Durarara!!

[Frostwave]

Waa, love them. xD

 

[Vorona]

Ngl, the "Erika & Walker torturing the random gang member via light novels" scene is probably one of my favourites of the series so far.

 

[Frostwave]

Oh and I would like that link you mentioned, Vorona. Please and thanks.

edit: Hell yeah, that scene was great. I gotta watch Durarara again soon. I kinda forgot a lot of little things.

 

[Vorona]

http://differentclouds.livejournal.com/4581.html

Have funnn~

& yeah, i'm having a lot of fun rewatching the show again & picking up on stuff I missed the first time through.

 

[crack]

Not gonna lie, I am a huge Shizaya fan. But I want to pull my hair when I see fangirls who hate on females because it potentially 'ruins' their ship. Besides, Vorona would never be a potential 'threat' because she's not even romantically interested in Shizuo at the moment (correct me if I'm wrong?).

Yep! The bonus episode is coming out on Feb. 23! I also happened to find more information on said episode... honestly, episode 25 sounds like total fanservice:

Summary: Mikado and Anri, heading towards the cinema. Hanejima Yuuhei, taking a street interview. Mairu and Kururi, who are searching for him. Celty, Shinra, Kadota and co., working hard at watching TV. A holiday in Ikebukuro, passing by calmly.
However, someone appears, announcing their intent to kill Yuuhei.
And then, when Izaya and Shizuo meet, the calm breaks down-!

Spoiler: Episode 25 Spoilers

Then they showed episode 25!!!! This is is the new episode that will be included on vol.13, which will be released in February.

Yuuhei (Kasuka) was on location in Ikebukuro trying to find out the best couple. The best couple would star with him in his new drama. Meanwhile, Simon was in the background trying to promote Russian Sushi the entire time. Hilarious! Izaya's sisters, who are apparently big Yuuhei fans, made their first appearance!!Some guy came at Kasuka with a knife telling him to give back his girlfriend. I forget who it was, but someone was like, "Don't underestimate his brotherly love." ...And then a KFC sign flies by, hitting the guy just before he got to Kasuka. Oh, Shizuo... X.DDDDDDD Izaya's sister tried to get close to Kasuka but were stopped by Shizuo. Shizuo was hilarious! He ended up putting the sisters in some building and then putting a vending machine in front of the door, LoL. Shizuo then gets a phone call from Izaya who apologizes for his sisters' behavior. Of course Shizuo is enraged because he knows Izaya was the one who put the guy earlier up to attacking Kasuka. Izaya appears in front of Shizuo, still talking on the phone. He throws a knife towards Shizuo's head and Shizuo catches it with his TEETH and breaks it. X.DDDDD Much fighting ensues with the two running around Ikebukuro. Clouds of dust, signs thrown onto the sides of building, Izaya practically flying around, dodging Shizuo's attacks... It was awesome! Meanwhile, Karisawa is daydreaming about Shizaya and thinks about who is seme and who is uke, LOL! I can't wait til this is on DVD. .*____*

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I love Anri, honestly. She's such a... semi-sweet girl. But she's also badass when she needs to be. And I'm sort of on the fence with Namie - on the one hand, she seems like a really interesting character, but like aki said, her love for her brother is sort of creepy.

Spoiler: light novel spoiler

Like that one snippet of the light novel where she kisses Mika because she wants to taste her brother's lips? Yeah...

But otherwise, she's a cool character. Honestly, I haven't seen that much 'hating' in this fandom.

Kadota's gang don't get enough screen time. :I

By the way, if any of you haven't visited anni's lj yet, I recommend you do (heaps and heaps of the light novel): Site.

 

[Celes Chere]

who is seme

Izaya. BD

 

[Frostwave]

Which one is which again? Uke/seme?

Gaawwww, yeah. In light of what you said about Namie in the light novel, she is creepier and more gross than just watching the anime made me think. Still interesting, but whuuuuh. -__-

Damn, the ep sounds friggin' awesome. I want it now. T.T

I want to post some fanart, but the computer and photobucket's being weird. I'll try later.

