Official Report Arrives for TV Anime 'BLACK TORCH' x AnimeJapan 2026 Special Stage on 3/28 (Sat) & Extra Stages on 3/28 (Sat) & 3/29 (Sun)! Vol. 2
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- Official Report Arrives for TV Anime 'BLACK TORCH' x AnimeJapan 2026 Special Stage on 3/28 (Sat) & Extra Stages on 3/28 (Sat) & 3/29 (Sun)! Vol. 2
- The TV anime 'BLACK TORCH,' set to air from July 2026, held a stage event at AnimeJapan 2026. The voice cast took the stage to discuss their similarities with their characters, heightening anticipation for the broadcast.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 9, 2026
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The TV anime 'BLACK TORCH,' set to air from July 2026, held a stage event at AnimeJapan 2026. The voice cast took the stage to discuss their similarities with their characters, heightening anticipation for the broadcast.
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- Official Report Arrives for TV Anime 'BLACK TORCH' x AnimeJapan 2026 Special Stage on 3/28 (Sat) & Extra Stages on 3/28 (Sat) & 3/29 (Sun)! Vol. 2 (April 9, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- April 9, 2026
The TV anime 'BLACK TORCH,' set to air from July 2026, held a stage event at AnimeJapan 2026. The voice cast took the stage to discuss their similarities with their characters, heightening anticipation for the broadcast.
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- 📰 Published: April 9, 2026 at 03:00
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The TV anime 'BLACK TORCH' will begin broadcasting on Saturday, July 6, 2026. The official report has arrived for the three stage events held for the series at AnimeJapan 2026, which took place at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th! We will bring you the details of the 'Special Stage' held on the official WHITE stage on Saturday, March 28th, the 'Extra Stage' held at the ShoPro booth, and the 'Extra Stage' held again at the ShoPro booth the following day, Sunday, March 29th. Bushiroad Move Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President: Yusuke Onuki) is in charge of promoting this project.
March 28th (Sat) AnimeJapan 2026 'BLACK TORCH' Extra Stage
What similarities do the cast members see with their characters?

On March 28th, an Extra Stage for 'BLACK TORCH' was held at the ShoPro booth. Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Junichi Suwabe, and Reina Ueda appeared on this stage.
It seemed many fans had also attended the 'WHITE Stage' event that took place prior to this stage. The close distance between the stage and the audience created a consistently warm and friendly atmosphere.
In this atmosphere, the first topic of conversation was 'similarities with the characters they play.' Each of the speakers talked about how they resemble their respective roles.
Are there similarities with the characters? Or not?
Mr. Suzuki commented on his similarity to his character, Jiro Azuma, saying he is 'competitive.' He looked back on his past, saying, 'Whether it was in club activities or just playing, I just didn't want to lose.'
Then, Mr. Yoji Ueda described Mr. Suzuki's voice recording sessions, saying, 'I can feel his fighting spirit when he faces the microphone.' It seems his 'competitiveness' has been apparent since the recording sessions.
Ms. Reina Ueda also described Mr. Suzuki's recording sessions as 'almost scary.' Ms. Ueda mentioned that she has known Mr. Suzuki since he was still wearing a school uniform, and she spoke with deep emotion, saying, 'I've come to feel a sense of reliability from him.'
FAQ
When will the TV anime 'BLACK TORCH' start broadcasting?
It is scheduled to start broadcasting from July 6, 2026.
Who appeared at the AnimeJapan 2026 event?
Voice actors Ryo Suzuki, Yuki Ueda, Junichi Suwabe, and Reina Ueda appeared and talked about the work.
Which company is responsible for the promotion of this anime?
Bushiroad Move Co., Ltd. is responsible for the promotion.