Black Clover Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date, Time, and Preview Details

Black Clover Season 2 Episode 5, titled “The Best vs The Worst,” is scheduled to broadcast on October 31, 2026. Following the resumption of the TV anime by Studio Pierrot in October 2026 after its previous hiatus starting in 2021, the series has maintained a weekly release schedule on Crunchyroll.

Release Schedule and Streaming

• Broadcast Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
• Japan Release Time: 11:00 PM JST
• US Release Times: 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 ET
• Platform: Crunchyroll

Episode Preview and Expectations

According to the official preview released by Studio Pierrot, the upcoming episode will feature Asta utilizing the Devil Union transformation alongside Liebe to confront Lilith and assist Nacht. Meanwhile, the focus is expected to shift partly toward Magna and Zora of the Black Bulls as they arrive to help Jack against Dante, who wields 100% of his devil power. The preview highlights Magna utilizing his newly developed Secret Flame Magic: Soul Chain Deathmatch spell.

Staff details indicate that Hiroyuki Yamashita is involved in storyboarding and animation direction, alongside Takashi Kojima. Viewers can verify broadcast times and streaming availability directly on Crunchyroll.