Starting July 25, 2026, at 10 p.m., BLACK TORCH Episode 4 will air on TOKYO MX and stream simultaneously on ABEMA, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, and Anime Times.
The episode is also scheduled for other broadcasters and platforms. RKB Mainichi Broadcasting’s 2:30 a.m. slot may be delayed by up to 120 minutes because of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League semifinal. Weekly catch-up streams begin July 9 at 10 p.m. on ABEMA and NicoNico Live.
Episode 4, titled “The Two Who Are Missing,” follows Niro’s duel with new Black Torch member Reiji Kirihara. The duel is intended as an aptitude test to assess Niro’s importance to the Secret Intelligence Bureau.
BLACK TORCH has aired on TOKYO MX and other stations since July 4, with animation production by 100studio. The story follows a high school student raised as a ninja descendant who encounters an injured black cat that is actually a legendary monster.
AniHeat's take: Worth noting for weekly viewers tracking Episode 4: the main broadcast and simultaneous streaming begin at 10 p.m., while RKB viewers should allow for a possible delay.
Announced 7/24. Source: Official announcement (PR TIMES)