To watch Black Clover in order, follow the main TV anime in simple release order, then add the movies at the end or where you prefer as extras.

Best Watch Order (Anime Only)

For most viewers, the clean, no-confusion order is:

  1. Black Clover TV Series: Episodes 1–170
    • This covers all four seasons and the Spade Kingdom arc cliffhanger.
 * There is no need to reorder episodes; the story is already told in a linear way.
  1. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (Movie)
    • Feature-length film set after you already know the core cast and their powers.
 * Many guides treat it as a bonus “after the anime” because it does not change the main plot’s outcome.

If you just wanted “how to watch Black Clover in order” as fast as possible, that’s it: episodes 1–170, then Sword of the Wizard King.

Extended Watch Order (Including Specials)

If you like watching every little extra, you can slot in the specials, but they are optional and mostly for fun.

A more “completionist” order some fans use:

  1. Jump Festa 2016 special (pilot-style OVA) – optional intro before episode 1.
  1. TV series episodes 1–60 (early Clover Kingdom arcs).
  1. Jump Festa 2018 special – side content with familiar characters.
  1. TV series episodes 61–120 (Royal Knights & major battles).
  1. Shorts like “Squishy Black Clover” / “Petit Clover” – comedy skits you can watch alongside these episodes in any order.
  1. TV series episodes 121–170 (Spade Kingdom lead‑up and big climax).
  1. Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King (movie).

The specials and shorts do not change the core story, so if you ever feel burned out, you can skip them and just stay with the main episodes.

Do You Need a Chronological Order?

Fans sometimes ask if they should rearrange episodes or movies “chronologically,” but Black Clover’s anime is already told in a straightforward timeline.

  • The TV episodes are structured to be watched exactly as numbered; jumping around only makes things more confusing.
  • Some forum and video guides still talk about “chronological order,” but they usually end up recommending regular release order with the movie at the end anyway.

Filler and Skippable Content

Black Clover has a reputation online for “filler,” but detailed episode breakdowns and official‑style guides emphasize that almost all episodes build the characters and world in a consistent way.

  • Many arcs that people casually call “filler” still reinforce relationships, power‑ups, or future conflicts.
  • Because of that, most modern guides suggest not doing heavy filler‑skipping on a first watch; the pacing improves once you get used to the series’ rhythm.

If you absolutely want a lean run, you can look up a filler list and skip a few clearly marked side stories, but it is not required for understanding the plot.

Quick TL;DR Watch Path

  • Watch Black Clover episodes 1–170 in normal order.
  • Then watch Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King as a big “extra adventure” once you already know everyone.

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