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 ... See full summary »
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Jason Liebrecht ...  Hei 38 episodes, 2007-2009
Kate Oxley Kate Oxley ...  Kirihara / ... 29 episodes, 2007-2009
Christopher Sabat ...  Saito / ... 27 episodes, 2007-2009
Brina Palencia ...  Yin 26 episodes, 2007-2009
Kent Williams ...  Mao 26 episodes, 2007-2009
Hidenobu Kiuchi Hidenobu Kiuchi ...  Hei 26 episodes, 2007-2008
Matthew Leonhart ...  Hei 26 episodes, 2007-2008
John Swasey ...  Huang / ... 23 episodes, 2007-2008
Troy Baker ...  November 11 / ... 20 episodes, 2007-2008
Todd Haberkorn ...  Kono 18 episodes, 2007-2008
Cherami Leigh ...  July / ... 17 episodes, 2007-2009
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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. Written by Anonymous

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Manouevering to open war! See more »


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The creator of the manga, Tensai Okamura, also directed the anime TV series. See more »

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Followed by Darker Than Black - Kuro no Kieyakusha: Gaiden (2010) See more »

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Watch up to and including episode 6 before you decide!
7 July 2011 | by zagsauceSee all my reviews

I'm going to have to agree with the majority of viewers; this is a great anime with a unique story...though it might not be for everyone.

I noticed that one of the reviewers had the most inane childish review, mentioning nothing about the actual anime and just saying it was "crap". Really? In fact, that reviewer said it was "just a typical anime filled with nudity---no male nudity either!---and filed with satanic themes". There is absolutely no nudity whatsoever--save for a 'nipple' (in silhouette only) in the first opening and one single episode near the end (which has no private areas displayed)--and I have no idea why that reviewer believed it was about satanism.

I'm sure it was a useless trolling attempt on their part, but some people might actually believe that garbage the reviewer said if they weren't sure themselves.

As for the show itself, the animation was well-done; the music was unique (especially the first ending theme and Kurosawa's theme), rife with deep mini-plots, light humor, dark humor, and genuinely likable (and hateable) characters.

I do agree that maybe at one specific point I felt I might be losing interest, but I honestly don't believe that was the anime's fault. And sure enough, something occurred within the story immediately after that definitely fixed that.

As a show with little focus on sexuality , and instead on the deep and painful cycles of life, death, relationship and happiness...I know many will enjoy it.


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Darker Than Black: Kuro no keiyakusha See more »

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