BLACK TORCH
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,…
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Synopsis
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.
About
BLACK TORCH premiered on July 4, 2026. It falls under the Animation, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. It airs on Tokyo MX. and remains in active production.
Why viewers enjoy BLACK TORCH
BLACK TORCH targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Animation, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
BLACK TORCH was animated by 100studio, Shueisha, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, and broadcast on Tokyo MX.
Critical reception
BLACK TORCH holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 25 user reviews on TMDB, placing it among the highest-rated anime tracked on the platform.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout BLACK TORCH include: martial arts, secret organization, friendship, police, supernatural, revenge, rescue, outcast. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Ryota Suzuki
Yoji Ueda
Sayaka Senbongi
Junya Enoki
Junichi Suwabe
Reina Ueda
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Shinpachi Tsuji
Yuhko Kaida
Production credits
- Direction
- Kei Umabiki
- Writing
- Gigaemon Ichikawa · Tsuyoshi Takaki
Release dates
Premiered
July 4, 2026
Seasons & episodes
Season1
July 4, 2026·12episodes
Season1
July 4, 2026·12episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- martial arts
- secret organization
- friendship
- police
- supernatural
- revenge
- rescue
- outcast
- ninja
- based on manga
- spirit
- guardian
- high school student
- black cat
- occult
- ghost
- injured animal
- talking to animals
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Frequently asked questions
When did BLACK TORCH premiere?
BLACK TORCH premiered on July 4, 2026.
How many seasons does BLACK TORCH have?
BLACK TORCH has 1 season and 12 episodes in total.
What genre is BLACK TORCH?
BLACK TORCH is classified under Animation, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did BLACK TORCH air on?
BLACK TORCH aired on Tokyo MX.
Is BLACK TORCH still ongoing?
Yes, BLACK TORCH is still in production and new seasons release periodically.
Where is BLACK TORCH from?
BLACK TORCH is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of BLACK TORCH?
BLACK TORCH holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
