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Black Torch #3
Black Torch, Vol. 3
Ninja and animal lover Jiro Azuma’s life is changed forever when he finds himself in the middle of a war of ninjas vs. demons.
Jiro Azuma is descended from of a long line of shinobi, and he also can talk to animals. One day, he rescues a very unique black cat named Rago, a supernatural being, and is dragged into a secret supernatural war.
Inside the illusory world generated by Fuyo, Jiro and Rago face off against a giant mononoke named Amagi. In the Edo period, Amagi attempted to recruit allies to fight back against the newly formed government ninja squad, but Rago refused to join him! What secrets lurk in the depths of Rago’s lost memories? And what’s behind the sudden string of mass murders happening in the real world?
Jiro Azuma is descended from of a long line of shinobi, and he also can talk to animals. One day, he rescues a very unique black cat named Rago, a supernatural being, and is dragged into a secret supernatural war.
Inside the illusory world generated by Fuyo, Jiro and Rago face off against a giant mononoke named Amagi. In the Edo period, Amagi attempted to recruit allies to fight back against the newly formed government ninja squad, but Rago refused to join him! What secrets lurk in the depths of Rago’s lost memories? And what’s behind the sudden string of mass murders happening in the real world?
200 pages, Paperback
First published December 4, 2017
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August 28, 2021
Liebe die Story und die Charaktere, aber die Kämpfe könnten etwas länger und komplizierter werden. Ich hab das Gefühl das es immer viel zu schnell und zu einfach endet 🙈
April 21, 2019
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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, named Rago, fuses with him, granting him exceptional power but also dragging him into humanity's hidden battle against powerful Japanese spirits, mononoke. Descended from of a long line of shinobi Jiro can't back down now!
In Black Torch vol 3 I really felt the story got into high gear! It helps that I really care for all the characters so now that they are all split up and battling their own demons I'm super tense waiting to learn how they will defeat each one. I'm really loving the ratio of battles to back history. And its pretty creative how we learn things... Rago has his own predicament that he will have to hash out after this volume and I wouldn't want to be in his position!!
Chapter 8 of Black Torch vol 3 was my favorite hands down so far... It reveals Rago's back history and the kind of mononoke that he was when he was put to sleep. I loved how we delved into this and I loved Jiro's reaction to learning about it. Plus we have the face of Rago's enemy... It's just how the story should develop! Then we start the next mission and get right into the battles! It's pretty neat learning of the demon's skills and having Jiro, Reiji and Ichika each rise to the occasion.
We finally get to see Ichika in action and its a gloriously girl powered battle! I've been waiting for her to come out of the gate and its so enjoyable when a girl is smart. I really feel for Reiji and the truths that were thrown in his face during his battle. GAHHHH poor kid. When you're in your family you do the best you can but sometimes you do the wrong thing for the right reasons. Jiro is my favorite though... I love his passion and his uncompromising determination to do what is right no matter the cost. Rago is going to have to fight to save this kid's life.
I can see our mangaka finally has some assistants to help out with backgrounds, etc. I'm loving the added details... but the character designs are so good! The demons really came to life for me... especially the villain who is just too cool... Ichika's was the best battle to me because I loved the odd setting and how it made her think. I love when the art really contributes to the story and its not just blurs going by because the fighters are just so badass... show us the coolness! Tsuyoshi Takaki does that in spades!
Black Torch vol 3 is a great battle manga with some seriously good story backing it up. It's tightly centered around our Black Torch team and I really like that as we get to know them more and more. High octane dilemmas are at the heart of the story and I couldn't be happier to explore them!! Black Torch vol 4 can't come soon enough...
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This is a multi-volume series and there may be references to the plot of those volumes... SO READ WITH CARE! Here is my review of 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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October 2, 2019
Ich oute mich jetzt als Black Torch Fan 😍
Die Story ist klasse, der Zeichenstil ist super und der Humor ist einfach witzig.
Ich liebe Rago und Jiro so sehr. Die beiden sind ein klasse Team. Genauso wie der Rest der Black Torch Sondereinheit, die alle jetzt nach und nach zusammen wachsen.
Mir hat es ganz besonders gut gefallen,dass man noch mehr über Tagi als Mononoke und seine Vergangenheit erfahren hat. Ein Glück ist schon Band 4 erschienen,so dass ich schnell weiterlesen kann.
Die Story ist klasse, der Zeichenstil ist super und der Humor ist einfach witzig.
