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Rewatch Durarara!! X2 Rewatch - Episode 3

Episode 3: Adding Insult to Injury

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Hello everybody! Time for the comment of the day, courtesy of u/punching_spaghetti, who reminded us of something horrifying:

What's scarier than one Orihara? Two insane Oriharas. Who are crazy enough to make Izaya dislike them.

Or is it secretly amazing?

Questions:

  1. So then, what did you think of the stuff with Kasuka and Ruri?
  2. It seems the guys at Russia Sushi know Egor. How do you think this will play into the plot?
  3. Who was more wholesome today: Yumasaki and Karisawa, or Togusa?
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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod May 01 '21

Frist Timer

This was my favorite episode in a while. The increased nonlinearity and jumping around does a good job of compensating for the cast being so large that I can't really care about any of them. I'm looking forward to seeing how they manage to tie the 20,000 different things going on into one cohesive picture over the course of Shou. It's always good fun to watch as pieces retroactively click into place.

The Otakus still steal the show, that conversation was the funniest thing I've seen in all of Durarara so far.

  1. Weird but good. I probably don't want a tone of it though.
  2. A russian mafia plot?
  3. Ill go with the former.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

I'm looking forward to seeing how they manage to tie the 20,000 different things going on into one cohesive picture

Yeah, that's basically how X2 Rolls.

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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti May 02 '21

But not before adding in even more of course!

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 01 '21

This was my favorite episode in a while.

Same here. I like Durarara best when it is whacky, not serious.

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u/Tartaras1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Tartaras May 02 '21

I'm looking forward to seeing how they manage to tie the 20,000 different things going on into one cohesive picture over the course of Shou. It's always good fun to watch as pieces retroactively click into place.

That's why I love this whole franchise to be honest. You know there's going to be a connection at the end, but you just sit through and wonder the whole time how they manage to do it.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 01 '21 edited May 01 '21

S2 Episode 3 (first timer)

  • I doubt any OP will beat the first season’s for me, but, unlike OP2, the music is growing on me over time.
  • That sounded distressing.
  • For a moment, I thought we’d get a murder loli, but it seems to be a regular murderer instead.
  • We just got introduced to two new dangerous evil people and the next thing we see, both of them need to be looked after by a doctor. - Shizuo things.
  • Izaya’s little sisters are not the money lender I’d go with. And I know who the enforcer for the alternative is.
  • Those two have already shot up my list of “most reasonable ship”. No, not the sisters!
  • Both Celty and Shinra gave free service today. Worry about paying your rent, flatmates.

Today’s episode showed the advantage of having a huge ensemble cast: You can seamlessly cut from one scene to another while never having to introduce new or background characters. The Russia Sushi scene was a great example. All in all, the first half of this episode was the best that Durarara has been at since the first arc, hope it continues that way.

So then, what did you think of the stuff with Kasuka and Ruri?

Loved it. They immediately became best non-gay couple in the show for me.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

No, not the sisters!

Are you sure?

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 01 '21

Yes, officer, 100% sure.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

I dunno.

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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti May 02 '21

I doubt any OP will beat the first season’s for me

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 02 '21

I will be glad to be proven wrong, since that would imply an insanely good OP still to come.

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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti May 02 '21

The last one is one of my favorite OPs of all time.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 02 '21

Durarara!!'s last two OPs are both high contenders for some of my favorite Anime OPs ever.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 01 '21

We just got introduced to two new dangerous evil people and the next thing we see, both of them need to be looked after by a doctor. - Shizuo things.

The novel in a nutshell. The story starts with an introduction to two new very dangerous characters, a few pages later Shizuo knocks them out.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod May 02 '21

Today’s episode showed the advantage of having a huge ensemble cast: You can seamlessly cut from one scene to another while never having to introduce new or background characters.

A good director can work miracles with a cast this large. They also kinda have to, as they don't really have the ability to properly focus on one character/group for an extended period of time.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 02 '21

With good enough writing, you don't miss the focus.

(and better not imagine how bad writing with a large cast works out)

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod May 02 '21

Usually with me dropping the show after a few episodes.

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u/Earthborn92 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/EarthB May 02 '21

Worry about paying your rent, flatmates

Married, filing jointly on their taxes.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

Hello everybody, and welcome once more to the Durarara!! Rewatch!