What was you guys' favorite episode? If you have one. Or, favorite moments? And favorite character(s) and pairing(s)?

 

[crack]

Namie's a twisted character... though, everyone in Durarara is batshit, so I guess it makes sense she'd be off as well. Does anyone find it ironic that Celty is the most levelheaded character?

And yes, please do! I can't get enough Durarara!! fanart. I'm actually translating some Durarara!! comics at the moment, so I'll be sure to post. : ) In fact, here's one I just did:

It's not much, but at least it's funny.

I can't choose a favorite episode, honestly. Some characters needed more screen time! And while I did enjoy the series, I honestly have to say that I was a bit disappointed with the ending. It was a bit mediocre. Not to mention they made a few changes here and there with the show that left out some great parts in the novel. For example,

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when Simon punches Izaya and gives him that speech? Man, reading that snippet in the novel was awesome. But the anime was meh. I didn't get the same vibe. Maybe it's because I didn't imagine it'd play out like that.

OVERALL though, I really enjoyed it especially the parts with Shizuo... I can't say I have a favorite moment, but I think one of the most memorable scene for me was when the Yellow Scarves were chasing after Anri, and the Dollars kept helping her in some way. And Mikado texting everyone in Dollars... Izaya screwing with Rio... Shizuo's backstory... Celty's backstory... yeah, too many to name. ><

My favorite character in drrr will ALWAYS be Shizuo. He's full of win and he is also my husbando. And after that... can't choose. But once I know more about Akane, I think she'll become my second favorite. She's just adorable.

Spoiler: Akane spoilers

I forget which volume it was, but there's this scene where Vorona states that she's going to kill Shizuo. "I'll kill him first! Shizuo is mine!" or something like that. Akane, not knowing how to react (and a bit confused), replies that she's going to kill Shizuo first. XD Vorona and Akane then get into an argument. Sadly, Akane doesn't realize that instead of KILLING him, she's supposed to be protecting him. XD Later, she asks Akabayashi how to kill someone. I bet he was thinking FML.

As far as favorite pairings go... that's easy. Shizaya. But honestly, I'm pretty much open to every pairing in Durarara. I have a soft spot for Shizuo/Celty though...

TL;DR what about the rest of you? :3

 

[Vorona]

Yeahhhh Namie's got some "issues" for sure I don't really know why I like her, I guess i'm just messed up in that respect

Oh I totally approve of ep.25 being fanservicey. The summary sounds awesome! The twins + Shizaya fight + fangirling Erika = win! February needs to hurry uppppp.

I have no objections to anyone posting fanart, i've been on a pixiv spree lately but the more the merrier XD That comic is luzly, I look forward to any others you decided to post

Favourite episode? Hmmm...I like episode 3 a lot for the obligatory "cell phone smashing, yo-yo!, lolz Shizuo fight, oh hi Simon!" scene. That was probably the episode that sucked me in and made me think "Haha, this show's gonna be great!" I also like the chatroom scenes & how you slowly learnt who was who over the course of the show. It's funny rewatching & knowing who everyone is, Kanra especially "I banned the troll!" Oh the irony I was disappointed with the ending too. After all the buildup and craziness of the series before hand, the finale just seemed so...bland in comparison. I figured they were just setting it up for a second season though.

I'm with crack in that my overall favourite character is Shizuo just because the guy's awesome. Izaya's probably my second favourite with Celty not far behind. After that it becomes more fuzzy, I love pretty much everyone. I've only seen Akane in fanarts but she sounds adorable! All the more reason another season is needed.
As for pairings, I think drrrs one of the only fandoms I don't have an OTP for for some reason. I'll pretty much ship anyone if the fanart is pretty/good I do have a soft spot for IzaNamie though. Ah, ShizuoxCelty is awesome too! I remember how I used to not like Shinra at all, and thought Shizuo was a much better option for Celty (Hah, I still do tbh).

