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BLACK TORCH

Name: BLACK TORCH
Genre: Animation, Mystery
Released: 2026-07-04
Rating: 8.3

2026 · TV · 12 episodes · Japanese · Japan

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.

8.3

57.6 popularity

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At a glance

Details

Release date: 2026-07-04
Status: released
Format: TV
Source: TBA
Creator: TBA
Language: Japanese
Studio: TBA
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12

Genres

AnimationMystery

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2026-07-04

12 episodes

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

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.3

0 community reviews

MP
Mina Park7/10Apr 18, 2026
Beautifully paced
The animation direction and emotional beats make this one easy to keep watching.
48 found helpful
KT
Kai Tanaka8/10Apr 13, 2026
Worth the season pass
A strong blend of world-building, memorable characters, and satisfying episode hooks.
41 found helpful
AC
Ari Chen9/10Apr 8, 2026
Strong character work
The quieter scenes land just as well as the action, which is what makes it stick.
34 found helpful

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