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Mar 14, 2015 7:53 AM
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Akane is so adorable :3

Definitely interesting to see a bit of her backgrounds. It was fun watching the cat and mouse game involving Celty. Glad to see that she kept Akane safe of course. Izaya on the other hand got me curious this episode with his target although I think he might be biting off a bit more than he can chew. Also curious to see Vorona's next move.
Mar 14, 2015 7:55 AM
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About that little girl. She didn't know anything about her own family until several things and searched the internet for the first time. HiroC's character was introduced to the girl by a lady when needing help and he told her OnoD's character might harm the family.

FukuJun's character helping the yakuza group to realize who the real culprit is.

Mamo's character asking HiroC's character.

The enemy group is done quickly, and new fight between Nakamura-san's character and that womanizer guy. Shimono-san's charactre fond that black rope.

It seems like a girl among the group that saw megane girl in previous ep. is in danger.

Two more eps. for Shou.
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Mar 14, 2015 9:34 AM
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Awwww Akane-chan, just reading her lines in the novel was enough to make me go Awww and HNNNGGGGGG but now with the anime it's making me do that but more.
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Mar 14, 2015 10:33 AM
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Wow, I felt like the episode went by fast.
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Mar 14, 2015 10:40 AM
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Akane standing up to the bullies, her family influence intervening with her school life. Hearing that her "friends" wanted to bully her but didn't, that is a pretty harsh spot to be in :/ So this is how Izaya got her involved.

Kadota vs Chikage!!!

Akane being quite trusting despite being a little insecure about the situation.

Everyone is really doing their own thing, I almost can't keep track in a way...
Mar 14, 2015 10:43 AM
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Akane is the cutest thing ever >//< Her backstory was kinda sad too TwT Even though Izaya is the world's greatest troll (I died of laughter seeing how he literally has his clutches in everythng, even this little girl's life lol) I thought that it was sweet of him and his assistant to help her out

This episode felt like setup yet again this week....Anyway I'm looking forward to the next episode ^^
Mar 14, 2015 10:47 AM
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So we get to see Akane's past. Sucks that the girls are afraid of her because of her family. Can't wait for the next episode.
Mar 14, 2015 10:55 AM
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Akane past was nice and sad back story. Mikado needs to take a stand. Only two episodes left uh guessing there will be a cliffhanger. Cant wait for next episode.
Mar 14, 2015 11:24 AM
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Akane is so cute i just loved it when she called Celty big sis and it looks like she has a family that even Izaya seemed to be at least slightly scared of

Poor Shizuo all he wants is a nice peaceful life where Izaya doesn't constantly screw with him

I totally am falling in love with Varona she is getting so excited finding all these strong opponents it's just so kawaii <3

I feel like Masaome will come back to Ikebukoro at the end of the next episode

It really sucks that we didn't get more of Mikados story but looks like there will be a lot of focus on him and Anri next episode

Aoba continues to show just how much he resembles Izaya even though if he faced him he would get his ass kicked I would love to see a confrontation between them

I have really enjoyed this season and can't wait to see whats gonna happen next

5/5
Mar 14, 2015 11:28 AM

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Nothing like waking up one to find out you're loving family is actually leaders of a crime syndicate and part of your life has been a lie. Akane's got quite a complicated situation she living in, especially for her age.
Mar 14, 2015 11:46 AM

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When Shiki was trying to think of another suspect, was that quick flash supposed to insinuate he thought of Hollywood?
Mar 14, 2015 11:51 AM
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When Shiki was trying to think of another suspect, was that quick flash supposed to insinuate he thought of Hollywood?
Yes.
Mar 14, 2015 11:51 AM

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I find it quite funny how Izaya gave the little girl pointers on how to run, since he is so used to running away from Shizuo.

Celty's pedo van, and all the kiddies.

Shooter gets depressed and transforms into a hippo.

Mar 14, 2015 11:53 AM

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The spotlight really needs to go back on the Orihara twins. Oh well, at least Izaya is starting to get active again. The hollywood arc wasn't kind to him at all.
Mar 14, 2015 12:26 PM

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Good ep. Lots of set up all over. That's Drrr for u XD

Was Izaya wearing a wig when he met Akane? I wonder what's the significance of not showing his eyes there?

Lol'd at Shinra saying Shizuo would WRECK people way more than that XD

Seems like Mikado might finally do something interesting from the pv :3 And Izaya's just playing around so much XD

I miss the twins though :/
Mar 14, 2015 12:28 PM

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Dat laugh at the end... Everyone seem to think that Mikado is someone special, poor him xD

Poor Akane-chan :(
Her story made me really sad. She just can't profit from her childhood in such a family :/

Izaya keep making everyone play his game. But he still haven't got that hotpot party. So I think he's losing right there. No hotpot, no laifu.
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Mar 14, 2015 12:57 PM

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Aw, Akane :c i like her <3 Dang, Shooter got depressed x'D

So, it was Izaya the one who told Mikado to be careful and not Kida, then?
Mar 14, 2015 1:09 PM

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Izaya finally being Izaya.
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Mar 14, 2015 1:11 PM

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Izaya keeps doing his thing....
Mar 14, 2015 1:36 PM
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Finally Izaya is doing Izaya-things! Akane and Shooter are adorable :3
Mar 14, 2015 1:54 PM
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Izaya being annoying as f*** ...i wish tht somehow shizuo gets a hold of him..cute narration by the girl..
Mar 14, 2015 2:02 PM

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Izaya keeps doing his thing....
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Mar 14, 2015 2:03 PM

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Not as interesting as the last few episodes.
Mar 14, 2015 2:06 PM
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Not so sure that was Izaya in Akane's flashback. Aside from the fact that it didn't show his eyes, his hair was brown and he wore a gold chain.
Mar 14, 2015 2:12 PM

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who the hell was that Izaya imposter! Looked nothing like him!
Mar 14, 2015 2:27 PM

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Akanes story was good. really felt for her

Izaya. this dude will even manipulate children. lol.

