Darker than Black

About Darker than Black

Looking for background on Darker than Black (DARKER THAN BLACK -黒の契約者-)? This action, mystery and sci-fi series by bones (2007) starts out like this. At its core: In Tokyo, an impenetrable field known as "Hell's Gate" appeared ten years ago. At the same time, psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their conscience also emerged.

Another thread: Hei is one of the most mighty of these psychic agents, and along with his blind associate, Yin, works for one of the many rival agencies vying to unlock the mysteries of Hell's Gate.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Hei (Hidenobu Kiuchi) and Yin (Misato Fukuen) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 25 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by bones, so the studio's house style defines how Darker than Black looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Hidenobu Kiuchi voicing Hei gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.