Filler Guide Black Clover [patched] May 2026

| Episode(s) | Title | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Path to the Wizard King | SKIP. A clip-show recap of the first 28 episodes. | | 66 | The Night Before the Festival | SKIP. A beach episode. Fanservice only. | | 68 | Awakening Power | SKIP. A Yami/Silva training montage that contradicts manga timing. | | 134 | The Desperate Struggle of the Magic Knights | SKIP. A poorly placed recap episode. | | 135 | The One Who Sets His Heart on It! The One Who Has a Mental Breakdown?! The One Who Stands Up Again! | SKIP. A "chibi-style" comedy recap. Unfunny and pointless. | | 136 | The Underwater Temple Arc Recap | SKIP. A literal clip show of the Seabed Temple arc. | The "Watchable Filler" (Anime Canon) These episodes are not in the manga, but they don't break continuity. They are often used to develop side characters.

170 Canon Episodes: ~129 Mixed Canon/Filler: ~29 Pure Filler: ~12 The Golden Rule: When to Switch to the Manga The anime ends at Episode 170 . However, the manga continues past this point (Chapters 270+). Do not watch past Episode 157 if you want strict canon. Episodes 158-170 are an "anime-original" finale. The "Must Skip" Pure Filler List These episodes add nothing to the plot and are never referenced again. filler guide black clover

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

Read the manga from Chapter 270 . The movie ( Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King ) takes place during the 6-month timeskip (after Ep 157) and is canon-adjacent —watch it after the main series. A beach episode