TV Anime 'BLACK TORCH' Releases First Episode Synopsis and Preview Visuals Ahead of July 4 Premiere at 10:00 PM

We are pleased to announce the release of the synopsis and preview visuals for the first episode of the TV anime 'BLACK TORCH,' premiering on July 4, 2026, at 10:00 PM. This promotional campaign is managed by Bushiroad Move Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Yusuke Oinuma).

#01 "The Future Is in Our Hands"

Synopsis & Preview Visuals

We are introducing the synopsis and preview visuals for the first episode of the TV anime 'BLACK TORCH,' airing from July 4, 2026.

#01 "The Future Is in Our Hands"

<Synopsis>

Nirou Agatsuma is a high school student with the mysterious ability to communicate with animals. Raised in a rare environment as a descendant of ninjas, he was trained in martial arts by his grandfather, Jusho. One day, Nirou rescues a wounded black cat named Rahu, who turns out to be a legendary yōkai awakened from a long slumber...

To commemorate the premiere, a follow-and-retweet campaign is launching on the official TV anime X (formerly Twitter) account!

Signed scripts from voice actors Suzuki Ryouta, Ueda Yoji, Chihara Saika, and Enoki Junya

Three lucky winners will receive non-commercial first-episode scripts signed by all four cast members!

To celebrate the premiere of the TV anime, the official 'BLACK TORCH' X (formerly Twitter) account will run a follow-and-retweet campaign starting today, July 3, 2026, offering signed first-episode scripts as prizes.

To enter, follow the official 'BLACK TORCH' X (formerly Twitter) account and retweet the designated post.

How to Enter

Follow the official 'BLACK TORCH' X (formerly Twitter) account and retweet the campaign post.

Target Account

@BlackTorchAnime (https://x.com/blacktorchanime)

Campaign Period

July 3, 2026 (Fri) – July 17, 2026 (Fri) 23:59

Prize

First-episode scripts signed by Suzuki Ryouta, Ueda Yoji, Chihara Saika, and Enoki Junya (non-commercial) – 3 winners selected by lottery

Basic Work Information

Broadcast Information

Premiering July 4, 2026 on TOKYO MX and other networks!

TOKYO MX: Saturdays, 10:00 PM – 10:30 PM starting July 4

Sun Television: Saturdays, 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM starting July 4

TV Aichi: Saturdays, 1:55 AM – 2:25 AM (Sunday) starting July 4

RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: Saturdays, 2:30 AM – 3:00 AM (Sunday) starting July 4

Hokkaido Television Broadcasting: Saturdays, 2:35 AM – 3:05 AM (Sunday) starting July 4

BS11: Saturdays, 10:30 PM – 11:00 PM starting July 4

*Broadcast times are subject to change.

Streaming Information

Simulcast on ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Times starting July 4, 2026!

Available on other platforms sequentially.

Subscription Streaming:

Starting July 4, 2026, every Saturday at 10:00 PM

ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Anime Times

Starting July 9, 2026, every Thursday at 10:00 PM

DMM TV, FOD, Hulu, J:COM STREAM Unlimited, milplus Unlimited Pack Prime, Prime Video, TELASA, Anime Houdai, Disney+ Star, Bandai Channel

Full series streaming launch

Starting November 5, 2026

Netflix

Pay-per-view Streaming:

Starting July 9, 2026, every Thursday at 10:00 PM

FOD, HAPPY! Video, J:COM STREAM, milplus, music.jp, Prime Video, TELASA, YouTube (rental), NicoNico Channel, Bandai Channel, Video Market, MovieFull Plus

Free Catch-up Streaming:

Starting July 9, 2026, every Thursday at 10:00 PM

ABEMA, NicoNico Live Streaming

*Streaming start times and availability may vary by platform.

Please check individual platforms for details.

INTRODUCTION

Nirou Agatsuma, a high school student raised by his grandfather as a ninja descendant and gifted with the ability to speak to animals, encounters a wounded black cat named Rahu in the forest.

Rahu appears to be an ordinary black cat at first glance...

But his true identity is that of a legendary yōkai once known as the "Black Omen"!?

Shadows of other yōkai creep in, seeking to exploit Rahu's immense power...

Meanwhile, the government's secret organization, the "Public Secret Agency," intervenes to monitor and eliminate yōkai.

Amidst the swirling ambitions surrounding Rahu's power, what resolve will Nirou and Rahu demonstrate?

The "ninja" battle begins with the meeting of a yōkai and a boy—now, it begins!!

CAST

Nirou Agatsuma: Suzuki Ryouta

Rahu: Ueda Yoji

Kishibojin Ika: Chihara Saika

Kirihara Reiji: Enoki Junya

Toba Ryosuke: Suwabe Junichi

Usami Hana: Ueda Reina

Tenki: Morikawa Toshiyuki

Gouga: Okamoto Nobuhiko

Agatsuma Jusho: Tsuji Shinpachi

Hisumi Toutoko: Kaihara Yuuko

Todagi Bantei: Otsuka Masahiro

STAFF

Original Work: Takaki Tsuyoshi (Published by Shueisha)

Director: Umehiki Kei

Character Design: Suzuki Gou

Series Composition & Script: Ichikawa Juuokuemon

Sub Character Design: Nakamura Yumi, Suzuki Masahiko, Kinoshita Mariko

Design Works: Kikuchi Shunya

Art Director: Takahashi Sachi, Imaizumi Seiko

Color Design: Nobori Haruko

CG Director: Naoto Hirota

Director of Photography: Yamamoto Satoshi

Editing: Yoshitake Masato

Sound Director: Takadera Takeshi

Sound Effects: Yamaya Naoto

Music: Yamada Yutaka

Animation Production: 100studio

Opening Theme

SiM "FREEZE ME UP"

Ending Theme

I Don't Like Mondays. "Groooovy"

Official Website & SNS

[Domestic]

Official Website: https://blacktorch-anime.com/

Official X (formerly Twitter): @BlackTorchAnime (https://x.com/blacktorchanime)

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktorchanime/

▼ Recommended Hashtag: #BLACKTORCH

[International]

Official Website: https://blacktorch-anime.com/en/

Official X (formerly Twitter): @BlackTorch_EN (https://x.com/blacktorch_en)

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktorch_en/

Original Work Information

The original manga volumes 1–5 are currently on sale!

▼ Manga Sample Read

https://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?jdcn=08881097881097315501

▼ Manga Information

https://www.s-manga.net/search/search.html?seriesid=51057