How many seasons and episodes does Darker than Black have?

Darker than Black has 2 seasons and 37 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 6, 2007 to December 25, 2009.

Is Darker than Black renewed, ended, or canceled?

Darker than Black has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Darker than Black?

It takes 15h 25m (925 minutes) to watch the complete run of Darker than Black. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 8 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 15.4-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 7.7 hours of viewing each day.

Where can you stream or watch Darker than Black?

Darker than Black is available for streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, dAnime Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Darker than Black?

Darker than Black has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in Darker than Black?

The primary ensemble cast includes Hidenobu Kiuchi as Hei (voice) (age 57), Kiyomi Asai as July (voice) (age 52), Ikuya Sawaki as Mao (voice) / Petya (voice) (age 75), Masaru Ikeda as Huang (voice) (age 83 (deceased)).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Darker than Black?

2007 · 2 Seasons · 37 Episodes · Total Runtime: 15h 25m (925 mins)

Total Watch Time

15h 25m

925 minutes of non-stop content across all 37 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Intense Weekend Marathon

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 15.4-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 7.7 hours of viewing each day.

Average Episode Length

25 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

8 days

Finish by approximately Oct 3, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

16 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 11, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

8 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 3, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

4 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 29, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

2 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 27, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 15h 25m 1.25× Speed: 12h 20m (saves 3.1h) 1.50× Speed: 10h 17m (saves 5.1h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	25 episodes	10h 25m (625 mins)	25 mins/ep	67.6%
Season 2 Shortest Season	12 episodes	5h 0m (300 mins)	25 mins/ep	32.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Darker than Black

Can I binge-watch Darker than Black in a single weekend?

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 15.4-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 7.7 hours of viewing each day. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Darker than Black contains 15h 25m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Darker than Black at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 8 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 3, 2026.

Which season of Darker than Black is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 25m across 25 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Darker than Black?

The series consists of 37 episodes across 2 seasons, totaling 15h 25m (925 minutes) of screen time.