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Format
TV
Episodes
24
Episode Duration
24 min per ep
Status
Finished Airing
Premiered
Winter 2010
Aired
2010-01-08 to 2010-06-25
Source
Light novel
Rating
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Genres
Action
Mystery
Supernatural
Studios
Brain's Base
Producers
Aniplex
Square Enix
Mainichi Broadcasting System
Movic
ASCII Media Works
Sakura Create
Licensors
Aniplex of America
Durarara!! (デュラララ!!)
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 breaking out in their city. [Written by MAL Rewrite]