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 injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers.
Cast: Ryota Suzuki, Yoji Ueda, Sayaka Senbongi
Season 1
12 episodes
1. The Future Is in Our HandsWhen high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.TV-14CC24minJul 4, 2026
2. The Choice Is YoursJiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.TV-14CC24minJul 11, 2026
3. WHAT'S MY NAME?Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika.TV-14CC24minJul 18, 2026
4. Two Is Not EnoughJiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.TV-14CC24minJul 25, 2026
5. Young GunzIn a subterranean hold, an imposing monolith towers over Jiro and Reiji-- Rago’s former prison.TV-14CC24minAug 1, 2026
6. Turn UpJiro, Ichika, and Reiji have been handed a new trial, this time from the “friendly” mononoke Fuyo.TV-14CC24minAug 8, 2026
7. 3 ON THREEMononoke have just committed mass murder, but it's more than just all-you-can-eat human meat.TV-14CC24minAug 15, 2026
8. UnderdogThe dueler who confronted Reiji is his own kin and Shinji’s inner turmoil is about to finally erupt.TV-14CC24minAug 22, 2026
9. ONEFinally Jiro has gained consciousness, in a vast warehouse, behind the stone-cold stare of Kusumi.TV-14CC24minAug 29, 2026
10. Deadly SkillzJiro enters a mononoke’s forest only to meet a new and odd mononoke in the form of a white snake.TV-14CC24minSep 5, 2026
11. Black or WhiteAmagi’s dark ambitions have come to light, but Jiro is determined to save Rago and settle the score!TV-14CC24minSep 12, 2026- 12. Episode 12No synopsis available yet.TV-14CCSep 19, 2026
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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 injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Emi Momiyama, Shinnosuke Shimada, Kai Mito, Yuina Kato
