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Darker than Black: When the Shinigami is human.@uri07226d
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  1. Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha 「黒の契約者」 Darker than Black (2007, 26 episodes)@onlyjob536d

    OK-ish show but its world does not make sense and the show makes no attempt to explain anything. There is no sky and stars are fake; large portion of South American continent disappeared or became physically inaccessible; massive wall separates Tokyo from a strange artefact; emotion-less girls with psychic remote vision abilities and "contractors" with supernatural powers run special operations and pay for use of their powers with obsessive-compulsive habits, like leaving upside-down shoes of victims on the crime scene (or smoke many cigarettes after using special powers, or arranging stones). Absurd special powers vary from contractor to contractor but there are no limits to type of their powers, whether it is manipulation of gravity or other forces.

    Some episodes occasionally reproduce noir feeling but otherwise the show is mediocre despite likeable protagonist and interesting personalities of some characters. What drives/motivates characters is not easy to understand, like if they are not sure themselves. Some sad episodes try to be depressing for no apparent reason. Fighters ("contractors") with various special abilities fight a lot, but what for?

    Occasional comedy/parody episodes about private detective agency (one man and his funny teenage assistant).

    (As I was watching the show, I've recognised that I've already seen it before, yet I could not recall what is going to happen. That made me realise that the show is not memorable, despite being mildly entertaining.)

    https://myanimelist.net/anime/2025/Darker_than_Black__Kuro_no_Keiyakusha


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  2. Darker Than Black, Noragami, Evangelion, Jujutsu Kaisen: Anime songs that I like [ENG/ESP]@ibet945d

    Hello again this week to everyone who is part of this community. Some time ago I made a post about the songs I like from anime I've seen (opening and ending) and then I made a post dedicated only to Naruto/NarutoShippuden, this time I bring the same topic again but, with anime that I missed in the first post, because if I did it in one post it would be too long and you would get bored. I want to remind you that this is not a top, I will only share my tastes here and that we all know that a good opening/closing song makes the series that we will see much livelier and I feel that the Japanese do it quite well.

    Hola de nuevo en esta semana a todos los que forman parte de esta comunidad. Hace un tiempo hice un post sobre las canciones que me gustan de animes que he visto (opening y ending) y luego hice un post dedicado solo a Naruto/NarutoShippuden, en esta ocasión traigo el mismo tema de nuevo pero, con animes que me faltaron en el primer post, ya que si lo hacia en uno solo iba a quedar demasiado largo y se iban a aburrir. Quiero recordarles que esto no es un top, solo les compartiré mis gustos aquí y que todos sabemos que una buena canción de apertura/cierre ameniza mucho la serie que veremos y siento que los japoneses lo hacen bastante bien.


    Darker Than Black

    Source I talked about this anime a few weeks ago and it was a series that I really liked, from this one, my favorite songs are the opening and ending of the first season, which were on air the first half (I think) of the season.

    De este anime hablé hace algunas semanas y fue una serie que me gusto mucho, de esta, mis canciones favoritas son el opening y el ending de la primera temporada, que estuvieron en emisión la primera mitad (creo) de la temporada.

    **Abingdon Boys School - HOWLING**: I feel like this song is Darker Than Black, it really gets you in tune with the series and what you're watching, definitely my favorite DTB opening. >**Abingdon Boys School - HOWLING**: Siento que esta canción es Darker Than Black, en serio te hace entrar en sintonía con la serie y con lo que estas viendo, definitivamente mi opening favorito de DTB. **Rie Fu - ツキアカリ (Tsuki akari)**: I feel it's a good closing because it calms down a little bit all the action that happens in a DTB episode, besides the song is beautiful, you could dedicate it to someone you love. I like listening to it and I have it among my favorites on Spotify. >**Rie Fu - ツキアカリ (Tsuki akari)**: Siento que es un buen cierre ya que calma un poco toda la acción que se vive en un capitulo de DTB, además de que la canción es hermosa, podrías dedicársela a alguien que amas. Me gusta escucharla y la tengo entre mis favoritas en Spotify.

