If you’ve just finished Black Clover episode 170, the next part of the story continues in the manga. In fact, you should pick up Chapter 270 of the manga right after episode 170. Episode 170 ends in the middle of the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc, and Chapter 270 picks up immediately from that cliffhanger, letting you follow the story seamlessly from where the anime left off.
Why Chapter 270?
Anime Hiatus: The Black Clover anime ended its original run at episode 170 because it had nearly caught up to the manga. As ComicBook News notes, the anime “ended its run after 170 plus episodes, and had to do so because it was fast approaching the then current chapters of the manga.”In other words, the anime producers paused the show so the manga could get ahead.
Continued Story: Chapter 270 is literally the next chapter of the Spade Kingdom Raid Arc, continuing the same battle and character arcs from episode 170. In this chapter, Asta’s fight against the devil Liebe comes to a turning point – Asta defeats Liebe and, instead of subjugating him, offers to make him a friend and equal through a new devil-binding contract. These events follow directly from the end of episode 170, so reading Chapter 270 lets you continue Asta’s journey without gaps.
Manga Ahead: The manga is far ahead of the anime’s ending, so there’s a lot more story to enjoy. As of 2025 the manga is well into the 380s in chapter count, meaning hundreds of chapters remain beyond episode 170. Starting at Chapter 270 not only catches you up to the anime’s storyline, it opens up over 100 more chapters of new Black Clover story (and still counting) for you to read. This ensures you won’t quickly run out of new content like the anime did.
Catching Up – Where to Read Legally
To keep following Black Clover’s story, use official manga sources. Viz Media’s Shonen Jump platform offers the entire Black Clover library. The latest chapters (including Chapter 270 and beyond) can be read on Viz’s website or app – the newest three chapters are free, and older chapters become available with a subscription. (At the time of writing, chapters 381–383 were the newest releases on Viz .) You can also read Black Clover for free on Shueisha’s MANGA Plus service, which simulpubs new chapters in English. By using these official sources, you support the creators and get the best translations.
Chapter 270 is the perfect starting point after episode 170, and it smoothly bridges the end of the anime into the manga’s continuing saga. Dive into Chapter 270 to pick up where the anime left off, and enjoy the rest of Asta’s adventure through the ongoing manga story.
