Durarara!!

Title: Exploring the Complex World of Durarara!!

**Introduction:**
"Durarara!!" is a captivating anime series that delves into the intricate web of relationships and events in the bustling city of Ikebukuro, Tokyo. Developed from a light novel series by Ryohgo Narita, this anime has garnered a dedicated fanbase worldwide. With its dynamic characters, intricate plotlines, and unique storytelling, "Durarara!!" offers an immersive experience that keeps viewers hooked from beginning to end.

**Setting and Premise:**
The series primarily unfolds in Ikebukuro, a vibrant district known for its lively atmosphere and diverse population. The story kicks off when Ryuugamine Mikado, a young boy from the countryside, moves to Ikebukuro to attend high ... school. Mikado's arrival sets off a chain of events that entangle him with various eccentric individuals and factions operating within the city.

**Characters:**
One of the most compelling aspects of "Durarara!!" is its rich ensemble cast, each with their own motivations and quirks. From the enigmatic information broker Izaya Orihara to the headless rider Celty Sturluson, every character brings something unique to the table. Whether it's the street-smart thug Shizuo Heiwajima or the mysterious slasher known as the 'Dollars,' each character is carefully crafted and adds depth to the narrative.

**Themes:**
At its core, "Durarara!!" explores themes of identity, urban life, and the complexities of human nature. The series delves into the notion of masks we wear in society, as characters grapple with their true selves amidst the chaos of Ikebukuro. Additionally, it examines the dynamics of power and control, as various factions vie for dominance within the city's bustling streets.

**Plot and Storytelling:**
The plot of "Durarara!!" is intricately woven, with multiple storylines unfolding simultaneously. From gang wars to supernatural phenomena, the series seamlessly blends elements of mystery, action, and the supernatural. The non-linear narrative style keeps viewers on their toes, as each episode peels back another layer of the overarching mystery.

**Art and Animation:**
Studio Brain's Base brings the world of "Durarara!!" to life with its vibrant animation and stylish character designs. From the neon-lit streets of Ikebukuro to the supernatural powers of its characters, the animation perfectly captures the eclectic atmosphere of the series.

**Legacy and Impact:**
Since its debut, "Durarara!!" has left a lasting impression on anime fans around the world. Its complex storytelling and memorable characters have inspired countless discussions, fan theories, and fan works. The series has also spawned manga adaptations, light novels, and even video games, further cementing its status as a beloved anime franchise.

**Conclusion:**
In conclusion, "Durarara!!" stands out as a masterpiece of modern anime, offering a compelling blend of mystery, action, and supernatural elements. With its richly detailed world, diverse cast of characters, and thought-provoking themes, the series is a must-watch for any anime enthusiast. Whether you're drawn in by its intricate plotlines or its vibrant animation, "Durarara!!" is sure to leave a lasting impression long after the credits roll.

"Headless Horseman" wasn't as good as the commercials and numerous AMVs for its theme. If you ever want to watch it, it's probably easier to read Wikipedia and watch another clip.
This anime is about social interaction between different groups, including interest groups. There are some incredibly colorful characters here that are worthy of mentioning in their own right. What is only worth Shizuo Heiwajima: and his own philosophy, and his troubles, well, and comic scenes with his participation strongly motivate to tear through the grayness of the narrative.
The plot itself is very poor and often fits in a few words. People live, entertained ... by the game of friendship, looking for a way to realize their dreams, even if they consist in finding their own head.
As the play progresses, one is simply amazed at the mass stupidity, the ridiculousness of the characters' lives. Many events happen simply because the authors decided so: there were no preconditions for them. The viewer is put in front of insane facts, and then hastily come up with a justification for them, so that you feel deceived.

The most gorgeous thing about this anime is the drawing and animation style. Yes, fans of proportions will weep with laughter at the design of many characters, but such clarity and fluidity of movements and repositions, almost artistic change of shots and angles speak of great skill of the studio. It's hard to explain in words the success of the animation itself, but it's done in an incredibly appealing way. And if the plot is a rare nonsense, where no conflict is settled to the end, not resolved, but simply glossed over until better times; then the animation of the city, characters and scenery itself is full of life. It's a world that is very easy to believe in. In this case, the execution of the plot was better than the plot.

By the way, there are still a couple of episodes where a very non-trivial "movement" is organized, but unfortunately, the viewer just can't guess so that he can skip empty episodes with kilograms of exaggerated experiences. For a brief moment there is an illusion of plot, meaningfulness and, most interestingly, some intrigue. But then the authors also successfully ruin expectations, ending everything with boring everyday life.
Personally, I have mixed feelings: it did not immediately occur to me to rewind the procrastination that haunts the viewer from episode to episode, so I personally lost a lot of time. On the other hand, still a couple of episodes paid off my investment and my attention. So I advise you to admire the graphics, tolerate the killed plot and wait for a couple of important moments.

A little bit of a series retrospective here. I haven't seen Durarara since it came out and would never rewatch it. In my mind, it is one of the original massively overrated series of my childhood, with baffling storytelling and focus problems that ruin everything good about it.

Let me start with an analogy: imagine JK Rowling creates the world of Harry Potter, filled with wizards, magic, lore, history, a haunted castle, centaurs, giant spiders, elves, soul-stealing dark phantoms, dragons, etc. But as she's writing it she decides, "no Harry Potter is too much a chosen one type and involved with interesting people, secrets, and ... high stakes drama. Instead, lets make Dudley the protagonist because he can learn about all the interesting stuff as a three-times-removed bystander who never acts to move the story forward, but simply observes interesting things other people do." That's what Durarara is. Craft a world where a waiter has superhero strength, a headless horseman rides a motorcycle around the city, gangs fight one another, a Machiavellian psycho who's waiter's mortal enemy creates chaos across town. Which of these interesting characters is the MC do you ask? How about some stupid, aggressively bland and boring high school nobodies who do nothing but occasionally witness some of the cool stuff that happens.

You watch this show and see interesting characters, setting, and plot lines but then have to constantly return to the most uninteresting nothing characters. Sorry, not enough time for Celty to solve the mystery of her head's location, but yeah, enough time for us to see emotional high school boy do nothing for several episodes. Make the interesting character the protagonist. Place the center of the story where the interesting stuff happens. Why would anyone want to watch Harry Potter but through Dudley's POV? A total catastrophe of storytelling.

tldr; It should be titled Dunonono!! since that would accurately how it feels to experience all the stupid narrative zagging from interesting and exciting characters back to the story of high schoolers doing nothing.