👉 Darklings is a concept in Japanese literature, specifically from the works of Yasutaka Oda. It refers to individuals who are considered "dark" or "hidden," often due to their appearance or behavior that goes against societal norms and expectations. The term has been used metaphorically to describe figures who lack visibility or prominence within a group, like a shadow cast by an invisible light. In the context of darklings, it implies someone whose identity is concealed or hidden from public view, such as
