Darker than Black
Overview
A decade ago, a strange spatial phenomenon known as "Heaven's Gate" manifested in South America, soon followed by "Hell's Gate" in Tokyo, drastically changing the sky and disrupting the landscape. The genuine stars vanished, replaced by illusions. This event triggered the rise of individuals with extraordinary abilities, referred to as "Contractors." After the catastrophic Heaven’s War, the United States saw its superpower status overtaken by a shadowy group called the Syndicate. The narrative follows a Chinese contractor known as "Hei" as he navigates a world of espionage and assassination in Tokyo.
Episodes
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1
The Star of Contract Flowed... (1)
Li Shanshun, a Chinese student, has just relocated to Japan. As he settles into his new apartment, he encounters a woman named Haraguchi. That evening...
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2
The Star of Contract Flowed... (2)
While Li and Haraguchi manage to steer clear of Alan and the other Contractors, Haraguchi discloses her true identity as Chiaki Shinoda. She promises ...
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3
The Nova Glitters in the Daybreak Sky... (1)
Shortly after the gate's emergence, a team ventured inside to explore, but only one member returned alive. Now, Tahara occupies his days in his office...
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4
The Nova Glitters in the Daybreak Sky... (2)
Tahara's situation has escalated dramatically, as her daughter, a contractor, struggles to manage her abilities. After Mai is abducted, the kidnappers...
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5
A Crimson Dream of Disaster Disappears in Eastern Europe... (1)
A team of Contractors known as MI-6 apprehends a formerly formidable Contractor named Havoc, who has now lost her abilities. They transport her to Tok...
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6
A Crimson Dream of Disaster Disappears in Eastern Europe... (2)
Hei interrogates Havoc, pressing her for information about the location of his younger sister, Pai, and Amber. However, Havoc is unable to provide any...
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7
The Gardenia Releases its Fragrance in the Early Summer Rain... (1)
Gai and Kiko take on a job from a widow who needs help locating her missing black cat. During their search, they encounter Hei, who is on the hunt for...
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8
The Gardenia Releases its Fragrance in the Early Summer Rain... (2)
While Gai delves into Toshiko's murder, he finds himself confronted by the mind-switching contractor, who demands the return of his jacket. In a bold ...
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11
Beyond the Gate, Recovering the Lost... (1)
After an explosion rocks PANDORA headquarters, Hei is tasked with securing a meteor fragment before it falls into the wrong hands. On his first day, h...
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12
Beyond the Gate, Recovering the Lost... (2)
Nick and a small group of researchers venture into the forbidden area of the Gate to recover what they think is a piece of a meteorite. However, chaos...
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13
On a Silver Night, the Heart Does not Sway on the Water's Surface... (1)
Hei, Yin, and Mao find themselves in danger as a group of contractors hunts them down. Complications arise when Yin suddenly disappears. With time run...
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14
On a Silver Night, the Heart Does not Sway on the Water's Surface... (2)
Kastenin, Gai, and Kiko escort Yin back to her hometown, while Hei receives a directive to eliminate her and is informed of her whereabouts. However, ...
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15
The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (1)
A massive sunspot known as the Great Dark Spot, which resembles an eye, is set to emerge, and its previous appearance coincided with the mysterious di...
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16
The Memory of Betrayal is an Amber-Colored Smile... (2)
The Stargazer from the Astronomical Bureau finally breaks their silence, offering cryptic details about the Evening Primrose. In a climactic confronta...
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17
I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (1)
Hei encounters Sakurai Kenji from the Nakazawa Group, a determined but awkward young man. As new residents of Hei's apartment complex are introduced, ...
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18
I'll Sing a Love Song at the Garbage Dump... (2)
Kenji becomes infatuated with the doll, and with Hei's assistance, they attempt to escape together. During a shopping trip, Hei almost gets recognized...
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19
Without Dreaming Shallow Dreams, and Falling Drunk... (1)
Hei is tasked with infiltrating a religious group to eliminate the Prophet, Alma. He receives help from Shihoko, a fellow Contractor with a connection...
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20
Without Dreaming Shallow Dreams, and Falling Drunk... (2)
The Organization instructs Huang to eliminate Shihoko, but secretly commands Mao and Hei to take out both Huang and Alma if he fails. Flashbacks revea...
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21
The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears... (1)
A doctor is taken hostage by EPR agents as Hei and his team launch an assault on the American embassy in Tokyo. A new contractor with the ability to t...
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22
The City of Regulations is Moistened by Tears... (2)
Amber takes Mao to the EPR's headquarters, where she convenes a meeting with all contractors, including the Doctor. During the gathering, she disclose...
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23
God's in His Heaven...
Eric Nishijima is operating a particle accelerator with the aim of eliminating the contractors. In response, Amber rallies a group of contractors to t...
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24
Meteor Shower...
Under Eric Nishijima's orders, Hei's team finds themselves ousted from the syndicate, with contracts placed on their lives. Misaki uncovers that the s...
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25
Is the Dream that a God of Death Has a Darkness Darker than Black?
After his encounter with Amber, Hei discovers that, contrary to popular belief, Contractors can develop a greater sense of humanity than previously im...
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10
Your Smile on a False Street Corner...
Tokyo descends into turmoil as Amber and the Evening Primrose crew wreak havoc. The Black Reaper is acutely aware of the devastation that could ensue ...
