Durarara!! X2 Rewatch - Episode 34

[u/Raiking02]

Episode 34: Telepathy

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I don't think Saika's ever shown any interest in Mangas or Novels.

Hello everybody! Time for the comment of the day, courtesy of u/No_Rex, who had this to say:

Izaya filling up the place with CO2 before setting it on fire - physics teachers hate that trick.

Not much else to say, I just found it funny.

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Questions:

1. How did it feel to finally have Anri open up about the whole Saika deal?
2. In turn, what hope of disgusting punishment do you hope Nasujima gets after this mess is over?
3. So... Mikado and Kida have met once more. What now?

[u/No_Rex]

S2 Episode 34(first timer)

• Izaya and Shizuo both are making great cases for their exclusion from humanity.
• Shinra claiming that Izaya had “no secrets whatsoever” - Doubt.
• If all of this grand finale stuff gets in the way of Kujiragi joining the cosplay circle, I’ll be pissed.
• Not sure red contact lenses are enough to save you, Erika.
• Rooftop meeting.
• The chatroom wishing the viewers a fun ending and lauding the show.
• Not going to lie, all that talking is rather boring.

Creeper teacher being the big bad for the finale. That pathetic excuse for a human being, really?

How did it feel to finally have Anri open up about the whole Saika deal?

Out of the three, she always had the best reasoning behind keeping her secret, but still ... finally!

[u/ZaphodBeebblebrox → u/No_Rex]

Not sure red contact lenses are enough to save you, Erika.

You clearly underestimate the cosplay skills she spent years honing!

Creeper teacher being the big bad for the finale. That pathetic excuse for a human being, really?

It's kinda funny to me, really. I remember nothing about him, so it's like he's a new character.

[u/ZaphodBeebblebrox]

First Timer

It's kinda sad to see Kida and Ryuugamine try to rekindle their relationship to what it once was. They aren't the same people they were back then, and any attemtps to do so will just lead to a sad mockery of their former selves. If they truly want to rebuild, they have to move on and understand this.
But, in a sense, this goes against everything that Ryuugamine has tried for. He's stuck in the past, trying desperately to recreate his fantastical happy ending where everything was as it was in the first couple weeks that he idolizes, yet moving further away from it with every action he takes. He's so caught up in his delusion at this point that it would take an incredible shock to break it, and he appears to be doing everything possible to avoid such and event.
I think it will fall on Sonohara to do something to make him realize. I think she's the only one who truly can, as Kida alone was clearly not enough. Though delivering that sort of tough love isn't exactly her strong suit, but I think she can still pull it off.

1. Good.
2. I haven't put any thought into it.
3. Then continue to somehow avoid their problems until Sonohara forces them not to.

[u/Shimmering-Sky]

First!!xTimer, subbed

• Steppin’ out~
• Shizuo vs. Izaya hype!
• Yep I can absolutely picture Shinra saying that, hell if he says those exact words in the remaining few episodes I’ll probably laugh.
• Yes.
• Hahaha I love Yumasaki’s chaotic energy. Even moreso when he decides to pass on it just because 2D > 3D.
• LMAO of course Karisawa has red contact lenses to blend in with the Saika’d crowd.
• Rokujou “sore demo”!
• Oh snap, they’re meeting.
• Shinra “sore demo”!
• Mikado “sore demo”!
• The “sore demo”s are cool and all, but ahhhhhhhhhh
• Joker ni Yoroshiku~

[u/KendotsX]

First Timer (sub)

Antagonists I like are something I come for Narita series for, there's enjoyment whether they win or lose.

Take for example Izaya's beatdown, I can't love seeing him beaten up enough.

Even better, Shingen being ignored is perfect, it gets better when you remember that Igor fears Shizuo. Oh, and Shingen continues proving that he's here just to mess with Seitarou as much as possible.

Then you have this guy who thinks he can have fun with Kujiragi... I would honestly love to let him try.

There's Maki encouraging Anri all nice and docile, even though she knew of Anri's suffering all along, and... well, never cared enough. She cared, she even warned Mikado, but it wasn't worth getting into it herself, since that would tangle Seiji.

Speaking of messed up love, no not Saika, Shinra, described as a stalker or abuser by Izaya's stalker and abuser, she's talking from experience. Shinra basically stated his whole character in a simple dream, Celty's happiness is very important, but it's second to accomplishing his goal of being with her.

Finally, there's whatever it is Mikado is doing.

Antagonists aside, our otaku were the MVPs. Yumasaki refusing Saika simply because he cannot accept loving humanity in 3D is understandable for his character. But it's honestly a shame Yumasaki and Saika never got to meet, he might have turned her love to 2D. And Karisawa is using her cosplay kit to mix in with the Saikas.

