Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1

If you want animation that is not just for kids, Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 is available on streaming right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ryota Osaka's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. Season 1 of Brynhildr in the Darkness includes 13 episodes. It aired from April 2014 to June 2014. This season stars Ryota Osaka, Risa Taneda and Aya Suzaki. Ryota Osaka and Risa Taneda lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2014. The visual gags in Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 reward close attention without ever depending on it. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you have been sleeping on Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 because of the format, the format is not the issue here. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Ryota Osaka's voice work is a big part of what makes it distinctive. If you have been sleeping on it because of the format, the format is not the thing here.

🎬 Brynhildr in the Darkness Season 1 — Episode Guide

While I Wait for You

2014-04-06

Murakami Ryota's best friend, Kuroneko, died in an accident trying to prove aliens existed when they were kids. Now, a girl who looks just like her transfers into his high school. When confronted Kuroha Neko insists she isn't Kuroneko, but she ends up revealing something else even more surprising...

Witches

2014-04-13

Now that Murakami knows Kuroha is a lab-made witch on the run, he can't just leave her to fend for herself. Overcoming rejection, he manages to learn a bit more about her living situation... and her companion.

Death Suppressants

2014-04-20

Murakami learns that witches need to take "death suppressants" in order to stay alive. Can they find a way to get more pills before tragedy strikes?

Lost Memories

2014-04-27

Having overcome the immediate death suppressant shortage issue, the witches start to settle into their lives as astronomy club members. A visit to the local onsen ends painfully for Murakami.

Astronomical Observation

2014-05-04

To welcome Kazumi and Kotori as members, the astronomy club goes stargazing on a mountaintop. Then Kana sees a forecast that wrecks the atmosphere.

The Reason for Her Smile

2014-05-11

The truth behind Kana's forecast of Kotori smiling over Neko's dead body is revealed, and Murakami has a possible lead on extending their pill supply.

Fragments of Hope

2014-05-18

The gang waits out the result of Kogoro's initial analysis of the pill to find out if he'll be able to copy it in time. Neko tries karaoke. Murakami and Kazumi head to Akihabara.

The Clue that was Left

2014-05-25

Murakami learns how reckless it is to act alone as he investigates the map. Meanwhile sex-obsessed Kazumi causes all kinds of awkward situations.

Fake Memories

2014-06-01

Lab witch Nanami and her handler are looking for #1107, but Ryota and the rest wonder whether they really have to be enemies. Couldn't they rescue her instead?

E10

Proof She's Alive

2014-06-08

Kogoro is enlisted to attempt to remove the beacon from Nanami's harnest. Later on, Murakami motivates the girls to study for final exams by promising them a trip to the ocean.

E11

A Sudden Reunion

2014-06-15

Murakami's kindness is put to the test when a new witch shows up: is she friend or foe? Later, the truth about Kuroneko is finally revealed.

E12

Witch Hunt

2014-06-22

The identity of #1107 and the objectives of the witch lab are revealed as Murakami and the rest work not only to save themselves, but suddenly the whole planet.

E13

Things to Protect

2014-06-29

Valkyria's relationships with both Ichijiku and Neko are revealed in the final episode. Will everyone make it out alive?