BLACK TORCH (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Series · ★ 8.6
Released in 2026, BLACK TORCH is an animation, mystery, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. BLACK TORCH stars Ryota Suzuki as Jiro Azuma (voice), Yoji Ueda as Rago (voice), Sayaka Senbongi as Ichika Kishimojin (voice) and Junya Enoki as Reiji Kirihara (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, BLACK TORCH sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch BLACK TORCH page.
If you liked it. Fans of BLACK TORCH tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch BLACK TORCH (2026)?
- In US, BLACK TORCH is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is BLACK TORCH worth watching?
- BLACK TORCH holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, mystery, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in BLACK TORCH?
- BLACK TORCH stars Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Sayaka Senbongi, Junya Enoki and Junichi Suwabe.
- When was BLACK TORCH released?
- BLACK TORCH was released in 2026.