BLACK TORCH
On Tokyo MX
A shounen action-adventure anime blending martial arts, supernatural elements, and animal companionship into a high-energy adventure about friendship and protecting a legendary creature.
Jiro Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jiro is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers.
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Questions people ask
Is BLACK TORCH violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does BLACK TORCH leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is BLACK TORCH sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is BLACK TORCH easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
Is BLACK TORCH scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like BLACK TORCH
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as BLACK TORCH
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like BLACK TORCH, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like BLACK TORCH, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like BLACK TORCH, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
