Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor
Synopsis
One night, as meteors streak across the star-studded sky, Shion Pavlichenko becomes a Contractor. Despite her brother's transformation, Shion's twin sister Suou continues to live a fairly ordinary life, attending middle school with her friends and getting caught up in the awkwardness of growing up. However, everything changes when her home is invaded by a masked man cloaked in black, destroying any sense of normality she once had. Revealed to possess latent Contractor abilities of her own, Suou is caught between family, friends, and her own sense of purpose as she ventures into the ruthless world of cutthroats and espionage that Contractors call home. Meanwhile in Tokyo, investigation surrounding Hell's Gate's sudden collapse is underway, and prophetic signs of doom point in the direction of a silver-haired doll. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience consensus is largely negative, especially when compared to the first season. Reviewers criticize the confusing plot, inconsistent characterizations, and tonal shifts. While some appreciate the action and new characters, the disappointment in failing to live up to its predecessor is a recurring theme.
Strengths
- Good action sequences
- Interesting storyline independent of the first season
- Good artwork and sound design
- Enjoyable new characters (excluding Hei)
- Unique contractor abilities
Weaknesses
- Characters are poorly written or inconsistent with the original series
- Plot is confusing, aimless, and poorly explained
- Unsatisfactory ending with many unanswered questions
- Significant shift in tone, moving away from noir to action with forced comedy
- Art and animation are stagnant