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Estimated watch time
1h 40m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons79%Mythology60%Cosmic Horror60%Male Protagonist40%Shounen20%
OVAFINISHED1990 WINTER4.3 / 10 AniList score
The Dark Myth
暗黒神話• Ankoku Shinwa
Synopsis & Story
Long ago there were fierce gods of legends who shook the earth to its foundation with their power. There are now prehistoric rivals from the primitive times in Japan, that fought to protect their secrets in the present day. The God of Darkness Susanoah-oh is now sleeping in the shadows of the underworld waiting for his rebirth. However his coming hasn't gone unoticed. There are agents from the Kikuchi Clan (descendants of Japans first inhabitants) who have seen the warning signs of the spreading of darkness's bringing. These investigators are armed with ancient knowledge and artifacts who are willingly prepared to face the God of Darkness. Now they must fight the assembled spirits of hell to find the one young boy who is chosen by fate to grasp the chaotic might of the deadly Gods. (Source: Anime News Network)
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The Dark Myth: should you watch it?
At a glance
The Dark Myth has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 43/100 — 22% of 527 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #25 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 755 AniList users who started it, 7.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 640 have finished it.
At about 1 h 40 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Horror, Mystery, Psychological — especially demons, mythology, cosmic horror.
Episodes
2 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Daijiro Morohoshi
- Director
- Takashi Annou
- Character design
- Yoshiaki Yanagida
- Music
- Kenji Kawai
The Dark Myth FAQ
- How many episodes does The Dark Myth have?
- The Dark Myth has 2 episodes of about 50 minutes each, roughly 1 h 40 min in total.
- Is The Dark Myth finished?
- Yes. The Dark Myth has finished airing — the final episode aired February 23, 1990.
- Is there a season 2 of The Dark Myth?
- No sequel is listed for The Dark Myth as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is The Dark Myth based on a manga?
- Yes. The Dark Myth adapts the manga by Daijiro Morohoshi.
- Who animated The Dark Myth?
- The Dark Myth was animated by Ajiado and directed by Takashi Annou.