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Quick Answer
- Darker than Black(TV · 25 eps)
- 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: ~42 episodes / 17h watch time
Darker than Black Watch Order(2026)
With 4 entries across the franchise, Darker than Black can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
4 entries ~17h total2 series2 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Darker Than Black Episode 26: Beneath the Fully Bloomed Cherry Blossoms
7.52Special1 eps~24minBones
Finished Airing4
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Darker than Black?
Release order. Start with Darker than Black 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?
About 17 hours total across 42 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 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.
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