Durarara!! Season 1

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. Mikado Ryuugamine 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.

Main Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro

Celty Sturluson

Age : N/A | Popularity : 76%

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Mikado Ryūgamine

Age : N/A | Popularity : 27%

Mamoru Miyano

Masaomi Kida

Age : N/A | Popularity : 70%

Kana Hanazawa

Anri Sonohara

Age : N/A | Popularity : 76%

Hiroshi Kamiya

Izaya Orihara

Age : N/A | Popularity : 68%

Daisuke Ono

Shizuo Heiwajima

Age : N/A | Popularity : 67%

Akio Otsuka

Shingen Kishitani

Age : N/A | Popularity : 58%

Ayahi Takagaki

Erika Karisawa

Age : N/A | Popularity : 34%

Episodes

Episode 1

08 January 2010 - Exit 1, First Words

Mikado, a young man longing for something unusual in his life, moves to Ikebukuro at the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi. Arriving in Tokyo, he begins his new life as a high school student, awed and mesmerized by the new world around him.

Episode 2

15 January 2010 - Highly Unpredictable

It is the Entrance Ceremony at Raira Academy, and the auditorium swells with a varied mix of emotions emitted from the students. Amidst all this is Rio Kamichika: a girl with a notably dark vibe following her.

Episode 3

22 January 2010 - Rampant Evil

Masaomi Kida is out about town, fervently trying to pick up girls, while Mikado tags along, feeling a bit confused and bewildered. Various people intermingle throughout Ikebukuro as rumors of the “Dollars” spread.

Episode 4

29 January 2010 - Utterly Alone

People throughout the city speak of an urban legend known as the “Headless Rider”. A surprising number of people have personally witnessed it speeding down the streets on a jet-black motorbike with no license plate.

Episode 5

05 February 2010 - False Advertising

While hanging out with Anri, Mikado and Kida learn about her worries for her missing friend and try to cheer her up. Later the duo gets themselves in trouble when they are cornered by a gang of thugs.

Episode 6

12 February 2010 - Active Interest

The Dollars gang figures that a foreigner friend of theirs was captured by the manhunters and search through Ikebukuro determined to rescue him.

Episode 7

19 February 2010 - Bad-ass Dude

Shizuo Heiwajima, also known as “the strongest man in Ikebukuro”, is a man who definitely relishes that title. Though he carries with him a high esteem, something is amiss. Lately he has been extremely short-tempered and does not know why.

Episode 8

26 February 2010 - Ephemeral Dream

Celty runs away from home after arguing with Shinra, and an exchange student asks people to write what they're looking for in a notebook she carries.

Episode 9

05 March 2010 - Love and Cherish

After losing contact with her brother Seiji, Namie Yagiri enlists Izaya's help to find him. While roaming through Ikebukuro, Seiji and Mika Harima stumble onto Shizuo and Celty and a heated pursuit begins after Celty figures that the head attached to Mika's body is actually hers.

Episode 10

12 March 2010 - Never Before Seen

Mikado runs away with Mika and shelters her into his apartment. However, in the following day, he is approached by Celty and Izaya, and after telling her secret to him, Celty convinces Mikado to help her find Mika. Unfortunately, Mikado is cornered by some Yagiri Pharmacy workers who question him on Mika's whereabouts. In order to save Mika, Mikado reveals to Izaya and Celty his secret.

Episode 11

19 March 2010 - Storm and Stress

Anri's missing friend, the Dullahan, the girl with the scar on her neck, Yagiri Pharmaceuticals, the kidnappings, and the Dollars... little by little, the pieces begin to fall into place.

Episode 12

26 March 2010 - Yin and Yang

It is discovered that Harima Mika is actually alive, and that Celty's head is being held by Yagiri Pharmacy. Shinra had known about it, and kept the secret from Celty for the fear of losing her because of her head's will.

Episode 13

09 April 2010 - Takes A Sudden Turn

Half a year has passed since the Dollars meeting and Ikebukuro seems to have returned to normal. But underground, the Yellow Scarves and the Slasher are becoming increasingly active. Darkness approaches, ready to destroy the days of peace.

Episode 14

16 April 2010 - Turmoil Reigns

Anri is attacked by the Slasher. The same night, the user Saika appears in the chatroom, and posts a puzzling message. Mikado, worried about rumors that the Slashers are the Dollars, decides to cooperate with Celty.

Episode 15

23 April 2010 - Dumb Like a Fox

Magazine Journalist Shuji Niekawa’s unbridled passion is raging. A Russian who runs a sushi shop, the Awakusu organization, an Information Broker, the Headless Rider... He investigates the supposedly strongest man in Ikebukuro: Shizuo Heiwajima.

Episode 16

30 April 2010 - Mutual Love

Anri is targeted by the Slasher, but Kyohei’s gang moves to rescue her. Shizuo and Celty join in, and after defeating the Slasher, reveal his true identity. However, this moment of relief doesn’t last as Celty reads what has been posted in the chatroom.

Episode 17

07 May 2010 - Everything Changes

As Anri faces off against Haruna, truths about her past are revealed. Elsewhere, Shizuo fights an unending battle against the Slashers in South Ikebukuro Park. As he defeats them one after another, his expression starts to take on a hint of joy.

Episode 18

14 May 2010 - Out of Your Control

Civil unrest begins to descend upon Ikebukuro. Masaomi finds himself in an abandoned building, depressed, thinking about his past: how he ended up back there, and how a girl still waits for him at a hospital.

Episode 19

21 May 2010 - Anarchy

Anri notices something is wrong with Masaomi, and takes action to find out what it is. Elsewhere, a gang-war breaks out between the Yellow Scarves and the Dollars over the Slasher’s identity. The standoff grows as Mikado’s desire to stop it is ignored.

Episode 20

28 May 2010 - A New King Will Arise

After doing some investigating, Masaomi starts to suspect that the remnants of the Blue Squares, a gang that he once fought, have slipped into the Dollars. He decides to visit Kyohei’s gang to learn the truth.

Episode 21

04 June 2010 - Everything Covered in Fog

Despite Mikado’s orders, the Yellow Scarves hunt down members of the Dollars. Mikado begins to question whether the existence of the Dollars is worth such a sacrifice. Anri tries to put a stop to the gang war, but ends up making the situation worse...

Episode 22

11 June 2010 - Declaration of Disbandment

The Dollars are enraged at the Yellow Scarves’ actions. The Yellow Scarves learn that Anri is the girl who escaped from their hideout during the night of the meeting, and track her down. However, an unexpected group of people steps in to save her...

Episode 23

18 June 2010 - Complicated and Confused

A gunshot resounds from an alley, echoed by a phone call for Masaomi. Mikado rides with Celty, and Anri learns the truth. Their hearts are filled with trust, doubt, and unease. Everything rushes toward a conclusion, and Izaya enjoys the chaos.

Episode 24

25 June 2010 - Selfless Devotion

Filled with unwavering determination, Masaomi enters the abandoned factory, and encounters the unexpected. At last: Masaomi, Mikado, and Anri face off. Although each of them carries inexpressible feelings, they eventually find an answer...

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Editing	Editor	Kazuhiko Seki
Sound	Original Music Composer	Makoto Yoshimori
Directing	Series Director	Takahiro Omori
Writing	Novel	Ryohgo Narita
	Series Composition	Noboru Takagi
Visual Effects	Character Designer	Takahiro Kishida Suzuhito Yasuda
	Color Designer	Hiromi Miyawaki
Art	Art Direction	Akira Ito
Department	Role	Name

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