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A new and deadly breed of covert agent walks the streets. Known as Contractors, these assassins and spies wield bizarre supernatural powers to carry out the dirty work of others. They thrive in the underworld, between rumor and reality, their loyalties always in question. One among these operatives is more mysterious than the rest - The masked killer BK201, the Black Reaper. His true identity and intentions remain unknown, but as his path weaves through the shadows and alleys of Tokyo, blood is spilled on both sides of the law. It's a new age of confusion, and the rules of engagement have changed
Darker Than Black: The Complete First Season Reviews
Darker Than Black: The Complete First Season Reviews
| 27 of 29 people found the following review helpful: By RavenRing (USA) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Darker Than Black: The Complete First Season (DVD) 10 years ago, Hells Gate appeared in Tokyo. Its appearance also marked a new breed of humans: Contractors. Humans who have lost their emotions and gained psychic powers, their existence is kept secret by the government. Hei is a powerful Contractor with a dark past and many secrets. He works for a mysterious organization called the "Syndicate". He works with another Contractor, a Doll, and a regular human, undertaking some rather questionable missions. What is the Syndicate and what is Hei's real motivation? The first time I started watching this series was on the computer when I was really tired. I thought it was kind of interesting, but when I stopped watching, I forgot to go back and finish it. A few years later I found it had been released on DVD, so I thought it was time to check it out again. I was completely blown away. I was hooked from the first episode and every episode after. Every time I had to stop watching it to go to bed, I would be disappointed. I... Read more 10 of 12 people found the following review helpful: By This review is from: Darker Than Black: The Complete First Season (DVD) If you're looking for anime that isn't cutesy or mind numbingly stupid, then check this out! This has action, blood, mature themes, mood, sophistication, and a story to sink your teeth into! You won't be disappointed! 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful: By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Darker Than Black: The Complete First Season (DVD) This is a great story line. Picture quality is very nice and the animation is way above average. Small effects like smoke add to the overall impact. Subplots usually last two episodes. If you like story lines like Ghost In The Shell then this is your cup of tea. |
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