For most of the middle third of the series, the show is absolutely on its peak, keeping you absolutely glued to your seat wondering what will happen next.

A New King Will Arise. Moreover, the finale feels rushed and unfulfilled, with too much emphasis on the build-up before the plunge.

Meanwhile, Manami visits Haruna.While everyone reacts to the sight of Celty's head, Haruna meets with Anri to make a proposal and Mikado calls Izaya to ask him some questions.Chikage makes the Yellow Scarves an offer they can't refuse and starts a fight with Masaomi. But the headless Celty still rides, and a deadly new scheme is afoot.Six months have passed and the city of Ikebukuro seems unchanged, until a serial killer known only as "Hollywood" begins to strike.Ten million yen is offered for the identity of Celty Sturluson. But is it still good in it's own right? Mizuki considers helping Anri.Anri reveals to Kadota and the others what she can do with her Saika.

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The plot progresses in a stylized, chronologically warped sequence of events—told and retold through different points of view. Final Words: At it's best, absolutely fantastic.

Whilst initially hard to notice, once the slasher arc is over, most of the other plot threads are abandoned, and everything winds up revolving around the gang war plot, which is considerably weaker than the others, and at it's worst devolves into soap opera drama.

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Episode 10. builds momentum through its fast-paced action and bizarre characters.

Mikado tries to confirm a bad rumor about the Dollars.After fleeing the company, Vorona and Sloan act as hit men in Japan.

Mikado receives an unexpected visit from Aoba. The main difference between the two is, perhaps bizarrely given their setting, Durarara is clearly the more mature of the two series. The first half of Durarara!! 2010 TV-MA 1 Season Japanese TV Shows. Create lists for what you've seen & read, watch over 40,000 legal streaming episodes online, and meet

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As Shizuo and Izaya face off, a mob possessed by Saika fills the streets.Walker and the others head out to rescue Erika as the crowds under Saika's control surround the sushi joint. SEVENS . A young man looking for excitement moves to Ikebukuro, a district in Tokyo, where he finds a world of mystery in which the past and present mesh.

But the town is smaller than it seems at first, and these strange events appear to be connected. Episode 11.

451 Pages. From the towering sky-scrapers to the ratty alleyways, Brain-Base realistically captures the spirit of modern Tokyo. And I like dessert.AnimationVisually, Durarara’s attention to detail is enormous to the point of replicating city buildings and landmarks from the real Ikebukuro. Character designs are clean and sharp, never detracting from the breakneck fight scenes or high-speed car chases. TRY 30 DAYS FREE.

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Register Start a Wiki. Kyohei sneaks out of the hospital, worrying Erika.Celty recovers her head but appears to have lost her memories. Shame it went to waste. Six months after turmoil rocked Ikebukuro, peace has returned. Kadota and his manga-obsessed gang members, Erika, Walker, and Saburo provide some much needed comic relief. Yes. This single thread which ties the two halves together never comes to fruition. Active Interest.

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Durarara!! Durarara!! Whilst the show is initially good, it doesn't really pick up until around a third of the way in, when it begins to move into the fast-paced action that Baccano performed to wonderfully. Episode 21. Explore Wikis; Community Central; Start a Wiki; Search Sign In Don't have an account?
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At the same time, Mikado Ryugamine is moving to Ikebokuro, after growing tired of his life in the countryside, and meets up with his internet buddy Masaomi Kida. This favors Durarara’s large ensemble cast by introducing each character in an engagingly complex, yet coherent style. It continues from the events in the first television series Durarara! Episode 17. If you're a Baccano fan, Durarara is definitely worth watching. Animation/Graphics: 8/10 Season 1; 1. The hustle-bustle of daytime Ikebukuro is accompanied by light violins and soft piano melodies. Toramaru retaliates against the Dollars.Aoba continues urging Mikado to become the leader of the Blue Squares.

Mikado Ryugamine is a young man who yearns for the city like no other. For Fans Of: Baccano, Boogiepop Phantom.The first season was great but as for the second season, sadly I dropped it half way. Their conflicts feel forced, not by any real depth, but simply by their main character status.

So, how does DRRR hold up compared to Narita's previous work? Too bad the second half is lackluster in comparison. Rampant Evil. Yin and Yang. Just don’t hold your breath for a satisfying conclusion.From the very get-go, even from the opening title sequence, you can easily notice one thing about Durarara, and that is that it was made by Ryohgo Narita, creator of Baccano.

Celty is considered fearsome by many, though is one of the most likeable characters you'll ever come across.