Ich liebe Rago und Jiro so sehr. Die beiden sind ein klasse Team. Genauso wie der Rest der Black Torch Sondereinheit, die alle jetzt nach und nach zusammen wachsen.
Mir hat es ganz besonders gut gefallen,dass man noch mehr über Tagi als Mononoke und seine Vergangenheit erfahren hat. Ein Glück ist schon Band 4 erschienen,so dass ich schnell weiterlesen kann.
February 1, 2019
Warnings: body horror
Going back into Rago's past within the barrier created, we learn about the first time the mononoke rose up against the Onmitsu, and what reason they have to recruit Rago. And when the training exercise is over, they learn that they have a new mission - there have been murdered humans, and the mononoke could be the cause, and now there is a barrier on a section of the city. While the rest of the Bureau manages the human side of the affairs, aka keeping the media out of it, the Black Torch are to enter and apprehend the mononoke responsible, which is a one-on-one match as there is an opponent for each of them. This volume goes into why the mononoke are rising NOW, and why they are angry with the humans, how this war all started and what it means for Jiro and Rago. The action scenes were well-done as usual, and there's a particularly tense battle for Reiji which was rendered well. Overall, loads of backstory and action.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
Going back into Rago's past within the barrier created, we learn about the first time the mononoke rose up against the Onmitsu, and what reason they have to recruit Rago. And when the training exercise is over, they learn that they have a new mission - there have been murdered humans, and the mononoke could be the cause, and now there is a barrier on a section of the city. While the rest of the Bureau manages the human side of the affairs, aka keeping the media out of it, the Black Torch are to enter and apprehend the mononoke responsible, which is a one-on-one match as there is an opponent for each of them. This volume goes into why the mononoke are rising NOW, and why they are angry with the humans, how this war all started and what it means for Jiro and Rago. The action scenes were well-done as usual, and there's a particularly tense battle for Reiji which was rendered well. Overall, loads of backstory and action.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
July 23, 2019
Actual rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have a rocky relationship with this series. I enjoy it, but I also recognize that it's stuffed within a lot of shonen cliches and isn't really doing anything new with its story construction. But the art and character interactions are so entertaining and well-done that I can't help but be compelled to read more, even if most of the interactions lead to some vicious snark. I have a soft spot for Jiro, our protagonist, and a lot of the story threads here, from the continuation of Reiji's past being explored to the essence of Rago's past, were interesting. It seems like if this manga had continued going instead of being cancelled, Takaki could have done some nice things with it. But alas.
Overall, art is an A+, and I do like it when the characters act out of their archetypes to be more fleshed out. This is pretty standard shonen but with a little more punch, and since there are only two volumes left, I might as well read the rest of it.
And we love Fuyo.
I have a rocky relationship with this series. I enjoy it, but I also recognize that it's stuffed within a lot of shonen cliches and isn't really doing anything new with its story construction. But the art and character interactions are so entertaining and well-done that I can't help but be compelled to read more, even if most of the interactions lead to some vicious snark. I have a soft spot for Jiro, our protagonist, and a lot of the story threads here, from the continuation of Reiji's past being explored to the essence of Rago's past, were interesting. It seems like if this manga had continued going instead of being cancelled, Takaki could have done some nice things with it. But alas.
Overall, art is an A+, and I do like it when the characters act out of their archetypes to be more fleshed out. This is pretty standard shonen but with a little more punch, and since there are only two volumes left, I might as well read the rest of it.
And we love Fuyo.
January 1, 2021
"𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕚𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕠𝕪 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕. 𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕟 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝕚𝕤."
Wow, this series is getting more and more interesting. 😃
Wow, this series is getting more and more interesting. 😃
December 26, 2025
3.25 stars
January 4, 2022
4.5
I think this was my favorite so far! Idk why I just liked the vibe of it :D
I think this was my favorite so far! Idk why I just liked the vibe of it :D
June 15, 2021
Trop fort ce tome, l'histoire devient réellement de plus en plus intéressante !
August 8, 2019
This story keeps getting better and I am much more invested than I expected!
July 10, 2024
Chronique complète :
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Troisième tome sur cinq pour la série, ça fait bizarre de la lire à nouveau… Ça doit faire un an environ que j’ai lu la série, et pourtant, je ne me souviens pas de tout. Comme quoi, j’ai bien fait de la relire avant d’en parler ! J’ai toujours un peu peur que le rythme finisse par être brisé, afin d’arriver à une fin pour la série, mais pour le moment, tout semble continuer correctement. Peut-être que je n’aurais pas droit à une fin bancale cette fois ?
