Black Torch (2026)

Action · Animation

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.

IMDb rating: 6.8 (1,347 votes)
Episode average: 7.7 ↑ +0.9 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

7.73 avg 12 episodes 8.0 → 7.5

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Mirai wa Oira no Te no Naka	8.0	538
2	The Choice Is Yours	7.8	378
3	What's My Name?	7.4	329
4	Tarinai Futari	7.6	272
5	Young Gunz	7.6	236
6	Turn Up	7.8	238
7	3 on Three	7.9	229
8	Underdog	7.9	192
9	One	7.7	161
10	Yabasugiru Skill	7.8	166
11	Black or White	7.8	136
12	Once Again	7.5	168