Darkside Blues (Japanese: ダークサイド・ブルース, Hepburn: Dākusaido Burūsu) is a manga series by Hideyuki Kikuchi. The story has been adapted into an anime film directed by Yoshimichi Furukawa. The film was originally licensed by Central Park Media and then later licensed by ADV Films.The story involves the town of Kabuki-cho, home of a resistance faction called Messiah. In the futuristic setting, Kabuki-cho is one of the last places of freedom because the Persona Century Corporation has taken control of the majority of the Earth. Kabuki-cho is hence known as "The Dark Side of Tokyo". Furthermore, a mysterious stranger called Darkside appears to protect the citizens of Kabuki-cho.
80年代初,我国中原地区发生了震惊中外的古墓被盗、国宝失窃案件。我海关和公安部门联手侦破此案。与此同时,香港黑社会“金龙党”派出干将及大批马仔潜入大陆,与内地走私集团“黑龙帮”接头,准备将国宝偷运出境。公安人员与犯罪团伙斗智斗勇,终于追回了大批走私物品,击毙并逮捕了部分主犯。然而,“报案有功”的柳湘云还是在我方侦查人员的眼皮底下走了,并将两件价值连城的国宝带到了香港。一场反走私的战斗还在继续。