The supernatural ninja anime Black Torch is airing its final episode this Saturday, September 19, 2026, and the showdown between Jiro Azuma, Rago, and the powerful mononoke Tenki is finally here. The episode, titled “ONCE AGAIN,” wraps up the story of a high schooler who can talk to animals and the legendary black cat spirit he fused with.
For viewers around the world, here is everything about the release schedule, streaming platforms, what happened in the previous episode, and what to expect in the finale.
Black Torch Episode 12 Release Date and Streaming Platforms
Episode 12 of Black Torch arrives on Saturday, September 19, 2026, on Crunchyroll for audiences worldwide. The series streams in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS region, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southeast Asia. Crunchyroll offers both English subtitles and a same-day English dub, so viewers can watch in the language they prefer.
New episodes launch every Saturday at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time, according to the confirmed release schedule. The anime premiered on July 4, 2026, and has been running for a total of 12 episodes.
Exact Release Times for USA, UK, Europe, Australia, and More
Here are the streaming times for different regions and time zones so viewers know exactly when to tune in:
- USA (Pacific Daylight Time): 6:00 a.m. PDT
- USA (Mountain Daylight Time): 7:00 a.m. MDT
- USA (Central Daylight Time): 8:00 a.m. CDT
- USA/Canada (Eastern Daylight Time): 9:00 a.m. EDT
- United Kingdom/Portugal/Ghana (Greenwich Mean Time): 1:00 p.m. GMT
- Central Europe/Spain/Italy/Poland/Germany/France (Central European Summer Time): 3:00 p.m. CEST
- Japan/South Korea (Japan Standard Time): 10:00 p.m. JST
- Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 11:00 p.m. AEST
Some Japanese broadcast stations have also adjusted their schedules. TV Aichi moved its broadcast from 25:55 to 26:10 on September 19 due to special programming, while the main terrestrial broadcast on TOKYO MX remains at 10:00 p.m. JST.
Crunchyroll is the primary global streaming platform for Black Torch. In India, the anime is available on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. For viewers in Southeast Asia and South Asia, Muse Asia’s YouTube channel and platforms like iQIYI also carry the series.
What Happened in Black Torch Episode 11
Episode 11, titled “Black or White,” focused heavily on the past of the main villain, Tenki. The episode revealed that Tenki was once a revered figure, worshipped as a god by villagers. However, a specific incident changed his path forever, leading him to resolve that he would stand at the top and become the true “Mononoke.” His goal is to guide everything in the right direction as the strongest being.
Meanwhile, Jiro returned from the “Forest of Darkness,” a mysterious and dangerous place that tested his resolve. The episode also featured the Final PV for the series, which previewed scenes from both Episodes 11 and 12, showing the full members of the Black Torch unit and the Bureau of Espionage preparing for the decisive battle against Tenki.
The stage was set for the final confrontation, with Jiro, Rago, and their allies from the Black Torch unit and the Bureau of Espionage standing together against an overwhelming enemy.
What to Expect in the Black Torch Finale
Episode 12 is titled “ONCE AGAIN,” and the official synopsis describes a fierce and emotional battle. Tenki transforms into a monstrous form and stands before Jiro. In response, Jiro wraps himself in Rago’s power and faces him head-on. Even with Tenki’s overwhelming strength, Jiro and Rago trust each other completely and throw themselves into their final life-or-death struggle.
The episode covers the final battle that the entire series has been building toward. This is the last chance for Jiro and Rago to stop Tenki’s plan and settle the conflict between humans and mononoke. The official Final PV released on September 11 showed footage from this climactic episode, highlighting the intense action and the bond between Jiro and his spirit partner.
The finale also marks the end of the anime’s adaptation of the original manga, covering all 19 chapters of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s story.
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Interesting Facts About Black Torch You Might Not Know
Black Torch has one of the most unusual production stories in recent anime history. The original manga was canceled after just five volumes due to poor sales and viewership, and canceled manga rarely get anime adaptations. The fact that this series was revived eight years later is a rare event in the industry. The anime adaptation was made possible by the dedication of fans who kept the story alive online.
Tsuyoshi Takaki, the creator of Black Torch, was deeply involved in the anime production. In an interview with IGN India, he shared that he supervised as much of the production as possible, including character designs, background art, scripts, and storyboards. He also mentioned that the anime includes content that never made it into the manga, giving longtime readers something new to experience.
When asked about continuing the manga, Takaki was direct. He stated in an interview at Anime NYC 2026 that he personally has no intention of resuming the canceled manga. However, he added that if the anime were to continue and the production wanted to tell a story beyond the published chapters, he would be happy to help.
The anime is produced by 100Studio with Kei Umabiki as director, Gigaemon Ichikawa handling series composition and scripts, Go Suzuki on character design, and Yutaka Yamada composing the music. The opening theme, “Freeze Me Up,” is performed by SiM, and the ending theme, “Groooovy,” is by I Don’t Like Mondays.
Fans have compared Black Torch to Jujutsu Kaisen due to its supernatural battles and dark themes, but the series has its own identity through the unique bond between Jiro and Rago, and its focus on the relationship between humans and mononoke.
Voice Cast for Black Torch
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, Shinpachi Tsuji as Toshimasa Azama, Yuko Kaida as Toko Kusumi, and Hochu Otsuka as Banjuro Tokieda.
The English dub cast features AJ Beckles as Jiro Azuma, Keith Silverstein as Rago, Erin Yvette as Ichika Kishimojin, Ben Balmaceda as Toshimasa Azuma, and Ryan Colt Levy as Ryosuke Shiba, among others.
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