Darker than Black: Beneath Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

About Darker than Black: Beneath Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Darker than Black: Beneath Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom (DARKER THAN BLACK -黒の契約者- 桜の花の満開の下) arrives as a comedy anime by bones (2008), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: A side story of Darker than BLACK, also known as Episode 26. A Contractor was killed and it was rumored that his corpse and possessions were buried under a Sakura tree.

Also worth knowing: Hei and the others (including the Police) decide to investigate.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Hidenobu Kiuchi as Hei and Misato Fukuen as Yin. Think of it as a pick for viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Darker than Black: Beneath Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.2/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hidenobu Kiuchi voicing Hei gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2008, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.