
Quick Answer
- Black Clover(TV · 170 eps)
- Black Clover Season 2(TV)
- Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King(Movie · 1 eps)
- Black Clover: The All Magic Knights Thanksgiving Festa(Special · 1 eps)
- Petit Clover Advance(Special · 15 eps)
- Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special(OVA · 1 eps)
Total: ~188 episodes / 75h watch time
Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special Watch Order(2026)
Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 2 main series, 1 movie, and 3 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)




Black Clover: The All Magic Knights Thanksgiving Festa


Tips for First-Timers
What you can skip
Clearly identified filler episodes (like 13 and 29) and other one-off side stories, plus the non-canon film Sword of the Wizard King
Common mistake
Treating everything as manga-canon instead of checking a filler list, which leads to burning out in the long middle stretch
Short on time?
Early arc through the first major villain confrontation, the Witch's Forest battles, and the late-series devil/kingdom conflict climax
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special?
Release order. Start with Black Clover and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Black Clover: Jump Festa 2016 Special?
About 75 hours total across 188 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 54 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.