    Noragami Aragoto

    **THE ORAL CIGARETTES - 狂乱 Hey Kids!!! (Kyouran Hey Kids!!!)**: While it's true that Noragami has good songs, my favorite will always be Aragoto's opening, I feel that song is addictive and I listened to it a lot when I just watched the 2nd season of Noragami. >**THE ORAL CIGARETTES - 狂乱 Hey Kids!! (Kyouran Hey Kids!!)**: Si bien es cierto que Noragami tiene buenas canciones, mi favorita por siempre será el opening de Aragoto, siento que esa canción es adictiva y la escuchaba muchísimo cuando apenas vi la 2da temporada de Noragami.

    Neon Genesis Evangelion

    **Yoko Takahashi - 残酷な天使のテーゼ (A Cruel Angel's Thesis)**: If you didn't get Evangelion don't worry, most of us didn't get it (and I'm tired of pretending I did), and what I don't get either is how this song is so incredibly good, one of the best anime songs if you ask me, it's beautifully done. >**Yoko Takahashi - 残酷な天使のテーゼ (A Cruel Angel’s Thesis)**: Si tu no le entendiste a Evangelion no te preocupes, la mayoría no le entendimos (y estoy cansada de fingir que si le entendí), y lo que yo tampoco entiendo es como esta canción es tan increíblemente buena, una de las mejores canciones para anime si me lo preguntan, esta bellamente hecha.

    Jujustu Kaisen

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    I'll only talk about the ones I liked from the first season because I haven't seen the second one yet and I feel like I'm going to be killed, but my favorites are only the endings, the openings didn't "catch" me at all.

    Solo hablare de los que me gustaron de la primera temporada porque aun no he visto la segunda y siento que me van a matar, pero mis favoritos son solo los endings, los openings no me "atraparon" del todo.

    **ALI - LOST IN PARADISE ft. AKLO**: I really liked the animation of the ending, it has a carefree style. The song is like to have it in your playlist and it's very good to listen to it at any time, it puts me in a very good mood. >**ALI - LOST IN PARADISE ft. AKLO**: Me gustó mucho la animación del ending, tiene un estilo despreocupado. La canción es como para tenerla en tu playlist y esta muy buena para escucharla en cualquier momento, me pone de un muy buen humor. **Cö shu Nie - give it back**: You see, I really like Cö shu Nie so this song had to be there, Miku's (the vocalist) voice never disappoints and I feel she always gives a flawless performance in every song, I know many people don't like this song, but I love it, it reminds me of the Shibuya arch. >**Cö shu Nie - give it back**: Verán, me gusta mucho Cö shu Nie así que esta canción debía estar si o si, la voz de Miku (la vocalista) nunca decepciona y siento que siempre hace una interpretación impecable en cada canción, se que a muchos no les gusta esta canción, pero yo la amo, me recuerda a el arco de Shibuya.

    I think that's all for today's post, tell me what you thought and if you like some of these songs, again thank you very much for reading me and see you later in another post ❤️

    Creo que eso es todo por el post de hoy, cuéntame que te pareció y si te gustan algunas de estas canciones, de nuevo muchas gracias por leerme y nos vemos luego en otro post ❤️


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  3. Darker Than Black: A series that blow your mind [ENG/ESP]@ibet1015d

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    Hello again dear readers, today I bring a highly recommended series (by me at this time, obviously) that I feel that not many people know about it, or at least I have not seen much talk about it, I really liked the premise and is one of the very few series that I have seen several times, without further ado, let's start....

    Hola de nuevo queridos lectores, hoy traigo una serie bastante recomendada (por mí en éste momento, obviamente) que siento que no mucha gente la conoce, o al menos yo no he visto que se hable mucho acerca de ella, me gustó mucho la premisa y es de las poquísimas series que he visto varias veces, sin más que añadir, comencemos...

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    Darker than Black is an anime series that combines action, science fiction, drama, mystery and supernatural. The story centers on Hei, a mysterious contractor who works for a clandestine organization called the Syndicate. Contractors are people who have acquired special powers in exchange for losing part of their humanity. These powers are related to a phenomenon known as Hell's Gate, an abnormal area that appeared in Tokyo ten years before the beginning of the series.

    The series explores the conflicts between the contractors, the organizations that employ or persecute them, and the ordinary people who are affected by their actions. It also shows the development of the characters, especially Hei, who has to deal with his past, his identity and his feelings towards his colleagues and his enemies. The series has a dark and serious tone, with scenes of violence, intrigue and betrayal.

