Updated for 2026: We checked the current legal streaming path for BLACK TORCH, starting with direct platform pages and then cross-checking the official anime site for any reader-facing Japan service lineup.
BLACK TORCH, also useful to search as BLACK TORCH, is the supernatural action anime about Jiro Azuma, Rago and the shadowy mononoke war, now in the Summer 2026 simulcast lineup. Start with Crunchyroll, then confirm the exact current offer in your country before you subscribe because anime catalogs can shift by region. Then use the official anime site to compare the confirmed Japan-only service list if you need the local streaming rollout.
Where to Watch BLACK TORCH Online
| # | Service | Type | Availability / Countries | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crunchyroll | Subscription streaming | United States and other Crunchyroll regions; direct series page confirmed | Best first stop for the live Summer 2026 simulcast |
| 2 | ABEMA | Japanese streaming / channel | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 3 | d Anime Store | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 4 | U-NEXT | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 5 | Anime Times | Japanese streaming / channel | Japan; the official title site confirms this channel-specific Japanese streaming path | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 6 | DMM TV | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 7 | FOD | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 8 | Hulu Japan | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 9 | J:COM STREAM | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 10 | Prime Video Japan | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 11 | TELASA | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 12 | Anime Hodai | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 13 | Disney+ Japan | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 14 | Bandai Channel | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 15 | Netflix Japan | Japanese subscription streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms this service in the current Japanese streaming lineup | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 16 | niconico Channel | Japanese catch-up streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms a current channel-based streaming listing | Readers in Japan checking confirmed local streaming options |
| 17 | niconico Live | Japanese catch-up streaming | Japan; the official title site confirms a free or rotating catch-up window | Readers in Japan checking free or timed episode windows |
Availability can change without warning. If a service is listed here, use the linked title page, episode page, or official anime site lineup to confirm the exact current offer before you pay.
How the Streaming Options Split by Region
Crunchyroll is still the clearest public international starting point in this guide, while the official anime site also publishes a broader Japan streaming lineup. That is why the public table now keeps the international row and then breaks the confirmed Japan services into separate rows instead of hiding them in a generic note.
What We Checked
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Disney+
- HIDIVE
- Prime Video
- Apple TV storefront
- Google TV / YouTube Movies
- Tubi / Roku / Plex
Can You Use NordVPN?
A VPN is useful when you are traveling and your normal legal streaming account shows a different library. Because BLACK TORCH has a confirmed legal viewing path for readers in the United States, connecting through a United States server with NordVPN may help you reach your usual subscription while abroad. Use it for legitimate subscriptions, not piracy sites.
Sources Checked
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00377907/black-torch
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_biwm-hxU
- https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/announcements/2026/7/4/black-torch-episode-1-launch-schedule-announced
- https://blacktorch-anime.com/
Bottom Line
If you want to watch BLACK TORCH legally in 2026, check Crunchyroll first, then use the Japan rows above to compare the confirmed local streaming options.
