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Jan 10, 2015 4:26 PM

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Man this was a real great watch, first time watching something thats a sequel of something I watched before using myanimelist.

I love the similarities that this episode had with the first episode of the first season. The feel of this anime is still the same and I really dig that.

Felt so nostalgic seeing all these characters again and hearing the uniquely awesome ost.

Looking forward to watching this weekly, really enjoyable. I forgot how godly the cast is in this one ohoho

lol at miyuki door
lucidbrandonJan 10, 2015 4:29 PM
Jan 10, 2015 4:28 PM

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Great ep I loved it Perfect start to a new season of a show that is beloved to me. I love this show. I hope Kida and Shizou get more screen time then what they got in this ep.
Jan 10, 2015 4:29 PM

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Kondo-Isao said:
Just as boring as the first season. Why three more seasons tho.


Three more seasons because it needed three more seasons.
Jan 10, 2015 4:33 PM

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More new characters, and the OP doesnt have subbed names yet.

Izaya already seems eager to stir shit up again..
Jan 10, 2015 4:40 PM

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DURARARARARA HYPE!!!

Well crap... I don't think I remember half of the characters from the OP to be honest... that's so sad... unless some are new XD...

Poor Celty being chased around by that cop once again XD.

That murderer sure is a weird one...

Holy crap... they were talking about the anime/manga where Onii-sama is God Almighty... among other famous series XD...

Sekushi Celty trying to seduce Shinra :3 and then his dad appears with his new mother... well stepmother XD...

LOL, using 1 million yen to buy Shinra some new glasses and something to eat XD.

Nice episode to start this 2nd season with.
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Jan 10, 2015 5:07 PM
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Noellage said:
Kondo-Isao said:
Just as boring as the first season. Why three more seasons tho.


Three more seasons because it needed three more seasons.

Because there is more source material and the first season was successful (and great imo)
Jan 10, 2015 5:26 PM

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Feel the need to rewatch season 1. Pretty much forgot half the whole season and this opening made me realise that with all the characters. I remember being so hyped about this series but I forgot what I was hyped for.

The atmosphere for season 2 still seems the same so that's good.

And what is with all the references. Did drrr get paid to advertise? and then the mahouka....

Still like season 1's OPs better but who knows, this one will probably eventually grown on me.
Jan 10, 2015 5:29 PM

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Finally~
The first episode was great! As expected from Durarara
It's a little sad how Mikado is reminiscing his memories with Kida.
Overall, I loved the episode.
Jan 10, 2015 5:30 PM
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Very disappointed. What a mess, just obnoxious with no narrative rhythm, inconstant animation and drowned in bad unfunny comedic elements. This is not what I was expecting or ever wanted from this of all sequels as a first episode having loved the first season...
Jan 10, 2015 5:44 PM

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I'm more of a Baccano guy but I'm pleased to see this make a return.

Mostly a reintroduction episode though, but I'll always love more Celty screentime.
Jan 10, 2015 5:51 PM

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I found it boring watching the first half but then I really got into it. The pinky cutting part was hilarious. XD 5/5
Albi-kunJan 10, 2015 5:56 PM
Jan 10, 2015 6:10 PM

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*looks at the score*
fucking overrated much.
Jan 10, 2015 6:13 PM

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Yaelin said:
*looks at the score*
fucking overrated much.

You do realize that the current score is only based on 24 users' scores? It will surely change quite a bit once MAL gathers the power to update it.
Jan 10, 2015 6:23 PM
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Haha I never get tired of the references, especially since I now know most of them and can find them. All those LNs Erika and Yumacchi were talking about~ Hm as for the first episode itself, it's what I was expecting, I enjoy it a lot in a few scenes, and some other scenes I don't particularly care for. Overall still pretty fun though since we got to see all the characters again.
Jan 10, 2015 6:29 PM

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I don't have the Crunchyroll premium so I have not seen this. Will episode 1 be free once they release the other episodes?

If not, is there anywhere else I can watch this?
Jan 10, 2015 6:31 PM

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Malkshake said:
I don't have the Crunchyroll premium so I have not seen this. Will episode 1 be free once they release the other episodes?

If not, is there anywhere else I can watch this?


Get it from Nyaa and choose Horriblesubs, which is the release group for crunchyroll subs. there are usually better sub groups.

