Darker than Black (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2007, Darker than Black is an animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery series.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Darker than Black stars Hidenobu Kiuchi as Hei (voice), Masaru Ikeda as Huang (voice), Misato Fukuen as Yin (voice) and Ikuya Sawaki as Mao (voice) / Petya (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Darker than Black has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darker than Black page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darker than Black tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darker than Black (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darker than Black change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darker than Black worth watching?
- Darker than Black holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Darker than Black?
- Darker than Black stars Hidenobu Kiuchi, Masaru Ikeda, Misato Fukuen, Ikuya Sawaki and Kana Hanazawa.
- When was Darker than Black released?
- Darker than Black was released in 2007.