Dans ce tome, j’ai eu l’impression que Jiro a été mis un peu en second plan, et c’est tant mieux ! Parce qu’il n’y a pas à tordre, il n’est pas terrible en tant que personnage, je trouve les autres, ainsi que les antagonistes, bien mieux que lui. Et pourtant, ils ne sont pas tous très développés, vu qu’ils finissent souvent par périr au bout de quelques pages. L’épreuve des illusions, est vraiment quelque chose d’utiliser intelligemment par l’auteur, je l’avais déjà évoqué dans ma chronique précédente. Il ne restait plus que le duo Jiro et Rago, et c’est là que Jiro se fait littéralement effacer, puisque l’illusion prendra Rago comme cible. Celle-ci s’avèrera très utile, montrant le passé de Rago, et la raison de son scellement. C’est dommage de voir tant d’intelligence dans la mise en place de certains passages scénaristiques, et pourtant si peu d’originalité dans le protagoniste.
J’ai eu un peu tendance à l’oublier, mais c’est vrai que Rago est aussi un personnage à part entière, et donc, avec sa propre histoire. Ayant perdu la mémoire après avoir été scellé dans la stèle, il ignore donc comment il a fini là. L’illusion, permet de corriger cela, en proposant de découvrir le passé de Rago, ou du moins, un moment clé. Au final, il s’avère que le caractère de Rago n’a pas bien changé malgré sa perte de mémoire et son emprisonnement pendant un bon moment. Il dit qu’il ne souhaite pas s’allier, que ce soit avec les autres mononoke ou bien avec les humains. Mais au final, ses choix semblent laisser penser qu’il apprécie les humains plus que ses pairs. Il finit même par se rendre compte d’une chose, pourtant évidente, vis-à-vis de sa situation avec Jiro. Encore une fois, il pense au bien être de l’autre avant le sien, c’est un très bon personnage, torturé entre sa relation avec les humains, et ses pairs.
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Extrait :
Troisième tome sur cinq pour la série, ça fait bizarre de la lire à nouveau… Ça doit faire un an environ que j’ai lu la série, et pourtant, je ne me souviens pas de tout. Comme quoi, j’ai bien fait de la relire avant d’en parler ! J’ai toujours un peu peur que le rythme finisse par être brisé, afin d’arriver à une fin pour la série, mais pour le moment, tout semble continuer correctement. Peut-être que je n’aurais pas droit à une fin bancale cette fois ?
Dans ce tome, j’ai eu l’impression que Jiro a été mis un peu en second plan, et c’est tant mieux ! Parce qu’il n’y a pas à tordre, il n’est pas terrible en tant que personnage, je trouve les autres, ainsi que les antagonistes, bien mieux que lui. Et pourtant, ils ne sont pas tous très développés, vu qu’ils finissent souvent par périr au bout de quelques pages. L’épreuve des illusions, est vraiment quelque chose d’utiliser intelligemment par l’auteur, je l’avais déjà évoqué dans ma chronique précédente. Il ne restait plus que le duo Jiro et Rago, et c’est là que Jiro se fait littéralement effacer, puisque l’illusion prendra Rago comme cible. Celle-ci s’avèrera très utile, montrant le passé de Rago, et la raison de son scellement. C’est dommage de voir tant d’intelligence dans la mise en place de certains passages scénaristiques, et pourtant si peu d’originalité dans le protagoniste.
J’ai eu un peu tendance à l’oublier, mais c’est vrai que Rago est aussi un personnage à part entière, et donc, avec sa propre histoire. Ayant perdu la mémoire après avoir été scellé dans la stèle, il ignore donc comment il a fini là. L’illusion, permet de corriger cela, en proposant de découvrir le passé de Rago, ou du moins, un moment clé. Au final, il s’avère que le caractère de Rago n’a pas bien changé malgré sa perte de mémoire et son emprisonnement pendant un bon moment. Il dit qu’il ne souhaite pas s’allier, que ce soit avec les autres mononoke ou bien avec les humains. Mais au final, ses choix semblent laisser penser qu’il apprécie les humains plus que ses pairs. Il finit même par se rendre compte d’une chose, pourtant évidente, vis-à-vis de sa situation avec Jiro. Encore une fois, il pense au bien être de l’autre avant le sien, c’est un très bon personnage, torturé entre sa relation avec les humains, et ses pairs.
