BLACK TORCH
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.
Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 24m
The Future Is in Our Hands
When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
Jul 4, 2026
Episode 2 · 24m
The Choice Is Yours
Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
Jul 11, 2026
Episode 3 · 24m
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.
Jul 18, 2026
Episode 4 · 24m
Two Is Not Enough
Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
Jul 25, 2026
Episode 5 · 24m
Young Gunz
In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.
Aug 1, 2026
Episode 6 · 24m
Turn Up
Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
Aug 8, 2026
Episode 7 · 24m
3 ON THREE
Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
Aug 15, 2026
Episode 8 · 24m
Underdog
The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji’s inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
Aug 22, 2026
Episode 9 · 24m
ONE
Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
Aug 29, 2026
Episode 10 · 24m
Deadly Skillz
Jiro enters a mononoke’s forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.
Sep 5, 2026
Episode 11 · 24m
Black or White
Amagi’s dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!
Sep 12, 2026
Episode 12 · 24m
ONCE AGAIN
A superpowered Amagi stands before Jiro while, cloaked in a Rago forcefield, a defiant Jiro awaits.
Sep 19, 2026
