If you're looking for a supernatural thriller that trades flashy heroism for cold realism and moral ambiguity, Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha is a must-watch. Produced by the legendary and directed by Tensai Okamura , this 2007 classic remains one of the most unique "urban sci-fi" anime ever made. The Premise: A Sky of Fake Stars
: Each Contractor possesses a unique supernatural ability.
Exploring the Shadowy World of Darker than Black: Kuro no Keiyakusha
Ten years before the story begins, two mysterious anomalies appeared: in South America and Hell’s Gate in Tokyo. They blotted out the real stars, replacing them with fake ones that correspond to individuals known as Contractors .