With the final arc of the Black Clover manga underway, fans are more excited than ever for the anime's possible return. However, for this return to be truly memorable, the series needs to address one key issue: the episode release format.
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The original Black Clover anime aired between 2017 and 2021 in a weekly format, a common model for shonen at the time. However, this caused the anime to quickly catch up with the manga, forcing a sudden hiatus. Now, with the industry and consumer habits changing, maintaining this pace no longer makes sense.
The solution? Adopt a seasonal format—just as several other successful anime have done. With seasonal releases, such as 12 or 13 episodes per year , production saves time and quality, allowing for more polished scenes and respecting the publishing schedule of author Yūki Tabata , who now releases chapters quarterly.
More than that, a less tight schedule could allow the anime to return sooner, without having to wait for the manga to finish completely or rely on filler episodes. And, let's face it, Black Clover has always stood out for avoiding this kind of unnecessary content.
However, if the animated adaptation returns calmly and with planning, fans will get the best possible version of this long-awaited ending. The story deserves this care—and so does the audience.
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