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The Best Episodes of BLACK TORCH Season 1

Every episode of BLACK TORCH Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of BLACK TORCH Season 1!

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Jiro Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jiro is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 1 - The Future Is in Our Hands
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Future Is in Our Hands

    S1:E1

    When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 2 - The Choice Is Yours
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Choice Is Yours

    S1:E2

    Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 3 - WHAT'S MY NAME?
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - WHAT'S MY NAME?

    S1:E3

    Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 4 - Two Is Not Enough
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Two Is Not Enough

    S1:E4

    Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 5 - Young Gunz
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Young Gunz

    S1:E5

    In a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. BLACK TORCH Season 1 Episode 6 - Turn Up
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Turn Up

    S1:E6

    Jiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Future Is in Our Hands" is the best rated episode of "BLACK TORCH" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/4/2026. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Choice Is Yours".