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Brynhildr in the Darkness

Brynhildr in the Darkness

TV-MA2014•24m•6.3/10
Action & AdventureAnimation

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6.3/10(54)

When he was a child, Murakami was friends with a girl he called Kuroneko. One day, while trying to prove the existence of aliens to Murakami, she is killed in an accident that he barely survives. Guilty of his role in the accident, Murokami decides to dedicate his life to proving that aliens exist. Then, one day, a new student with mysterious powers transfers into his class who not only looks a lot like Kuroneko, but is named Kuroha, Neko.

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Production

ARMS, YTE, VAP, GENCO, Artland, Japan Narration Actor Institute, DAX Production, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 6, 2014

Last Aired

June 29, 2014

Networks

Tokyo MX, Chukyo TV, BS11, AT-X, BS Nippon TV, Nitteleplus, YTV

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Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
While I Wait for You
E1
While I Wait for You
Air date: 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
E2
Witches
Air date: 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
E3
Death Suppressants
Air date: 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
E4
Lost Memories
Air date: 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
E5
Astronomical Observation
Air date: 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
E6
The Reason for Her Smile
Air date: 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
E7
Fragments of Hope
Air date: 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
E8
The Clue that was Left
Air date: 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
E9
Fake Memories
Air date: 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?
Proof She's Alive
E10
Proof She's Alive
Air date: 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.
A Sudden Reunion
E11
A Sudden Reunion
Air date: 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.
Witch Hunt
E12
Witch Hunt
Air date: 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.
Things to Protect
E13
Things to Protect
Air date: 2014-06-29
Valkyria's relationships with both Ichijiku and Neko are revealed in the final episode. Will everyone make it out alive?

Cast

Ryota Osaka

Ryota Osaka

Ryouta Murakami

Risa Taneda

Risa Taneda

Neko Kuroha

Aya Suzaki

Aya Suzaki

Kana Tachibana

Manami Numakura

Manami Numakura

Tokou Nanami

Mao Ichimichi

Mao Ichimichi

Kazumi Schlierenzauer

Azusa Tadokoro

Azusa Tadokoro

Kotori Takatori

Mamiko Noto

Mamiko Noto

Fujisaki Mako

Kentaro Ito

Kentaro Ito

Hashiratani Kogorou

Hiroki Touchi

Hiroki Touchi

Ichijiku Chisato

Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Kurofuku

Yuu Hamagashira

Kikako

Sayuri Yahagi

Sayuri Yahagi

Saori

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