VIZ Hits Anime Expo with BLACK TORCH Premiere & Manga Debut

VIZ Media (booth #1914) delivered one of its biggest Anime Expo showcases to date, headlined by the world premiere of BLACK TORCH, the launch of GalaXic Baseball League, a new original sci-fi manga from acclaimed artist Acky Bright, and fan experiences celebrating some of Japan's most beloved franchises.

VIZ Media Announces BLACK TORCH Anime in Production

VIZ Media officially announced today at its Emerald City Comic Con panel that the highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of BLACK TORCH, the action-packed manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki, is in production. Originally serialized in Jump SQ. and Shonen Jump+ from 2017 to 2018, BLACK TORCH quickly gained popularity across Japan and international markets. Now, fans can look forward to seeing the world of ninjas and mononoke come to life on screen.