Black Clover Season 2 Episode 1 Review: Asta and Liebe’s Devil Union Sets the Stage for the Spade Kingdom War

Black Clover Season 2 finally returns with Episode 1, “The Battle Begins,” and the premiere wastes very little time reminding viewers why the series became such a popular battle shonen. After the original anime concluded its first run with Episode 170 in March 2021, the new season picks up directly from the unresolved conflict surrounding Yami Sukehiro, William Vangeance and the Dark Triad. The result is a comeback that feels much more like a continuation than a traditional season premiere.…