04/06/2007 - 09/28/2007 Finished
Darker than Black (Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha)
Also known as: Darker than BLACK -黒の契約者-
Ten years after Heaven's Gate materialized in South America and Hell's Gate descended over Japan, Contractors emerged,humans granted supernatural powers at the cost of their humanity. Section 4 Chief Misaki Kirihara pursues Hei, the underground operative known as Black Reaper, who works for the enigmatic Syndicate while uncovering a shadowy conspiracy threatening all Contractors. Tensai Okamura crafts a sci-fi thriller exposing a war fought entirely in darkness, beyond politics and morality.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
Related works
Related works and sequels
Standalone work
No sequel, prequel, or registered spin-off is linked to Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha. Its episode total belongs to this title alone.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha has no filler episodes: all 25 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fallen Star of a Contract... (Part 1)04/06/2007 | 04/06/2007 | Canon |
| 2 | The Fallen Star of a Contract... (Part 2)04/13/2007 | 04/13/2007 | Canon |
| 3 | A New Star Shines in the Dawn Sky... (Part 1)04/20/2007 | 04/20/2007 | Canon |
| 4 | A New Star Shines in the Dawn Sky... (Part 2)04/27/2007 | 04/27/2007 | Canon |
| 5 | Red Giant over Eastern Europe... (Part 1)05/04/2007 | 05/04/2007 | Canon |
| 6 | Red Giant over Eastern Europe... (Part 2)05/11/2007 | 05/11/2007 | Canon |
| 7 | The Scent of Gardenias Lingers in the Summer Rain... (Part 1)05/18/2007 | 05/18/2007 | Canon |
| 8 | The Scent of Gardenias Lingers in the Summer Rain... (Part 2)05/25/2007 | 05/25/2007 | Canon |
| 9 | The White Dress, Stained with the Girl's Dreams and Blood... (Part 1)06/01/2007 | 06/01/2007 | Canon |
| 10 | The White Dress, Stained with the Girl's Dreams and Blood... (Part 2)06/08/2007 | 06/08/2007 | Canon |
| 11 | When One Takes Back What Was Lost Within the Wall... (Part 1)06/15/2007 | 06/15/2007 | Canon |
| 12 | When One Takes Back What Was Lost Within the Wall... (Part 2)06/22/2007 | 06/22/2007 | Canon |
| 13 | A Heart Unswaying on the Water's Surface... (Part 1)06/29/2007 | 06/29/2007 | Canon |
| 14 | A Heart Unswaying on the Water's Surface... (Part 2)07/06/2007 | 07/06/2007 | Canon |
| 15 | Memories of Betrayal in an Amber Smile... (Part 1)07/13/2007 | 07/13/2007 | Canon |
| 16 | Memories of Betrayal in an Amber Smile... (Part 2)07/20/2007 | 07/20/2007 | Canon |
| 17 | A Love Song Sung from a Trash Heap... (Part 1)07/27/2007 | 07/27/2007 | Canon |
| 18 | A Love Song Sung from a Trash Heap... (Part 2)08/03/2007 | 08/03/2007 | Canon |
| 19 | Dreaming Shallow, Uninebriated... (Part 1)08/10/2007 | 08/10/2007 | Canon |
| 20 | Dreaming Shallow, Uninebriated... (Part 2)08/17/2007 | 08/17/2007 | Canon |
| 21 | City Under Crackdown, Moist with Tears... (Part 1)08/31/2007 | 08/31/2007 | Canon |
| 22 | City Under Crackdown, Moist with Tears... (Part 2)09/07/2007 | 09/07/2007 | Canon |
| 23 | God Is In His Heaven...09/14/2007 | 09/14/2007 | Canon |
| 24 | Meteor Shower09/21/2007 | 09/21/2007 | Canon |
| 25 | Does the Reaper Dream of Darkness Darker than Black?09/28/2007 | 09/28/2007 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha have?
Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha have?
In total, Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha has 25 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha?
It is recommended to watch Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha a complete anime?
Yes, Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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