Black Clover Manga Volumes: Complete Buying Guide (2026)

All 37 Black Clover Manga Volumes — Here’s What You Need to Know

After roughly a decade of serialization — meaning the manga was published chapter by chapter on a regular schedule — Black Clover by Yuki Tabata officially ended in May 2026 with 392 chapters that will be collected across 38 Japanese volumes in total. Those chapters were first published individually in Weekly Shonen Jump, a major Japanese manga anthology magazine, before the series moved to Jump GIGA (another anthology from the same publisher) for its final stretch. This was a somewhat unusual path, but Tabata kept the quality consistent through the transition.

A quick note on terminology: “shonen” is a Japanese word that describes manga aimed primarily at a young male audience, though shonen series are widely read by everyone. When you see “Shonen Jump” mentioned here, that’s the specific magazine and publishing label these series fall under.

In English, the manga is published by VIZ Media, the primary North American publisher responsible for translating and releasing Japanese manga in English. Black Clover falls under their Shonen Jump imprint (a branded label within VIZ). As of mid-2026, 36 English volumes have been released in print, with Volume 37 scheduled for August 4, 2026. That means the vast majority of the story is already available in English right now, and the final volume is just weeks away. Volume 37, the final English volume, is scheduled for August 4, 2026 and is currently available for pre-order.

For anyone who loves action manga with a fantasy twist — magic knights (organized squads of mages who protect the kingdom), grimoires (magical books that grant their owners spells), and a rivalry-fueled underdog story — Black Clover delivers all of that across its full run. Asta’s journey from magicless nobody to something far greater is one of the most satisfying long-form story arcs in modern manga. And now that it’s done, there’s something genuinely great about being able to read it all without interruption.

The series is ideal for reading straight through. It moves fast. Tabata’s pacing rarely drags, and the action sequences are drawn with serious energy. If you’ve been waiting for the series to finish before committing, your patience just paid off.

Black Clover Manga Volumes — Key Releases Across the Series

Here’s a look at milestone volumes across the series to give you a sense of how the story unfolds. In manga, a “volume” collects roughly 8–10 chapters that were originally published individually in a magazine — so 392 chapters become 37 collected books. An “arc” is fan shorthand for a multi-chapter storyline with its own beginning and end within the larger series.

This isn’t every volume — it’s a map of the major landmarks so you know what you’re getting into.

Volume	Year (Japan)	Story Milestone
Vol. 1	2015	Asta and Yuno receive their grimoires (magical spellbooks); the journey begins
Vol. 5	2016	Dungeon exploration arc; early battles against rival kingdom mages
Vol. 11	2017	A secret society threatens the kingdom — the conflict widens significantly
Vol. 18	2018	Elf Reincarnation arc — widely considered one of the series’ strongest storylines
Vol. 27	2021	Spade Kingdom Raid arc begins; roughly where the anime’s coverage ends
Vol. 36	2025 (EN)	Latest English release — deep into the final saga

The series spans roughly a decade of publication in Japan (2015–2026), and the English edition has tracked closely behind, usually lagging by a handful of volumes. With 36 English volumes out now and 38 total in Japan (the final Japanese volume also releases August 4, 2026), you’re looking at a nearly complete English set with just the final volume still to come. Note that Japan’s edition concludes at volume 38 while the English edition concludes at volume 37 — the two regions’ volume counts differ slightly.

When that last English volume ships, you’ll have the entire 392-chapter story on your shelf.

What a Complete Black Clover Set Costs

Let’s talk money, because 36+ volumes is a real investment.

VIZ Shonen Jump paperbacks carry a list price that varies by volume, generally falling in the $9.99–$11.99 range. That per-volume difference is what creates the spread in the total: multiply across 36 volumes and you’re looking at a full-set cost roughly in the $350–$430 range at retail pricing — and that’s before the final volume arrives.

That’s a meaningful chunk of change. Here are some ways to manage the cost:

• Buy gradually. There’s no rule that says you need every volume at once. Picking up a few volumes per month spreads the cost out and still lets you read at a comfortable pace.
• Shop used. A series this popular means used copies circulate widely. Condition varies, but you can find earlier volumes at well below list price through secondhand sellers and local bookstores.
• Watch for sales. Major retailers periodically run promotions on manga. Keeping an eye out during seasonal sales can save you a significant amount across a set this large.
• Digital is cheaper up front. Individual digital volumes often cost a bit less than their print counterparts, and they take up zero shelf space.

There are no official box sets for Black Clover from VIZ Media at this time, so building the set means buying individual volumes. VIZ has released box sets for other completed Shonen Jump series (Naruto and Bleach, for example), so it’s possible one could appear down the road — but nothing is confirmed and there’s no announced timeline. If you’re ready to read now, waiting for a hypothetical box set means waiting indefinitely.