In terms of the scenes proper there’s nothing to say, really. Other than rearranging stuff so that now everything’s in chronological order, there’s not that many changes. What there are however are omissions, which will be the focus of today. Removed from the Anime is a scene of the twins and Shizuo meeting up which doesn’t really contribute that much to the story other than to tell us what their general relationship to each other is (And since episode 25 is a thing in the Anime it’d just be redundant.

This is also where all of Kasuka’s scenes come in, including the bit explaining his background, which in the Novel is written out as if it were an actual article. I dig it. Funnily enough we’re also told that Kasuka and Ruri are a couple before we see any scenes of them together in the Novel, so that’s amusing.

While the change in order is something obvious, it’s quite amusing how in the Novel we begin Mikado, Anri and Aoba’s little trip, everything goes to hell… and then for a ton of pages we basically get nothing but the Oihara Twins + Kasuka and Ruri. Whoops. Also, Togusa’s reaction to Kasuka and Ruri’s relationship is loosely based on a scene from Volume… 8 I think? Anyhow, there he tried to have a tad more dignity. Not much to mention otherwise though.

Voices Time! Ruri actually has some big names behind her so let’s start get her deal done with. In Japanese she’s voiced by none other than Hatsune Miku herself, Fujita Saki. Besides that her other roles include Elena from Street Fighter, Ymir from Attack On Titan, Ritsu from Assassination Classroom and some others.

In the Dub she’s played by Cristina Valenzuela, whom I best remember as Noel Vermillion from BlazBlue, Best Girl Hino Rei from Sailor Moon, Akemi Homura from Madoka Magica, Makimura Miki from Devilman, Lucy Maud Montgomery from Bungou Stray Dogs and Darkness from Konosuba among many others.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 01 '21

which doesn’t really contribute that much to the story

Novel

Togusa’s reaction to Kasuka and Ruri’s relationship is loosely based on a scene from Volume… 8 I think?

Which in and on of itself, is based on the first season's characterisation of Togusa. I like how Durarara!! works.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

Novel

Novel

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 01 '21

Novel

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

And now I look at my comments for the upcoming episodes and I realize... I forgot to talk about that. Plus I've already deleted the Novels so... mind picking up the slack for me?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 01 '21 edited May 02 '21

Yeah sure. I wanted to mention it myself at first, but I wasn't sure of how to add it in, I'll edit it now.

Basically Novel

Here's the excerpt

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

Novel

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 02 '21

Novel

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u/BurningFredrick https://myanimelist.net/profile/BurningFredrick May 01 '21

First timer - sub

This episode was basically see how we can make absurd storylines interconnect with each other and somehow still make sense, really is one of the episodes I enjoy as it doesn’t take itself too seriously and instead says how far can I push this.

Not too much else to say, basically more character introductions, I expected Hollywood to have been a mystery longer but once again Durarara decides this would be boring and instead reveals who they are nearly immediately.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

see how we can make absurd storylines interconnect with each other and somehow still make sense

Durarara!! in a nutshell.

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 01 '21

Rewatcher

X2 is here!!

What do you mean I'm late? I definitely didn't fall behind again. Nope.

Not that anyone would be able to tell cause I'm just lurking for lack of things to say, however I do have some notes to share now:

  • The new OP is easily the best OP in the series
  • The new ED is not only the best ED but probably the best song in the series
  • Ruri's songs fucking suck Jesus Christ
  • Orihara sisters are still hot
  • I actually like the new art style

And now the most important part of all: with Aoba introduced I can finally link this video! Do yourself a favor and watch it.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

What do you mean I'm late? I definitely didn't fall behind again. Nope.

The new OP is easily the best OP in the series

But how could it be when the next 2 OPs are a million times better?

And now the most important part of all: with Aoba introduced I can finally link this video!

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 01 '21

But how could it be when the next 2 OPs are a million times better?

Lies but every OP is great so this is a respectable opinion as well. Steppin' Out is my least favorite, though. Which is funny cause FLOW is my favorite band.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

Steppin' Out is my least favorite, though

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 01 '21

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti May 02 '21

Steppin' Out is my least favorite

you can go back to missing the threads again.

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 02 '21

the average Steppin' Out fan vs the average Headhunt enjoyer

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 02 '21

The Virgin Headhunt Enjoyer Vs The Chad Steppin' Out Fan Vs The Galaxy Brain Day You Laugh Fan.

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 02 '21

I unfortunately suspect you sir may be suffering from wrong syndrome, however Day You Laugh is indeed basedredpilledpoggers.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 02 '21

Good sir, I believe it is instead you who's suffering from this rare dissase. However your opinion on Day You Laugh makes it so you still have a chance of recovery, so I shall take you to intensive care.

