Nowadays few entries in the horror genre, be they anime or live action, can be considered truly original, but after seeing Requiem from the Darkness I think it is safe to say there’s hope for the genre yet. So, what is it that sets this series apart from the rest of the pack? Well for starters, Requiem from the Darkness isn’t about bogeymen and monsters but everyday people driven to commit acts of darkest evil. It’s an interesting premise and one that allows the show to explore some surprisingly dark and mature themes. Throw in some unexpected and deliciously devious twists, a bizarre cast of characters, and you have a series that no fan of horror, or mature anime for that matter, should miss.
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