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7/10 News: "TV Anime "BLACK TORCH" Episode 2 Synopsis …"
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7/8 News: "Cat has no idea this human can understand …"

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Where the heat comes from

Last 7 days vs the 7 days before, by signal.

Overseas buzz → steady
Watchlists ↑ rising +486%
PV views ↑ rising +86%
Japanese chatter ↑ newly tracked
Streaming rank ↑ rising +82%

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What fans are saying

A neutral summary of public reactions (e.g. official PV comments) — paraphrased, not quoted.

期待 Praise The Saturday 10:30 PM time slot is praised for being accessible even in the Kansai region.
声優 Praise Many viewers are delighted by the star voice cast including Ryota Suzuki and Tomoyuki Morikawa, plus the OP by SiM.
期待 Buzz Fans are surprised by the anime adaptation after the manga's cancellation, but the strong animation and action scenes raise expectations.
作画 Praise Some viewers note the cinematography evokes a nostalgic 2010s feel.

Music

OP FREEZE ME UP SiM

🔥 Anisong heat 26 -13.7 491K views

ED Groooovy I Don’t Like Mondays.

🔥 Anisong heat 27 -18 44K views

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About this anime

BLACK TORCH is an action-adventure anime adapted from the manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, blending fantasy, sci-fi, and supernatural elements. The story follows a shinobi who can communicate with animals and becomes entangled in a conflict involving monstrous creatures and secret organizations. Produced by studio 100studio and directed by Kei Umabiki, the series focuses on combat and a struggle between human and otherworldly forces.

Urban FantasyShounenYoukaiNinjaAnimalsMale ProtagonistDemonsUrban