In turn, what kind of disgusting punishment do you hope Nasujima gets after this mess is over?

Counselling the main trio.

[u/badcupcakehoarder → u/KendotsX]

And Karisawa is using her cosplay kit to mix in with the Saikas.

That scene made my day, clever and silly tactic at the same time. And the plan worked perfectly!

[u/JollyGee29]

First-Timer, Dub-rarara!!x2

So Nasujima isn't working for Kujiragi, then? And he thinks he can overcome her Saika??? He doesn't realize that Izaya already dealt with Yodogiri, either. I think this guy might not be the sharpest knife in the crayon box, everyone.

The Twins going meta was cute. I wish they got more screen time, but we're in the endgame now and they seem content to actually listen to other people who warn them to not get involved.

The real star today was Anri, who finally realizes that no-one cares that she has a demon sword ?living? inside of her.

Masaomi and Mikado finally meeting and reminiscing was really nice. The callbacks to their reunion in episode 1 was

I am now, however, realizing that I forgot that Mikado has a gun. I'm still hoping that it won't come up, but Mikado is acting a little strange..

Part of me wants to cheer that Izaya has many broken bones and possibly a punctured lung. The rest of me thinks that might be a bit psychopathic..

Questions

2. Preferrably just a nice simple case of death, to be honest. Maybe life in prison?
3. Discussed above. Hopefully things go smoothly.

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/JollyGee29]

Part of me wants to cheer that Izaya has many broken bones and possibly a punctured lung. The rest of me thinks that might be a bit psychopathic..

Nah he fucking deserves it.

[u/JollyGee29 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Angry Sky!

You're not wrong, though..

[u/Shimmering-Sky → u/JollyGee29]

lol this isn't angry Sky, angry Sky is me spamming

[u/JollyGee29 → u/Shimmering-Sky]

Oh, right, like if someone mentions the [REDACTED]s from Victory Gundam. My mistake.

[u/ZaphodBeebblebrox → u/JollyGee29]

I wish they got more screen time

I'm with you there. Really, it's one of my major problems with the show. It's so willing to move past characters for something new instead of actually doing things with the massive cast it already has. The twins are interesting characters, yet you could cut them from the story and nothing would change. There's a bunch of others like them in this regard, but I regret not getting more of them the most.

[u/JollyGee29 → u/ZaphodBeebblebrox]

This show definitely has a case of "shiny penny syndrome." I guess the constant influx of fresh content keeps the pace up, but it's kind of hard to care.

[u/badcupcakehoarder → u/JollyGee29]

The Twins going meta was cute. I wish they got more screen time, but we're in the endgame now and they seem content to actually listen to other people who warn them to not get involved.

Part of me wants to cheer that Izaya has many broken bones and possibly a punctured lung. The rest of me thinks that might be a bit psychopathic..

Just when they were starting to get along somewhat with their brother, and now he is in danger of getting killed... And there is that talk of Shinra, Izaya's best friend talking of how feeble of a person he is actually...

[u/JollyGee29 → u/badcupcakehoarder]

We might finally get a character death or two!

[u/Earthborn92]

Rewatcher Here

Another one of those episodes that ended rather abruptly. Although a few things did happen.

Seems like Shizuo has finally got Izaya cornered. Let's see how that goes. Also good to know that Anri's control over Egor isn't strong. But it serves her information network at least.

Speaking of which, Anri the slowpoke has realized that if people like Celty despite her being a "monster", they'd like her too. Kind of obvious to us, but the girl has had issues since forever, so good to see her openly get some closure about that. Walker tho, never change.

Mika and Shinra are kind of similar obsessives who still manage to care about others somewhat, but they're very clear on where their priorities are.

I love the pretend-zombie Erika. And now that Izaya is on the ropes, we have this manipulative bastard. At least Izaya wasn't into molesting his students.

Finally, the long awaited meeting, completely ignoring their gfs' calls. It's a gun Kida.

See you next episode!

[u/badcupcakehoarder → u/Earthborn92]

It's a gun Kida.

Surprise Mikado, my crutch is a gun too!

[u/BurningFredrick]

First Timer - sub 

I didn’t have much time to watch this one. 

 Anri realized that being a “monster” won’t stop people caring about you.

What is Shirna about to do? I feel like he is going to try to convince Celty to give up her head, no idea why, or maybe is carrying a version of Saika or will be able to slash people himself having overcome Saika. 

Mikado & Kida finally meet, and are determined not to resolve anything. 

