Durarara!!

Aired Date:2010-01-08

Status:FINISHED

Ratings:79/100

Genres:Action, Mystery, Supernatural

Season:1

Total Episodes:24

Duration:24 min/ep

Studio:Aniplex

Source:LIGHT_NOVEL

Format:TV

Director:Takahiro Oomori

Review:N/A/100

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Synopsis

In Tokyo's downtown district of Ikebukuro, amidst many strange rumors and warnings of anonymous gangs and dangerous occupants, one urban legend stands out above the rest—the existence of a headless "Black Rider" who is said to be seen driving a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets. Ryuugamine Mikado has always longed for the excitement of the city life, and an invitation from a childhood friend convinces him to move to Tokyo. Witnessing the Black Rider on his first day in the city, his wishes already seem to have been granted. But as supernatural events begin to occur, ordinary citizens like himself, along with Ikebukuro's most colorful inhabitants, are mixed up in the commotion breaking out in their city. (Source: MAL Rewrite)

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Characters

Izaya Orihara MAIN

Masaomi Kida MAIN

Anri Sonohara MAIN

Shizuo Heiwajima MAIN

Shinra Kishitani MAIN

Celty Sturluson MAIN

Mikado Ryugamine MAIN

Saburou Togusa SUPPORTING

Semyon Brezhnev SUPPORTING

Dennis SUPPORTING

Yo, anime thrill-seekers! Durarara!! Season 1 (2010, Brain’s Base, streaming on Crunchyroll) is a neon-charged fever dream that rewires your brain with its chaotic urban pulse. Set in Ikebukuro’s gritty streets, this 24-episode adaptation of Ryohgo Narita’s light novels weaves a tapestry of gangs, myths, and misfits that’s unlike anything else. Forget linear stories—this is a kaleidoscope of raw energy, and I’m here, as your anime hype-beast, to break down why it’s a must-watch masterpiece!

Picture Mikado Ryuugamine (Toshiyuki Toyonaga), a shy teen diving into Tokyo’s underbelly, chasing excitement. He’s drawn into a web of colorful chaos: Celty Sturluson (Miyuki Sawashiro), a headless Dullahan biker wielding shadows; Izaya Orihara (Hiroshi Kamiya), a gleeful info-broker stirring trouble; and Shizuo Heiwajima (Daisuke Ono), a bartender with a hair-trigger temper hurling vending machines. From the Yellow Scarves to the Dollars, a faceless online gang, Ikebukuro’s a powder keg of rivalries and secrets, all tied to Celty’s missing head. Episode 1’s supernatural-meets-street vibe—think Akira grit with Baccano!’s ensemble chaos—had me hooked!

Brain’s Base crafts a visual stunner: neon-lit alleys, kinetic fights, and Celty’s black scythe scream style. Takahiro Omori’s direction and Takahiro Kishida’s character designs pop—Shizuo’s shades and Izaya’s smirk are iconic. Makoto Yoshimori’s jazzy score, paired with Theatre Brook’s “Uragirimonono Requiem,” sets a restless mood. The non-linear narrative, jumping perspectives like a chatroom feed, keeps you guessing—who’s pulling the strings? Fan buzz on X praises the “wild cast” but gripes about the slow mid-season. Still, the finale’s gang-war climax is pure fire!

Durarara!! Season 1 is a love letter to urban legends and human messiness. At 7.7/10 on MyAnimeList, it’s a cult classic—flawed but electric. Dive in for a ride that’s weird, wild, and unforgettable. Who’s your fave Ikebukuro troublemaker? Let’s vibe, anime crew!