VIZ Media Announces BLACK TORCH Anime in Production
SAN FRANCISCO, CA March 8, 2025 VIZ Media officially announced today at its Emerald City Comic Con panel that the highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of BLACK TORCH, the action- packed manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, is in production. Originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+ from 2017 to 2018, BLACK TORCH quickly gained popularity across Japan and international markets. Now, fans can look forward to seeing the world of ninjas and mononoke come to life on screen.
TEASER VISUAL & PV RELEASED AT ECCC:
The newly unveiled teaser visual showcases protagonist Jiro Azuma in his stealth uniform, with Rago, the powerful mononoke, perched on his shoulder perfectly capturing their dynamic as partners. A mysterious dark silhouette reflected in the cityscape hints at the looming threats they will face.
Watch the Teaser PV Here: YouTube
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
A New Era of Ninja Battles Begins!
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 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!
SPECIAL DRAWING FROM CREATOR TSUYOSHI TAKAKI
To commemorate the anime announcement, BLACK TORCH creator Tsuyoshi Takaki has shared an exclusive drawing for fans celebrating the adaptation.
Watch the Drawing Video from Tsuyoshi Takaki: HERE
PRODUCTION STAFF REVEALED
A powerhouse creative team has been assembled to bring BLACK TORCH to life:
Original Work: Tsuyoshi Takaki (Published by Shueisha)
Director: Kei Umabiki
Character Design: Gou Suzuki
Series Composition & Screenplay: Gigaemon Ichikawa
Music: Yutaka Yamada
Animation Production: 100studio
CREATIVE TEAM COMMENTS
The production staff has shared their thoughts on adapting BLACK TORCH into an anime.
Creator: Tsuyoshi Takaki
I've been supervising the settings and storyboards, and I feel it's been recreated into something
even better, while still fully respecting the original story. A new BLACK TORCH has been brought to life, now with voices, sounds, movement and color.
Director: Kei Umabiki
In creating the anime, we've made full use of elements that are unique to the medium like color, movement, music, and a brilliant cast. The entire staff is working hard to bring the excitement and charm of the original work to this production!
Series Composition & Screenplay: Gigaemon Ichikawa
With a lot of care and passion, I did my best to adapt the fiery, cool, heartrending and heartwarming world of "BLACK TORCH" created by Tsuyoshi Takaki Sensei.
Music Composer: Yutaka Yamada
To bring the world of BLACK TORCH to life with music, we ve created a unique soundscape with our own original tones and beats. We re putting our all into making sure we embody the charm of the original work.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA NOW LIVE!
For the latest updates on the BLACK TORCH anime, visit the official website and follow us on social media:
Official Website: https://blackTorch-anime.com/EN
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/BlackTorch_EN
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktorch_en
Join the conversation! Use the hashtag: #BLACKTORCH
CREDITS
Tsuyoshi Takaki/Shueisha, Project BLACK TORCH
About Tsuyoshi Takaki:
Tsuyoshi Takaki published his first one-shot, Freaks in Jump SQ Crown in Japan in 2016, and later the same year created the series BLACK TORCH. His newest series, Heart Gear, was serialized on Shonen Jump+ from 2019 to 2024.
About VIZ Media:
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what's now, new, and next. Home to the world's most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it's big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.
VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace in America and Inc Magazine's Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/
Contact:
Chantelle Sturt
Head of Global PR & Publicity
chantellesturt@viz.com
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VIZ Media Announces BLACK TORCH Anime in Production 
