Durarara!! x2 Shou English Sub & Dub

About Durarara!! x2 Shou

Meet Durarara!! x2 Shou (Durarara!!x2 Shou), an action, supernatural and mystery anime by Shuka (2015). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: Although peace has finally returned to Ikebukuro, many of the odd occurrences have become common sights around the city. One such case is the police's constant pursuit of Celty Sturluson, the Headless Rider.

Another thread: Moreover, someone has placed a large bounty on her, igniting the motivation of gang members all over to begin searching for the supernatural creature as well. Meanwhile, Mikado Ryuugamine is approached by Aoba Kuronuma, a mysterious underclassman with unknown intentions, who reveals that he knows Mikado's true identity. Ikebukuro's state of tranquility is short-lived, as a new threat appears in the form of a murderer who goes by the pseudonym "Hollywood," known for wearing a different mask each time they commit a crime.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shuka, which means the visual identity of Durarara!! x2 Shou follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.0/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. It aired in 2015, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.