IGN is thrilled to exclusively reveal the first trailer for the 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, accompanied by his powerful mononoke partner, Rago. A shadowy figure lurking in the cityscape hints at the thrilling dangers ahead.
For those unfamiliar, Black Torch, created by Tsuyoshi Yakaki and originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+, (2017-2018), is a captivating tale of ninja and mononoke. Here's the official synopsis:
"A new era of ninja battles begins. Jiro, a descendant of a long line of ninja, is skilled in the ancient art of shinobi and possesses a unique ability: communication with animals. His life takes a dramatic turn after a mysterious encounter with an injured black cat named Rago—a mononoke of legend, the Black Star of Doom! With more mononoke emerging from the shadows to exploit Rago's immense power, the undercover Bureau of Espionage is mobilized. But everyone has their own motives regarding Rago's abilities. Prepare for an explosive shinobi clash between boy and mononoke!"
The announcement is further celebrated by this stunning piece of art from Takaki, commemorating this exciting milestone for Black Torch. (Link to be added upon availability.)
"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," Takaki shared. "A new BLACK TORCH has been brought to life, now with voices, sounds, movement and color."
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