Alongside the exciting news that a Black Torch anime is officially in production at VIZ Media, IGN is thrilled to exclusively reveal its first trailer.

VIZ Media made the announcement at its Emerald City Comic Con panel, and the trailer showcases Jiro Azuma in his stealth uniform. Accompanied by his powerful mononoke, Rago, perched on his shoulder, the trailer also teases a mysterious dark figure reflected in the cityscape, hinting at the looming danger.

"A new era of ninja battles begins," the synopsis declares. "Jiro, hailing from a lineage of ninja, has been trained by his grandfather in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi. Jiro's unique ability to communicate with the animal world sets him apart. However, his life takes a dramatic turn following a mysterious encounter in the forest with an injured black cat named Rago. But Rago is no ordinary cat; he is the legendary Black Star of Doom, a mononoke.

"Shadows teem with other mononoke, all eager to harness Rago’s immense powers. The Bureau of Espionage, operating undercover, is ready to combat these dark spirits. With everyone having their own motives regarding Rago’s powers, Jiro and Rago prepare for battle. A thrilling clash between boy and mononoke is about to ignite!"

“I’ve been supervising the settings and storyboards, and I feel it’s been transformed into something even better, while still fully respecting the original story," Takaki shared. "A new BLACK TORCH has been brought to life, now enriched with voices, sounds, movement, and color.”

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