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Judging by the number of manga chapters, the anime is likely to have only one season as a short series, unless the studio decides to add original scenes. Black Torch is famous for its unique supernatural themes, intense action, and even character development despite being a short manga series. 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of the manga, and while the series doesn’t have a wide fanbase among new readers, the trailer looks promising enough to keep viewers hooked. The official website of Crunchyroll confirms the anime will be streaming on the platform in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. The anime hasn’t confirmed its dubbed release so far, but it will be available in six subbed languages.
What Is Black Torch About?
The story centers around Jiro Azuma, a 17-year-old boy who has been shunned by others for his ability to speak with animals. Despite this, he tries to live a peaceful life with his grandfather, all the while using his ability to befriend and protect animals. However, trouble always seems to find him, much to his grandfather’s disappointment, who wants Jiro to live up to the Azuma family name.
The Azuma family is a long-standing shinobi clan, and as a direct descendant, Jiro has been different from others since the beginning. However, his life takes a drastic turn after saving a seemingly ordinary black cat, Rago. After witnessing the state the cat is in, the boy brings Rago to his house, only to discover the cat is actually a demonic spirit known as a mononoke that has long been at war with humanity. Rago is being persecuted by his own kind, who want his help to commit all kinds of evil against humans.
When Jiro witnesses Rago being attacked again, the boy risks his life to save him, only to end up with a fatal wound. The story continues as Rago uses his own energy to save Jiro, who later embarks on a journey to deal with aggressive mononoke. All chapters of the manga are available on the official website of Viz Media, where you can also find links to buy the physical and digital copies of all volumes.
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