Anime: Dark Gathering
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After a devastating encounter with a restless spirit, ghost-fearing psychic Gentouga Keitarou became a shut-in to avoid additional spectral catastrophes. But no man is a haunted island, and Keitarou eventually reintegrates with society by getting a part-time job as a tutor to the child prodigy Houzuki Yayoi. Yayoi isn't just an academic genius, though. She's a talented psychic medium hell-bent on finding the malevolent spirit behind her mother's disappearance, and she's gravely determined to drag Keitarou into her terrifying world of grotesque supernatural phenomenon.
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Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 10, 2023.
Additionally, episodes 12 and 13 received an early screening at a special event on September 24, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo.
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Note: The first two episodes received an early screening at a special event on June 23, 2023 at Shinjuku Wald 9 in Tokyo. The regular TV broadcast started on July 10, 2023.
Additionally, episodes 12 and 13 received an early screening at a special event on September 24, 2023 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas in Tokyo.
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approx. 10h 25m
Completed
621 (38.6%)
Watching
256 (15.9%)
Plan to Watch
646 (40.2%)
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82 (5.1%)
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TV Series, 2003, 13 eps, ,
Approval: 100.00% (5 votes)
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recommended by 7 users - 6 recommended - 1 must see
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by bnns on 2025-03-04 22:33
Although this series has a kids aesthetic, it covers very mature subject matter and many grim tales. The plot progression was more or less what I was expecting, where the stories took front and center, assembling a team of superheros... errr... well close enough. The plot leaves us on a cliffhanger but additionally it hard to figure out how these combatants (the avatars) would stack up, so it doesn't invest me as the viewer, into the progression. The subject of if A power is better than B or how they could work in conjunction to beat the boss, feels very subjective so i'm not left wondering how the crisis will be averted.
recommended
by hurafloyd on 2025-02-24 14:54
It is extremely twisted and sick at times, specially many of the ghost background stories, but if you are going in looking for some scares I dont think you'll get much, specially if you watched Ghost Hunt before. The ML is daft and dense AF, many times I wanted to slap him, so dont expect much from him, Yayoi and Eiko are the best!
I do recommend it, but be warned that at times I felt I was watching a horror version of Pokemon or some sort of twisted and sick Bleach and/or Inuyasha. Enjoyable and with a lot of potential, I am looking forward for a 2nd season even.
I do recommend it, but be warned that at times I felt I was watching a horror version of Pokemon or some sort of twisted and sick Bleach and/or Inuyasha. Enjoyable and with a lot of potential, I am looking forward for a 2nd season even.
recommended
by SilverOrlov on 2024-07-19 10:43
This TV reminded me of the wonderful old anime "Ghost Hunt". With my experience of watching and reading, this anime cannot be frightening for me, but objectively it is built very cool and creepy. Characters and ghosts have some kind of background. But I can't give it a high rating for two reasons: The main character is a typical fool who can be deceived even by a dandelion when it comes for the girl-theme. Great story with a character the acts like a clown time to time. And secondly, couple of times there were moments like “they were hung in a noose for God knows how long, but were still alive when the police arrived” or “let’s write a provocative SMS to my sister and she will cross half the city in a second.” Moments like this really take away from some of the depth of the shadow side of this anime. They constantly pull you out of the mood that this story claims to be. Of course I want to advise everyone to try and watch this great story, but I didn't feel its full potential.
recommended
by rareangel on 2023-12-25 03:10
one of the rare anime where I really look foward for the next episode every week
A Ghost catching story with a interesting developping plot
some people might not like this genre not a typical horror anime.
A Ghost catching story with a interesting developping plot
some people might not like this genre not a typical horror anime.
recommended
by helpme on 2023-12-18 08:02
I rarely consume anything in the horror genre, animated or live-action, because I find so much of it dumb and boring. But this... A few moments in the second half genuinely scared me. This is smart horror, and it creeps up slowly on you. Yayoi seems at first like just a weird brat but slowly is revealed as a badass. The writing evolves from practices in folklore about exorcism and purification like in Shinto and Voodoo. It also evolves from urban legends. The spirits are given form as excellent modern takes on the style of classic Japanese ghost stories, kaidan and yuurei, many of which haunt as mistreated, traumatized, sorrowful souls who seek revenge or justice but behave in ways mysterious and for reasons forgotten. Their distress comes from going through realistic circumstances that living people themselves could experience. Watch this at night. Gather 'round the campfire for some unsettling tales.
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appears in ep: 1-25
18, male, , adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., ahogeConsisting of a single, often large, lock of hair sticking out from the top of the head, it is most often used to identify foolish, bumbling or carefree characters., asocialThis character, for whatever reason, avoids social interaction. They`re not necessarily shy - they simply prefer solitude to the company of others., black hairThe character has black hair., cautiousA cautious person considers their actions thoughtfully, aiming to minimize potential risks., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., sweaterSweater is a garment intended to cover the torso and arms. Sweaters are worn by adults and children of all genders; often over a shirt, blouse, T-shirt, or other top, but sometimes next to the skin. Sweaters were traditionally made from wool, but can now be made of cotton, synthetic fibers, or any combination thereof., traumaCharacter with emotional or psychological injury, caused by single or multiple events/experiences in the past.