 

[Frostwave]

It's good to talk about Drr with people I actually like!!!! Whew.. ok. Just sayin'. : ]

lol @ the comic. I love the impassive look that's always on Kasuka's face, haha.

It's definitely hard for me to pick a fave ep, too. Shizuo and Celty are my favorite characters. I love nearly all the characters and I can't think of any I actually dislike. So.... since I love Shizuo and Celty so much, episodes 7(all about Shizuo and his past) and 8(where Celty takes the day off and tries to cook for Shinra and stuff), maybe?

I also really like Shingen. He's a hilarious bastard.

Akane sounds pretty cool from readin' that bit.

Pairings... Lemme see, my favorites are far as canon goes are Kida/Saki and Shinra/Celty. I also like Mikado/Anri, but it's not as interesting to me. But I'm sure it's much better in the light novels.

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Kasuka/Ruri is adorable, too. :3

And I like Izaya/Namie.

Shizuo and Celty make a great team. I love that they get along so well. xD I think they're my favorites because they are the most normal(in Shizuo's case, when he's not in a rage, of course. I love how he fusses at Seiji about bein' a douche in that ep where he gets stabbed with the pens. Who didn't love that headbutt, huh? HAHAHA), honest characters on the show as far as personalities go. Celty is a sweetheart, her voice is adorable. And she's scared of aliens and the traffic police which is really endearing. And the way Shizuo always tries to be rational just before losing his shit. I love them dudes so much, man. ^^

Okay, I'll post some fanart when the comp is less of a beyotch. Here are two pics for now:

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Mai babies. xD

^Heehee. Kyoot.

^^

 

[Celes Chere]

MY FAVORITE CHARACTER IS KIDA.

SHIZAYA COUNTS AS ONE CHARACTER FOR ME.
So many Shizuo fans. But I can't choose still... I officially announced Shizzy as my favorite, and then I changed back to Izaya... SO I CAN NEVER CHOOSE.

MY FAVORITE EPISODE IS NAMELESS, BECAUSE I LIKE THEM ALL.

SEME IZAYA MEANS SHIZUO IS THE BITCH.

I LOVE CELTY.

I like Shizuo x Celty too, I think it is the most adorable het pairing aside from Shinra x Celty, which is like my het OTP of this series. :3 Shizuo x Akane, Shizuo x Vorona I also adore. Blondes are hawt, so Shizuo x Vorona is like zomg smex. I recently DLed a doujinshi of them and fell more in love. &#9829;

Kida x Mikado is like my next hnnnng worthy thing after Shizaya. xD Kizaya after that. And then ... Uh.. Other stuff, hahaha.

Anri, Saki, and Namie actually are all boring characters that I don't care about/dislike. xD

 

[Frostwave]

Oic, seme is like the dominate one?

I've seen some pretty sexy Shizuo/Vorona fanart. I'll be happy if they turn out canon. :3

Frickin' yeah. Shinra/Celty is the shit.

 

[crack]

I figured they were just setting it up for a second season though.

That's what I thought too, but the animation studio (Brian's Base) doesn't seem to be doing any work on Durarara!! at the moment. :/ If the possibility of a season ever happens, it'll probably be next year.

I remember how I used to not like Shinra at all, and thought Shizuo was a much better option for Celty (Hah, I still do

I think Shinra serves as comic relief in the series, really. His love for Celty is almost amusing...

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Kasuka/Ruri is adorable, too. :3

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This pairing is just adorable. I find Kasuka helping her out really sweet.

Shizuo and Celty make a great team. I love that they get along so well. xD I think they're my favorites because they are the most normal(in Shizuo's case, when he's not in a rage, of course. I love how he fusses at Seiji about bein' a douche in that ep where he gets stabbed with the pens. Who didn't love that headbutt, huh? HAHAHA), honest characters on the show as far as personalities go. Celty is a sweetheart, her voice is adorable. And she's scared of aliens and the traffic police which is really endearing. And the way Shizuo always tries to be rational just before losing his shit. I love them dudes so much, man. ^^

Celty and Shizuo are "good," I'd have to say. I mean, besides Shizuo's anger, I really think these two have at least pure intentions, unlike most of the cast in drrr. I don't even think they like getting involved... and if you think about it, it's always them saving the day, you know? XD I found it amusing that Celty was scared of aliens and police, lol. I mean, Celty's sort of an alien herself.

