Studio Pierrot debuted the main trailer for Black Clover Season 2 at Anime Expo 2026, revealing WANIMA's opening theme and confirming an October 2026 premiere.
Studio Pierrot debuted the main trailer for Black Clover Season 2 at Anime Expo 2026, confirming an October 2026 premiere window. The trailer features the new opening theme "Kienai Riyuu" (The Reason That Won't Disappear) performed by Japanese rock band WANIMA, marking a triumphant return for the franchise.
The main trailer showcases Asta, Yuno, and Noelle heading into the next arc of Yuki Tabata's beloved shonen series. Accompanying the footage is "Kienai Riyuu," a high-energy track that fits the bombastic tone the franchise is known for. WANIMA is no stranger to anime tie-ins, having previously performed "GONG" for the 2019 film One Piece: Stampede. Their anthemic rock style is a natural fit for Black Clover's intense battle sequences and themes of perseverance.
Alongside the trailer, a new main visual was revealed featuring the central trio of Asta, Yuno, and Noelle, giving fans a fresh look at the updated character designs heading into the new season.
The second season brings back a production team that blends talent from both the original television anime and the 2023 film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Ayataka Tanemura returns as director, with Keiichiro Ochi handling series composition. Itsuko Takeda is on board as character designer, supported by Kumiko Tokunaga as sub-character designer. Kosei Takahashi is credited for prop design, while Minako Seki returns to compose the score.
The continuity of key staff members signals that Studio Pierrot is treating the second season as a direct extension of the visual and narrative identity established by the film, which itself was a significant step up in production quality from the original television run.
The trailer reveal was part of a larger Black Clover showcase at Anime Expo 2026. Attendees at the convention received an exclusive treat: the world premiere screening of the first episode of Season 2, making them the first audience anywhere to see the new material in its finished form.
Series creator Yuki Tabata commemorated the occasion by sharing a special illustration and a personal message thanking fans for their patience during the wait between seasons. The franchise also launched an official Black Clover TikTok account as part of the renewed promotional push surrounding the new season.
The Anime Expo panel underscored just how significant the return of Black Clover is for both Studio Pierrot and the broader shonen anime landscape. The original television series ran for 170 episodes before concluding in March 2021, and the announcement of a proper second season had been one of the most anticipated reveals in the community for years.
Black Clover Season 2 will stream on Crunchyroll when it premieres in October 2026. While an exact premiere date has not yet been announced, the October window places it in the fall anime season alongside what is shaping up to be a competitive lineup. The combination of a returning director, a composer who scored both the original series and the film, and a high-profile rock band on the opening theme positions the new season as one of the marquee releases of the fall schedule.
With the first episode already screened and the main trailer now public, the countdown to Black Clover's full return is officially underway.
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