---
title: "Dark Gathering"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-gathering-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 206799
imdb_id: "tt21844490"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 25
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Dark Gathering (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-gathering-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reclusive psychic teams up with a genius girl to capture evil spirits."

### Why Watch
- unique spirit-hunting premise
- strong character dynamics
- atmospheric tension

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing may deter some viewers
- limited action early on
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens; contains mild horror and spiritual themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, mystery, slow-burn, eerie, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 25
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 22 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yu Sasahara** as *Yayoi Hozuki (voice)*
- **Nobunaga Shimazaki** as *Keitaro Gentoga (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Eiko Hozuki (voice)*
- **Yoshihiro Nakamura** as *Narrator (voice)*
- **Aino Shimada** as *Spirit (voice)*
- **Hodaka Mieno** as *Spirit (voice)*
- **Chiko Mizumori** as *Spirit (voice)*
- **Fumitake Ishiguro** as *Spirit (voice)*
- **Takaaki Torashima** as *Spirit (voice)*
- **Satoru Ito** as *Spirit (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this show scary?
It has eerie and supernatural elements but is not graphically violent.

### Q: What genre is this?
It's a supernatural mystery anime with horror elements.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
Keitarou Gentouga and Yayoi Houzuki are the leads.

### Q: Is it based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from a manga by Kenichi Kondo.

### Q: How many seasons are there?
There is one season as of now, with a second season planned.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_(TV_series))
- [Dark Gathering (TV Series 2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21844490)
- [Dark (TV Series 2017–2020) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt5753856)
- [Dark Gathering - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Gathering)
- [Watch Dark | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80100172)
- [Dark Gathering (anime) | Dark Gathering Wiki | Fandom](https://dark-gathering.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Gathering_(anime))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*