Black Clover is one of the most remarkable anime series produced by Pierrot Studio, alongside other significant anime such as Bleach and Boruto. However, the studio's most noticeable work is none other than Naruto, a universally loved anime series that served as an entry point into the anime world for a lot of newcomers. Despite being a popular anime series, Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden aren't perfect, possessing flaws that make them increasingly difficult for new viewers to dive into, let alone select them as an entry point into anime.

The most glaring issue lies in the sheer number of episodes. With over 700 episodes combined, both new and returning viewers might hesitate before committing to such a massive undertaking. While starting a new series often brings excitement, Naruto contains around 40% filler episodes, which can lead many to abandon the show halfway through.

Black Clover Saved Itself From Potential Ruin by Avoiding the Same Path as Naruto

Choosing Not To Continue With Filler Episodes and Taking a Hiatus Was a Wise Decision

The probable cause of why series like Naruto, Bleach, and Boruto have so much filler stems from Studio Pierrot’s strategy of keeping these series on air even after they caught up to the manga. By adding filler content, the studio could maintain a continuous release schedule. Thankfully, Studio Pierrot didn't make this similar mistake with Black Clover, and considering how it doesn't have the same impact as Naruto, it was wise to halt the anime before it was bogged down by filler.

Black Clover enjoyed a successful run from 2017 to 2021, delivering a total of 170 episodes. With the anime adapting about a chapter and a half per episode, it eventually caught up to the manga, sparking concerns among fans that Studio Pierrot might repeat the same mistake they made with Naruto by extending the series with filler or anime-original episodes. Despite this though, Pierrot stopped and fans are still waiting for Black Clover season 5. While Naruto remains beloved, it is often criticized for filler content. If Black Clover had followed suit, its popularity could have taken a significant hit.

if Black Clover had continued airing weekly with an influx of filler content, it would likely have suffered far more from audience fatigue

Despite its success, Black Clover has often been criticized as one of the most "unoriginal" Shōnen series, with detractors claiming it follows the trends set by more iconic works like Naruto. However, because Naruto had such a profound cultural impact, many fans are willing to overlook its flaws, including the large number of filler episodes. In contrast, if Black Clover had continued airing weekly with an influx of filler content, it would likely have suffered far more from audience fatigue.

The pressure to keep the show on air could have driven even its most dedicated fans to abandon it, as unimportant fillers would detract from the core story. Additionally, the overall quality of the anime could have dropped, as was the case with Studio Pierrot's Boruto. These factors highlight how wise it was for the studio to halt Black Clover’s serialization once it caught up with the manga, rather than dragging it out with unnecessary content. Therefore, Black Clover's imminent return will have an even greater impact and the anticipation will undoubtedly generate buzz, drawing in both old fans and new viewers alike, welcoming the series in all its honor.