A 9.9 rating on IMDb is something most anime episodes can only dream of, but Black Clover Season 2 has managed to reach that mark with its latest episode. As of this writing on November 1, 2026, Episode 5 has received over 11,000 votes and currently sits at the top of the highest-rated anime episodes of 2026. That’s a huge achievement for the series, especially considering the competition it has faced this year.
And the episode has Magna Swing to thank for much of that excitement. His fight against Dante Zogratis has quickly become one of the biggest talking points among fans. After years of watching Magna get overshadowed by stronger members of the Black Bulls, seeing him take down one of the Dark Triad’s most dangerous fighters feels incredibly rewarding.
Black Clover Season 2 Episode 5 Hits a Record 9.9 IMDb Rating
The competition for the highest-rated anime episode of 2026 has been pretty fierce. Episodes from anime like Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood WarandJujutsu Kaisen Season 3 have all enjoyed huge IMDb scores, with some reaching a perfect 10. However, their ratings have changed over time, andBlack Clover Season 2 Episode 5 now holds the top position in the IMDb anime episode rating with nearly 12,000 ratings within 24 hours of its release.
What makes this result particularly interesting is how much of the episode revolves around Magna. He has always been one of the more entertaining Black Bulls, with his loud personality and constant rivalry with Luck. But when it comes to fighting, he has often been left behind by teammates who possess far greater natural abilities. That has never stopped him from wanting to prove himself.
His opponent makes the achievement even sweeter. Dante has spent the Spade Kingdom Raid treating powerful Magic Knights like they are nothing. His Gravity Magic and Body Magic make him incredibly difficult to defeat, and even experienced fighters struggle to keep him down. Magna stepping forward to challenge him already feels like a bold move. Actually winning the fight is something else entirely.
Which is why viewers connected with this episode. Magna’s victory comes from the result of months of training, a clever strategy, and the stubborn attitude that has always defined him. Season 2 finally lets him show what he can accomplish when given the chance.
Magna vs. Dante Joins Black Clover‘s Most Celebrated Episodes
The 9.9 rating also puts Episode 5 ahead of several beloved Black Clover episodes. In the IMDb rankings for the top-rated Black Clover episodes, “Black Oath” and “Julius Novachrono” both have 9.8/10 ratings, while “Captain Yami Sukehiro” follows with 9.7/10. These episodes have remained fan favorites because each delivers a major moment that helped define the series.
Black Oathfeatures the exciting team-up between Asta and Yami against Dante. Meanwhile, Julius Novachrono is remembered for the emotional confrontation between the Wizard King and Licht, and Captain Yami Sukehiro gives viewers another look at Yami’s incredible determination when facing Dante.
Magna vs. Dante fight has a different appeal. After realizing that he was falling behind the other Black Bulls, he spent six months training with Zora and developing a spell that suited his abilities. That effort eventually led to Soul Chain Deathmatch, which divides the combined magic power of Magna and Dante equally.
The spell takes away Dante’s biggest advantage and forces him to fight on equal terms. As the battle continues, both fighters run out of mana, leaving Magna to finish the job with his fists. It is a simple idea, but the execution makes the victory incredibly satisfying. Dante, who had spent so much time looking down on others, is finally defeated by someone he never considered a threat.
With the episode now sitting at the top of the 2026 anime ratings on IMDb, Magna has given the Black Bulls another reason to celebrate. So what are your thoughts about this Black Clover Season 2 episode? Share with us in the comments section below.
Black Clover Season 2 is currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.
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