AND FANART. <3 I'll post more comics later when I can find one that's not yaoi.

Anri, Saki, and Namie actually are all boring characters that I don't care about/dislike. xD

I agree with you on Saki. I could care less about her tbh, she was such a boring character. But, maybe she's portrayed better in the light novels...

When I first watched that episode where Izaya screws with Rio (that girl who wanted to commit suicide), I totally shipped them... but then I realized she doesn't make any more appearances.

And yep, seme = dominant.

I've seen some pretty sexy Shizuo/Vorona fanart. I'll be happy if they turn out canon. :3

I was a bit disappointed that Vorona only liked Shizuo because of his strength. And from what I've read, she seems very cold, so I really hope she can break through that 'exterior.' But maybe it'd be too cliche then?

 

[Celes Chere]

I totally shipped them... but then I realized she doesn't make any more appearances.

It's sad that she doesn't. ;-;

 

[Alessa Gillespie]

Celty and Shizuo are "good," I'd have to say. I mean, besides Shizuo's anger, I really think these two have at least pure intentions, unlike most of the cast in drrr. I don't even think they like getting involved... and if you think about it, it's always them saving the day, you know? XD I found it amusing that Celty was scared of aliens and police, lol. I mean, Celty's sort of an alien herself.

I can totally understand her being afraid of aliens, greys are scary shit. Mass Effect aliens I am okay with, but the traditional little grey men give me the willies.

 

[Xinda]

Steve Blum as Dotachin Kadota.

 

[crack]

If I saw a Celty and an alien, I'd be more scared of the Celty tbqh.

Steve Blum as Kadota.

EDIT: LMAO I cannot believe you and I posted this video at the same fucking time. XD

I'm neutral with his voice. Doesn't sound too bad.

 

[Xinda]

...HA HA HA HA. Dude. That's hilarious.

I snuck out of lurking and. Man.

I'm not sure if I like his voice... It's not bad but - on the plus, I like his personality. Though that seems to be most of the cast.

But agreed, doesn't sound too bad. Might end up growing on me if I watch the dub enough.

 

[crack]

I thought I had double posted at first! XD

Maybe that's it. It'll might take some getting used to? Maybe that's it - that's sort of how I felt with YGO too.

 

[Xinda]

LoL. When I refreshed the page, I was like, "How did my font get like Crac--why is there tw-- Oh. HAHAHA."

Mhm. Could be. I've found if I watch a series in one language for a long period of time, I do judge a bit more harshly on the other language (even if it's from dub to the original source). Though, Bleach & Naruto were some exceptions...

Ha, YGO. --Which one did you hear first, dub or JP?

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OT: Pffft, ya'll talk more when I'm not around D:



@ Mage - I love that gif you posted with Shizuo + Celty. Love those two. Can't tell if I love 'em as a couple (since I also love Shinra/Celty) or just friends... Either way...

"Does anyone find it ironic that Celty is the most levelheaded character?"

-- Totally never thought of it that way. Figured they've all got some screws loose or just straight-up eccentric that I didn't even think of which one was the most "levelheaded." That's hilarious + great at the same time.

- > What was you guys' favorite episode? If you have one. Or, favorite moments? And favorite character(s) and pairing(s)?

I can't choose a favourite episode. I love so many D:

Moment - again, too many XD Celty showing her fear of aliens is adorable, each time a "heart" appears in the smoke, Anri vs Izaya, Izaya almost every time, Walker/Erica... seriously. Too many moments and just.

