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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 bre...
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Who is the Black Rider in Durarara!!?
The Black Rider is Celty Sturluson, a dullahan from Irish folklore who works as an underworld courier in Ikebukuro. Her search for her stolen head is one of the main supernatural threads in the 2010 Brain's Base anime.
Why is Ikebukuro so important in Durarara!!?
Ikebukuro is not just a backdrop; the gangs, rumors, chatroom posts, and local legends drive the plot. Characters like Mikado Ryugamine, Masaomi Kida, Izaya Orihara, Shizuo Heiwajima, and Celty are all tied together through the district.
How many episodes are in the first Durarara!! anime?
The first Durarara!! TV series has 24 episodes plus OVAs. It aired in Japan in 2010 and adapts Ryohgo Narita's light novels with animation by Brain's Base.
What comes after the first Durarara!! season?
The follow-up is Durarara!!x2, produced by studio Shuka and split into Shou, Ten, and Ketsu. Those three cours aired across 2015 and 2016 and continue the Ikebukuro ensemble story.
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