Chaos everywhere. Mikado and Anrii run off to do their thing. Meanwhile, Varona's just lovin this.
Mar 14, 2015 2:33 PM

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Not so sure that was Izaya in Akane's flashback. Aside from the fact that it didn't show his eyes, his hair was brown and he wore a gold chain.


It's definitely not him. The build is taller and that guy's hair is brown. It's somebody working with him though.
Mar 14, 2015 2:35 PM

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Akane was so kawaii and awesome in this episode.
Mar 14, 2015 2:38 PM

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Mar 14, 2015 3:14 PM

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Ok so basically the one who told Mikado to stay away from the dollars was Izaya?
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Mar 14, 2015 3:34 PM

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'Was it Izaya?'

Pfft everything that happens in this show is ultimately Izaya isn't it
Mar 14, 2015 3:36 PM

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Awww Akane's so sweet

And damn Izaya's such a smexy, manipulating bastard as usual
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Mar 14, 2015 4:16 PM

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Nice to see a little into Akane's past although it is pretty sad.
Sad that it is her family and what they do that her friends are all afraid of her.
Orihara the mastermind behind all of this and causing trouble for everyone.
Kadota and Chikage going at it.
Celty looking over Akane is nice to see.
Varona following Mikado and now Anri. Wonder what she is gonna do next.
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Mar 14, 2015 4:27 PM

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Akane with the rough life of being the daughter of a mobster D:


What's up with the creepy laugh at the end of the episode? lol


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Izaya finally being Izaya.

Mar 14, 2015 4:43 PM

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Izaya, being a spectator my ass

And can't Verona just leave Mikado and Anri alone? They have enough to deal with other than someone following them
Mar 14, 2015 5:02 PM

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Seeing Izaya doing what he does makes me happy.
Eh
Mar 14, 2015 5:42 PM

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Akane’s telling of her childhood was one of my favorite parts about this. I can’t imagine the heart break the poor little girl must have been going through when she found out everything. The people who this young child thought were her friends were only being nice to her because they were afraid of her. And then thinking she would grow up and be an artist for her father only to find out it is a cover up. Poor kid.

Regardless though she is just too damn cute that kid, she’s gonna kill me.

Lmafo, Shooter getting all depressed, WTH?

Vorona-“Catching two stools in one…?” What? Chick’s crazy man.

Izaya stirring up shit as usual.

Epic episode.
Mar 14, 2015 5:58 PM
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Shooter getting depressed and changing to a hippo was funny as heck.

Mikado needs to grow some balls and decide what he wants for himself. He always gets manipulated by Izaya or Aoba.

Anri is totally different from season 1 now. Seems like she can fully control herself and she's not depressed anymore.

I can't wait until Varona finally meets the Shizuo. That would be a match made in heaven.
Mar 14, 2015 6:17 PM

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That creepy random laugh at the end tho lol
Mar 14, 2015 6:22 PM

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Izaya you bastard even children aren't out of reach of your games huh lol, so that wasn't him in the flash back huh? i noticed the guy looked different.
Mar 14, 2015 6:41 PM

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I don't know what it is, but it isn't grabbing me like Season 1 is. It doesn't feel like Durarara!! anymore.
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Mar 14, 2015 7:04 PM
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I've done some thinking, and given the presence of the Izaya imposter, there is now nothing so far that indicates that the real Izaya is the one who manipulated Akane. It wouldn't surprise me if Namie is behind the whole thing, and is trying to get both Shizuo and the yakuza to get rid of Izaya or something like that.
Mar 14, 2015 7:41 PM

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Still too short, can't wait next ep.
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Mar 14, 2015 7:48 PM

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So glad that Anri's finally going to do something.
Mar 14, 2015 8:37 PM

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It was finally great to see Akane's past. That has to be horrible. >.<

Everything is getting more chaotic now.
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Mar 14, 2015 8:45 PM

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Dat Samurai Flamenco reference tho...
Mar 14, 2015 8:46 PM

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Okay, what exactly was with that laugh at the end? O.o
Mar 14, 2015 9:19 PM
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Okay, what exactly was with that laugh at the end? O.o

No clue, but I made it my ringtone o.o
Mar 14, 2015 9:41 PM

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roselovespuppies said:
Okay, what exactly was with that laugh at the end? O.o


It's part of the soundtrack. It was on the first season too.
Mar 14, 2015 10:11 PM

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Mikado needs to grow some balls and decide what he wants for himself. He always gets manipulated by Izaya or Aoba.


Haha! Well, from what I can see. It seems he's already started to worry things surrounding him and also seems kind of worried that what Izaya said about him being left out by the dollars might come true. I have a feeling that Mikado will accept Aoba's offer....Noooooo!! I still do hate blue square because of what they did to Saki and Masaomi too! He's worried about Mikado being end up like him...

I can't wait for the last 2 episodes. I hope to see a different kind of Mikado. A mikado who started action and stop observing only.
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