Durarara!! Specials

Celty Sturluson is tasked to deliver a suspicious red handbag as part of her courier duties—the problem is: it is being sought by several organizations. As she makes her way through Ikebukuro toward the place the bag is supposed to be brought to, she is chased by mysterious men speaking a foreign language, and her package ends up dragging many of the city's residents into the conflict.

Subsequently, famous actor Yuuhei Hanejima has just arrived in Ikebukuro as part of a special TV program, searching for the best couple to give them a chance to appear in one of his movies. However, Yuuhei Hanejima is actually a stage name for Kasuka Heiwajima, Shizuo's younger brother, and when an anonymous internet user threatens to kill the superstar, this user learns the weight of what that relationship means. Moreover, Shizuo discovers that the one responsible for the attempted attack is the meddlesome pest that he loathes with a burning passion.

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Orihara, Izaya Main

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Heiwajima, Shizuo Main

Ono, Daisuke Japanese

Sturluson, Celty Main

Sawashiro, Miyuki Japanese

Ryuugamine, Mikado Main

Toyonaga, Toshiyuki Japanese

Sonohara, Anri Main

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Dian, Isaac Supporting

Onosaka, Masaya Japanese

Harvent, Miria Supporting

Aoki, Sayaka Japanese

Kida, Masaomi Supporting

Miyano, Mamoru Japanese

Kishitani, Shinra Supporting

Fukuyama, Jun Japanese

Brezhnev, Semyon Supporting

Oomori, Takahiro Director

Matsushita, Yuya Theme Song Performance

ROOKiEZ is PUNK'D Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance

ON/OFF Theme Song Performance

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Mar 25, 2023

FAKECROSS97

Recommended

"Well, well, well, it seems we have some special treats in store for Durarara!! fans. That's right, I'm talking about the Durarara!! Specials, a series of bonus episodes that give us even more of the quirky characters and thrilling storylines we know and love.

From the hilarious misadventures of Celty and Shinra to the heartwarming moments shared between Mikado and Anri, these specials are a must-watch for any fan of the original anime. They offer a deeper dive into the world of Ikebukuro and its inhabitants, giving us a chance to see sides of the characters we didn't get to explore in the main series.

But let's ... be honest, the best part of these specials is the witty banter and offbeat humor that make Durarara!! such a joy to watch. It's a rare anime that can balance drama, mystery, and comedy so effortlessly, and the Durarara!! Specials are no exception.

But if I were to attempt it, I might say something along the lines of, 'Well, isn't this just a smashing good set of specials with their clever writing and entertaining hijinks? It's almost enough to make me want to don my helmet and join Celty on her next ride.'"

Overall, I'd give the Durarara!! Specials a 9/10. They're a fantastic addition to the original anime, offering even more of the humor and intrigue that make Durarara!! such a standout series.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Aug 12, 2015

ArianaVS

Recommended

The special episodes of Durarara!! did not contribute to the main plot whatsoever, but was able to portray the characters and their interactions in ways that were typical of them. Since the specials weren't a part of the main storyline, it made sense that a few new side characters were introduced for the two episodes exclusively. I also found there to be more light-hearted humor in the specials than in the anime. Overall, the Durarara!! specials have the majority of the qualities that make the anime superb and I would suggest it to anyone who has watched the Durarara!! series.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Feb 14, 2012

Ibelucas

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Crazy, how a couple of extra episodes can really change your perceptions on said series. Episodes 12.5 and 25 were EXCELLENT. Specials are what specials are; don't come in expecting perfection and excellence in every millisecond. However, these specials did manage to satisfy my feelings over the original anime and even notched up my enjoyment that much more.

This time, the story was consistant and enjoyable. It wasn't overdone, nor too slow and boring. 12.5 was merely a comedic episode, a way to diffuse the tension from the original series, told from an interesting point of view. As usual, the story isn't told from the typical ... perspective of a main character, but from a side character, making a charming little side-story that helped lighten the mood. The overall way it was done solidified my enjoyment. Episode 25 was only just a little more serious. Though it really didn't tie up any loose ends or further the plot, but instead was once again, a comedic relief in the grand city of Ikebukuro. There was a humorous twist throughout the whole thing, but plenty of action and some romantic aspects as well. Episode 25 left a better taste in my mouth than the official ending of Durarara! did, so expect good things.

The art and sound I'll clump together, because as usual, the art was stellar and the sound spectacular. The characters' facial expressions were perfect, every sinew and fiber drawn into exact detail. OP and ED aside, the music again was great. I love the way the music is subtle yet prevalent, always riding on the coattails of the current storyline.

Overall, these were very well-done pieces of art-work. I heavily enjoyed these specials, more so than the actual series. It provided a relief from the bleak world of Durarara and instead focused on each character and their personal interactions with others around them. This made for an ideal deviation from the main storyline and more towards personal viewpoints and struggles. Great way to end an anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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