In this episode, we’ll cover the highly anticipated 2026 anime adaptation of the manga series Black Torch, originally created by Tsuyoshi Takaki. Set to premiere in July, the production features a veteran creative team from 100studio and a soundtrack composed by Yutaka Yamada. The narrative follows Jiro Azuma, a young man capable of speaking to animals who becomes entangled in supernatural battles after rescuing a mysterious feline. Recent updates from Jump Festa highlighted the casting of Junichi Suwabe and Reina Ueda as key members of the Bureau of Espionage. With its blend of fantasy action and unique character designs, the series aims to faithfully translate the original five-volume story to the screen. Visual previews suggest the animation will mirror the distinctive artistic style found in the source material published by VIZ Media.