    Darker than Black es una serie de anime que combina acción, ciencia ficción, drama, misterio y sobrenatural. La historia se centra en Hei, un misterioso contratista que trabaja para una organización clandestina llamada el Sindicato. Los contratistas son personas que han adquirido poderes especiales a cambio de perder parte de su humanidad. Estos poderes están relacionados con un fenómeno conocido como la Puerta del Infierno, una zona anormal que apareció en Tokio diez años antes del inicio de la serie.

    La serie explora los conflictos entre los contratistas, las organizaciones que los emplean o los persiguen, y las personas normales que se ven afectadas por sus acciones. También muestra el desarrollo de los personajes, especialmente de Hei, que tiene que lidiar con su pasado, su identidad y sus sentimientos hacia sus compañeros y sus enemigos. La serie tiene un tono oscuro y serio, con escenas de violencia, intriga y traición.

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    The first season of the series consists of 25 episodes and an OVA. Each episode has a title that refers to a star or constellation. The plot is divided into two- or three-episode story arcs, featuring different cases and missions involving Hei and his team. Some of these arcs are connected to each other and reveal information about the origin of the contractors, the nature of Hell's Gate and the plans of the Syndicate. The series has an open ending that leaves some questions unresolved.

    The second season of the series is called Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor and consists of 12 episodes and 4 OVA. This season is set two years after the first and introduces new characters, such as Suou Pavlichenko, a Russian girl who becomes a contractor after meeting Hei. The plot centers on the search for Shion Pavlichenko, Suou's twin brother and a very powerful contractor. Also introduced is the concept of Izanami and Izanagi, two entities related to Hell's Gate that can bring about great change in the world.

    La primera temporada de la serie consta de 25 episodios y una OVA. Cada episodio tiene un título que hace referencia a una estrella o una constelación. La trama se divide en arcos argumentales de dos o tres episodios, que presentan diferentes casos y misiones en los que se involucra Hei y su equipo. Algunos de estos arcos están conectados entre sí y revelan información sobre el origen de los contratistas, la naturaleza de la Puerta del Infierno y los planes del Sindicato. La serie tiene un final abierto que deja algunas preguntas sin resolver.

    La segunda temporada de la serie se llama Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor y consta de 12 episodios y 4 OVA. Esta temporada se sitúa dos años después de la primera y presenta a nuevos personajes, como Suou Pavlichenko, una niña rusa que se convierte en contratista tras encontrarse con Hei. La trama se centra en la búsqueda de Shion Pavlichenko, el hermano gemelo de Suou y un contratista muy poderoso. También se introduce el concepto de Izanami e Izanagi, dos entidades relacionadas con la Puerta del Infierno que pueden provocar un gran cambio en el mundo.

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    The series features high-quality animation by the BONES studio. The character designs are attractive and varied, and the action scenes are fluid and dynamic. The soundtrack is composed by Yōko Kanno, a renowned composer who has worked on other famous anime such as Cowboy Bebop or Ghost in the Shell. The music accompanies well the emotions and situations of the series, creating an enveloping atmosphere.

    Darker than Black is a series recommended for fans of the science fiction and action genre, who are looking for an original and complex story, with interesting and mysterious characters. The series has an agile pace and a narrative that keeps the viewer's interest. However, it can also be confusing or inconclusive for some, as it does not explain all the details of the world it presents nor does it resolve all the unknowns it raises. In addition, the second season has a different tone than the first one and changes the protagonism of some characters (which, personally, I did not like this second season) but that does not mean that it is a bad series...

    La serie tiene una animación de alta calidad, realizada por el estudio BONES. Los diseños de los personajes son atractivos y variados, y las escenas de acción son fluidas y dinámicas. La banda sonora está compuesta por Yōko Kanno, una reconocida compositora que ha trabajado en otros animes famosos como Cowboy Bebop o Ghost in the Shell. La música acompaña bien las emociones y las situaciones de la serie, creando una atmósfera envolvente.

