About D.Gray-man

D.Gray-man is a popular anime series that premiered in 2006. The series, based on the manga written by Katsura Hoshino, is a captivating mix of action, dark fantasy, and adventure. The plot revolves around a young Exorcist, Allen Walker who is a member of an organization known as Black Order. He and other Exorcist comrades fight against the Millennium Earl, the massive demonic army called Akuma, and work towards preventing the apocalypse.

Making / Production

The anime series was directed by Osamu Nabeshima. It was produced by TMS Entertainment and Dentsu with Tadashi Morishita and Toshio Nakatani as producers. The series was beautifully drawn and adapted from the original manga by Yoshiyuki Ito.

Actors

• Sanae Kobayashi played the protagonist Allen Walker. She portrayed the character’s passion and struggle, engraving a deep impression on the audience.
• Shizuka Itō gave life to the character Lenalee Lee. She captured the essence of the character’s compassion and bravery perfectly.
• Kenichi Suzumura as Lavi excellently brought out the playful yet serious character.
• Katsuyuki Konishi voice of Komui Lee brilliantly added a mix of humor and seriousness embedded in the character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was adapted from a manga which ran from 2004 to 2008 and had a total of 27 volumes.
• D.Gray-man has an Italian influence, seen in both character names and geographical locations.
• The name of the series D.Gray-man actually doesn't have any specific meaning. Creator Katsura Hoshino said she wanted the title to have a 'ring of a theme song'.

Quotes

• "No matter what happens, I’ll keep moving. Until this life runs out of me, I’ll keep on walking." - Allen Walker
• "The world is dark, and it’s so hard to breathe… but in this instant, when I laughed along with you, I felt that breathing just got a little easier." - Tyki Mikk
• "To live is to change. I wish to be different. If that means I’ll betray others… then so be it." - Lenalee Lee

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme "Innocent Sorrow" by Abingdon Boys School sets the gloomy yet powerful tone of the series.
• "Brightdown" by Nami Tamaki, the second opening theme, continues the momentum with its energetic and upbeat melody.
• The ending themes like "Snow Kiss" by Nirgilis and “Lotus Pain” by Mashiro Ayano, provide a mix of melancholy and hope, encapsulating the essence of the series.