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Kytherno · 2009-07-13, 19:35

I'm currently looking into both of these animes. But I'm not sure which to pick.

Anyone know which is better?

Also, if it helps, I'm into supernatural stuff, fighting, a bit of psychology, and stuff like that.

An Epitome is Code Geass.

Shadow Kira01 · 2009-07-13, 20:02

Personally, I don't like either animes.

These are major spoilers.. Unless you have watched the anime, it may not be a good idea to read them.

Spoiler for D. Gray-Man:

Spoiler for Darker than Black:

If you have to watch one of the two, I would suggest Darker than Black as that Nana-sama voices one of the main characters.

Darklord_bg · 2009-07-13, 21:44

This should be in Suggestions...

To answer your question, it depends on what you like.

D. Gray Man is shounen, so it has a lot of action, but also it's darker than most other shounens out there, which gives it a little edge. However, it has issues with pacing, inconsistent animation and fillers.

Darker than Black has definitely better production quality - music, animation, story, but the ending was kind of mediocre. A second season is coming up, though, so you might give it a try.

Kafriel · 2009-07-14, 00:31

Darker than black is getting a 2nd season I think, I haven't seen it but I'd guess it's better than D.Gray-man in terms of seriousness...but when(/if) D.Gray-man gets another season, it will definitely have the upper hand on the psychological domain. Hmm...toss a coin?

P.S:if it lands on its edge watch jigoku shoujo instead xD

Rawgers · 2009-07-14, 00:51

Darker than Black. Better storyline, better character development, almost no fillers, and a better ending (even both endings were pretty much shouting out "this shall continue")

D.Gray Man has way too many fillers, and nobody tends to stay dead

Spoiler for Somewhat of a spoiler:

P.S, Darker than Black has a girl that looks simlar to C.C from Code Geass.

synaesthetic · 2009-07-14, 22:12

Who in Darker than Black looks like C.C.? O.o;;; Surely not Amber or Kirihara...

cerrian · 2009-07-14, 22:57

Skip D.Gray Man. It's very much like Naurto which isn't bad per say, but the pacing and fillers are what killed both series for me even though I found both storylines to be quite facinating. Had D.Gray Man and Naurto just stuck with the main plot and avoided the pointless fillers and the 5 episode long fights then they would have been so much better off even if it meant that they were only half as long.

Darker than Black is the way to go in this case.

Rawgers · 2009-07-14, 23:52

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Originally Posted by synaesthetic

Who in Darker than Black looks like C.C.? O.o;;; Surely not Amber or Kirihara...

Amber looks close enough.

Cipher · 2009-07-15, 01:09

Both animes aren't very "exciting". It has this "dull-like" setting and mood. But more supernatural+fighting= D.Gray man. More psycho=Darker than black

Aqua Knight · 2009-07-15, 06:28

DGM fillers weren't that bad actually and don't compare it to Naruto. FMA is the one which needs to be compared. I'm still in doubts what's better FMA or DGM ( I haven't read FMA manga yet)

Still watch Darker than Black first. Such series as that are easier to watch due to 25 episodes because DGM has 103.

Zu Ra · 2009-07-15, 13:05

Well if you want something along lines of CG I would say skip both these shows . They are different, something along lines of CG minus mecha would Death-Note or Monster.

If I were to make a direct comparison I would say DTB is better than DGM . If I were to properly compare both these shows I would say DGM . The reason being a well scripted anime cant be compared with a long running weekly manga . The question you should be asking yourself before choosing would be

* Do you have time on your hands ?

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* Do you mind manga ?

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* What type of anime shows Do you prefer ?

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If time is not a problem I would say watch both these shows they are quite enjoyable and entertaining

2009-07-13, 19:35	Link #1
Kytherno 12th Supernova Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Foxy arc	D. Gray Man or Darker than Black. I'm currently looking into both of these animes. But I'm not sure which to pick. Anyone know which is better? Also, if it helps, I'm into supernatural stuff, fighting, a bit of psychology, and stuff like that. An Epitome is Code Geass.

