6.3
Is Guardian of Darkness worth watching?
51
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.3).
51
MediocreGoodWatch scoreSummary
Guardian of Darkness is a three-episode OVA anime series released by J.C.Staff between March 1990 through January 1992. The episodes are licensed for release in North America by Central Park Media and in the United Kingdom by ADV Films UK division.
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- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Pure escapism
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- Graphic violence bothers you
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.
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Cast
6 of 6 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Osamu Yamasaki
- Written by
- Osamu Yamasaki
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Facts
March 23, 1990 · January 24, 1992 · Ended
- First aired
- March 23, 1990
- Last aired
- January 24, 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 3 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Original language
- Japanese
- Made in
- Japan
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Guardian of Darkness worth watching?"
Questions about Guardian of Darkness
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Guardian of Darkness?
2 h
About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1990 to 1992.
Will I feel good after watching Guardian of Darkness?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.
Will Guardian of Darkness scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).
Is Guardian of Darkness in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.