Characters - AGAIN I SUCK B/C I CAN'T CHOOSE. But. Celty, Izaya and Kida top it... ...I wonder if that could work as a pairing -- ever thought about it. Hmmmmm.

'm not fond of Namie, but I do like Anri in some ways. She has potential - donno about her Light Novel counterpart, but she has potential I think?

Shizuo amuses me, too. Especially when they had the episode that showed him younger and all of that.

Pairings: ...Kida/Izaya. Uh. Like you, Crack, I shipped Izaya and Rio and hoped for more and was so sad-faced when she wasn't in the rest of the series. Shinra/Celty. I also find Shizuo/Izaya amusing - including their "variations." And now I'm drawing a blank =| Oops.

 

[Vorona]

I just preordered the 2nd dvd yesterday which comes out in a couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to seeing 12.5 in good quality XD

I'm curious to how the dub's gonna turn out though. Some of the voices sound really good (Simon, Shinra), whereas others i'm like "eh :/" (Izaya mainly). I guess that's just dub shock though, after being used to the original seiyuu's for so long. Usually i'm pretty open minded with dub's, but I think drr's gonna be one of the exceptions to that.

I agree with everyone about Rio. I was upset she didn't make any more appearances, cuz yeah, I liked her and kinda ship her with Izaya. & oh, I can't believe I forgot to mention ShizuoxVorona! I think it's slowly becoming my otp, hot indeed.

@Mage: D'aww that fanart is so cute! I can't tell which is cuter, chibi ShizuoxCelty or sweet ShinraxCelty.

AND FANART. <3 I'll post more comics later when I can find one that's not yaoi.

Dude srsly, post what you want. I already said idc with this fandom & I ship anything if it has good fanart

Speaking of which, I apologise if any of this has been posted before, i'm just on a pixiv high so I thought i'd randomly share some stuff i've found

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[Frostwave]

I like Rio, but I can't see her with Izaya. She's not unusual/twisted/fucked up enough to keep him interested. That's why I like Izaya/Namie. I wouldn't say I want them to be an actual couple because that seems kind of borin', but I like seeing them interact.

Rio's cute, though. I was collecting Drrr icons a while back(until my hard drive went to crap), had some of her that were pretty adorable.

 

[Zee]

I shipped Rio/Celty after the first two episodes. My heart is broken knowing now Rio won't make any more appearances.

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I'm only on episode 4 (I think) and I like it so far. The only thing I dislike is Shrina/Celty. It'd be sweet except he and his dad fucking dissected her and that sorta kills any romantic aspect for me. He just strikes me as more of a creeper.

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[Alessa Gillespie]

I shipped Rio/Celty after the first two episodes. My heart is broken knowing now Rio won't make any more appearances.

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I'm only on episode 4 (I think) and I like it so far. The only thing I dislike is Shrina/Celty. It'd be sweet except he and his dad fucking dissected her and that sorta kills any romantic aspect for me. He just strikes me as more of a creeper.

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this is pretty much my feelings on it. it's like 'MY DAD TRIED TO DISSECT HER WHEN I WAS FOUR AND I SAW HER NAKED AND I LOVE HER'. and the pairing pretty much comes out of nowhere as far as the anime goes. shinra/celty just really bugged me. :\

 

[crack]

Ha, YGO. --Which one did you hear first, dub or JP?

JP. But I've grown to like the dub.

Moment - again, too many XD Celty showing her fear of aliens is adorable, each time a "heart" appears in the smoke, Anri vs Izaya, Izaya almost every time, Walker/Erica... seriously. Too many moments and just.

That Anri vs. Izaya was way too short for me.

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It's funny how so many people tried to kill him and yet the only one who actually hurt him was Simon, who doesn't want to kill anyone anymore.

I like Rio, but I can't see her with Izaya. She's not unusual/twisted/fucked up enough to keep him interested. That's why I like Izaya/Namie. I wouldn't say I want them to be an actual couple because that seems kind of borin', but I like seeing them interact.

I actually don't mind Izaya/Namie, but she's already so in love with someone else.