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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 ... More...
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 ... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Darker than Black - Shikkoku no Hana (Sequel)
Associated Names
DARKER THAN BLACK―黒の契約者
Kuro no Keiyakusha
ダークーザンブラック―黒の契約者
黒の契約者
흑의 계약자
Kuro no Keiyakusha
ダークーザンブラック―黒の契約者
黒の契約者
흑의 계약자
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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.1-2 by Manga Syndrome over 12 years ago
v.2 c.9 + Omake 2 by Bushido Angel Adventures over 15 years ago
v.2 c.8 + Omake by Bushido Angel Adventures over 15 years ago
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v.2 c.9 + Omake 2 by Bushido Angel Adventures over 15 years ago
v.2 c.8 + Omake by Bushido Angel Adventures over 15 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 2 , Chap 10
Ends at Vol 2 , Chap 10
User Reviews
N/A
Forum
3 topics, 42 posts
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User Rating
Average: 6.8 / 10.0 (283 votes)
Bayesian Average: 6.75 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 6.75 / 10.0
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Last Updated
August 28th 2023, 12:22pm
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Genre
Categories
Category Recommendations
Darker than Black - Shikkoku no Hana
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Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2007
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Asuka (Kadokawa Shoten)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Yen Press (1 Vol - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #745 
(+33)
Monthly Pos #1655(+162)
3 Month Pos #3226 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4301(+429)
Year Pos #6234(+601)
(+33)Monthly Pos #1655
(+162)3 Month Pos #3226 (No change)
6 Month Pos #4301
(+429)Year Pos #6234
(+601)List Stats
On 489 reading lists
On 636 wish lists
On 688 completed lists
On 62 unfinished lists
On 197 custom lists
On 636 wish lists
On 688 completed lists
On 62 unfinished lists
On 197 custom lists
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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.
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~ ^^
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.
What is this *bullshit* ? jesus christ no, watch the anime and do yourself a favor, never, ever look at this.
...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.
For those who wanted a proper romance in the series, I think the manga comes closer to it.
This one wasn't awful. It was a straight forward storyline, with no extra trimmings. I do like the main character, Hei. I also like the idea of the mask he wears when he kills people. Kana wasn't a bad character either. Canon could have had a lot lot more done with her. Kyo was interesting but he could have been fleshed out more. Without the little bit of flashback stuff, this manga could have been confusing. I did find the whole story a bit rushed, especially toward the end. The situation with MI6 was resolved way too fast. The ending itself was rather flat, and unsatisflying. I haven't watched the anime, which everyone tells me I should.
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 
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!
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
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
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.
... Last updated on March 21st, 2009, 7:17pm
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.
... Last updated on March 21st, 2009, 7:17pm
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