Viz Media Has Announced Black Torch English Dubbed Adaptation

Viz Media has announced that an English dubbed adaptation of Black Torch anime as being produced by Bang Zoom.

The anime features the protagonist Jiro Azuma, a descendant of ninjas with the ability to speak to animals, who becomes embroiled in a conflict between humans and supernatural beings called mononoke after rescuing a powerful mononoke cat named Rago.

Synopsis:

Although he may appear rough-and-tumble, Jiro Azuma’s compassionate side emerges when it comes to the furry critters he can communicate with. But Jiro’s soft spot for animals gets him in major trouble when a suspicious stray cat fuses with him, granting him exceptional power but also dragging him into humanity’s hidden battle against powerful Japanese spirits, mononoke.