FEATURE: Aniwords – Durarara!! and Unhidden Monsters

In its 50+ episode run, particularly in the twenty or so episode that have made up Durarara!! x2, Durarara!! has demonstrated a rather impressive ability to maintain a largely impregnable nature, both in terms of plot and character motivations. While the outlines of the character beats and story movements are at least accessible, plunging into the depths of why certain characters act certain ways or (heaven forbid) where the story is actually going, if anywhere, is a venture most watchers of the show will admit is challenging and perhaps even impossible. I'm no exception to this kind of general bafflement with the contortions of the show, having been fooled time and time again into thinking I'd finally seen where Durarara!!'s...

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Epitome of Eighteen Histories 7: Sonohara Anri Episode

Raira Academy. Career Guidance Room. “Sonohara. You’re not furthering your education?” A few months into her second year of high school. In her first career guidance session in Raira Academy, Anri received this question from the teacher who was head of her year. In the teacher’s hand was the survey form for her career aspirations, from Anri’s homeroom teacher. “Yes… I’m thinking of working once I graduate high school.” “I see… That’s a waste… With your results, the school could put forth recommendations to even the better-ranked universities.” The teacher glanced at the staff-use laptop, where Anri’s results were displayed. She had achieved perfect 10’s across the board several times since her first term in the school, and by that alone one could say she was a role model for excellence. On...

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[Anime] Durarara x2 Ketsu – Episode 3

Episode 3 of Ketsu is a very dialogue heavy episode . It lacks any of the real action of the last few episodes and exists mostly to give us a better perspective on Mikado’s character. However, the dialogue between Mikado and Izaya isn’t the only conversation going on during the episode. Niekawa and Anri also spend a good amount of the episode just talking to one another. With very brief combat that is hardly worth mentioning. The trouble with episodes like this is there isn’t a lot to say or really anything fun going on visually. I can say a few things that really interested me in this episode was Mikado asking Izaya to be on his side. Rather bold Mikado. Another part of the episode that was rather fascinating is when Kujiragi...

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Anri Sonohara redraw 2015

Hey,So it is already a few months ago that i have post something, But i haven't stopped drawing. This week i will post my last drawings of the past 2 months. This is a redraw of one of my draws that i have drawn 2 years ago.Well i have inproved a bit. Not big time. but i have not draw very much the last 2 years in my opinion.This is a fanart of Durarara!  Because the second season have started i have drawn this one. greet,bastiaandegoedeIt is free for use as background on your pc. If you want to use it for other stuff ask me please....

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‘Durarara!! X2’ English dub debuts next week

Anime publisher Aniplex of America, today announced that the English dub of its upcoming anime series, “Durarara!! X2," would be makings its streaming debut next Tuesday. Based off of the light novel series from author Ryohgo Narita, the “Durarara!! X2” anime series is produced by Studio Shuka, which will be the animation studio’s first major project. The series began airing in Japan in January of this year, and this is the first time Aniplex of America has released an English dub for one of their series, while it is still being broadcast in Japan. The “Durarara!! X2” English dub will debut on Tuesday Mar. 10, 2015, with new episodes being added every Tuesday. The series will be available via Hulu,Crunchyroll, and the Aniplex Channel. The entire...

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Celty Sturluson profiel

Celty Sturluson (セルティ ストゥルルソン, Seruti Sutoruruson), also known as "The Black Rider" of "The Headless Rider", is a Dullahan from Ireland who came to Japan looking for her stolen head. Her motorcycle is actually a horse in disguise, which she has named Shooter. She has no head and perceives via unknown sensors that are not located on the head. The physical strength she possesses is above human, though not quite on par with Shizuo Heiwajima and Simon Brezhnev. She is also capable of manipulating a shadow-like, durable substance to form objects ranging from gloves to chariots at her will. Celty lives with Shinra Kishitani and works as an underground transporter. She wears a helmet when she goes out and communicates via a PDA. She enjoys online chatting, televisie and DVDs. Her online...

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Manga with Asexual Characters

So I've been doing some digging to find some asexual manga or characters. Not all of them are canonly asexual, but they have shown signs of possibly being asexual. One Piece by Oda Eiichiro Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who defies the standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece. Luffy has no interest in men...

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