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.
entirely. They are not worth your time.
1-28, 30-65, 67, 69-101, 103-119, 123-133, 137-140, 149 (first 5 min), 150-157. Total watch time: ~50 hours. filler guide black clover
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. 170 Canon Episodes: ~129 Mixed Canon/Filler: ~29 Pure
Black Clover is a unique case in the shonen world. While it has a reputation for "slow pacing" early on, the actual percentage of pure filler (episodes not in the manga) is surprisingly low (around 8-9%). However, the anime does suffer from canon padding —stretching manga scenes into long recaps or reaction shots. Episodes 158-170 are an "anime-original" finale