Darker Than Black: Gemini of the Meteor

Darker than Black: Gemini of the Meteor is a Japanese anime series produced by Bones, directed by Tensai Okamura. It is a sequel to the 2007 anime series Darker than Black. The series premiered on MBS, TBS and their affiliated stations on October 8, 2009. The sequel follows Suo Pavlichenko, a Eurasian girl whose life is changed by a frightening incident surrounding a meteor shower, and her encounter with the assassin Hei; the man is searching for her twin, Shion, and his missing partner Yin. Gemini of the Meteor's storyline received a mixed response for its handling of the now-darker Hei; the audience is left to infer the changes in Hei's character by viewing Darker than Black: Gaiden. However, its plot development and action scenes were praised for retaining the original Darker than Black's appeal. Suo was considered a suitable protagonist, both for her role and her relationship with Hei. Original composer Yoko Kanno was replaced by Yasushi Ishii, and critics were divided about which composer was more entertaining. The musical themes and the inclusion of original video animations in the English-language release were well received. The series consists of 12 episodes and 4 OVAs that tell stories between season one and two.