Durarara!! English Sub & Dub

About Durarara!!

Looking for background on Durarara!! (デュラララ!!)? This action, mystery and supernatural series by Brain's Base (2010) starts out like this. The setup: In Tokyo's downtown district of Ikebukuro, amidst many peculiar rumors and warnings of anonymous gangs and dangerous occupants. Ryuugamine Mikado has always longed for the excitement of the metropolis life, and an invitation from a childhood companion convinces him to move to Tokyo.

Next up: Witnessing the Black Rider on his first day in the town, his wishes already seem to have been granted. As supernatural events begin to occur, average citizens like himself, along with Ikebukuro's most colorful inhabitants, are mixed up in the commotion breaking out in their city.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Masaya Onosaka as Isaac Dian and Sayaka Aoki as Miria Harvent. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 24 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Brain's Base, which means the visual identity of Durarara!! follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Masaya Onosaka voicing Isaac Dian gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.