Thousands of years ago, there were individuals endowed with divine powers. Their mission was to eliminate the malevolent beings known as "Akuma," which lurked in the shadows. Under the Millennium Earl's leadership, these Akuma sought to destroy fragments of "Innocence," the only weapons capable of harming the Earl and his forces, and to initiate a catastrophic flood similar to one from a century ago.
To prevent this looming disaster, the Black Order was established. This organization recruits Exorcists—individuals who can wield Innocence—to fight against the Akuma. In the late 19th century, Allen Walker, a young boy with white hair and a left arm made of Innocence, along with a cursed eye that can detect Akuma, joins the Black Order. There, he meets various comrades: the volatile Yuu Kanda, the compassionate Lenalee Lee, and the cheerful yet enigmatic Lavi. Despite their differing personalities, they share a common goal: to save the souls of Akuma and stop the Earl from destroying the world.
D.Gray-man has been published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint since May 2, 2006, and in 3-in-1 omnibus editions since July 2, 2013. It has also been published in Spanish, initially by Glénat for the first 23 volumes until August 2012, when Shueisha terminated the contract. Since July 2013, Ivrea has taken over, reissuing the first 23 volumes and simultaneously releasing new ones. In Italian, it has been published by Panini Comics under the Planet Manga imprint since July 20, 2006.