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Shimazaki Nobunaga,
Shimada Aino
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appears in ep: 1-25
female, , cleverA clever or smart person is generally understood as having broad knowledge and the sharpness of mind required to put that knowledge to good use, especially when applying rational thought to long-reaching decisions, with the broad knowledge leaning more on the smart side and the sharp mind on the clever side. Unlike a genius, the clever person may be skilled, but only mundanely so, and in contrast to a cunning person, a clever person is not characterized by being sly or apt at surreptitiousness., folkloristSomeone dedicated to the study of folklore., formal wrist glovesFormal wrist gloves are formal gloves that reach until the wrist or slightly onto the forearm, but not much beyond. Formal gloves are typically worn with formal attire for fashion purposes; they generally serve no functional purpose. Formal wrist gloves are not to be confused with elbow gloves, female-only gloves that reach until but not past the elbow, or with other wrist gloves that serve functional purposes, such as winter gloves., inquisitiveInquisitive person is showing curiosity, or being eager to acquire information., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., passionatePassionate or sometimes hot-blooded describes people having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling. They give their all in absolutely everything they do, regardless of the task. Using the power of hard work and guts as well as their determination, they throw themselves headfirst into the worst situations imaginable and come out on top through sheer force of will, and often have a strong tendency to go beyond the impossible., shortsShorts are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to the knees but not covering the entire length of the leg., stalkerIs someone who engages in stalking.
voiced by:
Hanazawa Kana
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appears in ep: 1-25
female, , cardiganA cardigan is a type of sweater, typically a knitted garment, that has an open front., deadpanA deadpan person is one who deliberately and constantly maintains an impassive, expressionless face. The term, which arose in the 1920s as combination of "dead" and "pan", slang for the face, may also apply to the face itself. Contrarily to someone who is emotionally stunted, there is nothing uncommon about the emotions of someone deadpan; they merely suppress the transmission of their feelings to their expression., eccentricBecause normal people are no fun., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., leadershipThe ability to lead skillfully., sectoral heterochromiaSectoral heterochromia is the form of heterochromia where areas of the same iris contain two completely different colors., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor., weird eyesEyes suggesting something supernatural.
voiced by:
Sasahara Yuu
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appears in ep: 7-10, 16, 18, 24-25
female, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., ahogeConsisting of a single, often large, lock of hair sticking out from the top of the head, it is most often used to identify foolish, bumbling or carefree characters., chokerA choker is a necklace, narrow strip of cloth, ribbon, or other object that fits very closely around the neck. It is not to be confused with a collar, which, for humans and other human-like entities, is generally a collar-like accessory serving a restraint, identification, and/or display of submissiveness usage. Please see the description of the collar tag for more information on the distinction. Please also see this tag`s full description for other information on how to use it., pleated skirtA pleated skirt is a skirt that contains pleats. Pleats are folds that are pre-defined with stitches and which can be both stylistic and functional. Common examples of specific skirt types with pleats include: school uniforms, tennis skirts, and kilts., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., sneakersThis character wears sports shoes with a pliable rubber sole., tartanA woolen or worsted cloth or plaid woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
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Kawaguchi Rina
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appears in ep: 8-10, 16, 18, 25
male, bob cutA bob cut or bob is a short haircut for women (and occasionally men) in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at about jaw-level, often with a fringe/bangs at the front. The bob is cut at the level of ears, below the ears, or above shoulders. If the sidelocks are distinct, it is possibly a hime cut., deitySome religions say that there is a supernatural being called God. Other religions say there is more than one god. A supernatural being is also sometimes called a deity. Many religions believe that a deity created everything that exists. In most religions, a god is believed to be immortal (cannot die), and to have powers to control nature far beyond the powers of humans., hakamaHakama are a type of traditional Japanese clothing worn by men and women, similar in appearance to an apron that only reaches waist-height. Hakama are tied at the waist and fall approximately to the ankles, they are worn over a kimono. The most iconic image of women in hakama is the miko (shrine maiden)., hime cutA hime cut is a hairstyle consisting of straight, short (usually cheek-length to shoulder-length) sidelocks, and frontal bangs/fringe, specifically in the blunt bangs style. The short sidelocks ("hime locks") can be accompanied by longer sidelocks behind the hime locks, and still qualify the hairstyle as a hime cut. The defining feature is the layered or "staircase" look that is formed with the bangs and the short hime locks.
If the sidelocks are not distinct, it is likely a bob cut., kimonoThe kimono is a Japanese traditional garment worn by women, men and children. They are also commonly worn with a hakama, geta, and tabi., white hairThe character has pure white hair.
voiced by:
Saiga Mitsuki
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