Darker than Black
-黒の契約者-
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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Where can I watch Darker than Black in the United States?
Darker than Black is not streaming in the United States right now, though it is available in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Japan. Track it in Limelight to get a notification when it arrives on a service you pay for.
What are the ratings for Darker than Black?
Darker than Black scores 7.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Darker than Black?
Darker than Black stars Hidenobu Kiuchi, Kiyomi Asai, Ikuya Sawaki, and Kana Hanazawa.
How many seasons of Darker than Black are there?
Darker than Black has 2 seasons and 37 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Darker than Black?
All 37 episodes of Darker than Black add up to about 15 hours 25 minutes at roughly 25 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 8 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 4 days.
What network is Darker than Black on?
Darker than Black airs on MBS, and is produced by MBS, Aniplex, and Square Enix.
What language is Darker than Black in?
Darker than Black is in Japanese, and its original title is -黒の契約者-.
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