BLACK TORCH
BLACK TORCH
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BLACK TORCH

7.7
Yr 2026
Status Returning Series
Animation Mystery Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Featured Players

Cast 11

Junya Enoki
as Reiji Kirihara (voice)
Ryota Suzuki
as Jiro Azuma (voice)
Yoji Ueda
as Rago (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
as Ichika Kishimojin (voice)
Production Board

Crew

Art Direction
Seiko Imaizumi Sachi Takahashi
Original Music Composer
Yutaka Yamada
Series Director
Kei Umabiki
Series Composition
Gigaemon Ichikawa
Director of Photography
Hijiri Yamamoto
Color Designer
Haruko Nobori
Sound Effects
Naoto Yamaya
Character Designer
Gou Suzuki
Editor
Masato Yoshitake
Original Story
Tsuyoshi Takaki
Sound Director
Takeshi Takadera
CGI Director
Hirotaka Naito
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

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 japanese folklore shounen anime occultism teenager
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
July 04, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
3