BLACK TORCH
TV-142026•8.5/10
AnimationMysteryAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.5/10(38)
Jiro Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jiro is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers.
Production
100studio, Shueisha, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, VIZ Media Japan, HIKE
Language
JA
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
July 4, 2026
Last Aired
August 22, 2026
Networks
Tokyo MX
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Future Is in Our Hands
Air date: 2026-07-04
When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
E2
The Choice Is Yours
Air date: 2026-07-11
Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
E3
WHAT'S MY NAME?
Air date: 2026-07-18
Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika.
E4
Two Is Not Enough
Air date: 2026-07-25
Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
E5
Young Gunz
Air date: 2026-08-01
In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.
E6
Turn Up
Air date: 2026-08-08
Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
E7
3 ON THREE
Air date: 2026-08-15
Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
E8
Underdog
Air date: 2026-08-22
The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji’s inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
E9
ONE
Air date: 2026-08-29
Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2026-09-05
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2026-09-12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2026-09-19
Cast
Ryota Suzuki
Jiro Azuma (voice)
Yoji Ueda
Rago (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Ichika Kishimojin (voice)
Junya Enoki
Reiji Kirihara (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
(voice)
Reina Ueda
(voice)
Toshiyuki Morikawa
(voice)
Nobuhiko Okamoto
(voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
(voice)
Yuhko Kaida
(voice)
Hochu Otsuka
(voice)
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