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Durarara!! Dyurarara!! ( デュラララ!!) |
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Rose Faerie's Review Violence: The plot centers around gang warfare, so expect quite a bit of that, though it isn't portrayed positively, and it is handled quite well, in my opinion. There is also a serial killer. Knife wounds and hits to the head cause bleeding. At one point a character is shot. Slapstick violence also occurs. Sex and Nudity: Celty is shown in the shower, though only her legs and back are visible. The shots are brief. Shinra tries to peek at her, but that doesn't go over well. A male character is shown in the shower, though the scene is nearly identical to the scene featuring Celty. Shinra sometimes makes suggestive comments toward Celty. She usually doesn't stand for it, though. Anri has a large chest and this is commented upon, though the comments don't become frequent until the end of the series. Namie is a bit too fond of her brother, and Izaya suggests that she feels romantically towards him. A teacher is shown to be attracted to some of his students. Neither of those relationships are endorsed. The first isn't really focused on and comes up briefly twice. The second is clearly portrayed as negative. Theological Themes: The black rider doesn't have a head and is supposedly of mythological orgin. There is a demonic blade that possesses people, though it can be suppressed. One character talks about how he doesn't believe in God and his views on the afterlife (though he has an antagonistic role in the story and can hardly be described as a good person. Problematic Themes: There is a lot of swearing. The d-word, s-word, h-word, and both versions of the b-word are used. Shizuo in particular loves the s-word. He also is rarely seen without a cigarette, though the cigarette is mainly used as a prop. Overall: I did not expect to love this show so much. I thought I'd probably like it, but it wouldn't be a favorite or anything. And yet, here we are. The plot is really creative, as mystery and plot twists abound. I think it's a pretty cool look at gang warfare with a bit of supernatural elements and evil plots added to the mix. I look forward to seeing how the second season ties things up. The characters are amazing, with many standouts. Shizuo, Izaya, Celty, as well as Kyohei and his gang were all standouts for me, though the entire cast was terrific. Shizuo is weirdly likeable and endearing for someone so violent. He's just very, very awesome. Izaya on the other hand is a horrible person who doesn't deserve much, but he's interesting and drives the plot, so he can stay for now. Celty is the nicest supposed monster ever. Honestly, she is one of the most morally good characters in the show. The van gang is just plain cool. I'd be friends with them in real life. The teenage characters were interesting, just less compelling to me.There are so many characters, yet they are all interesting and distinct in their own right. They were definitely my favorite part of the show. I also really loved the character designs and the backgrounds. They add a lot to the aesthetic and overall appeal of the show. I adore all the openings and endings, though "Trust Me", the first ending, was my overall favorite. It fit my musical taste so well, and the graphics they used made me happy. I really recommend this show. I'm kinda obsessed now. I could re-watch this over and over and never tire of it. I recommend this to older teens and up, given the subject matter, as well as the general consensus on the show's rating. |
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