Guide Black Clover |top|: Filler

1-28, 30-65, 67, 69-101, 103-119, 123-133, 137-140, 149 (first 5 min), 150-157. Total watch time: ~50 hours.

Black Clover is a unique case in the shonen world. While it has a reputation for "slow pacing" early on, the actual percentage of pure filler (episodes not in the manga) is surprisingly low (around 8-9%). However, the anime does suffer from —stretching manga scenes into long recaps or reaction shots. filler guide black clover

Here's a basic guide to help you navigate through the filler episodes of "Black Clover": 1-28, 30-65, 67, 69-101, 103-119, 123-133, 137-140, 149

| 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. | While it has a reputation for "slow pacing"