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Darker than Black
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Description
From Yen Press:
Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell’s Gate suddenly materialized in the middle of Tokyo, and the stars of the night sky were obscured in darkness. In their place, new stars emerged, each corresponding to an individual endowed with supernatural abilities. Devoid of emotion and conscience, these powerful killers have come to be known as Contractors.
But most people know nothing of the Contractors in their midst, and high-schooler Kana Shinoh is no exception. Still struggling to pick up the pieces after her father’s death last year, Kana has never troubled herself with the rumors about Hell’s Gate. That is, until she spots her father in the street one day. Determined to prove her father is still alive, Kana begins her search, but her mission is attracting some rather dangerous attention. Fortunately, she is rescued from the clutches of death by Hei, the most wanted Contractor in Tokyo. Though he is unsympathetic to her situation, Hei agrees to protect her as she searches for her father. But just how much should she trust the Contractor known as the Black Reaper?
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Associated Names
黒の契約者
흑의 계약자
DARKER THAN BLACK―黒の契約者
Kuro no Keiyakusha
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Latest Release(s)
Status in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 7.3 / 10.0 (130 votes) Bayesian Average: 7.35 / 10.0
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25% (32 votes) |
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9% (12 votes) |
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6% (8 votes) |
Last Updated
July 13th 2010, 11:13am PST
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Year
2007
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Licensed (in English)
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Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos # 868  (+152) Monthly Pos # 1481 (+198) 3 Month Pos # 1942 (+338) 6 Month Pos # 2562 (+103)
List Stats
On 337 reading lists On 389 wish lists On 200 completed lists On 41 unfinished lists On 56 custom lists
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| Just Nice by nisamiaw on May 9th, 2010, 1:26am |
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| I like it especially the omake. ^^ Maybe a bit shoujo but it doesn't affect me much as I read both shonen and shoujo. It focus more on Kana than Hei and I can't accept the reason Kanon attracted to Kana. Overall, okay~ ^^ |
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| The only interesting part... by LUEser on January 13th, 2010, 11:42pm |
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The only interesting parts about this manga is the fact that Hei wears an awesome mask when he kills which I would like to own in reality and that he's a pretty quiet guy who's very loyal to his people and doesn't brag about his work.
Rating: 5 / 10.0 |
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| I loved it! by shoufuu on December 23rd, 2009, 12:09am |
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Yes I did. And Kyou was just too pretty. haha. Sorry. Anyways, I liked it better than the actual Darker than Black...[sorry]...Only complaint: IT'S TOO SHORT 
Rating: 10 / 10.0 |
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| ......um.. by Dagorkitty on March 21st, 2009, 7:16pm |
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I had seen the first episode of the anime and thought it was shounen, i kinda liked what i saw. Then i'm looking for shoujo and find the darker than black manga, i was like: "WTF! i thought it was shounen!".
Well i just finished reading the manga, i didn't like it much, the end was too vague and the romance was never concrete. The plot was really intersting but it wasn't well done.
I'll give it a 5 just because i liked the general idea of hellgate and contracters and all that.
Rating: 5 / 10.0
... Last updated on March 21st, 2009, 7:17pm |
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| Terrible by Crowned_Cumber on February 2nd, 2009, 12:00am |
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This is more like a bad fanfic than a manga. The main character is an obvious Mary Sue and the plot resembles bad shoujo unlike the anime which had more of a shounen vibe. I would highly recommend the anime but the manga is awful.
Rating: 1 / 10.0 |
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| It's Decidedly Different by albeitalways on June 11th, 2008, 6:46pm |
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| Well yeah, I was surprised after reading the manga, but oi, what the heck...who cares if it resembles a bit shoujo-y now? Hopefully the manga would give a more proper explanation than what the anime did and left gaping plot holes. |
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| ???????? by Nomad on May 21st, 2008, 7:22pm |
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What is this *bullshit* ? jesus christ no, watch the anime and do yourself a favor, never, ever look at this.
Rating: 1 / 10.0 |
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| Well... by Checkers on October 8th, 2007, 12:01am |
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...it's definitely not something I would expect to come out of such an anime! The art is alright, and Hei is cool, as usual. The manga looks pretty interesting, but the anime is still better, so far.
For those who wanted a proper romance in the series, I think the manga comes closer to it. |
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| hmm.. by stellarr on June 29th, 2007, 8:51pm |
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| the shoujo-ness of the manga is certainly interesting, but after experiencing the feel and storytelling of the anime, one expects the same from the manga.. Still, the manga isn't bad at all.. it feels very much like an omake to the anime's original story. Well, whatever the either case.. Hei rocks! |
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| Ugh by RwR on June 29th, 2007, 6:35pm |
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Wait.
It's Darker than Black manga.
But the artwork is not by Yuji Iwahara?!
I think my universe just collapsed into a black hole.
The plot development and atmosphere is nothing like the anime (yes, I've read the spoiler, but...), looks more like a shoujo manga with a dash of violence (for flavor).
I'm disappointed. Oh well.. I'll just go cry myself to sleep, as usual =D
... Last updated on June 29th, 2007, 6:36pm |
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