Darker than Black
DTB
Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha
Genres
- Action
- Mystery
Tags
all 19- FantasySuper Power96
- Main CastAnti-Hero87
- OtherCrime85
- OtherNoir85
- SceneUrban82
- OrganisationsAssassins80
- DramaConspiracy80
- OtherTerrorism79
- UniverseUrban Fantasy78
- OrganisationsPolice72
- ActionEspionage70
- OrganisationsTriads68
- TechnicalEpisodic65
- TraitsKuudere60
- Main CastMale Protagonist60
- OtherGore60
- OrganisationsYakuza55
- TraitsDetective52
- OrganisationsMafia40
Genres: Action, Mystery. Tags: Super Power, Anti-Hero, Crime, Noir, Urban, Assassins, Conspiracy, Terrorism, Urban Fantasy, Police, Espionage, Triads.
#663
Ranked
#188
Popularity
17.0K
Favorites
164.3K
Members
#2
This Season
Popular TV
#5
This Season
Rated TV
#296
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete25 / 25 episodes aired
All 25 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Hulu
- Premiered
- Spring 2007
- Aired
- Apr 6, 2007 – Sep 28, 2007
- Broadcast
- Friday · 01:25:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 10h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Bones
Alternative Titles
jaDarker than BLACK -黒の契約者-
en-x-romajiDarker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha
enDTB
enDARKER THAN BLACK -Black Contractor-
undBí Mật Bóng Tối
undBrama piekieł
Synopsis
It has been 10 years since Heaven's Gate appeared in South America and Hell's Gate appeared in Japan, veiling the once familiar night sky with an oppressive skyscape. Their purposes unknown, these Gates are spaces in which the very laws of physics are ignored. With the appearance of the Gates emerged Contractors, who, in exchange for their humanity, are granted supernatural abilities. In the Japanese city surrounding Hell's Gate, Section 4 Chief Misaki Kirihara finds herself at odds with an infamous Contractor codenamed Hei. Called "Black Reaper" in the underground world, Hei, like his associates, undertakes missions for the mysterious and ruthless Syndicate while slowly peeling back the dark layers covering a nefarious plot that threatens the very existence of Contractors. From the mind of Tensai Okamura comes a sci-fi thriller taking the form of a subtle exposé on a war in which political positions and justice have no sway—a war waged exclusively in the shadows. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Darker than Black was awarded Best Original Anime of The Year by GoGoplex, a popular magazine for teens. In the 2007 Japan Media Arts Festival, it was one of the jury's recommendations from the category "Animation Division/Long Animation." On January 21, 2016, it was announced that Funimation Entertainment, the North American distributor for the anime, no longer holds the license for this season.
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Franchise Timeline
Darker than Black is entry 1 of 4 in the Darker than Black watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Darker than Black
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Darker than BlackSeason 12007
- Darker Than Black Episode 26: Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry BlossomsMain Story #2 (SPECIAL)2008
- Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAsMain Story #3 (SPECIAL)2010
- Darker than Black: Gemini of the MeteorSeason 42009
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
Platform Scores
MAL
8.04
AniList
77 / 100
Kitsu
81 / 100
AniList Trend
147
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 25 / 25
Main Story
25 / 25
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 25
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Public users tracking this
1
Mean Score
9.0
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags3
Relations
Recommendations
10 recommendations
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Darker than Black?
Darker than Black consists of 25 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Darker than Black a finished series?
Yes, Darker than Black is a finished series that originally aired in the spring of 2007. While the main story concluded, there are sequels and side stories available in the franchise.
Where can I watch Darker than Black?
You can stream Darker than Black on Hulu.
What is the premise of Darker than Black?
Darker than Black is a mystery and action series set years after mysterious Gates appeared in South America and Japan, altering the laws of physics. It follows the story of Contractors, individuals who gain supernatural powers at the cost of their humanity, and the conflict between the Black Reaper known as Hei and the authorities.
What is the correct watch order for the Darker than Black franchise?
Darker than Black is the first entry in a four-part franchise. Following the original series, you can watch the side story Darker Than Black Episode 26: Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms and the sequel Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs.
Which studio produced Darker than Black?
Darker than Black was produced by the studio Bones. The series was directed by Okamura, Tensai, with additional notable staff including Kanno, Yoko and Komori, Takahiro.
Is Darker than Black suitable for children?
No, Darker than Black is rated R - 17+ due to themes of violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience.
What anime should I watch if I like Darker than Black?
If you enjoyed the atmosphere and action of this series, fans often recommend checking out Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom, Durarara!!, Black Lagoon, Cowboy Bebop, or Psycho-Pass.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Spring 2007
- Aired
- Apr 6, 2007 – Sep 28, 2007
- Broadcast
- Friday · 01:25:00
- Episodes
- 25 / 25
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 10h
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Bones
Alternative Titles
jaDarker than BLACK -黒の契約者-
en-x-romajiDarker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha
enDTB
enDARKER THAN BLACK -Black Contractor-
undBí Mật Bóng Tối
undBrama piekieł
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