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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.
2026
ActionAdventureExciting
ActionAdventureExciting
2026
Suitable for ages 16 and older
Season 1
12 episodes
  • 1. The Future Is in Our Hands

    1. The Future Is in Our Hands

    When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
    When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Jul 3, 2026
  • 2. The Choice Is Yours

    2. The Choice Is Yours

    Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
    Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Jul 10, 2026
  • 3. WHAT'S MY NAME?

    3. WHAT'S MY NAME?

    Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro's escort, Ichika.
    Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro's escort, Ichika.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Jul 17, 2026
  • 4. Two Is Not Enough

    4. Two Is Not Enough

    Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger's fist has a tale to tell.
    Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger's fist has a tale to tell.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Jul 24, 2026
  • 5. Young Gunz

    5. Young Gunz

    In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago's former prison.
    In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago's former prison.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Jul 31, 2026
  • 6. Turn Up

    6. Turn Up

    Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the "friendly" mononoke Fuyo.
    Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the "friendly" mononoke Fuyo.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Aug 7, 2026
  • 7. 3 ON THREE

    7. 3 ON THREE

    Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
    Mononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Aug 14, 2026
  • 8. Underdog

    8. Underdog

    The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji's inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
    The dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji's inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Aug 21, 2026
  • 9. ONE

    9. ONE

    Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
    Finally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Aug 28, 2026
  • 10. Deadly Skillz

    10. Deadly Skillz

    Jiro enters a mononoke's forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.
    Jiro enters a mononoke's forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Sep 4, 2026
  • 11. Black or White

    11. Black or White

    Amagi's dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!
    Amagi's dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Sep 11, 2026
  • 12. ONCE AGAIN

    12. ONCE AGAIN

    A superpowered Amagi stands before Jiro while, cloaked in a Rago forcefield, a defiant Jiro awaits.
    A superpowered Amagi stands before Jiro while, cloaked in a Rago forcefield, a defiant Jiro awaits.
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    24min
    Sep 18, 2026
  • BLACK TORCH
    ActionAdventureExciting
    2026
    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.
    Content advisory
    Suitable for ages 16 and older
    inappropriate languageextreme violenceFlashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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