About Durarara!!x2

Durarara!!x2 is the sequel to the original anime series Durarara!!, continuing the story set in Ikebukuro district of Tokyo. The series, woven around urban legends, gang conflicts, and supernatural events, unfolds with intricate character developments and interwoven plots.

Making/Production

Produced by Shuka studio and directed by Takahiro Omori, Durarara!!x2 follows the same successful formula as its predecessor, blending mystery and action in an urban setting. The storytelling is serialized over three "cours" named Shou, Ten, and Ketsu. The script was mainly written by Noboru Takagi, with character designs by Takahiro Kishida.

Actors

• Hiroshi Kamiya as Izaya Orihara - delivered a complex portrayal of the cunning information broker.
• Ono Daisuke as Shizuo Heiwajima – brought depth to the character known for his inhuman strength and volatile temper.
• Miyuki Sawashiro as Celty Sturluson – imparted an air of mystery and allure to this headless "Dullahan".

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• Durarara!!x2 was split into three separate cours (compartmentalized portions of anime seasons), each subtitled "Shō", "Ten", and "Ketsu".
• The entire series is named after the sound effect for chaos.
• The anime features various references to other works, including Spice and Wolf, and Dengeki Bunko franchises.

Music and Soundtrack

• Original Soundtrack: Imaginative compositions by Makoto Yoshimori that support the action and emotions in the scene.
• Opening Themes: "Headhunt" by OKAMOTO'S (Shou), "Day you laugh" by Toshiyuki Toyonaga (Ten), and "Steppin’ out" by FLOW (Ketsu).
• Ending Themes: "NEVER SAY NEVER" by THREE LIGHTS DOWN KINGS (Shou), "EXIT" by Rei Yasuda (Ten), and "Joker ni Yoroshiku" by PENGUIN RESEARCH (Ketsu).

Quotes

• "Life is an incessant series of problems... all difficult, with brutally limited choices - and a time limit." -Celty Sturluson
• "The only way to truly escape the mundane is for you to constantly be evolving." -Izaya Orihara
• "In the end, the shape of life is up to the individual." -Mikado Ryūgamine