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June 16, 2025
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Die Vergangenheit von Rago ist unerwartet, aber sehr gewollt zu sehen. Ich denke ich mag ihn auch am meisten von allen Charakteren da er nicht schlicht ein Mensch ist aber auch nicht nur ein böser Mononoke. Er hat so viel Persönlichkeit und er versteckt zwar vieles davon unter sein gleichgültiges und misstrauisches Verhalten, aber seine Moralvorstellungen und daraus folgendes Handeln ist so viel zarter als man zuerst glaubt. In diesem Fall ist der Harte Kern, weiche Schale Trope erwünscht.
Der Mononoke den Reiji bekämpft hat, sah von den vier tatsächlich am wenigsten interessant aus, aber stellte sich letzendlich als mehr wichtig heraus als zuerst gedacht. Ich fand die Reaktion von Reiji perfekt und das er sich auch nicht kleinkriegen ließ.
Ich war so geschockt als Rago realisierte wieso seine Kräfte wieder stärker wurden. Auch bei ihn ist die Reaktion angemessen und ich fühl mich auch für ihn schlecht, sowie für Jiro der für einige Zeit in Unwissenheit getappt hat.
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The past of Rago can be seen as unexpected, but very much wanted. I think I also like him the most of all the characters 'cause he is not just a human being but also not just an evil mononoke. He has so much personality and he hides a lot of it under his indifferent and distrustful behaviour, but his moral ideas and the resulting actions are so much more tender than you first think. In this case, the hard core, soft shell trope is desirable.
The mononoke that Reiji fought actually looked the least interesting of the four, but in the end it turned out to be more important than first expected. I thought Reiji's reaction was perfect and that he didn't let it get to him either.
I was so shocked when Rago realised why his powers were getting stronger again. The reaction is also appropriate for him and I also feel bad for him, as well as for Jiro, who lacked knowledge of that situation for some time.
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Die Vergangenheit von Rago ist unerwartet, aber sehr gewollt zu sehen. Ich denke ich mag ihn auch am meisten von allen Charakteren da er nicht schlicht ein Mensch ist aber auch nicht nur ein böser Mononoke. Er hat so viel Persönlichkeit und er versteckt zwar vieles davon unter sein gleichgültiges und misstrauisches Verhalten, aber seine Moralvorstellungen und daraus folgendes Handeln ist so viel zarter als man zuerst glaubt. In diesem Fall ist der Harte Kern, weiche Schale Trope erwünscht.
Der Mononoke den Reiji bekämpft hat, sah von den vier tatsächlich am wenigsten interessant aus, aber stellte sich letzendlich als mehr wichtig heraus als zuerst gedacht. Ich fand die Reaktion von Reiji perfekt und das er sich auch nicht kleinkriegen ließ.
Ich war so geschockt als Rago realisierte wieso seine Kräfte wieder stärker wurden. Auch bei ihn ist die Reaktion angemessen und ich fühl mich auch für ihn schlecht, sowie für Jiro der für einige Zeit in Unwissenheit getappt hat.
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The past of Rago can be seen as unexpected, but very much wanted. I think I also like him the most of all the characters 'cause he is not just a human being but also not just an evil mononoke. He has so much personality and he hides a lot of it under his indifferent and distrustful behaviour, but his moral ideas and the resulting actions are so much more tender than you first think. In this case, the hard core, soft shell trope is desirable.
The mononoke that Reiji fought actually looked the least interesting of the four, but in the end it turned out to be more important than first expected. I thought Reiji's reaction was perfect and that he didn't let it get to him either.
I was so shocked when Rago realised why his powers were getting stronger again. The reaction is also appropriate for him and I also feel bad for him, as well as for Jiro, who lacked knowledge of that situation for some time.
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July 23, 2023
Jiro and Rago find themselves confronting Rago's memories during their illusion trial. And after they break free, it's time for their first real mission. A mysterious fog has cut off contact for a large part of the city, and its otherworldly nature means the Black Torch can finally do what they were meant for. Unfortunately, the fog hides all kind of surprises . . .
This volume is when the series really starts hitting its stride. It escalates the stakes quite a bit, while also providing more details about the villains and their goals.
Ichika continues to get the short end of the stick here, despite having an entire fight to herself. Her fight looks cool given the location and powers involved, but it's by far the weakest of the three because it doesn't challenge her in any way except physically.
Reiji's fight is better, because it finally gives him a personal stake in this mission. Even though his is more focused on backstory, it's setting up a reoccurring villain.
