Your Guide to the Durarara Main Characters

Trying to figure out who's who in the chaotic, rumor-filled streets of Ikebukuro? With its massive cast, Durarara!! can be as tricky to navigate as one of Izaya Orihara's schemes.

But at the heart of the chaos are a few key players whose stories intertwine to create one of anime's most captivating urban legends.

This guide will break down the main characters you need to know, from the timid students to the superhuman bartenders.

The Male Core: The Boys Who Stir the Pot

While the cast is large, the story primarily revolves around three central male figures and the two most powerful men in Ikebukuro.

Character Name	Role & Title	Key Traits & Motivations
Mikado Ryuugamine	The Protagonist & Dollars Founder	Appears shy and meek; secretly craves a non-ordinary life and is the mastermind behind the anonymous Dollars gang.
Masaomi Kida	The Best Friend & Ex-Gang Leader	Mikado's cheerful childhood friend; uses humor to hide deep trauma from his past as the former leader of the Yellow Scarves.
Izaya Orihara	The Antagonist & Information Broker	A manipulative genius who claims to "love all humans"; orchestrates chaos for his own amusement; arch-nemesis of Shizuo.
Shizuo Heiwajima	The Strongest Man in Ikebukuro	A bodyguard with superhuman strength and a notoriously short temper; known for throwing vending machines and despising Izaya .
Kyohei Kadota	The Voice of Reason	The reliable leader of a close-knit crew; a moral and loyal member of the Dollars who often acts as the audience's anchor.

The Female Core: More Than Meets the Eye

The female main characters in Durarara!! are often shrouded in mystery and possess surprising power, both supernatural and personal.

Character Name	Role & Title	Key Traits & Motivations
Anri Sonohara	The Quiet Classmate & Saika Wielder	A timid, bespectacled girl who is the class rep alongside Mikado; harbors the cursed demon sword, Saika, and struggles with her own identity.
Celty Sturluson	The Headless Rider (Dullahan)	An Irish mythological being working as a courier; the most grounded character despite her supernatural nature; searches for her stolen head.
Mairu & Kururi Orihara	The Eccentric Twins	Izaya's younger sisters; first-year students at Raira Academy who often cause trouble and have a unique, energetic dynamic.
Namie Yagiri	The Obsessive Secretary	Seiji Yagiri's older sister; possesses a disturbing, obsessive love for her brother; works as Izaya's secretary.

Romantic Entanglements: The MCs' Love Interests

The romantic subplots in Durarara!! are as complex and unconventional as the series itself.

Mikado's Love Interest: Mikado has a clear and strong infatuation with his classmate, Anri Sonohara. However, his own descent into Ikebukuro's darkness and Anri's emotional struggles create a complicated relationship.
Masaomi's Love Interest: Masaomi's actions are heavily influenced by his girlfriend, Saki Mikajima . A past incident where she was injured during a gang war left him burdened with guilt, shaping his present-day personality.
The Unconventional Couple: The most prominent and stable relationship in the series is between Celty Sturluson and Shinra Kishitani . Shinra, an underground doctor, has been in love with Celty since childhood and they live together happily, with Celty often expressing her love despite being frequently exasperated by his whims.

Power Scales: The Strongest Characters in Ikebukuro

In a city filled with dangerous individuals, a few names stand at the top of the food chain. While unofficial, fan rankings consistently place these characters as the most powerful.

Shizuo Heiwajima: Universally acknowledged as "Ikebukuro's strongest man," his superhuman strength is seemingly limitless and a source of constant destruction .
Celty Sturluson: As a Dullahan, Celty possesses immense physical strength, can manipulate her shadow to form weapons, and is virtually immortal without her head .
Simon Brezhnev: The giant Russian sushi chef possesses strength that rivals Shizuo's and is one of the few people capable of calming him down .
Izaya Orihara: While not physically the strongest, his intellect, mastery of manipulation, and parkour skills make him one of the most dangerous and influential figures in the city .

Expanding the Cast: Durarara!! x2 Characters

The second season, Durarara!!x2, introduces several new characters who stir up the existing dynamics and drive new plotlines.

Aoba Kuronuma: A new student at Raira Academy who is a member of the Dollars and takes a particular interest in Mikado, knowing his secret identity .
Varona: A mysterious Russian "handywoman" and assassin who speaks in broken, peculiar Japanese .
The Orihara Twins (Mairu & Kururi): While introduced earlier, their roles expand significantly in x2 as they start school and become more involved in the city's events .

For fans who want to catch every detail of this complex character web, from the subtle expressions to the vibrant cityscapes, watching the series on Durarara blu-ray is the best way to experience it all in crisp high definition.

And remember, many of these characters' connections are hidden in plain sight within the anonymous Durarara chat room, where they discuss city rumors using secret online handles.

By understanding these core characters, you're ready to dive into the tangled, thrilling world of Durarara!! and appreciate the intricate web that connects everyone in Ikebukuro.

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