Black Torch TV anime reveals July 2026 debut with new trailer, and jump festa stage event

Recently, there has been official news released that Black Torch is going to be adapted as an anime series, and excitement has been over the top. This series was initially a manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, and manga readers believe that it is finally getting the spotlight it deserves. For now, the production team has released its first promotional video, and looking at it, one thing is for sure that there is a shift in the era of supernational action genre.

If we were to talk about the promotional video of Black Torch, it is noticeable from the first frame, the trailer jumps right into showing us intense action sequences, crisp character designs, and an immersive supernatural atmosphere that signals a faithful yet refreshed interpretation of Takaki’s original work. The anime is going to start airing from July 2026, and while fans will have to wait for a while, looking at this trailer, it seems like it would definitely be worth being patient.

The production house that has taken over the project is 100studio. Some of the popular projects they have worked on are Quality Assurance in Another World and The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei. While they are fairly new to the world of animation and cannot compete with other legendary studios like MAPPA or Toei, they release quality work, and Black Torch anime adaptations deserve that.

The story will focus on Jiro Azuma, who is infamously known to be a brash young shinobi. He has the ability to talk to animals. The latest trailer has done a great job in capturing his moments with dynamic animation. The overall visual in this PV has caught everyone's attention because of how 100studio has shown polished compositing and fluid choreography, especially during Jiro’s first confrontation with the menacing mononoke.

A powerful, creative team is behind the Black Torch anime

The staff lineup behind Black Torch is another reason fans are buzzing. Director Kei Umabiki, known for Quality Assurance in Another World, brings a grounded yet cinematic approach to action direction that fits the manga’s tone perfectly. The rest of the team responsible for making this anime adaptation come to life are:

• Gigaemon Ichikawa, handling scripts and series composition
• Go Suzuki, character designer (Sword Art Online: Alicization, Ordinal Scale)
• Yutaka Yamada, a composer famous for powerful scores in Tokyo Ghoul, Vinland Saga, and Babylon

Each member brings experience with action-heavy, emotionally intense stories. If the trailer for Black Torch is any indication, the adaptation is in exceptionally capable hands.

Fan reaction: Fresh take on a fan-favorite supernatural story

For a series to gain attention in a short time, one thing is for sure that it has something to offer. Black Torch is going to be an interesting watch, and anime fans have been commenting on social media platforms expressing their eagerness to watch this show. Some common reactions so far have been:

"Y’all seen that animation!? Oooo honey I can’t wait 🫣🤤" said one fan.

"THIS LOOKS PEAK! 🔥" added another fan.

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"The year 2026 is about to be 🔥" stated a netizen.

There is also going to be a special talk stage featuring all four main cast members of the Black Torch anime. It will take place at Jump Festa 2026 on December 21, and it has the potential to become a major highlight of the Jump Festa event. In conclusion, with its fast-paced editing, moody soundtrack, and beautifully animated combat sequences, this first trailer sets expectations sky-high. If the full series maintains this level of quality, Black Torch could easily become one of the standout anime of 2026.

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