But the bulk of the volume is Jiro and Rago. I love the little cat expressions Rago makes, and how their "fusion power" is basically cat-man. I love that the backstory for Rago is that he just wanted to take naps until everyone tried to make their war his problem, so he opted for a third way just to spite them all. I also really liked the detail of how Jiro's suit has been affecting him more than either of them realized, and what it means for that to be gone.
The volume does end on a bad cliffhanger, so consider this a heads up.
Overall this is where we start drawing out the bigger picture. I'm not sure I entirely buy Reiji's backstory (although the one panel where he's standing behind his brother grinning is just hilarious), since he hasn't exactly shown himself to be the sort of person his brother is saying he is. But Rago's story continues to be strong, and the villains are finally getting more interesting as well. I rate this book Recommended.
This volume is when the series really starts hitting its stride. It escalates the stakes quite a bit, while also providing more details about the villains and their goals.
Ichika continues to get the short end of the stick here, despite having an entire fight to herself. Her fight looks cool given the location and powers involved, but it's by far the weakest of the three because it doesn't challenge her in any way except physically.
Reiji's fight is better, because it finally gives him a personal stake in this mission. Even though his is more focused on backstory, it's setting up a reoccurring villain.
But the bulk of the volume is Jiro and Rago. I love the little cat expressions Rago makes, and how their "fusion power" is basically cat-man. I love that the backstory for Rago is that he just wanted to take naps until everyone tried to make their war his problem, so he opted for a third way just to spite them all. I also really liked the detail of how Jiro's suit has been affecting him more than either of them realized, and what it means for that to be gone.
The volume does end on a bad cliffhanger, so consider this a heads up.
Overall this is where we start drawing out the bigger picture. I'm not sure I entirely buy Reiji's backstory (although the one panel where he's standing behind his brother grinning is just hilarious), since he hasn't exactly shown himself to be the sort of person his brother is saying he is. But Rago's story continues to be strong, and the villains are finally getting more interesting as well. I rate this book Recommended.
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April 29, 2023We see some of Rago’s past in this one, which is a bit sad. Amagi initially assumed righteous because the humans started the war, but it probably wasn’t that simple. Given the fact that Mononoke get power from eating humans, it is very unlikely that they always peacefully live among humans. If you think about it, usually worship starts in an attempt to appease a powerful being. Amagi lost his righteousness pretty quickly when he slaughtered the peaceful village just to get at Rago. I don’t think that is a particularly good strategy when trying to recruit a crazily powerful being, and it didn’t end well.
Jiro’s personality and capabilities seem inconsistent. He is a bit of a loose cannon, and while I would expect him to be a good fighter because of his grandfather, it seems that he’s not very effective. He almost got smashed in the battle with the ogre because he was literally lost in thought in the middle of a fight.
Reiji and Shinji are particularly tragic. I don’t see why his father was so harsh - getting beat by your little brother isn’t actually unusual when you’re TWINS. It’s too bad it twisted him to be power hungry.
As for Roren…I guess now he’s got a new fetish 🤦🏻♀️
Jiro’s personality and capabilities seem inconsistent. He is a bit of a loose cannon, and while I would expect him to be a good fighter because of his grandfather, it seems that he’s not very effective. He almost got smashed in the battle with the ogre because he was literally lost in thought in the middle of a fight.
Reiji and Shinji are particularly tragic. I don’t see why his father was so harsh - getting beat by your little brother isn’t actually unusual when you’re TWINS. It’s too bad it twisted him to be power hungry.
As for Roren…I guess now he’s got a new fetish 🤦🏻♀️
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July 21, 2023
Wow. This was so good! Such a gem! The action in this one!!!!
What things were revealed about reinji’s past- that was a soul crushing story! I loved it- it just elevated reinji as a character so much! Wow this arc-!
Suddenly reinji has become my favourite character in volume 3! (Almost the same level of favourite as rago and jiro!)
This is so sad that the manga got cancelled at just 5 volumes. This is just too good and that makes it even more regretful that people simply didnt support the mangaka enough that he could be motivated to continue this work. I definitely an a fan of his from now and i will probably read all his other works!
What things were revealed about reinji’s past- that was a soul crushing story! I loved it- it just elevated reinji as a character so much! Wow this arc-!
Suddenly reinji has become my favourite character in volume 3! (Almost the same level of favourite as rago and jiro!)
This is so sad that the manga got cancelled at just 5 volumes. This is just too good and that makes it even more regretful that people simply didnt support the mangaka enough that he could be motivated to continue this work. I definitely an a fan of his from now and i will probably read all his other works!
