Ever since this chick popped up near the end of the series first episode, I just knew it was gonna be too much of a unnecessary "addition" in this. I figured it'd be like a one time thing when Viz was putting out that fifteen second clip with her from a future episode but the fact that these animators were doing this the INSTANT she started popping up in the show, I just knew it was going to bring this anime down a lot.

Like seriously, what point is there needing all these close up shots of this chick's butt at all? Again, it's just NOT NECESSARY!

Why is the manga finished and only has 19 chapters?

I wanted to stop by and say i love black torch, it was my first manga and i read it as it released so i cant begin to explain the joy of opening crunchy roll and seeing THERES AN ANIME FOR IT NOW WHAY?!??!!

I know we're just three episodes in, but holy shit, is it absolutely FANTASTIC. Probably my favorite part of the show so far. The soundtrack album CANNOT come soon enough😭😭

Pay attention, the author said Jiro amd Ichika wouldn't have any romance shennanigans

Takaki sensei probably doesn't enjoy writing romances or feels it would be awkward to write given the overall theme in the stories he's written

GO READ HIS OTHER WORKS

Freaks (one shot) and Heart Gear (next manha after Black Torch got axed)

He tends to explore individuality, freedom, personal responsibility/growth and found family in his writing while also having a really solid sense for action.

Enjoy the show and hopefully you'll enjoy the other manga the author has made too

I'm completely taken aback, are they making fun of me, or of us? Context (author's comment 4 days ago): There will not be any romance between Jiro and Ichika. So okay, he doesn't want to include romance, great, I respect that. But you're going to tell me that in this episode she blushes at a simple compliment from a four-eyes getting mogged by Jiro, that she's just plain stupid at this point. I love the anime and the manga, but I can't stand double standards. It disgusts me, it's repulsive. Jiro is 400 times better than Reiji. Anyway, the criticism isn't: "He adds romance," or "He does this with Reiji." But how can you say there won't be any romance with Jiro, present Ichika as someone mentally strong, and then blush at a simple compliment? I don't want to watch this anime anymore, that's it. . Was the blushing necessary? No, a cold reaction, yes. I mean, once again: There can be romance, but not when you say no four days before. Damn it.

In this post, ignoring what he says, he's talking about the future, not the past. So, can we expect him to continue after the anime, or am I getting worked up for nothing?

Is it true that the anime added some slight things compared to the manga? I've seen rumors about X...if anyone knows

Episode Release

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• AniDB
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• Kitsu
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◆ Anime Information

Title: BLACK TORCH

Episode: 2

Season: Summer 2026

Type: TV

Source: Manga

Studio: 100studio

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Supernatural

What did you think of the first episode?

dude im just watching th anime or started to and can someone pls teell me how a ninja fused with an immortal demon can be easyily knocked out from some human girl or woman. burh first episode and i already quit this... why play it like is the strongest in the promotion and then he is just some weird weakling with a bit of luck?

I remember I really enjoyed it when I first read it years ago. Im so excited its getting an anime adaption. Though I do find it weird that its getting an anime adaptation after all these years, especially after the manga getting canceled. Im really hoping that the anime has success and it revives the manga somehow. Do you think there is a possibility in a revival of the manga? Think the anime might continue its own story if popular enough? Also would like your opinion on the series in general.

Episode Release

Reminder: Please do not discuss plot points from the manga or future episodes without spoiler tags.

Spoilers from material not yet adapted in the anime must be properly marked.

◆ Streams

• Crunchyroll

◆ Show Information

• AniList
• AniDB
• Anime-Planet
• Kitsu
• Official Website

◆ Anime Information

Title: BLACK TORCH

Episode: 1

Season: Summer 2026

Type: TV

Source: Manga

Studio: 100studio

Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Supernatural

What did you think of the first episode?

Can someone explain to me why they're making an anime adaptation of a series that only has 19 chapters and manga was cancelled? People will get hype and will expect more seasons, but there’s no source material to work with since the manga got cancelled, lol.

Hi,

So I started reading this manga and I like it so far however, I believe the manga is cut very short. Now if I were to finish the whole 19 Chapters will I be disappointed? Does the ending covers major plot of the manga. I don't want any spoilers I just want simple yes and no answer, if that makes sense. Lol

Thank you.