Darker than Black: Origins English Sub & Dub

About Darker than Black: Origins

If you are hunting for a new action series, Darker than Black: Origins (DARKER THAN BLACK -黒の契約者- 外伝) deserves a look (2010). The setup goes like this. In short: Tells the story of what happened to Yin and Hei between the first and second series.

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 4 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with bones, which means the visual identity of Darker than Black: Origins follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.6/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Hidenobu Kiuchi as Hei, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2010, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.