Plot Overview
Ten years ago, a mysterious spatial anomaly now known as "Heaven's Gate" appeared in South America, shortly followed by the opening of "Hell's Gate" in Tokyo altering the sky and wreaking havoc on the landscape. The real stars disappeared, replaced by false stars. During this time, people possessing various special abilities — called "Contractors" — emerged, each capable of different supernatural feats. Following the disastrous Heaven's War, the United States lost its dominant position as a superpower to a mysterious organization named the Syndicate. The story revolves around a Chinese contractor codenamed "Hei" as he undertakes various espionage and assassination missions in Tokyo.
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Season & Episode Breakdown
Specials 5 episodes
- 1 Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms 2008-03-26
- 2 Darker than BLACK Gaiden: OVA 1 2010-01-27
- 3 Darker than BLACK Gaiden: OVA 2 2010-03-24
- 4 Darker than BLACK Gaiden: OVA 3 2010-05-26
- 5 Darker than BLACK Gaiden: OVA 4 2010-07-21
Season 1 25 episodes
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.
- 1 The Star of Contract Flowed... (1) 2007-04-06
- 2 The Star of Contract Flowed... (2) 2007-04-13
- 3 The Nova Glitters in the Daybreak Sky... (1) 2007-04-20
- 4 The Nova Glitters in the Daybreak Sky... (2) 2007-04-27
- 5 A Crimson Dream of Disaster Disappears in Eastern Europe... (1) 2007-05-04
- 6 A Crimson Dream of Disaster Disappears in Eastern Europe... (2) 2007-05-11
- 7 The Gardenia Releases its Fragrance in the Early Summer Rain... (1) 2007-05-18
- 8 The Gardenia Releases its Fragrance in the Early Summer Rain... (2) 2007-05-25
- 9 Girl's Pure White Dress Stained by Dreams and Blood... (1) 2007-06-01
- 10 Girl's Pure White Dress Stained by Dreams and Blood... (2) 2007-06-08
- 11 Beyond the Gate, Recovering the Lost... (1) 2007-06-15
- 12 Beyond the Gate, Recovering the Lost... (2) 2007-06-22
- 13 On a Silver Night, the Heart Does not Sway on the Water's Surface... (1) 2007-06-29
- 14 On a Silver Night, the Heart Does not Sway on the Water's Surface... (2) 2007-07-06
- 15 The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (1) 2007-07-13
- 16 The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (2) 2007-07-20
- 17 I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (1) 2007-07-27
- 18 I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (2) 2007-08-03
- 19 Without Dreaming Shallow Dreams, and Falling Drunk... (1) 2007-08-10
- 20 Without Dreaming Shallow Dreams, and Falling Drunk... (2) 2007-08-17
- 21 The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears... (1) 2007-08-31
- 22 The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears... (2) 2007-09-07
- 23 God's in His Heaven... 2007-09-14
- 24 Meteor Shower... 2007-09-21
- 25 Is the Dream that a God of Death Has a Darkness Darker than Black? 2007-09-28
Gemini of the Meteor 12 episodes
After a paranormal phenomenon takes over Yin, BK-201 is left to hunt for answers from the shadows, alone - until he encounters Suo, a young girl whose life changed the night a meteor crashed to Earth. With Contractors attacking from all sides, and the mysterious organization Section 3 closing in, the Black Reaper fights to keep Suo alive while he searches for the truth behind Yin's disappearance.
- 1 The Black Cat Doesn't Have a Dream of the Star... 2009-10-09
- 2 The Fallen Meteor... 2009-10-16
- 3 Vanishing Into the Snow Field... 2009-10-23
- 4 The Ark Rocks on the Lake... 2009-10-30
- 5 Gunpowder Smoke Drifting Away, Life Drifting Away... 2009-11-06
- 6 The Smell is Sweet, the Heart is Bitter... 2009-11-13
- 7 The Doll Sings to the Dancing Snow... 2009-11-20
- 8 On Summer Days, the Sun Sways... 2009-11-27
- 9 A Sudden Meeting On A Certain Day... 2009-12-04
- 10 Your Smile in the Street of Lies... 2009-12-11
- 11 The Water Bottom Dries, the Moon is Full... 2009-12-18
- 12 The Ark of Stars 2009-12-25
Critical Reception & Ratings
Darker than Black is rated 7.6 out of 10 by viewers — 266 votes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Darker than Black about?
Ten years ago, a mysterious spatial anomaly now known as "Heaven's Gate" appeared in South America, shortly followed by the opening of "Hell's Gate" in Tokyo altering the sky and wreaking havoc on the landscape. The real stars disappeared, replaced by false stars. During this time, people possessing
How many seasons and episodes does Darker than Black have?
2 seasons and 37 episodes.
Is Darker than Black still airing, and will there be another season?
This series has ended. It finished after 2 seasons and 37 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.
Who stars in Darker than Black?
Hidenobu Kiuchi, Kiyomi Asai, Ikuya Sawaki, Masaru Ikeda, Misato Fukuen, Kana Hanazawa.
Who is the director of Darker than Black?
Keisuke Onishi.
When was Darker than Black released?
2007.
Where can I watch Darker than Black?
Available on Smart Souq's Smart subscriptions.
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