Ryouta Murakami
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 6, 2014 – June 29, 2014
- Season
- Spring 2014
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- ARMS
- Director
- Kenichi Imaizumi
- Original creator
- Lynn Okamoto
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Gore78%Female Harem70%Nudity61%Male Protagonist60%Primarily Female Cast60%Astronomy55%School Club55%School50%Super Power50%Urban Fantasy20%
TVFINISHED2014 SPRING6.4 / 10 AniList score
Brynhildr in the Darkness
極黒のブリュンヒルデ• Gokukoku no Brynhildr
Synopsis
The original manga revolves around high school boy Ryōta Murakami, who cannot forget his female childhood friend whom he let die in an accident. Feeling that he must fulfill their promise of proving the existence of aliens, he has continuously looked up at the sky as a member of the astronomy club. One day, a girl named Neko Kuroha who looks exactly like his childhood friend appears as a transfer student. It turns out that she is a magic-user that has run away from a research lab. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Brynhildr in the Darkness?
Brynhildr in the Darkness has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 29% of 30,890 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #48 most popular anime of 2014, and #29 highest-rated anime of Spring 2014, and #12 most popular anime of Spring 2014 on AniList.
Of the 52.8K AniList users who started it, 6.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 44.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Mystery — especially gore, female harem, nudity, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Lynn Okamoto
- Director
- Kenichi Imaizumi
- Character design
- Hiroaki Karasu
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Brynhildr in the Darkness OVA
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS -Ver. EJECTED-” · eps 1-9
- OP2“Virtue and Vice” by Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas · eps 10-13
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ichiban Boshi” by Azusa Tadokoro & Mao Ichimichi & Risa Taneda & Aya Suzaki · eps 1-6
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Brynhildr in the Darkness FAQ
How many episodes does Brynhildr in the Darkness have?
Brynhildr in the Darkness has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Brynhildr in the Darkness?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Brynhildr in the Darkness finished?
Yes. Brynhildr in the Darkness has finished airing — the final episode aired June 29, 2014.
Is there a season 2 of Brynhildr in the Darkness?
No sequel is listed for Brynhildr in the Darkness as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Brynhildr in the Darkness based on a manga?
Yes. Brynhildr in the Darkness adapts the manga by Lynn Okamoto.
Who animated Brynhildr in the Darkness?
Brynhildr in the Darkness was animated by ARMS and directed by Kenichi Imaizumi.
Who sings the opening of Brynhildr in the Darkness?
The opening, "BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS -Ver. EJECTED-", is performed by an uncredited artist.