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, 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.
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • 2026
Episodes - Season 1
1. The Future Is in Our Hands
24mWhen high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
2. The Choice Is Yours
24mJiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
3. WHAT'S MY NAME?
24mJiro 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
24mJiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
5. Young Gunz
24mIn a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.
6. Turn Up
24mJiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
7. 3 ON THREE
24mMononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
8. Episode 8
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9. Episode 9
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10. Episode 10
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Top Cast
Ryota Suzuki
Jiro Azuma (voice)
Yoji Ueda
Rago (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi
Ichika Kishimojin (voice)
Junya Enoki
Reiji Kirihara (voice)
Junichi Suwabe
Reina Ueda
Available on: Tokyo MX
