Exciting news for fans of supernatural action and ninja lore: VIZ Media has officially announced that the manga "Black Torch" is being adapted into an anime. Revealed during their panel at Emerald City Comic Con, the first trailer has been exclusively unveiled by IGN, showcasing protagonist Jiro Azuma in his stealth uniform alongside his formidable mononoke companion, Rago. The trailer also teases a mysterious dark figure, hinting at the thrilling dangers that await in the series.
For those new to the series, "Black Torch" is the brainchild of Tsuyoshi Takaki. Originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+ from 2017 to 2018, the manga has garnered a dedicated following. Here's the official synopsis for the upcoming anime to bring you up to speed:
"A new era of ninja battles begins," the official synopsis reads. "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 a 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!"
In addition to the trailer, a special drawing by Tsuyoshi Takaki was presented at the panel, celebrating this significant milestone for "Black Torch." [ttpp]
Tsuyoshi Takaki, deeply involved in the adaptation process, shared his enthusiasm: "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."
For more on what's coming in the world of anime, be sure to explore our favorite anime from 2024, the other major anime releases slated for 2025, and our definitive list of the top 25 anime of all time.
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