2009-07-13, 20:02	Link #2
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Personally, I don't like either animes. These are major spoilers.. Unless you have watched the anime, it may not be a good idea to read them. Spoiler for D. Gray-Man: I dropped D. Gray-Man after watching 70+ episodes and completed Darker than Black. Both series are action animes that feature supernatural elements. However, D. Gray-Man has quite some obvious underlying politics to it. Generally, it starts off as quite a good shounen supernatural anime but after 40+ episodes, the story turn into politics. It is generally about the government of Japan being evil as that they are manipulated by demons and that the main characters led by Allen Walker had to invite some friends from an Oriental nation to help them fight these demons. The Oriental nation is the hometown of the female lead, Lenalee and also Panda-sensei who trains Levi. By that point, the story was no longer interesting as that it is no longer a supernatural shounen anime. It is quite a pity considering that the battles between the exorcists and the demons were pretty intense and awesome, yet.. Spoiler for Darker than Black: The story is pretty much about the Chinese and the foreigners wrecking havoc in Japan. Generally, all the characters have supernatural abilities and are on some sort of agenda. The story is average, the battles are pretty good but the ending is rather incomplete. Its like there is no ending, yet there is one. If you have to watch one of the two, I would suggest Darker than Black as that Nana-sama voices one of the main characters.

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Darklord_bg Hallowed Redeemer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stanford, CA	This should be in Suggestions... To answer your question, it depends on what you like. D. Gray Man is shounen, so it has a lot of action, but also it's darker than most other shounens out there, which gives it a little edge. However, it has issues with pacing, inconsistent animation and fillers. Darker than Black has definitely better production quality - music, animation, story, but the ending was kind of mediocre. A second season is coming up, though, so you might give it a try. __________________

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Rawgers Nyaa~ Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: S. California	Darker than Black. Better storyline, better character development, almost no fillers, and a better ending (even both endings were pretty much shouting out "this shall continue") D.Gray Man has way too many fillers, and nobody tends to stay dead Spoiler for Somewhat of a spoiler: I thought this series was finally going to end until some of the bad guys didn't stay dead" P.S, Darker than Black has a girl that looks simlar to C.C from Code Geass.

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synaesthetic blinded by blood Author Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Age: 40	Who in Darker than Black looks like C.C.? O.o;;; Surely not Amber or Kirihara... __________________ Indie science fiction author and all-around weirdo: Check out my original fiction here! Read an excerpt from my sci-fi novel Binary System!

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Kafriel Senior Guest Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Athens (GMT+2) Age: 35	Darker than black is getting a 2nd season I think, I haven't seen it but I'd guess it's better than D.Gray-man in terms of seriousness...but when(/if) D.Gray-man gets another season, it will definitely have the upper hand on the psychological domain. Hmm...toss a coin? P.S:if it lands on its edge watch jigoku shoujo instead xD

2009-07-14, 22:57	Link #7
cerrian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Skip D.Gray Man. It's very much like Naurto which isn't bad per say, but the pacing and fillers are what killed both series for me even though I found both storylines to be quite facinating. Had D.Gray Man and Naurto just stuck with the main plot and avoided the pointless fillers and the 5 episode long fights then they would have been so much better off even if it meant that they were only half as long. Darker than Black is the way to go in this case.

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Cipher ..... Join Date: Jul 2009	Both animes aren't very "exciting". It has this "dull-like" setting and mood. But more supernatural+fighting= D.Gray man. More psycho=Darker than black

2009-07-15, 06:28	Link #10
Aqua Knight Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Age: 31	DGM fillers weren't that bad actually and don't compare it to Naruto. FMA is the one which needs to be compared. I'm still in doubts what's better FMA or DGM ( I haven't read FMA manga yet) Still watch Darker than Black first. Such series as that are easier to watch due to 25 episodes because DGM has 103.

2009-07-15, 13:05	Link #11
Zu Ra ✖ ǝʇ ɯıqnɾl ☆ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mortuary : D	Well if you want something along lines of CG I would say skip both these shows . They are different, something along lines of CG minus mecha would Death-Note or Monster. If I were to make a direct comparison I would say DTB is better than DGM . If I were to properly compare both these shows I would say DGM . The reason being a well scripted anime cant be compared with a long running weekly manga . The question you should be asking yourself before choosing would be * Do you have time on your hands ? Spoiler for Anime: - DTB spans 25 + Ep while DGM 103 Epsiodes * Do you mind manga ? Spoiler for Anime: - AS DGM anime season is over so continuity is only found in the manga - While DTB is renewed for a second season this fall/winter * What type of anime shows Do you prefer ? Spoiler for Anime: - DTB is a dark themed show which deals with relationships. While DGM is a light hearted show with ample amounts of tense moments . If time is not a problem I would say watch both these shows they are quite enjoyable and entertaining __________________