Shawn_ said:
Very disappointed. What a mess, just obnoxious with no narrative rhythm, inconstant animation and drowned in bad unfunny comedic elements. This is not what I was expecting or ever wanted from this of all sequels as a first episode having loved the first season...


This is how I feel too. The pacing was SUPER jerky and event seem really... unrelated to each other. But its more or less the way the novel was written, and its just an introductinary episode, so stay tuned.
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Jan 10, 2015 6:34 PM

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Godamnit, as usual, so much references XD
Mahouka, Toaru Majitsu, Oreimo, SAO and Black Bullet were mentioned~ Basically some of the famous light novels. Heck, there's even Toradora, Majitsu Index and Shakugan no Shana novels at the van's trunk.

I remembered they referenced Taiga from Toradora in season 1
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Jan 10, 2015 6:58 PM

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Yaelin said:
*looks at the score*
fucking overrated much.


Nah, I think it should have a score of at least 15.20.
Jan 10, 2015 7:04 PM

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Such a great transition to season 2. I finished rewatching season 1 today and the way it flows into the premiere of S2 was just perfect. Durarara is back.
Jan 10, 2015 7:13 PM

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YAY! It's back. Can't wait to see Shizuo in action.
But it's important to remember that a movie review is subjective;it only gives you one person's opinion.

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Jan 10, 2015 7:23 PM
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GodlyKyon said:
Malkshake said:
I don't have the Crunchyroll premium so I have not seen this. Will episode 1 be free once they release the other episodes?

If not, is there anywhere else I can watch this?


Get it from Nyaa and choose Horriblesubs, which is the release group for crunchyroll subs. there are usually better sub groups.

Shawn_ said:
Very disappointed. What a mess, just obnoxious with no narrative rhythm, inconstant animation and drowned in bad unfunny comedic elements. This is not what I was expecting or ever wanted from this of all sequels as a first episode having loved the first season...


This is how I feel too. The pacing was SUPER jerky and event seem really... unrelated to each other. But its more or less the way the novel was written, and its just an introductinary episode, so stay tuned.


Without a doubt, good or bad I'm in it for the duration I hope...
Jan 10, 2015 7:27 PM

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I've forgotten so much of what happened in the first season... not sure how I should go about refreshing myself on it...
Jan 10, 2015 7:29 PM

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Great Episode!
btw, anyone knows the reference of the top left Novel in the trunk of the van? Is it Ro Kyu Bu?
I only got Toradora, Shakugan, and Toaru from that scene...
Jan 10, 2015 7:37 PM

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Normal life doesn't fit in this wracking place called Ikebukuro.

A nice way to introduced all the characters (Y)
Jan 10, 2015 7:40 PM

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Finally the second season of my favorite anime. It was great to see everyone again! Very fun first episode. The opening is damn good. Oh, and Celty <3
Jan 10, 2015 7:42 PM

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Decent debut episode, though the animation quality is definitely lacking at parts.
Jan 10, 2015 7:51 PM

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BeatzMe said:
Yaelin said:
*looks at the score*
fucking overrated much.

You do realize that the current score is only based on 24 users' scores? It will surely change quite a bit once MAL gathers the power to update it.

Actually, if you go to the stats page... there's already 500ish on 8-10/10
but then you are right, we shall wait :3
Jan 10, 2015 7:58 PM

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as entertaining as ever. damn celty. i keep associating that voice with sinon now LOL.
Jan 10, 2015 7:58 PM

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That was actually very freaking bad. I thought first episodes were supposed to stand out. New characters seem out of place. OP and ED were also disappointing.
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Jan 10, 2015 7:59 PM

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that picture of miyuki on the van. hahaha
love the otaku group! mahouka kouko no rettousei, to aru majutsu no index and oreimo! hahahahahaha

and oh, how i missed celty and izayaaaaaaa!
Jan 10, 2015 8:07 PM

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i was expecting to see the chatroom on the first ep... >.< i miss kanra-chaaaaan! >~< hahaha
Jan 10, 2015 8:26 PM
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cool.
Jan 10, 2015 8:48 PM
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Haha tons of anime references and also interesting 1st episode just introducing new characters.
Jan 10, 2015 8:53 PM

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So happy the show is back
Both OP and ED are awesome and the show retain its same style and feels
Definitely my fav start of the season
Jan 10, 2015 8:59 PM

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Hope this is on par with season 1. I will definitely be watching this when it finishes it's run. Hope to god it gets dubbed!

