Asato Tsuzuki
main character
TV
6.4
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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
- October 2, 2000 – December 18, 2000
- Season
- Fall 2000
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Hiroko Tokita
- Original creator
- Youko Matsushita
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Magic96%Primarily Male Cast95%Afterlife85%Shoujo82%Gods80%Male Protagonist80%LGBTQ+ Themes75%Detective72%Psychosexual66%Boys' Love64%
TVFINISHED2000 FALL6.4 / 10 AniList score
Descendants of Darkness
闇の末裔• Yami no Matsuei
Synopsis
Even after death, life is full of paperwork and criminals. Tsuzuki Asato is a 26 year old, happy-go-lucky, and dorky shinigami (god of death) whose job is to makes sure that those who are dead remain dead and stay in their proper realms. Even though he's had this job for over 70 years, he is in the worst division with horrible pay. He also has a knack for not keeping partners (since shinigami work in pairs), but now he seems to have one that will stick around; stubborn, smart-mouthed, serious and defensive 16 year old, Kurosaki Hisoka. With each case they investigate, they come closer to the conspiracies of the serial killer Dr. Muraki Kazutaka. Tsuzuki's relationship with Hisoka is growing stronger and closer...but there is a dark past to how Tsuzuki died that will not give him peace. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Descendants of Darkness?
Descendants of Darkness has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 30% of 2,366 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #31 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #17 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 4.4K AniList users who started it, 8.0% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.5K 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, Horror — especially magic, primarily male cast, afterlife, shoujo.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Youko Matsushita
- Director
- Hiroko Tokita
- Series composition
- Masaharu Amiya
- Character design
- Yumi Nakayama
- Music
- Tsuneyoshi Saitou
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Descendants of Darkness FAQ
How many episodes does Descendants of Darkness have?
Descendants of Darkness has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Descendants of 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 Descendants of Darkness finished?
Yes. Descendants of Darkness has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 2000.
Is there a season 2 of Descendants of Darkness?
No sequel is listed for Descendants of Darkness as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Descendants of Darkness based on a manga?
Yes. Descendants of Darkness adapts the manga by Youko Matsushita.
Who animated Descendants of Darkness?
Descendants of Darkness was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroko Tokita.