
Quick Answer
- Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor(TV · 12 eps)
- Darker Than Black Episode 26: Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms(Special · 1 eps)
- Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs(Special · 4 eps)
Total: ~17 episodes / 7h watch time
Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs Watch Order(2026)
Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs's watch order is straightforward once you see it laid out. 1 main series, 0 movies, and 2 OVA/specials — all in the right sequence.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)


Darker Than Black Episode 26: Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms

Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs?
Release order. Start with Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor OVAs?
About 7 hours total across 17 episodes and 3 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 5 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.