Black Clover season 2 explained

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The second season of the Black Clover anime TV series was directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and produced by Pierrot.[1] The season adapts Yūki Tabata's manga series of the same name from the rest of the 9th volume to the 17th volume (chapters 76–159), with the exception of episodes 55 and 56 (which adapt Tabata and Johnny Onda's light novel, The Book of the Black Bulls), episode 66 (recap), episode 82 (Petit Clover filler), and episodes 85 and 86 (filler). The first 14 episodes (episodes 52–65) focus on the Black Bulls as they enter the Forest of Witches and help heal Asta's arms, which were injured from his battle with the Eye of the Midnight Sun.

The season initially ran from October 2, 2018 to September 24, 2019 on TV Tokyo in Japan,[2] and was released in five DVD and Blu-ray compilations, each consisting of eight to eleven episodes, by Avex Pictures between April 26, 2019 and January 31, 2020. Both Crunchyroll and Funimation licensed the series for an English release, with Crunchyroll simulcast the second season,[3] and Funimation producing a North American Simuldub.[4] Funimation's adaptation aired from January 13, 2019 to January 26, 2020 on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block.[5]

The second season uses eight pieces of theme music: four opening themes and four ending themes. For the first 13 episodes, the opening and ending themes are and, both performed by Miyuna.[6] [7] The second opening and ending themes, used for episodes 65 to 76, are by Kankaku Piero[8] and "My Song My Days" by Solidemo with Sakura men.[9] [10] The third opening theme, used for episodes 77 to 94, are "JUSTadICE" by Seiko Ōmori and the ending theme used for episodes 77 to 89, are by The Charm Park.[11] The fourth opening theme used for episodes 95 to 102 is "Sky & Blue" by Girlfriend and the ending theme used for episodes 90 to 102 is "Against All Gods" by M-Flo.[12] __TOC__

Episodes

Home media release

Japanese

In Japan, Avex Pictures released the season on DVD and Blu-ray in five "chapter" volumes, with the sixth volume released on April 6, 2019, and the tenth volume released on January 31, 2020.

Avex Pictures (Japan – Region 2 / A)
ChapterEpisodesRelease dateRef.
VI 52–63April 26, 2019[13]
VII64–72July 26, 2019[14]
VIII73–83September 27, 2019[15]
IX84–90November 29, 2019[16]
X91–102January 31, 2020[17]

