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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.
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Episodes
1 season · 12 episodesSeason 112 ep. · 2026
Episode 1: The Future Is in Our Hands
Jul 4, 2026 · 24 min
When high school animal whisperer and ninja Jiro finds an injured cat, the supernatural unleashes.
Episode 2: The Choice Is Yours
Jul 11, 2026 · 24 min
Jiro awakens in hospital only to learn he is now under the surveillance of the Bureau of Espionage.
Episode 3: WHAT'S MY NAME?
Jul 18, 2026 · 24 min
Jiro is cuffed in a van, and the tension could be cut with a katana thanks to Jiro’s escort, Ichika.
Episode 4: Two Is Not Enough
Jul 25, 2026 · 24 min
Jiro is pitted against the newest recruit, Reiji, and each challenger’s fist has a tale to tell.
Episode 5: Young Gunz
Aug 1, 2026
Episode 6: Episode 6
Aug 8, 2026
Episode 7: Episode 7
Aug 15, 2026
Episode 8: Episode 8
Aug 22, 2026
Episode 9: Episode 9
Aug 29, 2026
Episode 10: Episode 10
Sep 5, 2026
Episode 11: Episode 11
Sep 12, 2026
Episode 12: Episode 12
Sep 19, 2026