BLACK TORCH(2026)
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.
- First aired:
- 2026-07-04
- Country:
- JP
- Network:
- Tokyo MX
Episodes
1. The Future Is in Our Hands
★ 8.52026-07-04 · 24m
When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
2. The Choice Is Yours
★ 8.22026-07-11 · 24m
Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
3. WHAT'S MY NAME?
★ 8.32026-07-18 · 24m
Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika.
4. Two Is Not Enough
2026-07-25 · 24m
Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
5. Young Gunz
2026-08-01 · 24m
In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.
6. Turn Up
2026-08-08 · 24m
Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
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7. Episode 7
2026-08-15
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8. Episode 8
2026-08-22
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9. Episode 9
2026-08-29
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10. Episode 10
2026-09-05
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11. Episode 11
2026-09-12
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12. Episode 12
2026-09-19
Where to watch
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Cast
Ryota Suzuki
Jiro Azuma (voice)
Yoji Ueda
Rago (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Ichika Kishimojin (voice)
Junya Enoki
Reiji Kirihara (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Reina Ueda
Toshiyuki Morikawa
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Shinpachi Tsuji
Yuhko Kaida
Hochu Otsuka
