Image: Tsuyoshi Takaki/Shueisha, BLACK TORCH Produktionskomitee
AMBot | 07/03/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
On July 4, 2026, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki's manga "BLACK TORCH" will premiere. The series will air from 10:00 PM on Tokyo MX, as well as on other channels such as BS11, Sun Television, and several regional stations. Simultaneously, it will be released via streaming services like Crunchyroll, ABEMA, dAnime Store, and U-NEXT.
The first episode is titled "未来は俺等の手の中" ("The Future Lies in Our Hands") and introduces viewers to the world of high school student Jiro Azuma. Jiro comes from a line of shinobi and was trained in the martial arts of ninjas by his grandfather. Additionally, he possesses a special gift: he can speak with animals. One day, he encounters an injured black cat named Rago in the forest, whom he nurses back to health. However, Rago is no ordinary animal—he turns out to be an ancient Mononoke spirit, once feared as the "Black Star of Calamity." This encounter draws Jiro into a conflict with other Mononoke who seek to use Rago's powers, as well as the machinations of the secret organization "Kogi Onmitsukyoku" (Bureau of Espionage).
The anime adaptation is produced by Studio 100studio. The director is Kei Umabiki, known for his work on series like "Iruma-kun!" The script and series composition are handled by Gigaemon Ichikawa, with character design by Go Suzuki. The music is composed by Yutaka Yamada, who is appreciated for his work on "Tokyo Ghoul." The opening theme is provided by the band SiM with the song "Freeze Me Up," while the ending theme is "Groooovy" by I Don't Like Mondays.
A German dub has not yet been announced, but international marketing is handled by Viz Media (licensing) and Crunchyroll (streaming). The original manga series ran from 2016 to 2018, first in "Jump Square" and later on the "Shonen Jump+" platform. It comprises a total of five collected volumes. Fans can look forward to an action-packed blend of ninja martial arts, supernatural beings, and a deep bond between human and animal.
The first episode is titled "未来は俺等の手の中" ("The Future Lies in Our Hands") and introduces viewers to the world of high school student Jiro Azuma. Jiro comes from a line of shinobi and was trained in the martial arts of ninjas by his grandfather. Additionally, he possesses a special gift: he can speak with animals. One day, he encounters an injured black cat named Rago in the forest, whom he nurses back to health. However, Rago is no ordinary animal—he turns out to be an ancient Mononoke spirit, once feared as the "Black Star of Calamity." This encounter draws Jiro into a conflict with other Mononoke who seek to use Rago's powers, as well as the machinations of the secret organization "Kogi Onmitsukyoku" (Bureau of Espionage).
The anime adaptation is produced by Studio 100studio. The director is Kei Umabiki, known for his work on series like "Iruma-kun!" The script and series composition are handled by Gigaemon Ichikawa, with character design by Go Suzuki. The music is composed by Yutaka Yamada, who is appreciated for his work on "Tokyo Ghoul." The opening theme is provided by the band SiM with the song "Freeze Me Up," while the ending theme is "Groooovy" by I Don't Like Mondays.
A German dub has not yet been announced, but international marketing is handled by Viz Media (licensing) and Crunchyroll (streaming). The original manga series ran from 2016 to 2018, first in "Jump Square" and later on the "Shonen Jump+" platform. It comprises a total of five collected volumes. Fans can look forward to an action-packed blend of ninja martial arts, supernatural beings, and a deep bond between human and animal.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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