This anime is very good and highly enjoyable for those who have previously followed D.Gray-man. However, viewers who have not watched D.Gray-man may find Hallow confusing at first. Even so, episode one provides a solid overview and gives new audiences a general understanding

Episode Context

As the first episode of a 13-episode continuation, 'The Fourteenth' picks up directly from where the original D.Gray-man series left off, reintroducing Allen Walker, Lenalee, Lavi, and Kanda while establishing the central mystery of Allen's ties to the 14th Noah. This premiere lays the foundational tension that will escalate across the season, prioritizing setup and atmosphere over resolution. Everything introduced here, particularly Allen's identity crisis, functions as the throughline the remaining twelve episodes will build upon.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateJul 5, 2016

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