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Darker than BLACK: Episode 19

August 10th, 2007 at 11:56 pm | Category: Darker than BLACK

Rating: 8.5/10

Impressions:

This episode is actually a lot better than what I initially suspected. The revelation of a few snapshots of Huang’s former life proved to be far more interesting and impacting than I though. I never believed I would like the guy, though this episode has certainly pushed me more towards his favour. The last scene where Huang learns of his foolish interference causing the capture of his old friend Shihoko is quite significant as well. Not only that, it seems like this arc is continuing the Primrose arc somewhat, although Amber has yet to make another appearance (which I am slower dying for).

Aside from the story elements and such, this episode is actually quite amusing. Huang has a hilarious -___- expression when Shihoko kissed him (not to mention that scene was done extremely well, save for the fact that Huang is almost hideous…), while Hei’s interaction with those dodgy cult people outside his apartment door is pretty amusing as well. Speaking of Hei, I’m glad he’s in this arc as well, but still a lot of information has yet to be revealed regarding who he really is, his past, his sister, his emotions and so on. One thing that is mentioned somewhat is Hei’s organisation, which seems to have originally been a rebellion group aimed at the normal police.

With the ever-cryptic arc titles that Darker than BLACK has, I can not tell what the next two episodes after episode 20 will have in store for us. Like I always say, I hope that it begins the main arc, but unfortunately it is another 2 episode mini-arc. It is pretty likely that this will be largely in synch with the main Primrose storyline, and should definitely start involving Hei and Amber. Yin should also be an important character, while Hei’s sister remains a mystery, and I hope it doesn’t remain one even after the series is finished. Hmm, now that we are getting close to the end, I wonder if there will be a sequel…

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10 Comments so far

  1. acegunner August 11th, 2007 12:24 pm Number of comments posted:

    awww not much Yin or Amber this episode! and the main storyline hasn’t started yet??

  2. Sputnik August 11th, 2007 2:39 pm Number of comments posted:

    This episode was splendid! I love Darker Than Black XDDD

  3. Jaccob August 12th, 2007 4:29 am Number of comments posted: (3)

    a very amusing ep i want to see Mao background because he seems to be a mystery

  4. ap August 12th, 2007 1:09 pm Number of comments posted: (3)

    how long is this series?

  5. Danny August 12th, 2007 2:55 pm Number of comments posted: (425)

    25 episodes, ap

  6. Angel August 20th, 2007 9:04 am Number of comments posted: (12)

    Darker than black is indeed a very good anime. Its definately keeping the mood going. I hate how alot of anime start out really good and die off in about 4 episodes. Darker than black has not this. This anime is great :)

  7. strider August 31st, 2007 4:02 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    I love it, but surprising to note that story hasnt yet started ,even when anime is supposed to end after 6 more episodes

  8. Anonymous October 4th, 2007 5:18 am Number of comments posted:

    where I can download this.. I got stucked on DTB 18 please, help me! xD

  9. Elias October 4th, 2007 5:20 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    sorry for the “anonymous” if you don’t want to post the website or how I can dowload DTB, then send me an e-mail to.. madacracker@yahoo.com so.. Where I can dowload DTB???

  10. Versasovantare August 25th, 2008 3:09 am Number of comments posted: (1)

    “not to mention that scene was done extremely well, save for the fact that Huang is almost hideous”
    Maaan, what’ve you got against ugly people?

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