Reading Digitally Through Shonen Jump

If owning physical copies isn’t a priority, the VIZ / Shonen Jump digital subscription is far and away the most affordable option. For a few dollars per month, you get access to the full Black Clover catalog along with a huge library of other Shonen Jump titles. For a 392-chapter series, that’s a fraction of what physical volumes would cost.

You can also purchase individual digital volumes outright through the VIZ app or other digital manga storefronts if you’d prefer to own them permanently without a subscription.

For a series this long, the digital subscription route makes a strong case — especially if you want to read first and then decide which physical volumes are worth buying for your collection.

Print Editions — Which Format to Choose

As of now, the standard VIZ Media paperback is the only widely available English print edition of Black Clover. There are no omnibus editions (single books that bundle multiple volumes together), deluxe hardcovers, or other premium format releases for this series in English.

That simplifies your decision. You’re buying the standard paperbacks — the same physical size and format as most Shonen Jump titles, with the same paper quality and binding you’d find in Naruto, My Hero Academia, or One Piece volumes.

Physical vs. digital is the real choice here, and for a series with 36+ volumes, it’s worth thinking through:

Physical pros:

• Looks great on a shelf — Black Clover’s spine artwork connects across the run for a satisfying visual when they’re lined up together
• Easy to lend to friends
• Resale value if you ever decide to part with them
• That tactile reading experience that many readers prefer for manga art

Physical cons:

• 36+ volumes takes up roughly three to four feet of shelf space
• Heavier upfront cost
• Older volumes occasionally go temporarily out of stock

Digital pros:

• Instant access, no storage needed
• Often slightly cheaper per volume
• Subscription option makes it very affordable
• Great for travel reading

Digital cons:

• You don’t truly “own” subscription content
• Screen reading isn’t everyone’s preference for manga art
• Can’t display or lend them

If you’re a collector, go physical. If you’re a reader first, digital through the Shonen Jump subscription is hard to argue with. And plenty of people do both — read digitally first, then buy their favorite storylines in print.

Where to Buy Black Clover in English

Black Clover’s VIZ Media paperbacks are widely available through most major retailers, both online and in person:

• Online bookstores — The series is stocked at all the major online book retailers. Volume 36, the latest English release, is readily available.

• Brick-and-mortar bookstores — Chains and independent bookshops with manga sections typically carry popular Shonen Jump titles. Newer volumes are almost always in stock; older volumes may need to be ordered.
• Used and secondhand — For earlier volumes especially, secondhand bookshops, online resellers, and local manga trading communities can be great sources at lower prices.

A few tips for building your set:

Earlier volumes in long-running series sometimes go through temporary print shortages. If you notice a volume is out of stock, don’t panic — VIZ Media regularly reprints popular Shonen Jump titles. It usually comes back within a few weeks. Setting up stock notifications at your preferred retailer can help you grab volumes the moment they’re available.

When purchasing, confirm you’re getting the VIZ Media English edition (the covers will have the VIZ logo and Shonen Jump branding). This avoids accidentally ordering a Japanese-language volume, which can happen with shared cover art on some platforms.

Anime to Manga — Where the Show Leaves Off

The Black Clover TV anime originally ran for 170 episodes starting in 2017 and ending in March 2021. That first run covered a substantial portion of the manga, reaching roughly up to volume 27.

Importantly, the anime isn’t finished. A Black Clover Season 2 has been officially announced and is set to premiere in October 2026. The new season will continue the story from where the original 170-episode run left off, adapting material from approximately volume 27 onward.

If you want to read ahead of the returning anime, start at volume 27 for a clean continuation from where the original run ended. You’ll be getting into the material that Season 2 is about to adapt, putting you well ahead of the anime when it comes back. If you’d prefer a short overlap to ease the transition from animation to page — which many readers find helpful since the pacing and presentation feel different — start at volume 25 or 26 instead. You’ll re-read some familiar events before hitting new material, which makes the handoff smoother.

A note on “filler”: anime adaptations sometimes include original episodes that aren’t based on the source manga. These are called filler episodes, and Black Clover’s original run has some. This is why the chapter-to-episode alignment isn’t a perfect one-to-one match, but volume 27 remains the right starting point for reading beyond the first 170 episodes.

There’s also the 2023 theatrical film, Sword of the Wizard King, which tells an original story not directly adapted from the manga. It’s a fun watch but not required for following the manga’s plot.

From volume 27, you’ve got roughly ten volumes of story left in the manga — the entire final saga that the original anime never reached. How much of that Season 2 will cover remains to be seen, but the manga is complete right now, so reading it means you get the full ending on your own schedule without waiting for weekly episodes. Without spoiling anything, the final saga escalates the stakes significantly, and Tabata’s art peaks in the later chapters. Readers who only watched the original anime run are genuinely missing some of the best material in the series.

Whether you start from volume 1 for the full experience or jump in at volume 27 to read ahead of the returning anime, Black Clover is a rewarding read all the way through. With the manga now complete, there’s never been a better time to grab that first volume and see where Asta’s journey takes you.