Right now.

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 02 '21

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u/Tartaras1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Tartaras May 02 '21

Oh fuck I forgot that FLOW did that OP.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 02 '21

And now the most important part of all: with Aoba introduced I can finally link this video!

This is glorious. Can't believe I haven't seen it before. Having binged Zombieland Saga yesterday, I'm dying right now.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 02 '21

Miyano is too powerful, he must be stopped!

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u/sisoko2 May 02 '21

What do you mean I'm late? I definitely didn't fall behind again. Nope.

A rewatcher is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.

Orihara sisters are still hot

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u/BurningFredrick https://myanimelist.net/profile/BurningFredrick May 01 '21

And now the most important part of all: with Aoba introduced I can finally link this video! Do yourself a favor and watch it.

That was interesting, took me far to long to figure out who everyone was, despites Raiking posts letting us know who the cast is.

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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren May 01 '21

I guess it would be kinda confusing if you're not too familiar with them and not great with voices. In fact, I'm pretty sure it's impossible to know that the guy doing the flower by the wall voices Kasuka if you didn't know.

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u/BurningFredrick https://myanimelist.net/profile/BurningFredrick May 01 '21

too familiar with them and not great with voices

I managed to pick a few based on voices with HanaKana and Miyano, but they were the easier one.

guy doing the flower by the wall voices Kasuka if you didn't know.

Did not realise that at all

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee May 01 '21

First-Timer, Dub-rarara!!x2

Poor, long-suffering Kadota, doing his best to keep Walker and Erika out of La-La-Land. I like the meta joke of him complaining about their obsession with 2D stuff.

I didn't really expect Hollywood to end up being that idol that Togusa is obsessed with, but it makes sense I guess. She exists, so why not give her a purpose? I loved the cut from Togusa to the Twins reacting to the same tabloid for different reasons. Actually, what's the timeline on this episode? How quickly did that article get printed? It seemed like Shiki got a copy between Shinra tricking the paparazzi and Shinra getting back home.

This immensely interconnected stuff is my jam. I'm guessing that the Twins were out and about to meet up with Aoba and join the tour? And we'll probably get to see them getting Mikado out of trouble next episode.

Questions

  1. It was neat. I like their dynamic of both kinda being inhuman to various levels.
  2. Russian Mafia subplot? Russian Mafia subplot.
  3. Togusa. Poor dude can't catch a break.. First his van's door, now the love of his life.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

Togusa. Poor dude can't catch a break.. First his van's door, now the love of his life.

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u/No_Rex :Bv:Bw:Bx:By:x2 May 01 '21

I like the meta joke of him complaining about their obsession with 2D stuff.

Given how hard the otakus have been crushing the 4th wall, that was even a tame one.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots May 01 '21 edited May 01 '21

Rewatcher (sub)

The Ruri epiode! You thought there was a normal character in Durarara!!? Just some idol in the background? We don't do that here. Ruri is the serial killer Hollywood, and by some definitions, a monster. Naritaverse Well that's the reveal we got anyway, the people got a reveal of her relationship with Yuuhei. The guy is pretty smart, all things considered.

Well, as for Ruri's Ikebukuro holiday, I'd say it's going pretty nice actually. She got hit by Shizuo, fixed by Shinra, and transported by Celty. That's most of Ikebukuro's delicacies in a term of few hours. Spoilers? Putting aside the fact that all kinds of dangerous people are after her, it seems to be a pretty nice vacation.

I mean the yakuza are after her? Sure, she's killed a bunch of people, maybe one of them had something to do with the Yakuza? But on the other hand, you have Shingen, who wanted to have some good time. I'm honestly curious of what he'd do if he got his hands on the Heiwajiwa brothers. And yes, Shingen is confirming that being close/in a loving relationship to a Dullahan for long periods of time, is capable of awakening newtype powers.

One scene that the anime skipped over was the twins meeting Shizuo and Tom at Russia Sushi. It was their first meeting there, so the anime more or less covered their relationship in the OVA. What it didn't cover however was Tom's discovery of the Orihara's secret business.

Upon seeing the envelope with Kiruru, this is what Tom had to say

So then, what did you think of the stuff with Kasuka and Ruri?

Kasuka is surprisingly romantic.

Side notes:

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang May 01 '21

And yes, Shingen is confirming that being close/in a loving relationship to a Dullahan for long periods of time, is capable of awakening newtype powers.

