The supernatural battle series BLACK TORCH is heading to Crunchyroll.

When the anime adaptation premieres in July 2026, fans will be able to watch BLACK TORCH on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Asia. 

The original work, Black Torch by Tsuyoshi Takaki is published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump imprint. The series blends high-speed ninja combat with dark supernatural folklore, delivering explosive action, dangerous mononoke, and an unlikely partnership that could determine the fate of the world.

With the anime arriving this summer and Crunchyroll serving as the global streaming home outside Asia, now is the perfect time to jump into the world of BLACK TORCH.

Get a first look at the upcoming anime adaptation with the latest trailer.

What Is BLACK TORCH?
Jiro Azuma is not your average high schooler. Hailing from a long line of ninja, Jiro has been brought up by his grandfather in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi. Jiro also happens to be a particularly skilled communicator able to converse with the animal world. But life takes an abrupt turn thanks to a mysterious encounter in the forest with an injured black cat named Rago.

Only, Rago’s feline appearance is deceiving…
It turns out the “ordinary” cat is the stuff of mononoke legend–the Black Star of Doom!

Swarming in the shadows are more mononoke, eager to exploit Rago’s uniquely immense powers. To fight back against the tide of dark spirits, the undercover Bureau of Espionage is poised to seek and destroy.

Of course, everyone has their motives when it comes to Rago’s powers. But Jiro and Rago are ready.

A shinobi clash between boy and mononoke is about to ignite!

The anime is directed by Kei Umabiki at 100studio, with series composition and scripts by Gigaemon Ichikawa, character designs by Go Suzuki, and music by Yutaka Yamada.

With its mix of ninja action, supernatural mythology, and high-stakes battles, BLACK TORCH is shaping up to be one of the most exciting new anime arriving this summer on Crunchyroll.

Read the Manga While You Wait
Want to dive into the story before the anime premieres?

You can read the Black Torch manga now and follow Jiro and Rago’s journey as they face powerful mononoke, secret organizations, and a growing supernatural threat.

Whether you’re discovering the series for the first time or revisiting it before the anime arrives on Crunchyroll this July, the manga is the perfect place to start.

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