Black Torch

From 2019 to the present, Kazé Manga’s Black Torch is a compact, five-issue supernatural action series that blends ninja lore with spirit beasts. Best known for the work of creator Tsuyoshi Takaki, the story follows a young ninja who can communicate with animals, a power that draws him into a hidden conflict between humanity and demonic entities. Though brief in its run, the series stands out for its sleek, kinetic art and its tight fusion of shonen tropes with darker, folkloric elements.