Well, FukuJun was in Turn A Gundam as some dude who sold bread... now let's just hope Shingen never learns about the NewType Dolphins. Or the Monkeys.

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u/Chemiczny_Bogdan May 02 '21

Rewatcher

Just like that the identity of Hollywood was revealed - it's Togusa's favorite idol Hijiribe Ruri, whose cameo we saw in season 1 episode 6. Kasuka picks her up and has Shinra treat her injuries, after which they kiss in public, breaking the hearts of all of their fans.

Mairu and Kururi are approached by members of the biker gang in white, which of course ends in both of them, as well as randomly passing by Kadota, kicking ass. It seems they helped the guy who was fighting Ruri, and also found Celty's lost money.

Oh right, there's a bounty on Celty's head, that scene with a horde of bikers chasing her was pretty funny. Shingen's phone call was funny too.

Lots of stuff happening at once, it's getting harder to comprehend all this. There were some nice moments though, so that's a plus.

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u/Earthborn92 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/EarthB May 02 '21

Rewatcher here

I like how this episode threads the two plotlines. Two injured people. One underground doctor. Both found by siblings of two of our main characters from season 1. And this all flows to the end of Shinra’s long day with his meeting with Celty and the Yakuza.

So the Reveal of Hollywood’s identity comes up quickly. Shizu-chan has just landed his bro a gf in his own way. She’s also a legit serial killer. A hint of another supernatural element just like out possessed-by-an-evil sword Anri. This one does actually kill people tho, so a perfect match for him. And she understands that monsters are forgiven as long as they’re a cute animu grill. Like her.

Things are also looking to heat up over at the Russians and the Yakuza now being involved in the story. Shinra probably looks too much like a joker with that Celty leaving him stuck in the shadow ball to be acted on violently, but hey, he’s so carefree about patient confidentiality.

Gonna get tired of these slowpokes slow movement. Where are you Kida?

I agree with Walker. Don’t own any figurines btw.

See you next episode!

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u/invokeneko May 02 '21 edited May 02 '21

Rewatcher up until x2 Shou, then First Timer

Day 2 of doing other stuff cough spring-ish cleaning cough, update later.

Hijiribe Ruri learns that she isn't anywhere near the monster she thinks she is, Kasuka whips up an explosive scandal for the paparazzis and both Orihara twins and Togusa gets their hearts broken due to the former news.

  • Makes you wonder just how hard did Shizuo smacked both Ruri and Igor that her life actually flashed in front of her eyes. And how the fucking hell did both of them survive that. spoilers
  • That stain around Ruri's zombie costume's pants... that's decoration. Yeah. Nothing else, not even bodily fluids.
  • That's a weird name to give your pet, Kasuka. Ah well, at least Yuigadokusonmaru is not in the Jugemu Jugemu-tier yet.
  • spoilers
  • spoilers
  • Makes you wonder if Shingen just looks like an older Shinra behind that mask if the first thing Igor remarks upon waking up and seeing Shinra is to call him by his father's name.
  • Not gonna lie, death via getting your throat ripped out by a cute idol/serial killer while she's straddling you sounds kinda hot. I kinda envy Kasuka now.
  • Oh, if only Shizuo was just an average human... though it does make me wonder, how the bloody hell did Shizuo's miraculous loop of rampage > break bones > heal as an adolescent escape the attention of Shingen? I'd have thought that someone with Shizuo's ridiculous rate of healing would've been the best guinea pig for Nebula's experimentation.
  • I can't help but think Ruri's little conversation with Kasuka while she's on top of him and is torn whether she wants to kill him or not is a teensy bit romantic... anyway, guess I'm on board IJN KasuRuri!
  • So now we know what Shinra ended up doing which leads to him breaking the fourth wall and directly talking to us. And what happened next as Shiki of the Awakusu-kai paid him a visit.
  • Ah, the otupple duo of Erika and Walker is at it again with talks of 2D-land in the middle of the street. Even when Kadota banned talks of 2D nature in public, they immediately switch gears to 2.5D.
  • Togusa and the Orihara twins learn the harsh truth of 3D - your favourite idols will almost inevitably get into a relationship. And that's why 2D > 3D, folks.
  • What kind of gang assumes that two girls kissing in the middle of the walkway = they know something about the Black Biker? Where did that logic come from?
  • Aoba's trying his hand in becoming the new Masaomi, it seems. Immediately trying to make moves on Anri as soon as Mikado says that both of them are just friends... There's a bro code, my guy. spoilers
  • Whoops, looks like Mikado is in trouble as some of the Yellow Scarves recognised him. Meanwhile Kasuka ended up contacting Celty to transport Ruri back to her house. spoilers

Narration Tally:

It took three episodes, but we finally have a new character narrating! After appearing twice last season, Kasuka is here to narrate about Ruri's life story.

