Black Clover Chapter 381 Release Date Confirmed: Epic Showdown Continues in August 2025

The fate of the Clover Kingdom hangs by a thread as Yuno Grinberryall faces Lucius Zogratis with stolen divine power in Black Clover‘s most critical battle. Following chapter 380’s devastating cliffhanger—where Yuno absorbed Never-Never Land and seized Asta’s Demon Dweller Sword—fans worldwide await the Black Clover chapter 381 release date on August 11-12, 2025. This triple-chapter release (381, 382, 383) marks a pivotal turning point in Yuki Tabata’s globally acclaimed manga series.

Black Clover Chapter 381 Release Date and Global Timings

According to Shueisha’s official schedule confirmed via Weekly Shonen Jump, the upcoming chapters will follow Japan’s physical magazine release pattern:

• Japan: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• International: Monday, August 11, 2025

Global readers can access chapters at these local times:	Timezone	Release Time
PST (Los Angeles)	8:00 AM
EST (New York)	11:00 AM
BST (London)	4:00 PM
IST (New Delhi)	8:30 PM
PHT (Manila)	11:00 PM

Digital platforms VIZ Media and Manga Plus will simulcast translations within minutes of Japan’s release.

Chapter 380 Recap and 381 Predictions

Chapter 380, “The Brink of Despair,” saw Lucius resurrect Paladins as chimeric monsters while Yuno—empowered by Never-Never Land’s absorption—confronted him directly. Asta’s intervention provided Yuno with the Demon Dweller Sword before being teleported to an unknown location.

Industry analysts predict these developments for chapters 381-383:

1. Anti-Magic Mastery: Yuno’s first use of Anti-Magic against Lucius’ time-altering spells.
2. Asta’s Whereabouts: Revelation of Asta and Liebe’s teleported location, potentially near healers like Mimosa.
3. Paladin Resurgence: Tactical maneuvers by revived Paladins to overwhelm remaining Magic Knights.

Manga critic Hiro Mashima (creator of Fairy Tail) noted in Anime News Network: “Tabata’s strategic escalation—giving Yuno Anti-Magic—could redefine the manga’s power dynamics before its finale.”

Where to Read Officially

Legitimate reading options include:

• Manga Plus (free first/latest 3 chapters; subscription required for backlog)
• VIZ Media Shonen Jump ($2.99/month full library access)
• Shueisha+ (Japan-exclusive raw scans)

Avoid piracy sites; illegal scans violate copyright laws and deprive creators of revenue.

As Lucius’s godlike powers clash with Yuno’s desperate sacrifice, these chapters will decide humanity’s survival. Fans must prepare for emotional devastation and game-changing revelations—mark your calendars for August 11-12, 2025, and support official releases to witness this historic battle unfold.

Must Know

What’s the Black Clover chapter 381 release date?
Officially confirmed for August 11 (international) and 12 (Japan), 2025. The triple-chapter drop (381-383) follows Weekly Shonen Jump’s seasonal publication schedule.

Where will Asta appear in chapter 381?
Speculation suggests Yuno teleported him near Mimosa or the Heart Kingdom for urgent healing. His return could shift the battle’s momentum against Lucius.

Can Yuno wield Anti-Magic effectively?
As a non-swordsman, Yuno may struggle initially. However, his wind magic combined with Anti-Magic could create unprecedented hybrid techniques against Lucius’ time magic.

Will more characters die in chapter 382?
Given Tabata’s history of high-stakes storytelling (Julius Novachrono’s “death,” the Spade Kingdom massacre), major casualties remain likely as Paladins return.