Jan 10, 2015 9:15 PM

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Great first episode. I also thought the references to other anime and manga was pretty cool.
Jan 10, 2015 9:18 PM

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So much anime references... oh the good old Durarara is back!

I am looking forward to what this season brings... and of course I am really interested to the girls who will be involved with the Heiwajima brothers, Akane and Ruri the most part.

Looks like the Aoba guy and the Orihara twins will have a but more of a role soon.
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Jan 10, 2015 9:32 PM
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I really like the OP. The song is great and they kept to its usual theme which I really love. I like the fact that they're introducing the characters like usual, especially since its been a while. And the fact that they (kinda) did a quick run through of how things ended in the first season, like they usually do, helped refresh my memory. It's nice to see that they didn't change a lot dispite the gap between the first season and the second.
I'm just really happy to see Izaya again (´。✪ω✪。`)
I'm glad too see all the usually characters too, and other characters that didnt get much light during s1. I still need a proper dose Maosaomi though (。◕ฺˇε ˇ◕ฺ。)

Can't wait to see what happens !
Jan 10, 2015 9:56 PM

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I liked it but not loved it. Good to see all the crew again though : )


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Jan 10, 2015 10:07 PM

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My god that was amazing. Looking forward to more imoutos/twincest. Looking forward to more otaku talk and references.
Jan 10, 2015 10:50 PM

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hype as fuck! while this was mainly a reintroduction like how little has changed...for now wonder what kind of craziness these new characters will add.

references holy i watch the first season back when i wasn't watching to much anime but this time around i caught like all of them lol random samurai flamenco up on the big screen
Jan 10, 2015 10:54 PM

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Oh how I have missed this. Poor Celty can't catch a break.
Jan 11, 2015 12:00 AM

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All hail the return of the most glorious show on earth!
Great OP and ED's though don't think I like them as much as the originals, though thats often how it tends to work due to nostalgia. They'll grow on me I expect.
Man! I forgot how heavy the references can be! Love it!
I say "I'm speechless" to tell you I want to say something though am not sure how...
Jan 11, 2015 12:02 AM
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Was never a big fan of this series so I might had just forgotten but were there THIS many characters? Anyways Shizuo's little brother's apparently girlfriend looks cute.
Jan 11, 2015 12:09 AM

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Ah man, what a great day for Durarara!! It was so refreshing to see all the characters and the city again, and it felt just as new as it did 2 years ago... (In real life, though, it felt like everything was working against me trying to watch the episode. But I digress...)
Jan 11, 2015 12:24 AM
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OP was fantastic.
Also correct me if I heard it wrong, but did I hear Kadota say that he liked the light novel "My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute"?

Also is it me, or does the artwork look even more like Suzuhito Yasuda's work despite him having left the team? Whatever the case, I dig it.

Not much to say regarding the plot though. Too early to tell. I do wish the episode focused more on one particular character though. Each episode of the first season, especially early on, told the story from the perspective an eyes of a different character. But this one seems to just be going over everyone. I didn't notice any particular character it was showing the perspective of.

Also, were those Izaya's sisters that Masomi was with at the end of the episode?
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Was never a big fan of this series so I might had just forgotten but were there THIS many characters? Anyways Shizuo's little brother's apparently girlfriend looks cute.

There were plenty of characters always but this season is introducing some new ones.
But don't worry; if its like the first season then it'll take the time to tell you who they are and give you time to get to know them.
Jan 11, 2015 12:26 AM

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Miyuki!!!!
Are they allowed to do this?

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Jan 11, 2015 12:27 AM

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Jeez, I'll obviously have to rewatch season 1.

I love this show (well, Durarara) and not recognizing so many characters was kind of embarrassing.

Not much screen time for either Izaya or Shizuo but there's time :)

A decent opening of the season.
Jan 11, 2015 12:28 AM

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I am going to wait to watch it until it finishes airing, then I will binge it. lol
Jan 11, 2015 12:38 AM

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Yup everything is back, OP and ED songs, characters, the setting, and new bizarre stuff coming up in the city. Can't wait to see the rest of the series.

Probably will take a while to remember all the characters when I see that OP song.

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