Black Clover is Officially Crunchyroll’s Most-Liked Anime Of The Year
Black Clover Season 2 has achieved a major milestone on Crunchyroll, becoming the streaming platform’s most-liked anime premiere of 2026. The second season’s first episode premiered on October 3, and Episode 171, titled “The Battle Begins,” has accumulated 135,500 likes on the platform in just one week.
This record-breaking reception reflects strong fan enthusiasm for the continuation of the popular shonen series. Despite other acclaimed anime premiering on Crunchyroll in 2026—including Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End—none have matched Black Clover Season 2’s engagement metrics. The episode has also earned an impressive 9.4 score on IMDb, indicating broad positive reception from viewers.
The success appears driven by sustained fan anticipation. The Black Clover fanbase has waited significantly for new content, and the premiere’s critical reception suggests the wait has been rewarded. The combination of likes on Crunchyroll and high user ratings demonstrates that viewers are satisfied with the season’s quality and storytelling.
This achievement positions Black Clover as one of Crunchyroll’s most popular series heading into the final months of 2026. The strong opening sets expectations for the season’s continued performance on the streaming platform.