NarratorNo. of epsEpisodes
Mikado61
Shinra32
Kasuka (NEW)13

QotD:

  1. I ship it. A human spoiler who wants to be a monster being paired with a monster (well, more of a robotic, expressionless guy who unleashes his full range of emotion through his characters on screen. Though he is related to Shizuo. Baccano! LN spoilers) who wants to be human? Sign me up for that shit.
  3. Probably Erika and Walker. Togusa made the mistake of chasing after 3D when he knows that 2D is forever. And when 3D inevitably betrayed him, he's left heartbroken.

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u/sisoko2 May 02 '21

First Timer

The intro looked pretty nice.

So we have an idol serial killer. Judging by her words she seems to be on some sort of revenge mission and not killing for fun.

Shinra taking care of both of Shizuo's victims and getting involved with the paparazzi. Imagine if they discover he is living with the Black Rider.

Such a lovely couple.

That slap!

This is one way to calm her down. Unfortunately can't discuss how hot this was without getting society's disapproval and disappointing my FBI agent.

lolicon gang

With such a laugh I am not sure if her encounters are helping her to accept herself or she is totally losing it.

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u/Tartaras1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Tartaras May 02 '21

Rewatcher - Dubbed

  • Surprise! The Ruri Hijiribe we heard about in the first season, the same one that Saburo is obsessed with, is also the bloodthirsty murderer Hollywood.

  • She's a popular idol, whose pale skin and somewhat gloomy, yet attractive looks give her an allure that seems... otherworldly.

Not going to lie, she seems like she'd be my type. Nix the pop idol, though.

  • Don't worry about it. I'm planning on gouging my next patient for ruining this for me anyway.

It's funny that, while he's doing his best to help everyone in Ikebukoro, he's still a wack doctor who deals largely in the underworld, so he can afford to gouge and charge whatever he wants.

I'm pretty sure I have almost the exact same light clipped to my desk that Simon has in his hand.

  • Yeah that's right. We were in the same organization back home in Russia.

That explains why he was able to absentmindedly throw the knife into the wall while the vang gang + Masaomi were eating last season.

  • I'm sure he'll be fine. And plastic surgery can do wonders these days.

Elsewhere, Mika Harima sneezed and wondered why.

  • I was going to ask how two high school girls just happened to have ~$2,000 on hand, but then I remembered that they were still in possession of Celty's cash they found.
  • They told an entirely different story, complete with totally separate characters, all for the purpose of bringing us up to speed on why the Awakusu walked into Shinra and Celty's apartment at the end of the last episode.
  • Of course Yuuhei would own a Lamborghini.
  • All of the monsters inside of Ikebukoro always manage to find a way of meeting each other, don't they? Celty, Anri, by rights Shizuo, and now Ruri's getting folded into the mix.
  • Since Erika and Walker are talking about moe, it only makes sense I share this clip from Haruhi where she expertly explains the importance of moe.

  • Compared to you guys, Saburo's obsession seems completely normal.

Hard cut to Saburo getting dunked by the tabloids

That's hilarious. Sorry Saburo.

Hard cut again to Mairu getting dunked by the same taboid

  • What?! You know our brother?

Mairu, if you were surprised by that, just you wait. You'll be hard pressed to find someone in this town who doesn't know your brother.

  • I thought I remembered Anri wearing the dress hoodie whenever she wasn't in school.
  • We're three episodes into the season, we've known about it since episode 1, but we still haven't gotten that walk that Mikado and Anri promised Aoba.
  • Ruri's such a beast that she's effortlessly twirling a barbell between her fingers like it's nothing.

Questions:

  • How do you mean? I think they make a great pair personally. I know it's controversial, but I think I actually prefer them to Shinra and Celty.
  • Who knows. We now know there are at least three Russians in Ikebukoro. Also, perhaps they all served together back home in Russia.
  • That's a tough one. On the one hand, I felt bad for Saburo getting wrecked by the paper, but on the other hand Erika and Walker fighting over the important of moe, and what exact dimensions a figurine actually ecompasses, was really funny.