DURARARA!!X2 SHOU
STATUS
COMPLETE
EPISODES
12
RELEASE
March 28, 2015
LENGTH
24 min
DESCRIPTION
“6 Months Later…We haven’t changed at all… or it seems….” Half a year after the turmoil that rocked the entire city of Ikebukuro— Peace has once again returned to the city and people are living each day normally. The high school students enjoy their days of youth as the strongest and most dangerous man of Ikebukuro works diligently. The informant plots a new scheme and the headless rider is pursued by the cops as she rides through the night…But soon this normal will be cut short by the abnormal. Slowly but surely, the unknown will seize the city and face an all new storm.
(Source: Aniplex)
CAST
Izaya Orihara
Hiroshi Kamiya
Shizuo Heiwajima
Daisuke Ono
Celty Sturluson
Miyuki Sawashiro
Shinra Kishitani
Jun Fukuyama
Mikado Ryugamine
Toshiyuki Toyonaga
Anri Sonohara
Kana Hanazawa
Chikage Rokujo
Yuuki Ono
Aoba Kuronuma
Hiro Shimono
Masaomi Kida
Mamoru Miyano
Erika Karisawa
Ayahi Takagaki
Kyohei Kadota
Yuuichi Nakamura
Semyon Brezhnev
Takaya Kuroda
Walker Yumasaki
Yuuki Kaji
Vorona
Mao Ichimichi
Mairu Orihara
Eri Kitamura
Kururi Orihara
Hisako Kanemoto
Mizuki Akabayashi
Kappei Yamaguchi
Ruri Hijiribe
Saki Fujita
Kasuka Heiwajima
Daisuke Kishio
Namie Yagiri
Sanae Kobayashi
Shingen Kishitani
Akio Ootsuka
Saki Mikajima
Misato Fukuen
Saburou Togusa
Takuma Terashima
Akane Awakusu
Misaki Kuno
Tom Tanaka
Katsuyuki Konishi
EPISODES
Dubbed
Not available on crunchyroll
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REVIEWS
ChillLaChill
Durarara!! x2 Shou returns with fresh stories and improved animation, but requires knowledge of the previous season.Continue on AniListDurarara!! ended with a subtle, open-ended conclusion that left me craving more. The original series wrapped up in a way that hinted at further stories yet to be told, and my anticipation for a continuation was high when the second season was announced. However, I harbored some skepticism about whether it could maintain the same level of quality as its predecessor. From the moment I saw the opening sequence of Durarara!! x2 Shou, I knew this new chapter would be a satisfying return to the beloved show. Studio Shuka's transition from Brains Base was executed with finesse, making the shift almost imperceptible, though there were slight improvements in the animation quality. There were a few rough edges in some animation shots, but these were minor issues that did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
As a direct continuation of the first season, Durarara!! x2 Shou requires viewers to be familiar with the events of the prior season. It picks up right where the first season left off, making it essential to either have watched the first season or at least remember its ending. The storytelling in Durarara!! is known for its complexity and character-centric focus, which can make it challenging to dissect individual plotlines without seeing how they interconnect with the larger narrative. This season continues the trend of splitting the plot among various characters, making it difficult to fully grasp the importance of smaller stories until later episodes reveal their relevance. While this approach can make the season feel incomplete if viewed in isolation, it helps to break down the intricate narrative into more digestible segments.
The second season of Durarara!! introduces a broader range of characters and storylines, expanding the show's universe. Many of the new characters bring their own quirks and add an extra layer of enjoyment to the show. However, some new additions receive excessive focus and could have been better served with less screen time. Despite these minor missteps, the season excels at maintaining the show's hallmark themes of unraveling a complex web of plot and character interactions. The show remains engaging and fun, with a dynamic cast that keeps the narrative fresh and exciting.
In summary, Durarara!! x2 Shou is a welcome continuation of a series that not only needed a second season but truly deserved one. While it may not reach the dramatic heights of the first season, it offers plenty to explore and enjoy. The show continues to have fun with its characters and adeptly navigates its sprawling plot without losing sight of its core story. The second season reinforces the series' reputation for intricate storytelling and character depth, ensuring that fans of the original will find much to appreciate.
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SCORE
- (3.9/5)
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Ended inMarch 28, 2015
Main Studio Shuka
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