Black Clover Fillers: How many Fillers are there?

Black Clover, an anime often termed as the “new Naruto,” is a series that revolves around magical battles, great action, stunning animation, and an amazing ensemble cast.

The anime rested its case after 170 episodes, i.e., four seasons. There are 45 filler episodes, making it 26% of the total episodes.

This filler count includes all the partial canon episodes, filler episodes, and anime exclusive episodes, anything that is not related to the original manga.

The fillers are mostly recap episodes and hence, are sometimes really annoying. It is recommended that you skip the fillers.

If you still feel like checking out the fillers, follow the list below to filter out the recap ones!

Quick List

  • Canon: 1, 4-7, 10-12, 14-28, 31-54, 57-65, 67, 70-81, 83-101, 103-122, 126-129, 158-170
  • Partial Canon: 2, 8-9, 30, 69, 102
  • Filler: 29, 66, 68, 82, 123-125, 131, 134-135, 142-148
  • Anime Exclusive: 3, 13, 55-56, 130, 132-133, 136-141, 149-157
Black Clover Fillers: How Many Fillers Are There?
Black Clover | Source: Crunchyroll

Filler List 

  • Filler Episodes (These are the episodes that are made to take some time for the original manga to come up with new chapters)
Episode No.TitleArc/SagaAirdateWatch Link
29PathEye of the Midnight Sun Encounter Arc2018-04-24Funimation
66The Secret of the Eye of the Midnight SunRoyal Knights Arc2019-01-15Funimation
68   Battle to the Death?! Yami vs. JackRoyal Knights Arc2019-01-29Funimation
82Clover Clips: The Nightmarish Charmy Special!Royal Knights Arc2019-05-07Funimation
123Nero Reminisces… Part OneElf Reincarnation Arc2020-02-25Funimation
124Nero Reminisces… Part TwoElf Reincarnation Arc2020-03-03Funimation
125ReturnElf Reincarnation Arc2020-03-10Funimation
131A New ResolveElf Reincarnation Arc2020-04-21Funimation
134Those Who Have Been GatheredElf Reincarnation Arc2020-07-14Funimation
135The One Who Has My Heart, My Mind, and SoulElf Reincarnation Arc2020-07-21Funimation
142Those RemainingElf Reincarnation Arc2020-09-08Funimation
143The Tilted ScaleElf Reincarnation Arc2020-09-15Funimation
144Those Who Wish for the Devil’s DemiseElf Reincarnation Arc2020-09-22Funimation
145RescueElf Reincarnation Arc2020-09-29Funimation
146Those Who Worship the DevilElf Reincarnation Arc2020-10-06Funimation
147Prepared to DieElf Reincarnation Arc2020-10-13Funimation
148Becoming the Light That Shines Through the DarknessElf Reincarnation Arc2020-10-20Funimation
Black Clover Fillers: How Many Fillers Are There?
Black Clover | Source: Fandom
  • Partial Filler (These episodes are also fillers, but part of it is also adapted from the manga chapters)
Episode No.TitleArc/SagaAirdateWatch Link
2A Young Man’s VowMagic Knights Entrance Arc2017-10-10Funimation
8Go! Go! My First MissionMagic Knights Entrance Arc2017-11-21Funimation
9BeastsMagic Knights Entrance Arc2017-11-28Funimation
30The Mirror MageEye of the Midnight Sun Encounter Arc2018-05-01Funimation
69The Briar Maiden’s MelancholyRoyal Knights Arc2019-02-05Funimation
102Two MiraclesElf Reincarnation Arc2019-09-24Funimation
  • Anime Exclusive Episodes (These are the episodes created only for the anime after the author’s approval)
Episode No.TitleArc/SagaAirdateWatch Link
3To the Royal Capital!Magic Knights Arc2017-10-17Funimation
13The Wizard King Saw, ContinuedMagic Knights Arc2017-12-26Funimation
55The Man Named FanzellWitches’ Forest Arc2018-10-23Funimation
56The Man Named Fanzell ContinuedWitches’ Forest Arc2018-10-30Funimation
130The New Magic Knight Captain ConferenceElf Reincarnation Arc2020-04-14Funimation
132The Lion AwakensElf Reincarnation Arc2020-04-28Funimation
133The Lion Awakens, ContinuedElf Reincarnation Arc2020-07-07Funimation
136A Black Deep-Sea StoryElf Reincarnation Arc2020-07-28Funimation
137Charmy’s Century of Hunger, Gordon’s Millennium of LonelinessElf Reincarnation Arc2020-08-04Funimation
138In Zara’s FootstepsElf Reincarnation Arc2020-08-11Funimation
139A Witch’s HomecomingElf Reincarnation Arc2020-08-18Funimation
140A Favor for JuliusElf Reincarnation Arc2020-08-25Funimation
141The Golden FamilyElf Reincarnation Arc2020-09-01Funimation
149Two Things We Need to FindElf Reincarnation Arc2020-10-27Funimation
150The Maidens’ Challenge2020-11-03Funimation
151Clash! The Battle of the Magic Knights Squad CaptainsElf Reincarnation Arc2020-11-10Funimation
152To Tomorrow!Elf Reincarnation ArcElf Reincarnation Arc2020-11-17Funimation
153The Chosen OnesElf Reincarnation Arc2020-11-24Funimation
154Vice Captain Langris VaudeElf Reincarnation Arc2020-12-01Funimation
155The 5 Spirit GuardiansElf Reincarnation Arc2020-12-08Funimation
156Awakening PowersElf Reincarnation Arc2020-12-15Funimation
157Five-Leaf CloverHeart Kingdom Joint Struggle Arc2020-12-22Funimation
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Black Clover – Trailer 

Which Fillers Can You Skip?

There are 45 actual filler episodes in Black Clover, and some of them are recap episodes. If you really do not mind watching generic fan-service comedy episodes, then feel free to watch those.

However, nobody likes recap episodes, and you may refer to the list below to skip them!

  • Path (Episode 29)
  • The Secret of the Eye of the Midnight Sun (Episode 66)
  • Recap Episodes: Nero Reminiscences (123-124)
  • Return (Episode 125)
  • To Tomorrow! (Episode 152)

Why does Black Clove have Fillers and Anime-Exclusives?

Most anime are adaptations of manga, and Black Clover isn’t any different. Usually, when a manga is ongoing, it needs to have abundant content that could be incorporated into the anime.

In the case of Black Clover, the manga does not have sufficient chapters that can be adapted into the anime and hence, the fillers.

Black Clover has anime canon episodes apart from fillers. Anime canons are different from fillers because they are actually incorporated by the creator of the manga, Yuki Tabata.

Black Clover Fillers: How Many Fillers Are There?
Asta & Yami | Source: Crunchyroll

He has looked over some of the anime-exclusive episodes instead of letting the staff churn out useless fillers.

There are 22 anime-exclusive or anime canon episodes in Black Clover.

Anime Exclusive Episodes: 3, 13, 55-56, 130, 132-133, 136-141, 149-157

Do not skip these anime-canon episodes, as they have a well-structured storyline and are really fun to watch despite lacking a manga arc!

About Black Clover

Black Clover is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yūki Tabata. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine since February 16, 2015.

The story centers around Asta, a young boy seemingly born without any magic power, something that is unknown in the world he lives in; and his foster brother Yuno who received the rare four-leaf grimoire and has more magic power than most people! With his fellow mages from the Black Bulls, Asta plans to become the next Wizard King.

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