April 11, 2019
I found out by accident that this series only has 5 volumes, which explains why this volume in particular seemed to be progressing really fast.
We get Rago's entire backstory, including the identity of our main villain. We also get a very solid reason why the mononoke are starting their up rise. We also get to see our three main heroes in action against an actual enemy, on an actual mission. But, of course, nothing will go smoothly an there will be shonen angst and fan service around every corner.
This series has 5 volumes.
We get Rago's entire backstory, including the identity of our main villain. We also get a very solid reason why the mononoke are starting their up rise. We also get to see our three main heroes in action against an actual enemy, on an actual mission. But, of course, nothing will go smoothly an there will be shonen angst and fan service around every corner.
This series has 5 volumes.
December 4, 2021
CW: Violence, Gore, Dismemberment, Child Abuse, Death of a Parent
This series continues to be great! We learn more about these characters, especially Reiji. I love learning about his past. There is also more Mononoke revealed in this volume. Looking forward to seeing how this series ends, I'm sad it was short lived. Being a monthly Shonen series may have been a hinderance on it's sales, sadly. It's still a great read and worth your time!
This series continues to be great! We learn more about these characters, especially Reiji. I love learning about his past. There is also more Mononoke revealed in this volume. Looking forward to seeing how this series ends, I'm sad it was short lived. Being a monthly Shonen series may have been a hinderance on it's sales, sadly. It's still a great read and worth your time!
August 4, 2019
Very solid follow up. The conflicts are building, but I feel like it isn't getting a lot bigger, because we're near the ending of the story.
I liked that the backstory of Reiji did get supplemented with the opposing perspective. The interactions that caused were interesting and added something to the story. I have a feeling that will become the storyline I like best.
I liked that the backstory of Reiji did get supplemented with the opposing perspective. The interactions that caused were interesting and added something to the story. I have a feeling that will become the storyline I like best.
March 5, 2022
In what world does this get cancelled?? This is some of the most well written dialogue I've seen in a while. The story decisions and themes are so good, and the art is incredible. And it isn't even a case of it falling off after an impressive start. It's only gotten better since volume one. Like, a lot better. Jump SQ has some of the coolest series, man.
December 8, 2025
This story is for them who have no time to watch any shonen anime or read any shonen manga and want to experience it super fast pace with no dept or character building that go for it. For me its just a bullsh*t. I already watched a bunch of shonen stories, it was just a waste of time for me, i would recommend dont read this crab.
February 24, 2022
I really enjoyed the character development we received in this volume. There were a lot of good moments and setup in this arc I know the series is canceled and I guess we will see if any of it pays off a little in the next 2 volumes
March 17, 2022
Black Torch does battle with a group of mononoke and Rago's true strength is revealed.
I liked the portion of this book that covers Rago's backstory and how he ended up sealed in the killing stone. The artwork is quite good including the battle portions. I'll definitely continue reading.
I liked the portion of this book that covers Rago's backstory and how he ended up sealed in the killing stone. The artwork is quite good including the battle portions. I'll definitely continue reading.
April 24, 2022
Quite possibly one of the best drawn mangas I've ever read. The level of detail Takaki puts in his art is outstanding. You open a double page spread and your eyes are in for a feast. Fight scenes greatly benefit from his art style.
But as a story, it's a generic shounen as they come.
But as a story, it's a generic shounen as they come.
July 29, 2022
This series is pretty good. Wish it was longer because it feels very fast and scrunched into 5 volumes. I like the ideas going on and id be interested in reading more from this creator in the future. I hope I get the chance to!
June 25, 2023
In this volume, there were some revelations that hopefully are not true…. If they are true, then it would be sad. Also, they better clear up the questions (by the final volume) I have about the mom, brother, and Rago. There is only two volumes left!
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October 12, 2025
This was a really cool and great volume. We learn more about Rago and his past. Man that poor cat. This was a great action pack full manga that left me in aw and tears as well. Very excited to read more!!!
March 17, 2019
I love this series.this vol was slightly boring but that's ok they can't all be amazing
July 18, 2019
This series is taking a darker turn as it goes on, but this volume continues to deliver all the banter, action, and entertainment that I've come to love about it.
September 5, 2019
Nuevos personajes, nuevos secretos... Interesante, con ganas de ver como continúa.
December 11, 2019
The story starts picking up in this volume, and definitely gets way more interesting since we hear more about Rago's backstory.
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