TV series

BLACK TORCH

Name: BLACK TORCH
Released: 2026
Cast: Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Sayaka Senbongi, Junya Enoki, Junichi Suwabe

2026· 1 seasonTV-14★ 8.1Ended

On TOKYO MX — From 100studio · Shueisha

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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.

Themes

martial arts secret organization friendship police supernatural revenge rescue outcast ninja based on manga spirit guardian high school student black cat

Episodes

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E1 The Future Is in Our HandsNext upJul 4, 2026 · 24 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
E2 The Choice Is YoursJul 11, 2026 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
E3 WHAT'S MY NAME?Jul 18, 2026 · 24 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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 EnoughJul 25, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
E5 Young GunzAug 1, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.
E6 Turn UpAug 8, 2026 · 24 min
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Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
E7 3 ON THREEAug 15, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
E8 UnderdogAug 22, 2026 · 24 min
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The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji’s inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
E9 ONEAug 29, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
E10 Deadly SkillzSep 5, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
Jiro enters a mononoke’s forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.
E11 Black or WhiteSep 12, 2026 · 24 min
Synopsis
Amagi’s dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!
E12 ONCE AGAINSep 19, 2026 · 24 min
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A superpowered Amagi stands before Jiro while, cloaked in a Rago forcefield, a defiant Jiro awaits.