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Dark Gathering 2023

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What is Dark Gathering?

Dark Gathering is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 2023, based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Kenichi Kondo. The series is directed by Ikehata Hiroshi and produced by OLM.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
25
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jul 10, 2023
Last aired
Dec 25, 2023
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery
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Overview

Dark Gathering is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 2023, based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Kenichi Kondo. The series is directed by Ikehata Hiroshi and produced by OLM. It follows Keitarou Gentouga, a reclusive young man with the ability to act as a spirit medium. After an incident in junior high school involving spirit possession, he has remained a shut-in for over two years. As he begins to reintegrate into society as a private tutor, he meets Yayoi Houzuki, a gifted girl who recognizes his psychic abilities and persuades him to join her in investigating haunted locations. Together, they embark on a journey to confront and capture malevolent spirits. The anime adaptation premiered in July 2023 and concluded its first season in December of the same year. A second season has been confirmed, though its release date remains unannounced. The show is categorized as a supernatural drama and is aimed at a shōnen demographic.

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Should you watch it?

“A reclusive psychic teams up with a genius girl to capture evil spirits.”

# supernatural# mystery# slow-burn# eerie# investigative
Reasons to watch
  • unique spirit-hunting premise
  • strong character dynamics
  • atmospheric tension
Keep in mind
  • slow pacing may deter some viewers
  • limited action early on

you enjoy supernatural mysteries with quiet intensity.

Suitable for teens; contains mild horror and spiritual themes.

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Cast

Yu Sasahara Yayoi Hozuki (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki Keitaro Gentoga (voice)
Kana Hanazawa Eiko Hozuki (voice)
Yoshihiro Nakamura Narrator (voice)
Aino Shimada Spirit (voice)
Hodaka Mieno Spirit (voice)
Chiko Mizumori Spirit (voice)
Fumitake Ishiguro Spirit (voice)
Takaaki Torashima Spirit (voice)
Satoru Ito Spirit (voice)
Shuri Miyumi Akari Gentoga (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga God (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is this show scary?

It has eerie and supernatural elements but is not graphically violent.

What genre is this?

It's a supernatural mystery anime with horror elements.

Who are the main characters?

Keitarou Gentouga and Yayoi Houzuki are the leads.

Is it based on a manga?

Yes, it is adapted from a manga by Kenichi Kondo.

How many seasons are there?

There is one season as of now, with a second season planned.