Reviews

This show reminds me a lot of Darker than Black. Actually, Black Cat came first, so I saw the two shows in a different order than most. They have similar enough plots, similar themes, etc. The people at Funimation seemed to know this. Jason Liebrecht, Brandon Potter, and Brina Palencia all play similar characters in both shows. But here's the thing: both of the two shows are really, really good.
The differences between Black Cat and Darker than Black remind me of those between Fullmetal Alchemist and FMA: Brotherhood. One is more fun (Brotherhood and Black Cat), and the other is more thoughtful (Fullmetal Alchemist and Darker than Black). But whereas the difference between the two FMA shows are rather subtle, Black Cat and Darker than Black are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Just like how Darker than Black is remarkably clever (see my review of it), Black Cat is one of the most enjoyable and funny shows I've watched. The characters rock, the animation lends itself well to comedy, and the voice acting is superb. This show is a lot of fun. I would highly recommend it.