IGN is thrilled to exclusively reveal the first trailer for the upcoming Black Torch anime, officially in production at VIZ Media! Announced at VIZ Media's Emerald City Comic Con panel, the trailer showcases Jiro Azuma in his stealth attire, alongside his powerful mononoke partner, Rago. A shadowy figure lurking in the cityscape hints at the thrilling dangers ahead.
For those unfamiliar with the source material, Black Torch, created by Tsuyoshi Yakaki and originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+, is a captivating blend of ninja action and supernatural elements. Here's the official synopsis:
"A new era of ninja battles begins. Jiro, a descendant of a long line of ninjas, has been trained by his grandfather in the ancient art of shinobi. Uniquely skilled, Jiro can communicate with animals. His life takes a dramatic turn after a mysterious encounter with an injured black cat, Rago. But Rago is no ordinary feline; he's a legendary mononoke—the Black Star of Doom! With other mononoke emerging from the shadows to exploit Rago's immense power, the undercover Bureau of Espionage is mobilized. However, everyone has their own motives regarding Rago's abilities. Prepare for an explosive shinobi clash between boy and mononoke!"
The panel also featured exciting new art from Takaki, celebrating this milestone. (Link to be added upon availability.) Takaki shared, “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.”
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