Magna vs. Dante Could Make Black Clover 2026’s Biggest Anime Fight, 12 Years Later, Dethroning Naruto in Shonen
Black Clover Returns to Anime
After nearly six years, Black Clover has returned with Season 2. The series has become Fall 2026’s biggest release, according to the article, and has regained attention just four episodes into its run.
Studio Pierrot has also finished Bleach, positioning Black Clover to become a major focus for the studio in coming years. Reports say Season 2 is expected to span two cours and could adapt the full Spade Kingdom Raid Arc.
Magna Faces Dante Next
Season 2, Episode 5 is scheduled to release Saturday, October 31, 2026. It is set to adapt the anticipated clash between Magna and Dante, a member of the Dark Triad.
The episode’s reported staff credits have added to expectations for the fight. Hiroyuki Yamashita is listed as an animation director and storyboard artist.
A Naruto Fight Sets the Bar
Yamashita also worked on Naruto Shippuden Episode 375, directing it and serving as its animation director and storyboard artist. The episode is remembered for Kakashi and Obito’s hand-to-hand fight, which aired in 2014.
That battle has remained a favorite for twelve years, praised for its emotional force, choreography and animation. The article suggests Yamashita’s experience makes him a fitting choice for Black Clover’s similar matchup.
Why Kakashi Versus Obito Endures
The Naruto fight stood out amid the series’ larger clashes because it focused on physical combat. Its animation used a shadow-free style that emphasized movement, while close shots and camera motion helped intensify the action.
Childhood memories appear between the blows, tying the combat to the characters’ history. The sequence’s expressions, sound design and visual storytelling helped keep viewers emotionally invested.
Key points
- Black Clover Season 2 returned after a gap of nearly six years.
- Episode 5 is set to feature Magna battling Dante on October 31, 2026.
- Hiroyuki Yamashita worked on both the upcoming episode and Naruto Shippuden Episode 375.
- Kakashi versus Obito has remained a fan-favorite fight for twelve years.