The summer 2026 anime season brings one of the most action-packed new series to screens worldwide. Black Torch, the supernatural shonen anime based on Tsuyoshi Takaki’s manga, continues its weekly run with Episode 5 arriving soon. The series follows Jiro Azuma, a high school student from a ninja family who can talk to animals. His life changes forever after he rescues a wounded black cat named Rago, who turns out to be a powerful mononoke – a Japanese spirit being hunted by others.
The anime premiered on July 4, 2026, on Crunchyroll and Japanese networks like Tokyo MX. Since then, fans have been following Jiro and Rago’s journey as they join the Bureau of Espionage to fight dangerous mononoke. With four episodes already out, viewers are now looking ahead to Episode 5.
Black Torch Episode 5 Release Date
Black Torch Episode 5 comes out on Saturday, August 1, 2026. This follows the weekly Saturday release schedule that started with Episode 1 on July 4.
The first season will have 12 episodes in total. Here is the full release schedule:
- Episode 1 – July 4 (Available)
- Episode 2 – July 11 (Available)
- Episode 3 – July 18 (Available)
- Episode 4 – July 25 (Available)
- Episode 5 – August 1
- Episode 6 – August 8
- Episode 7 – August 15
- Episode 8 – August 22
- Episode 9 – August 29
- Episode 10 – September 5
- Episode 11 – September 12
- Episode 12 – September 19
The manga only ran for 19 chapters across five volumes, which is why the anime adaptation has a shorter episode count compared to other shonen series.
What Time Does Black Torch Episode 5 Release?
New Black Torch episodes release on Saturdays. The exact streaming time on Crunchyroll has not been officially confirmed, with the platform listing it as TBA. However, the anime airs on Tokyo MX in Japan at 10:00 PM JST on Saturdays.
Based on the Japanese broadcast timing, new episodes are expected to be available at these times:
- Pacific Time: 6:00 AM
- Eastern Time: 9:00 AM
- UK Time: 2:00 PM
- Central European Time: 3:00 PM
- India Standard Time: 6:30 PM
- Japan Standard Time: 10:00 PM
- Australian Eastern Standard Time: 11:00 PM
These times are estimates until Crunchyroll confirms its exact weekly streaming slot.
Where to Watch Black Torch Episode 5
Crunchyroll is the primary international streaming home for Black Torch. New episodes are available on the platform with English subtitles and an English dub. The series streams across North America, Europe, Latin America, Oceania, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and many other regions.
In Japan, the anime is also available on Prime Video, Disney+, and Hulu. For international viewers, Crunchyroll remains the main option.
There are currently no free streaming options for Black Torch. Viewers need a Crunchyroll subscription to watch new episodes as they release.
What Happens in Black Torch So Far?
The story centers on Jiro Azuma, a teenager raised by his grandfather in the ways of the shinobi. He has the unusual ability to talk to animals. One day, he finds an injured black cat in the forest and nurses it back to health. The cat reveals himself as Rago, the legendary “Black Star of Doom” – an immortal mononoke that other spirits are hunting for his powers.
Rago decides to merge his power with Jiro, and the two become beings who share one body. This forces Jiro into a hidden war between humans and mononoke. He joins the Bureau of Espionage, a secret organization of agents who fight supernatural creatures.
The first four episodes have introduced key characters, including Ichika Kishimojin (voiced by Sayaka Sembongi), a fellow agent, and Reiji Kirihara (voiced by Junya Enoki). The series has also shown Jiro and Rago facing their first real mission together.
Black Torch Cast and Staff
The anime is directed by Kei Umabiki at 100studio. Gigaemon Ichikawa handles series composition and scripts, Go Suzuki is in charge of character designs, and Yutaka Yamada composes the music.
The Japanese voice cast includes:
- Ryota Suzuki as Jiro Azuma
- Yoji Ueda as Rago
- Sayaka Sembongi as Ichika Kishimojin
- Junya Enoki as Reiji Kirihara
- Reina Ueda as Hana Usami
- Junichi Suwabe as Ryosuke Shiba
The English dub cast features:
- AJ Beckles as Jiro Azuma
- Keith Silverstein as Rago
- Erin Yvette as Ichika Kishimojin
The opening theme song “Freeze Me Up” is performed by SiM, and the ending theme “Groooovy” is performed by I Don’t Like Mondays.
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What to Expect in Episode 5
Episode 5 continues the story as Jiro and Rago work together with the Bureau of Espionage. The previous episodes have built up the conflict between humans and mononoke, with Jiro learning to control the powers he gained from Rago. The series has been praised for its fast-paced action and unique premise of a ninja who talks to animals.
The anime adaptation has brought Tsuyoshi Takaki’s manga to life with strong animation and voice performances. With 12 episodes planned, the series is moving toward its midway point with Episode 5.
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