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Marcus H. · 2017-05-22, 09:12

Since I've finished this series, might as well.

With all the noodle anatomy going on, Ketsu wrapped up the entire series perfectly. There are a ton of callbacks, from the backgrounds of Izaya, Shinra and Shizuo, to the elaborate web of chaos created by the different Saika broods, to the relationships of each member of the cast. There was quite a large gap of time between when I last watched Episode 4 and when I watched the rest of Ketsu, so it was surprising how everything seemed to lock back in place.

I personally don't have any qualms about Mikado's self-destructive tendencies, as well as Shinra's decision to doubly take away Celty's freedom (one by separating her with her head, and two by turning her into a Saika recipient). After all, it all goes down to the overall plot of "man versus monster" and "the things people do for love".

Overall, Durarara was quite a rush. You don't get urban action series like this nowadays, and especially not something within Narita Ryogho's caliber. I personally will miss Celty and Shinra, as well as Akabayashi, my favorite character in the entire series. Sadly, we might not be able to see Durarara! SH animated, but I think the closure laid out by Ketsu is enough.

And thus, Durarara! x2 marks my milestone 300th anime entry on MAL.

2017-05-22, 09:12	Link #29
Marcus H. Princess or Plunderer? Join Date: May 2009 Location: the Philippines	Since I've finished this series, might as well. With all the noodle anatomy going on, Ketsu wrapped up the entire series perfectly. There are a ton of callbacks, from the backgrounds of Izaya, Shinra and Shizuo, to the elaborate web of chaos created by the different Saika broods, to the relationships of each member of the cast. There was quite a large gap of time between when I last watched Episode 4 and when I watched the rest of Ketsu, so it was surprising how everything seemed to lock back in place. I personally don't have any qualms about Mikado's self-destructive tendencies, as well as Shinra's decision to doubly take away Celty's freedom (one by separating her with her head, and two by turning her into a Saika recipient). After all, it all goes down to the overall plot of "man versus monster" and "the things people do for love". Overall, Durarara was quite a rush. You don't get urban action series like this nowadays, and especially not something within Narita Ryogho's caliber. I personally will miss Celty and Shinra, as well as Akabayashi, my favorite character in the entire series. Sadly, we might not be able to see Durarara! SH animated, but I think the closure laid out by Ketsu is enough. And thus, Durarara! x2 marks my milestone 300th anime entry on MAL. __________________ Continuing: White Sand Aquatope (6/24) and Vanitas S2 (0/12), The Vampire Dies in No Time S2 and Bofuri S2 (3/12). 2021: Restaurant to Another World S2 (3/12), takt Op. Destiny (1/12) and Taisho Maiden Fairy Tale (1/12). 2022: Yuusha Yamemasu (1/12), Kaguya-sama S3, Mob Psycho 100 III (Oct06), Bleach: 1000 Year Blood War (2/13) and Chainsaw Man (6/12). Spring 2023: Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! (4/12), Skip to Loafer, Tonikaku Kawaii S2 (1/12), Otonari ni Ginga (5/12) and Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia (3/13). Contact me on Wikia and MyAnimeList. Anime List Status ~ Watching: 33. Completed: 468. Plan to watch: 39.