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Darker Than Black

TV·2007–2009·2 seasons, 37 episodes·MBS·Drama, Action, Anime·30m·6.9

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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. Hei is one of the most powerful 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.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Darker Than Black S01E01The Star of Contract Flowed... (1)S01E01 · 9.0
  2. 02Darker Than Black S01E02The Star of Contract Flowed... (2)S01E02 · 9.0
  3. 03Darker Than Black S01E03A New Star Shines in the Sky of Dawn... (1)S01E03 · 9.0

Castfull cast & details

Hidenobu KiuchiHidenobu KiuchiHeiIkuya SawakiIkuya SawakiMaoMasaru IkedaMasaru IkedaHoanMisato FukuenMisato FukuenInChika SakamotoChika SakamotoMisuzu OoyamaKousuke ToriumiKousuke ToriumiYutaka KounoMichihiro IkemizuMichihiro IkemizuYoshimitsu HoraiNana MizukiNana MizukiMisaki Kirihara

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode25Episodes2007Aired 9.0Season avg
  1. S01E01Darker Than Black S01E01Season's bestThe Star of Contract Flowed... (1)April 5, 2007 9.0
  2. S01E02Darker Than Black S01E02The Star of Contract Flowed... (2)April 12, 2007 9.0
  3. S01E03Darker Than Black S01E03A New Star Shines in the Sky of Dawn... (1)April 19, 2007 9.0
  4. S01E04Darker Than Black S01E04A New Star Shines in the Sky of Dawn... (2)April 26, 2007 9.0
  5. S01E05Darker Than Black S01E05Red Giant Over Eastern Europe... (1)May 3, 2007—
  6. S01E06Darker Than Black S01E06Red Giant Over Eastern Europe... (2)May 10, 2007—
  7. S01E07Darker Than Black S01E07The Gardenia Shoots the Fragrance in the May Rain... (1)May 17, 2007—
  8. S01E08Darker Than Black S01E08The Gardenia Shoots the Fragrance in the May Rain... (2)May 24, 2007—
  9. S01E09Darker Than Black S01E09Girl's Pure White Dress Stained by Dreams and Blood... (1)May 31, 2007—
  10. S01E10Darker Than Black S01E10Girl's Pure White Dress Stained by Dreams and Blood... (2)June 7, 2007—
  11. S01E11Darker Than Black S01E11Within the Wall, When You Recover Something Lost... (1)June 14, 2007—
  12. S01E12Darker Than Black S01E12Within the Wall, When You Recover Something Lost... (2)June 21, 2007—
  13. S01E13Darker Than Black S01E13A Heart Unswaying on the Water's Surface...(1)June 28, 2007—
  14. S01E14Darker Than Black S01E14A Heart Unswaying on the Water's Surface...(2)July 5, 2007—
  15. S01E15Darker Than Black S01E15The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (1)July 12, 2007—
  16. S01E16Darker Than Black S01E16The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (2)July 19, 2007—
  17. S01E17Darker Than Black S01E17I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (1)July 26, 2007—
  18. S01E18Darker Than Black S01E18I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (2)August 2, 2007—
  19. S01E19Darker Than Black S01E19Dreaming Shallow, Uninebriated...(1)August 9, 2007—
  20. S01E20Darker Than Black S01E20Dreaming Shallow, Uninebriated...(2)August 16, 2007—
  21. S01E21Darker Than Black S01E21The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears... (1)August 30, 2007—
  22. S01E22Darker Than Black S01E22The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears....(2)September 6, 2007—
  23. S01E23Darker Than Black S01E23God's in His Heaven...September 13, 2007—
  24. S01E24Darker Than Black S01E24Meteor ShowerSeptember 20, 2007—
  25. S01E25Darker Than Black S01E25Does the Reaper Dream of Darkness Darker Than Black?September 27, 2007—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season0212Episodes2009Aired—Season avg
  1. S02E01Darker Than Black S02E01The Black Cat Doesn't Have a Dream of the Star...October 8, 2009—
  2. S02E02Darker Than Black S02E02The Fallen Meteor...October 15, 2009—
  3. S02E03Darker Than Black S02E03Vanishing Into the Snow Field...October 22, 2009—
  4. S02E04Darker Than Black S02E04The Ark Trembles on the Lake...October 29, 2009—
  5. S02E05Darker Than Black S02E05Gunpowder Smoke Drifting Away, Life Drifting Away...November 5, 2009—
  6. S02E06Darker Than Black S02E06The Smell is Sweet, the Heart is Bitter...November 12, 2009—
  7. S02E07Darker Than Black S02E07The Doll Sings to the Wind Flower...November 19, 2009—
  8. S02E08Darker Than Black S02E08On Summer Days, the Sun Sways...November 26, 2009—
  9. S02E09Darker Than Black S02E09A Sudden Meeting on a Certain Day...December 3, 2009—
  10. S02E10Darker Than Black S02E10Your Smile in the Street of Lies...December 10, 2009—
  11. S02E11Darker Than Black S02E11The Water Bottom Dries, the Moon is Full...December 17, 2009—
  12. S02E12Darker Than Black S02E12The Ark of StarsDecember 24, 2009—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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