20 anime like Darker than Black
These are the shows Darker than Black fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Darker than Black, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 2 come from the same studio. 9 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
TV · 2009 · 26 eps · 75/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into anti-hero and assassins. Many fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Thriller
- 2
Durarara!!
TV · 2010 · 24 eps · 79/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into urban fantasy and urban. Many fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
- 3
Black Lagoon
TV · 2006 · 12 eps · 78/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and anti-hero. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Many fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Thriller
- 4
Cowboy Bebop
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · 86/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and episodic. Many fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
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PSYCHO-PASS
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · 81/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into police and crime. Many fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Bungo Stray Dogs
TV · 2016 · 12 eps · 77/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into super power and crime. bones animated both. It is a shorter watch at 12 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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Monster
TV · 2004 · 74 eps · 88/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and urban. It is a longer watch at 74 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
TV · 2002 · 26 eps · 82/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into police and episodic. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- 9
Wolf's Rain
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 74/100
It shares the action and mystery feel of Darker than Black. bones animated both. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Fantasy
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Baccano!
TV · 2007 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mystery
- Supernatural
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BANANA FISH
TV · 2018 · 24 eps · 84/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and urban. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Thriller
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Ergo Proxy
TV · 2006 · 23 eps · 76/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into conspiracy and noir. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Great Pretender
ONA · 2020 · 23 eps · 81/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and anti-hero. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Thriller
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Terror in Resonance
TV · 2014 · 11 eps · 78/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into terrorism and anti-hero. It is a shorter watch at 11 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Thriller
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ID: INVADED
TV · 2020 · 13 eps · 77/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into crime and police. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Fate/Zero
TV · 2011 · 13 eps · 81/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into anti-hero and urban fantasy. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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Canaan
TV · 2009 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into terrorism and urban. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Sci-Fi
- Supernatural
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The Big O
TV · 1999 · 13 eps · 74/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into noir and episodic. It is a shorter watch at 13 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Mystery
- Psychological
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RIN ~Daughters of Mnemosyne~
TV · 2008 · 6 eps · 67/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into urban and gore. It is a shorter watch at 6 episodes. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Horror
- Sci-Fi
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
TV · 2006 · 25 eps · 85/100
Like Darker than Black, it leans into anti-hero and super power. Fans of Darker than Black recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
Recommendation votes and comparison details come from AniList. Highlighted genres are shared with Darker than Black; direct sequels are left out when relation data identifies them.