English

In North America, Crunchyroll and Funimation released the season on Blu-ray and DVD combination sets, which was labelled as the second of the series. The first volume was released on October 1, 2019, and the fifth and final volume of the season released on June 30, 2020. The third and fifth volumes were also released in limited edition sets.[18] [19] Funimation also distributes the series in Australia and New Zealand via Madman Entertainment, and via Manga Entertainment in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Crunchyroll / Funimation (North America and Australasia – Region 1, 2, 4 / A, B); Manga Entertainment (British Isles – Region 1, 2, 4 / B)
PartEpisodesRelease date
North AmericaBritish IslesAustralasia
Season 2152–63October 1, 2019[20] March 9, 2020[21] December 4, 2019[22]
264–72January 7, 2020[23] June 1, 2020[24] March 4, 2020[25]
373–83March 3, 2020[26] July 6, 2020[27] May 27, 2020[28]
484–90May 5, 2020[29] September 7, 2020[30] August 5, 2020[31]
591–102June 30, 2020[32] November 2, 2020[33] October 7, 2020[34]
Complete52–102December 8, 2020[35] February 1, 2021[36] February 17, 2021[37]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monster Musume's Tatsuya Yoshihara Directs Black Clover TV Anime. Anime News Network. June 1, 2017. June 1, 2017.
  2. Web site: Black Clover Anime Unveils Visual for New Season. Anime News Network. September 21, 2018. September 22, 2018.
  3. Web site: Black Clover Anime to Continue Beyond Episode 51. Anime News Network. September 3, 2018. September 3, 2018.
  4. Web site: Funimation Announces Fall Simuldub Premiere Dates. Anime News Network. October 2, 2018. October 20, 2018.
  5. Web site: Watch 'Black Clover's New Opening, Ending Theme Here . Comicbook. January 8, 2019. January 8, 2019.
  6. Web site: 16-Year-Old Singer Miyuna to Perform New Opening, Ending Themes for Black Clover Anime. Anime News Network. September 21, 2018. September 22, 2018.
  7. 強い方が勝つ. ja. 52.
    1. ep52
    . Black Clover. TV Tokyo. October 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Kankaku Piero Returns for Black Clover Anime's New Opening Song. Anime News Network. December 7, 2018. December 7, 2018.
  9. Web site: Solidemo, Sakura Men to Perform New Ending Theme for Black Clover Anime. Anime News Network. January 6, 2019. January 6, 2019.
  10. ただいま . ja. 65.
    1. ep65
    . Black Clover. TV Tokyo. January 8, 2019.
  11. Web site: Seiko Ōmori, The Charm Park Perform New Themes for Black Clover Anime. Anime News Network. March 31, 2019. March 31, 2019.
  12. Web site: Black Clover Anime Reveals New Theme Songs, New Series of Anime Shorts (Update). Anime News Network. June 30, 2019. June 30, 2019.
  13. Web site: Chapter 6. Black Clover. ja. February 12, 2019.
  14. Web site: Chapter 7. Black Clover. ja. February 12, 2019.
  15. Web site: Chapter 8. Black Clover. ja. February 12, 2019.
  16. Web site: Chapter 9. Black Clover. ja. February 12, 2019.
  17. Web site: Chapter 10. Black Clover. ja. February 12, 2019.
  18. Web site: Black Clover Season Two Part Three Plus Collector's Box - BD/DVD Combo. Funimation. April 1, 2020.
  19. Web site: Black Clover Season Two Part Five + Art Book - BD/DVD Combo. Funimation. April 1, 2020.
  20. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 1 - Blu-Ray + DVD. Crunchyroll / Funimation. July 16, 2019.
  21. Web site: Manga Entertainment to Re-Release Code Geass, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, One Punch Man, Licenses I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Anime. November 20, 2019. Anime UK News. November 20, 2019.
  22. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Part 1 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. September 1, 2019.
  23. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 2 - Blu-Ray + DVD. Crunchyroll / Funimation. October 17, 2019.
  24. Web site: Manga Entertainment Reveals Q2 2020 UK Anime Schedule, Featuring Fairy Tail, Fire Force, Hetalia, Wise Man's Grandchild & More. Anime UK News. January 30, 2020. January 30, 2020.
  25. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Part 2 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. November 30, 2019.
  26. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 3 - Blu-Ray + DVD. Crunchyroll / Funimation. December 17, 2019.
  27. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 3 Blu-ray + Digital Copy. Amazon. June 3, 2020.
  28. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Part 3 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. February 1, 2020.
  29. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 4 + Special Episode - Blu-Ray + DVD. Crunchyroll / Funimation. February 14, 2020.
  30. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 4 - Blu-ray + Digital Copy. Amazon. June 3, 2020.
  31. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Part 4 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. April 1, 2020.
  32. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 5 - Blu-Ray + DVD. Crunchyroll / Funimation. April 1, 2020.
  33. Web site: Black Clover - Season 2 Part 5[Blu-ray]]. Amazon. November 2, 2020.
  34. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Part 5 DVD / Blu-Ray Combo. Madman Entertainment. June 3, 2020.
  35. Web site: Black Clover Season 2 Complete Collection Blu-ray. Right Stuf Anime. January 12, 2021.
  36. MangaUK. Manga Entertainment. Manga Entertainment. January 8, 2021. 1347495086595182593. Release schedule update! Hunter X Hunter Set 2 - Jan 25 High School DxD BorN - Feb 22Black Clover: Complete S2 - Feb 1Golden Kamuy: S1 - Mar 1 Golden Kamuy: S2 - Mar 29 Hetalia World Party Collection - Apr 12 See our full release schedule right here: https://t.co/KNzv3LgmcE. January 12, 2021.
  37. Web site: Black Clover Complete Season 2 (Eps 52-102) (Blu-Ray). Madman Entertainment. January 12, 2021.