Black Torch Episode 4 Finally Kicks the Story Into Gear

Black Torch Episode 4, titled Two Is Not Enough, marks a major turning point for the series. While the show has spent the first few episodes focusing on setup and exposition, this latest installment actually moves the plot toward the main conflict. We finally see Jiro and Reiji forced to test their skills against one another, and while their rivalry remains prickly, it feels like a natural step in their development as a team.

The group heads to a shrine that once held the mononoke Rago in a death obsidian seal. During the mission, Jiro and Reiji are tasked with questioning Rago about his mysterious release. They learn that a group of mononoke is actively seeking revenge against humanity and the Bureau of Espionage. As the mystery deepens, the team finds themselves trapped inside the shrine just as a high level bureaucrat arrives to cause trouble for Shiba.

Despite the show remaining quite talkative, the dialogue here serves a purpose by laying out the real dangers ahead. There is still a lingering question about Jiro’s ability to talk to animals, a power that was highlighted early on but has since been sidelined. Fans are left wondering if this trait will become important again or if it was just a one off detail.

Even with the slow start in previous weeks, this episode succeeds by providing the clear stakes fans have been waiting for. The cliffhanger is effective and suggests that the upcoming action will be worth the wait. You can watch the latest episode on Crunchyroll now to see how the team handles this new threat.