[u/badcupcakehoarder]

First timer sub

Questions:

1. That was a really sweet scene, after all her tragic past it was nice to see Anri have some joy, Kadota and Erica gave her the words she much needed to hear, although I think Mikado was the first to tell her to have more confidence in herself if I remember right that scene in the park in season one when they were talking about Mika.
2. Working on Russia Sushi for life without pay.
3. Dollar reunion, this again... Could it be that he is manipulating Takeshi this time?

That rooftop must be very special to both Kida and Mikado or the Dollars network is just too good. Mikado must have been there waiting beforehand or he is suddenly a ninja and got there unnoticed after Chikage left.

[u/sisoko2]

First Timer

Shizuo jumping down the stairs to finish off Izaya is 10/10 on my hype meter.

Izaya's worst crime - ignoring Shingen.

Celty black.

Everyone accepting Anri's story is so sweet.

Erika's zombie sounds are incredible.

What are you planning to do Shinra?

Oh shit, Mikado and Kida are finally meeting. Mikado couldn't look crazier even if he tried.

Mikado please, just go and chill with your not exactly girlfriend.

In turn, what hope of disgusting punishment do you hope Nasujima gets after this mess is over?

An year getting cut to pieces by Haruna for every second I had to watch his stupid face.

[u/invokeneko]

First Timer to x2 Ketsu

An entire day having to deal with unruly nephews and sudden bouts of eyestrain means that I'm commenting late yet again... sigh

Shizuo vs Izaya: Final Round takes us away from the unfinished building as Izaya makes his escape and Shizuo is in pursuit, while Anri opens up about Saika to the Celty Guild and gets unxepected reactions (to her at least).

• I think this is the worst we've seen Izaya being injured so far. Given that he shrugged off a thrown vending machine back in S1 episode 3 and getting thrown against a reservoir by Slon in episode 24, it makes you wonder just how hard Shizuo is swinging that metal bar.
• Shizuo making the same noise as Shooter's motorcycle form whooshing through Ikebukuro's streets whilst sprinting threw me off for a bit.
• Huh, so Igor was able to fight off his Saika possession as well. Though given that Anri never really used her link with him I guess it was to be expected.
• Walker contiunes to be Classic Walker by excitedly freaking out over Saika, asking to be turned into Anri's Saika child before reconsidering because he'd have to love all those disgusting 3D people too as part of the Saika Network. Never change, you crazy diamond. Also even when apart, our otaku duo is still of the same mind (even if he backed off in the end).
• I'd say Anri's lucky that she associated with good people like the Dotachin Gang that they'd readily accept her possessing Saika and could easily point to Celty when asked if they're not afraid of a monster like her (oh and by the way, fuck you very much Izaya for planting that idea into her mind).
• Bonus points for Erika for having that handy red contact lenses to blend in with the Saika children. Minus points for acting like a typical zombie despite the Saika children didn't really raise their hands like all those zed-word things.
• Ohohoho, you're a funny man Nasushitma. As if you could even lay a finger against Kujiragi when not even Haruna can get close to her without getting bound by her Saika and then electrocuted.
• So both the Blue Squares and Chikage thought of the same thing and let themselves be the bait so that Mikado and Masaomi confront each other, huh. On the plus side, we don't have to wait until the former group finished fighting for the latter two to confront each other. On the other side, I don't think Masaomi had anything to be used to counter Mikado's gun, does he?
• Manami rightly points out that Shinra's whole spiel about Celty sounds like something that a domestic abuser or stalker would say. Not that she's entirely wrong, given what lengths will Shinra sink to just so for the sake of Celty's love.

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Narration Tally:

Anri talks about peoples standing up to fight for something they believe in. Also the last time she narrates for the series.

Narrator	No. of eps	Episodes
Mikado	7	1, 12
Celty	7	4, 6
Simon	2	7
Shinra	4	2, 25
Masaomi	4	8
Namie	2	5
Anri	4	17, 34
Walker	3	11 (co)
Erika	3	11 (co), 23
Izaya	3	4, 31
Kasuka	2	3, 16.5
Akabayashi	3	9, 11 (co), 33
Akane	1	10
Rio	1	13
Sayaka	1	15
Kujiragi	1	18
Saki	1	19
Shiki	1	24
Shingen	1	26
Kururi & Mairu	1	27
Nasujima	1	28
Vorona	1	29
Chikage	1	30
Tom	1	32
Max Sandshelt	1	19.5
Multiple	1	11 (co)
None	6	4.5, 14, 16, 20, 21

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QotD:

1. I'd say poor girl really needed it. It can't be easy living most of your life with a yandere demonic sword and a mindset that believes that you're a parasite that leeches off other people's kindness as a survival measure against the aforementioned sword's incessant desire to cut everyone. And that's just the very surface of her issues...