Series synopsis
BLACK TORCH is a Japanese animation mystery action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on July 4, 2026. It stars Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Sayaka Senbongi and Junya Enoki.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryota Suzuki as Jiro Azuma (voice)
- Yoji Ueda as Rago (voice)
- Sayaka Senbongi as Ichika Kishimojin (voice)
- Junya Enoki as Reiji Kirihara (voice)
- Junichi Suwabe
- Reina Ueda
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Nobuhiko Okamoto
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 4, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Future Is in Our Hands When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes. |
July 4, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Choice Is Yours Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage. |
July 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
WHAT'S MY NAME? Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika. |
July 18, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 4, 2026 |
| Last aired | July 11, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |