Publisher: VIZ Books
Release Year: 2018
Item No.: 9781974700462
Black Torch manga volume 1 features story and art by Tsuyoshi Takaki.
Jiro Azuma is descended from of a long line of ninja, and he also can talk to animals. One day, he rescues a very unique black cat named Rago,who also happens to be a powerful unearthly being, and is dragged into a secret supernatural war.
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 demons.