Jirou Azuma
main character
TV
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2026 – September 19, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- 100studio
- Director
- Kei Umabiki
- Original creator
- Tsuyoshi Takaki
- Music
- Yutaka Yamada
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen90%Youkai88%Male Protagonist84%Primarily Teen Cast79%Mythology79%Monster Boy79%Urban Fantasy76%Ensemble Cast60%Urban56%Ninja53%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER6.9 / 10 AniList score
BLACK TORCH
BLACK TORCH
Synopsis
Jirou Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jirou is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an injured cat named Ragou, Jirou 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 Ragou’s powers. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch BLACK TORCH?
BLACK TORCH has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 38% of 10,478 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #26 most popular anime of 2026, and #6 most popular anime of Summer 2026 on AniList.
Of the 49.6K AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Fantasy — especially shounen, youkai, male protagonist, primarily teen cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tsuyoshi Takaki
- Director
- Kei Umabiki
- Series composition
- Gigaemon Ichikawa
- Character design
- Gou Suzuki
- Music
- Yutaka Yamada
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“FREEZE ME UP” by SiM · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Groooovy” by I Don't Like Mondays. · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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BLACK TORCH FAQ
How many episodes does BLACK TORCH have?
BLACK TORCH has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch BLACK TORCH?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is BLACK TORCH finished?
Yes. BLACK TORCH has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of BLACK TORCH?
No sequel is listed for BLACK TORCH as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is BLACK TORCH based on a manga?
Yes. BLACK TORCH adapts the manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki.
Who animated BLACK TORCH?
BLACK TORCH was animated by 100studio and directed by Kei Umabiki.
Who sings the opening of BLACK TORCH?
The opening, "FREEZE ME UP", is performed by SiM.
Where can I watch BLACK TORCH?
BLACK TORCH is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.