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Oct 9, 2009 8:49 PM

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HawthorneKitty said:
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Speaking of Suou, does anyone know where I can find some gifs and/or avatars of her?
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Oct 9, 2009 8:56 PM

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boring at first ... but it picked up the pace nicely at the end. Now I REALLY want to see the next episode!!
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YoshiBoshi said:
HawthorneKitty said:
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Speaking of Suou, does anyone know where I can find some gifs and/or avatars of her?
Here, I made it for the lulz

If you want it, I could make it 100x100 ...
Thank you very much ;]
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HawthorneKitty said:
YoshiBoshi said:
HawthorneKitty said:
YoshiBoshi said:
Speaking of Suou, does anyone know where I can find some gifs and/or avatars of her?
Here, I made it for the lulz

If you want it, I could make it 100x100 ...
Thank you very much ;]
And yes a 100x100 version would be much appreciated as I intend to use it for another forum where thats the maximum limit.
Again, thank you ;].
Very much appreciated.
Oct 9, 2009 9:23 PM

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HawthorneKitty said:
YoshiBoshi said:
Speaking of Suou, does anyone know where I can find some gifs and/or avatars of her?
Here, I made it for the lulz

If you want it, I could make it 100x100 ...

Very nice, I still think the one where she is red in face is better.

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Oct 9, 2009 10:09 PM

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I liked the episode. I'm pretty lost though. I'm going to have to re-watch season 1. This episode wasn't nearly as gritty as the first season, which is a negative.
Oct 9, 2009 11:10 PM

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I couldn't help but compare Hei to HoboPhoenix from Apollo Justice, what with the beanie and stubble.

One of the things I really liked about the first season was the imaginative ways characters got killed, and it looks like this season will continue the trend.

And one more thing: how do they know he's Asian if he's wearing a mask?
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Oct 9, 2009 11:10 PM

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I dislike the main female lead very very much but when Hei's mask fell off it was all good again ^^
can't wait for the next episode
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Oct 9, 2009 11:53 PM

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can wait for the next episode ..i want to see all the old characters how they look after 2 years...i wanted a 26 episode season not 12 :(
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Oct 10, 2009 12:14 AM
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OH GREAT!!! dammit! now i have to rewatch atleast the last episode of the first season to remember everything... he he. or at lest partly.... i remember a little bit of it all tho...
Oct 10, 2009 12:22 AM

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I like how shion gave suou the meteor fragment to smuggle it out, telling her it was just a charm that will make them meet each other again one day... Hei looks badass...and tired.

Too bad they killed of April so fast...but I guess Hei doesn't want anyone to know where he is and what he is doing. Well, makes sense with the sindycate on his tail.

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Racu said:
i wanted a 26 episode season not 12 :(

Oh I wanted a longer season too : ( I mean, this is Darker than BLACK we're talking about, this could go on for as long as it wants, it won't stop being awesome : >
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Oct 10, 2009 12:56 AM
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nice first episode
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Oct 10, 2009 1:02 AM

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APRIL!!!!! NOOO!!!! YOU CANT DIE!!!

They really had me fooled with that Bella character. Turns out she was April after all! When I saw "Bella" throw the pen on the ground and it exploded, I was OH SHI--! She's a contractor!

Until April threw her wig on the ground in the secret tunnel ._.

I really like Bones for it's daring use of non- Asian(and white) characters in the first season. Brings a "real life" touch to the anime. There was April and that indian girl who worked at the gate and...well yeah. They were the only non white characters who didn't die lol. I hope we get an April "replacement". Like a sexy Brazilian lady(or guy) who survived the first war.

Anyway, loved the first episode! Will watch no matter what!
Oct 10, 2009 1:39 AM

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OMG, April!!!

Anyways, watching DtB again really made me soooo happy!!

Great starting, looking forward to next week's episode
Oct 10, 2009 1:48 AM

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Oosran said:
Racu said:
i wanted a 26 episode season not 12 :(

Oh I wanted a longer season too : ( I mean, this is Darker than BLACK we're talking about, this could go on for as long as it wants, it won't stop being awesome : >

Yeah they could make more powers to be shown.

