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Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell's Gate suddenly materialized in the middle of Tokyo, and the stars of the night sky were obscured in darkness. In their place, new stars emerged, each corresponding to an individual endowed with supernatural abilities. Devoid of emotion and conscience, these... read more

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Kana Shinoh: A normal school girl who's dad was murdered and now she's out to find him and gets dropped into the world of the contractors.
  • Hei: Contractor who helps Kana. Also known as the Black Reaper. Power to control electricity.
  • Mao: A contractor who posses the body of a black cat. Helps Hei
  • Klang: Leader of Wiegenlied and protector of Canon. Love of Misa. Controls shockwaves.
  • Canon: Klang's "doll"
  • November 11: MI6 agent stationed in Tokyo
  • Misa: Klang's love. Has the power to absorb all powers.
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Did that coat fit in your pocket?!”
    Misa
  • “I'll keep squeezing until you tell me!”
    Kana Shinoh

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First Sentence edit see section history

Hell's Gate - a strange dimension that, with no prior warning, suddenly appeared in Tokyo.

Glossary edit see section history

  • Contractor: a being that has no human feelings and extrodinary powers that come at a price
  • Hell's Gate: A large wall in Tokyo htat is thought to be the origin to all contractors.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This book is in Darker Than Black. (standard series)

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Bones (Author)
  2. Tensai Okamura (Author)
  3. Nokiya (Artist)

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Original Language: Japanese
Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten
Country: Japan
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Reading Level: Young Adults

Gore and violence


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