The “Shinobi” battle, which begins with the encounter between a monster and a boy, begins here! ! !
The TV anime “BLACK TOCH” will be broadcast and distributed worldwide from 22:00 on Saturday, July 4, 2026!

The TV animation “BLACK TORCH” which will be broadcast on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and the new key visual and new PV have been released.

The new key visual is Niro, the main character of this work, and his partner, Raku. In addition to Ichika, Reiji, Shiba, and Usami, who are members of Niro’s special maneuver, secret, common name, “Black Torch”, are members of the Monster, a monster that stands in your way. And the heavenly demon has a powerful visual finish.

In the new PV, in addition to the appearance of each character, the SIM “Freeze Me Up”, the opening theme of this work, and the ending theme I Don’t Like Mondays. “Groooovy” will be released for the first time! Please check out the powerful battle scenes and attractive theme songs, and look forward to the broadcast in July!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2clp09ditky

The SIM in charge of the opening theme,
Comments have arrived from I Don’t Like Mondays.

Comments have arrived from two groups of artists who are in charge of the opening theme/ending theme for this work!

“FREEZE ME UP”
Lyricistmah / Jon Lundin
Composer & Arrangement SIM / Jon Lundin

Artist comments:
Manga is the universe. There are as many galaxies as there are readers. The Black TORCH galaxy that has spread in my mind can be expressed with sound and words as much as possible. It’s the song. Congrats on starting the anime!

“GROOOOVY”
Lyricist Yu / Takahiro Yamaguchi
Composed I Don’t Like Mondays.(Rhythm Zone)

Artist comments:
This time, I wrote the song “Groooovy” as the ending theme.

While imagining the calm everyday scenery behind the days of the battle of Niro and the others,
This song was created with the intention of getting through the adversity and enjoying life.

I would be happy if the song “BLACK TORCH” adds a touch of glamor, but it will be a song that will make the life of the person who touches this song close to the life of the person who touches this song.

It’s a great honor to be involved in a wonderful piece of work.

Broadcast time at TOKYO MX and other stations is now available!
Simultaneous distribution of terrestrial broadcasting around the world has also been decided on each distribution platform!

Broadcast on TOKYO MX has been decided! Please see below for the broadcast times of each station. In addition, simultaneous distribution of terrestrial broadcasting around the world has been decided on each distribution platform! (*Excluding some distribution platforms) Details will be released on the official website of the work at a later date and on SNS.

TOKYO MX: Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:00 to 22:30
Sun TV: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:30-23:00
TV Aichi: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 25:55 to 26:25
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 26:30 to 27:00
Hokkaido TV broadcast: Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 26:35 to 27:05
BS11: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:30 to 23:00

*Broadcast/delivery time may change.

Jump Comics “BLACK TORCH” 5 volumes reprinted

All 5 volumes of the original comics are reprinted! Scheduled to arrive at the bookstore from 6/8 (Mon.)
Please purchase at bookstores nationwide in preparation for the TV anime broadcast!
*Please refrain from contacting bookstores about arrival.

▼ Trial reading of the original comics
https://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?jdcn=08881097881097315501

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

Basic work information

Broadcast information

Started broadcasting on TOKYO MX and other stations from Saturday, July 4, 2026!
Simultaneous terrestrial distribution on each distribution platform!

TOKYO MX: Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:00 to 22:30
Sun TV: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:30-23:00
TV Aichi: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 25:55 to 26:25
RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 26:30 to 27:00
Hokkaido TV broadcast: Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 26:35 to 27:05
BS11: From Saturday, July 4th, every Saturday from 22:30 to 23:00

*Broadcast/delivery time may change.

Introduction

One day, a high school student who was raised by his grandfather as a descendant of a ninja and has the ability to talk to animals, one day he meets a black cat, Rataku, who is wounded and collapses in the forest.

At first glance, it was Rataku who looked like a black cat, but…
Its true identity was a legendary monster that was once called “Black Star”! ?

The shadow of a monster who creeps up to take advantage of the mighty power of Radaku…
And the intervention of the government’s secret organization, “Gonggi Secret Station,” which monitors and eliminates monsters.

What is the “preparedness” that Niro and Rata show, as various speculations about the power of Ratai swirl?! ?

The “Shinobi” battle, which begins with the encounter between a monster and a boy, begins here! ! !

cast

Agatsuma Niro: Ryota Suzuki
Raku: Kouji Ueda
Kishimojin Ichika: Senbongi Ayaka
Ryosuke Shiba: Junichi Suwabe
Tenki: Tomoyuki Morikawa
Bite: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Azuma Toshimasa: Shinji Tsuji
Kusumi Toko: Yuko Kaida
Banjuro Tokieda: Hotada Otsuka

Staff

Original: Takaki Tsuyoshi (published by Shueisha)
Director: Kei Umabiki
Character design: Go Suzuki
Series composition and screenplay: Ichikawa Jumonzo
Sub character design: Yumi Nakamura, Masahiko Suzuki, Mariko Kinoshita
Design Works: Hayaya Kikuchi
Art director: Sachi Takahashi, Seiko Imaizumi
Color design: Nobori Haruko
CG Director: Hirotaka Naito
Director of cinematographer: Hijiri Yamamoto
Edited by: Yoshitakeshi
Acoustic Director: Takeshi Takadera
Sound Effect: Naoto Yamaya
Music: Yutaka Yamada
Animation production: 100Studio

Opening theme
SIM “FREEZE ME UP”

Ending theme
I don’t like Mondays. “Groooovy”

Official website/Official SNS

[For domestic use]
Official website: https://blacktorch-anime.com/
Official X (formerly Twitter): @Blacktorchanime (https://x.com/Blacktorchanime)
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktorchanime/
▼Recommended hashtags: #BLACKTOCH

[For overseas]
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 information

The original comics volumes 1-5 are now on sale!

▼ Trial reading of the original comics
https://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?jdcn=08881097881097315501

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

(C) Takaki Tsuyoshi/Shueisha/BLACK TORCH Production Committee