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Oct 10, 2009 1:55 AM

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Oosran said:
Oh I wanted a longer season too : ( I mean, this is Darker than BLACK we're talking about, this could go on for as long as it wants, it won't stop being awesome : >

hehe so true so true :3 Anyway,

You guys aren't kidding..This is a really awesome 1st ep! So many things happened it was like a blur *.* Hei killed April? and here I am thinking that April will be here longer since she seems to be playing a big role from the start. Also hopping that the cat that was killed isn't Mao..i-it couldn't be Y-Y
And Hei, you look as dashing as always xD :> Maybe I'll watch this again if there's going to be another group working on this with a higher quality.
Oh, the ED is AWESOME! wheee~ more ABS!
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A wonderfull episode, I love this already. I'm sure it will end up with a good score on my list when it's completed. About the end, I don't like Hei with long hair, he could really need a hair cut. And did Mao really die? Or just the car body (which is sad enough)? If only the body, I don't want him to be a bird or rat. He must be a cat! D:
Oct 10, 2009 2:27 AM

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Fantastic episode. As some other posters have said, this should be a 26 episode series.

I need more Hei and Yin!
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Hmmm... There is many orthographic errors in russian words... Moreover, there is no way barman would wear an apron with word "to drink" on it. It's meaningless...

But story develops pretty fast. I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons. And... wow... I liked the man with accelerating powers... too bad he had to die.
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Oct 10, 2009 4:10 AM

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difenderu said:
I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.
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Oct 10, 2009 4:26 AM

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Oosran said:
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I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

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Oct 10, 2009 4:31 AM

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I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

Uh, for all I know, I don't really think so, I mean those meteors can strike pretty much anywhere, since the phenomenon of having the real sky substituted is worldwide, and not just centered around the gates.
But I suppose that's a valid explanation, although it might be more correct with a new gate appearing there later on, and it wouldn't be a Hell's Gate in particular, since that one was in Tokyo, and Heaven's Gate was in Brazil.. So I wonder what the next gate would be called x)
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Oosran said:
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Oosran said:
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I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

Uh, for all I know, I don't really think so, I mean those meteors can strike pretty much anywhere, since the phenomenon of having the real sky substituted is worldwide, and not just centered around the gates.
But I suppose that's a valid explanation, although it might be more correct with a new gate appearing there later on, and it wouldn't be a Hell's Gate in particular, since that one was in Tokyo, and Heaven's Gate was in Brazil.. So I wonder what the next gate would be called x)

Well said. I wonder too. How about Middle gate?

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Oct 10, 2009 4:52 AM

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freaking loved it!
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francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
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Oosran said:
difenderu said:
I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

Uh, for all I know, I don't really think so, I mean those meteors can strike pretty much anywhere, since the phenomenon of having the real sky substituted is worldwide, and not just centered around the gates.
But I suppose that's a valid explanation, although it might be more correct with a new gate appearing there later on, and it wouldn't be a Hell's Gate in particular, since that one was in Tokyo, and Heaven's Gate was in Brazil.. So I wonder what the next gate would be called x)

Well said. I wonder too. How about Middle gate?

Sounds too cliché xD
Gemini's Gate, awesome name, huh?: D Although we most likely won't get to see something like that, since I highly doubt it x)
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Oct 10, 2009 5:36 AM

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Oosran said:
francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
difenderu said:
I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

Uh, for all I know, I don't really think so, I mean those meteors can strike pretty much anywhere, since the phenomenon of having the real sky substituted is worldwide, and not just centered around the gates.
But I suppose that's a valid explanation, although it might be more correct with a new gate appearing there later on, and it wouldn't be a Hell's Gate in particular, since that one was in Tokyo, and Heaven's Gate was in Brazil.. So I wonder what the next gate would be called x)

Well said. I wonder too. How about Middle gate?

