Requiem Darkness

Requiem Darkness is a Japanese cyberpunk noir media franchise created by Moto Oda, aka Requiem King, and illustrated by Konishi Osami, aka Requiem Queen.

Development
During a random late hangout night, childhood friends Oda and Osami were watching a bunch of mystery, noir, action and cyberpunk films, such as Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, Twin Peaks, Reservoir Dogs, and The Terminator. When they woke up the next night, they both had a crazy idea. Creating a universe set in the future, with elements from said films.

Literature

 * Requiem Darkness - The original manga which ran from 1996 to 1998. Super Jump ran the series, while Viz Media in the United States translated and released it.
 * Requiem Darkness II: Hell To Pay - A second manga, which ran from 2002 to 2008.
 * Requiem Darkness III - A third manga, which ran from 2010 to 2016.
 * Requiem Darkness IV: End of Life - A fourth manga, which started in 2019.

Films

 * Requiem Darkness: 2088 - A 95 minute anime film released in 1999. Produced by Sunrise Studio 7, A.P.P.P., and Gonzo. Bandai Entertainment in the United States licensed it and translated it with Ocean Studios producing the dub. Bandai's license ended in 2010, and got rescue licensed by Funimation in 2012. Funimation's license ended in 2018, with Firebasket obtaining the license in 2019.
 * Requeim Darkness: Runner Complex Side Story - A 92 minute anime film released in 2004, promoting the final half of the series. Produced by A.P.P.P. and Manglobe. Bandai licensed it in 2006, Ocean Studios produced the dub and released it in 2007. Bandai's license ended in 2010, and got rescue licensed by Funimation in 2012. Funimation's license ended in 2018, with Firebasket obtaining the license in 2019.

Television series

 * Requiem Darkness: Runner Complex - A 2003-2004 series, adapting the original manga. Produced by A.P.P.P and Gonzo.
 * Requiem Darkness: Runner Complex II - A 2005 series, showcasing an original story around the Runner Complex saga. Produced by A.P.P.P and Gonzo.
 * Requiem Darkness: Hell To Pay - A seasonal series, airing 13 episodes per year from 2006 to 2010, adapting the second manga.

Spin offs
In 2006, it was announced that Hell To Pay will be adapted as an anime by Nomad and Ufotable, however because of shady contracts and missing information, A.P.P.P and Gonzo could still develop shows based around the world and original characters that they created. In 2006, they responded to the announcement by announcing Runners to rival the new show.