    Darker than Black es una serie recomendable para los amantes del género de ciencia ficción y acción, que buscan una historia original y compleja, con personajes interesantes y misteriosos. La serie tiene un ritmo ágil y una narrativa que mantiene el interés del espectador. Sin embargo, también puede resultar confusa o inconclusa para algunos, ya que no explica todos los detalles del mundo que presenta ni resuelve todas las incógnitas que plantea. Además, la segunda temporada tiene un tono diferente al de la primera y cambia el protagonismo de algunos personajes (que, personalmente ésta segunda temporada no me gustó mucho) pero eso no quiere decir que sea una mala serie...

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    In conclusion, Darker than Black is a series that offers an entertaining and intriguing experience, with supernatural elements, conspiracies and drama. It is a work that invites reflection on the human condition, the price of power and destiny, I highly recommend it, tell me if you have already seen it and if not, cheer up, you will not regret it, or when have I ever recommended something bad? Haha, thank you very much for reading and see you later in another post ❤️

    En conclusión, Darker than Black es una serie que ofrece una experiencia entretenida e intrigante, con elementos sobrenaturales, conspiraciones y drama. Es una obra que invita a la reflexión sobre la condición humana, el precio del poder y el destino, yo se las recomiendo ampliamente, cuéntenme si ya la vieron y si no, anímense que no se van a arrepentir ¿o cuándo yo les he recomendado algo malo? Jaja, muchas gracias por leerme y nos vemos luego en otro post ❤️


    Sources: Darker than Black - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Darker than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini Darker Than Black (TV Series) (2007) - FilmAffinity

    Fuentes: Darker than Black - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre Darker than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini Darker Than Black (Serie de TV) (2007) - FilmAffinity


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  4. Anime review: Darker than Black@thatanimesnob3100d

    For someone like me who likes complicating storylines and on-going plots, I was instantly turned off by Darker than Black (DTB). For many others who only want to see action scenes and badasses, it became one of their favorites. I mean, why wouldn’t it? Said badasses also happen to be amoral killers with tragic backdrops, who wear hoods, masks, and have superpowers. It’s the ideal escapism fantasy for angsty teenagers.

    It has a false sense of maturity and it’s easy to trick the casuals into considering it serious and deep. The characters are not teenage hyperactive idealists, dressed in bright colored clothes, fighting an evil government. They are adult amoral mercenaries, dressed in dark colored clothes, working for a cynical government. There are no clearly obvious good guys or bad guys, you can’t defeat the conflict by beating the crap out of the big boss and nobody is afraid to kill his enemies or spares their lives in order to give them a second chance. That’s way closer to what happens in real life and why many who were fed up with too-goody protagonists consider this anime to be mature.

    Despite the short stand-alone stories, there was also a mystery regarding Hell’s Gate and the origin of the powers, which was giving you the impression it will eventually bring everything together. There was something to remain engaged, and many love this approach since they can theorycraft all they want about it, even if it didn’t lead up to something satisfying. There was no solid ending in the first season, and the sequel which attempted to offer an explanation, did it in a very confusing manner and expected you to read a wiki in order to make sense of what they were unable to explain in-series.

    Which was to be expected, just like with most of what was animated by studio Bones. It’s always about amazing production values, good atmosphere, a catchy premise, and no decent storyboard or proper plot. Beyond that, there are issues with having short stand-alone arcs, such as knowing none of the main characters is ever going to die or be crippled, because they all need to be present in all the stories. Thus whatever variety there can be comes in the form of the side characters of each arc, and the weird powers the enemy assassins will be using. Even then, you know you will never see them again after the arc is over, so you don’t really care if a two episode character lives or dies.

    As for the main characters, they don’t have emotions, and despite the theme of racism you don’t feel any sympathy towards them, since they are uncaring assassins who don’t give a damn about the treatment they receive from the normies. This ain’t X-Men where they have emotions and fight for coexistence. They are just being paid to do their job, which is irrelevant from the theme of racism. At least it’s not Elfen Lied where they try to make you feel sorry for a bunch of psychotic lolis who were genetically programmed to kill humanity regardless of how you treat them.

    Although the second half tries to have a more dense plot, and the sequel attempts to give emotions to the assassins, as well as explaining what the hell is going on, down to it, it’s good only superficially. The characters are distant, the themes are not explored much, and there are always the X-Men as a much, much, much better alternative.

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  5. Darker than Black@bharathmp3175d

    9k=.jpgIn 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

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