Sounds too cliché xD
Gemini's Gate, awesome name, huh?: D Although we most likely won't get to see something like that, since I highly doubt it x)

Twins Gate then! No! Apocaliptic Gate! Yeah?

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Oct 10, 2009 5:44 AM

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francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
francismeunier said:
Oosran said:
difenderu said:
I didn't know that person become a contractor without any obvious reasons.

Well isn't that kinda the thing? It happens kinda randomly, for example Shion became one just like that when the meteor struck.

Hey Oosran, you think there is a Hell gate in Russia because of the meteor?

Uh, for all I know, I don't really think so, I mean those meteors can strike pretty much anywhere, since the phenomenon of having the real sky substituted is worldwide, and not just centered around the gates.
But I suppose that's a valid explanation, although it might be more correct with a new gate appearing there later on, and it wouldn't be a Hell's Gate in particular, since that one was in Tokyo, and Heaven's Gate was in Brazil.. So I wonder what the next gate would be called x)

Well said. I wonder too. How about Middle gate?

Sounds too cliché xD
Gemini's Gate, awesome name, huh?: D Although we most likely won't get to see something like that, since I highly doubt it x)

Twins Gate then! No! Apocaliptic Gate! Yeah?

Apocalyptic Gate also sounds reaaaally cliché xD (Oh well, so do Heaven's/Hell's Gate)
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Oct 10, 2009 5:48 AM
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NEED MORE DAMNIT. RAAAAAGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
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spcogg said:
NEED MORE DAMNIT. RAAAAAGEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.

Idd, a week is pretty long when you're waiting for something : (
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Oct 10, 2009 6:04 AM
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I know right. this is so sad...:(

my life depends on this, and to think that there's only going to be 12 eps...damn animators want us to watch each episode twice or something D:
Oct 10, 2009 6:18 AM

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spcogg said:
I know right. this is so sad...:(

my life depends on this, and to think that there's only going to be 12 eps...damn animators want us to watch each episode twice or something D:

You forgot the other 4.

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Oct 10, 2009 6:23 AM
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stop reminding me and let me wallow in my misery and self pity okay.

And which 40 idiots voted 1 or 2 or 3 or 4?
Oct 10, 2009 6:27 AM

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spcogg said:
stop reminding me and let me wallow in my misery and self pity okay.

And which 40 idiots voted 1 or 2 or 3 or 4?

I don't know but I feel bad too you know. I just watched this series recently and now want to find time to rewatch it but have other animes I want to see that I did not see. I share your misery anyways. Maybe rewatching might be good for you?
Maybe a game might come out of this?

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Oct 10, 2009 6:47 AM
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They killed the cat, what now with the mockery? Still very promising.
Oct 10, 2009 7:26 AM

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I have only few words to say. What the hell is this shit?! Another total disappointment?
Ditto.
Seriously, what in the hell was that? Let's just hope the following episodes don't follow suit and revert back to the style of season one. We are clearly in the minority though.

I, for one, was not expecting this drastic of a change. The more I dwell on this first episode, the more concerned I become about this new season. That classic "Darker than Black" feel is completely gone -- one major cause being the change in settings. Additionally, the new animation seems like a major downgrade when compared to season one. And also, the loss of Yoko Kanno's excellence is apparent, I can't see the music being very impressive this time around judging from what I've heard thus far (strange that they couldn't get Yoko Kanno this time around). And just an odd thing that I noticed throughout this entire episode: Nearly all of the scenes were extremely zoomed in (compared to the first season that is). I really enjoyed the "openness" of the first season, I am not liking this one bit.

This just doesn't feel like Darker than Black... The director is certainly talented, and presented the given material very well, but this type of show just isn't up my alley. Maybe I'm judging it too quickly though...But I really do want to see this new season succeed.
How is the animation a downgrade? It's five times better.
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spcogg said:
I know right. this is so sad...:(

my life depends on this, and to think that there's only going to be 12 eps...damn animators want us to watch each episode twice or something D:
With twelve episodes they can keep animation at top notch more easily, I believe. And it shows.
Oct 10, 2009 8:48 AM

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Amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing, and again, amazing!

