From Polygon · Tomas Franzese · · 40s
Black Clover Season 2 Most-Liked Anime
Black Clover Season 2 becomes Crunchyroll's most-liked anime of 2026.
In brief
Black Clover Season 2 becomes Crunchyroll's most-liked anime of 2026. Black Clover Season 2 episode 171 has 135,500 likes on Crunchyroll, setting a record for most-liked anime premiere of 2026. Originally reported by Polygon.
Black Clover Season 2 Premiere
The second season of Black Clover premiered on October 3, 2026, becoming Crunchyroll's most-liked anime premiere of the year.
Episode 171 Sets Record
Episode 171, titled The Battle Begins, has 135,500 likes on Crunchyroll as of October 10, 2026.
Fan Reception Glowing
Fans gave the episode a 9.4 aggregate score on IMDb, with high anticipation for the series' return after a five-year gap.
The takeaway
Black Clover Season 2 episode 171 has 135,500 likes on Crunchyroll, setting a record for most-liked anime premiere of 2026.
