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Quick Answer
- Black Clover(TV · 170 eps)
- Black Clover: The All Magic Knights Thanksgiving Festa(Special · 1 eps)
- Squishy! Black Clover(ONA · 8 eps)
Total: ~179 episodes / 72h watch time
Squishy! Black Clover Watch Order(2026)
Wondering where to start with Squishy! Black Clover? There are 3 entries total. The order below follows release dates, which is usually the safest way to go for a first watch.
3 entries ~72h total2 series1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Black Clover: The All Magic Knights Thanksgiving Festa
6.44Special1 eps~24min2018Studio Pierrot
Finished Airing3
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 Squishy! Black Clover?
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 Squishy! Black Clover?
About 72 hours total across 179 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 52 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.
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