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Anime Times Amazon ChannelBLACK TORCH (2026) is a animation, mystery, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch BLACK TORCH online in HD.
BLACK TORCH — Storyline
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 & Crew
- Starring: Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Sayaka Senbongi, Junya Enoki, Junichi Suwabe, Reina Ueda, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Nobuhiko Okamoto
BLACK TORCH — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2026-07-04 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Animation, Mystery, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | Tokyo MX |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 8.5/10 (41 votes) |
BLACK TORCH — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Future Is in Our Hands (2026-07-04) — When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
- E2: The Choice Is Yours (2026-07-11) — Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
- E3: WHAT'S MY NAME? (2026-07-18) — 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 Enough (2026-07-25) — Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
- E5: Young Gunz (2026-08-01) — In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji– Rago’s former prison.
- E6: Turn Up (2026-08-08) — Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.
- E7: 3 ON THREE (2026-08-15) — Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
- E8: Underdog (2026-08-22) — The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji’s inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
- E9: ONE (2026-08-29) — Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
- E10: Deadly Skillz (2026-09-05) — Jiro enters a mononoke’s forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.
- E11: Black or White (2026-09-12) — Amagi’s dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!
- E12: Episode 12 (2026-09-19)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does BLACK TORCH have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch BLACK TORCH? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
