---
title: "Durarara!!"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/durarara-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 42410
imdb_id: "tt1584000"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 60
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 223
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Durarara!! (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/durarara-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Durarara!! is an anime adaptation that explores the complexities of life in Ikebukuro, a district in Tokyo. The series was created by Ryôgo Narita and features a cast of characters, including Mikado Ryugamine, who moves to Ikebukuro at the invitation of a friend. As Mikado becomes more familiar with the city, he finds himself entangled in its underworld, where various mysteries and conflicts begin to unfold. A 24-episode anime television series adaptation was broadcast, followed by a second season, titled Durarara!!×2, which consisted of 36 episodes. The series features the voice talents of Yuri Lowenthal, Kari Wahlgren, Bryce Papenbrook, and Johnny Yong Bosch. The story is known for its intricate plot and interconnected storylines, which delve into the pasts and present lives of the characters. The anime series was broadcast from January to June 2010, and the second season was broadcast from January 2015 to March 2016.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager moves to Ikebukuro and discovers a dangerous underworld hiding beneath the city streets."

### Why Watch
- intricate plot
- unique setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative
- high character density
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains depictions of violence and gang conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: chaotic, mysterious, urban, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
Durarara!! is a television series that revolves around Mikado Ryugamine's move to Ikebukuro. He relocates to the city at the invitation of a friend and becomes involved in the city's complex and often violent underworld. The series takes place in Ikebukuro, where escalating violence and gang conflict begin to disrupt the city's order. The city's inhabitants, including various gangs and individuals, are drawn into the chaos. The series is set in a world where mysterious and supernatural elements exist alongside the everyday lives of the characters. The city of Ikebukuro serves as the primary backdrop for the series, with its unique culture and inhabitants playing a significant role in the narrative.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 60
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (8%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 55 (92%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Miyuki Sawashiro** as *Celty Sturluson (voice)*
- **Toshiyuki Toyonaga** as *Mikado Ryūgamine (voice)*
- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Masaomi Kida (voice)*
- **Kana Hanazawa** as *Anri Sonohara (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Kamiya** as *Izaya Orihara (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Shizuo Heiwajima (voice)*
- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Shinra Kishitani (voice)*
- **Misaki Kuno** as *Akane Awakusu (voice)*
- **Akio Otsuka** as *Shingen Kishitani (voice)*
- **Ayahi Takagaki** as *Erika Karisawa (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place in the Ikebukuro district.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story follows Mikado Ryugamine.

### Q: What is the inciting incident?
Mikado moves to the city at his friend's invitation.

### Q: Are there supernatural elements?
The series features a legendary character known as the Headless Rider.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The city falls into chaos due to escalating violence and gang conflicts.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*