I was kind of sad for the speed guy (he was kinda cool), but aside from that, an amazing episode for one of my top 5 animes.
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Oct 10, 2009 8:54 AM
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pretty impressing especially how april defeat that speedo guy. what i like about this series is it make sense and creative.
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Oct 10, 2009 10:03 AM

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OMG and that was a first ep?
Damn, this first episode was better than whole series this season.
I'm SO looking forward to next week.
And Hei with long hair...? Dude. NO. Please, cut your hair, Hei. Please. But still, he was, he is and he will always be badass. Damn yes!
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im a little confused....how did rain kill that guy?


They fell at high speeds, so they became bullets.

But that begs the question:

1.) Why did it do nothing to her?

2.) Why doesn't she use it more often?

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im a little confused....how did rain kill that guy?

I assume it was due to the rain and his speed, ultimately making those half frozen raindrops becomes like bullets when they collide with you at that speed.

You can't be serious, right?
Think about field of Snow + Rain(water) + Running = ???

I loled so hard when I saw the motion slowed down and they showed the water droplet, I said to myself "you have a bad day dude."


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Oct 10, 2009 11:07 AM

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I'm glad the episode didn't stay as sappy as it was in the beginning. Hei's new look is a better look.
Oct 10, 2009 11:09 AM

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wowza. what a splendid episode
Oct 10, 2009 11:09 AM

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Oh that was freaking amazing. I am so happy that this is a continuation of the series after hearing rumors that DTB:2 would be a side story...

Gah! I loved it! The animations were amazing during April's fight as well as the overall fluidity of the rest of the episode.

Hei = win, and I refuse to see Mao dead although there isn't a VA listed for him....
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April <3 ... ^_^

I really thought they were both female twins at the beginning but then Shion... or Siou... or ... whoever the boy is said Boku so...

I can't wait to find out what the brother's power is.

Hei has longer hair!!! <3 Weeee~

Mao was shot D:... but he obviously transfered to a bird or something.

August is hott... he's mine....

What's Shion supposed to do now ??_??

April </3.... D:
Oct 10, 2009 11:36 AM

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Mao died in season 1 already
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Mao died in season 1 already


THIS, OR I AM AN IDIOT O__O Seriously, I'm reading your comments and thinking, am I like insane or what? His mind died in the previous season already D: Or was I seeing things in the previous season's finale...
But I discussed it with a friend who's also watched it and she confirmed (and she's more intelligent than me, I believe, so I'll stick with what she said) that he's dead...
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vinesage said:
Mao died in season 1 already


Mao did die in the first season. Bones could have been teasing us with the black cat and bell. But who knows what Bones may have up their sleeve, looks like they killed off April too...
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Mao died in season 1 already


Mao did die in the first season. Bones could have been teasing us with the black cat and bell. But who knows what Bones may have up their sleeve, looks like they killed off April too...


THANK YOU. More people, more, confirm that I'm not an idiot.
They wouldn't kill off Mao without him saying a single word in the new season, right? o.o
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Mao died in season 1 already


Mao did die in the first season. Bones could have been teasing us with the black cat and bell. But who knows what Bones may have up their sleeve, looks like they killed off April too...


THANK YOU. More people, more, confirm that I'm not an idiot.
They wouldn't kill off Mao without him saying a single word in the new season, right? o.o


It might really be Mao but that doesn't mean his dead. Maybe his gone a be in a new small animal for this season.

I have to say that this episode looked even better that the first season episodes. At start i was wondering wtf i was watching since no one we knew was there but the last minutes were amazing.
Hei looks to be in a bad mood. I see a change of character here.

Hope that in the next episode we will see Yin.
Am really getting the feeling that i will have to watch the first season again. There has been so much time i didn't even remembered who exactly was the black chik.
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