues past this point (Chapters 270+). Do not watch past Episode 157 if you want strict canon. Episodes 158-170 are an "anime-original" finale. With a total of 170 episodes covering a
Many viewers find the pacing in this arc slow and the story inconsequential to Asta’s journey to becoming the Wizard King. If you are watching for the intense fights and fast progression, this arc can be safely skipped. Technically filler, but Studio Pierrot worked with the
The filler episodes in Black Clover are scattered throughout the series. Here are some of the most notable ones:
The Battle to the Death?! Yami vs. Jack (Mostly filler, though entertaining)
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