Durarara!! (manga)

Durarara!!
First volume cover
デュラララ!!
Genre
Manga
Written byRyohgo Narita
Illustrated by
  • Akiyo Satorigi (vol. 1–10)
  • Aogiri (vol. 11–)
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
MagazineMonthly GFantasy
Original runJune 18, 2009 – present
Volumes18

Durarara!! (デュラララ!!) is a Japanese manga series based on Ryohgo Narita's light novel series Durarara!!. It is illustrated by Akiyo Satorigi (first three arcs) and Aogiri (fourth arc). It has been serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy since June 2009.

Story

Mikado Ryūgamine, a shy teenager enrolls at the private Raira Academy in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district at the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi Kida. While being shown around Ikebukuro by Masaomi, Mikado witnesses the legendary and ominous "Black Rider" —a supernatural urban myth. Contrary to typical reactions, Mikado finds himself exhilarated by this encounter with the extraordinary, reflecting his latent yearning for a life beyond the ordinary.

Publication

Main article: List of Durarara!! chapters

The Durarara!! manga, adaptation of Ryohgo Narita's light novel series of the same name, has been serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly GFantasy. Its first three arcs were illustrated by Akiyo Satorigi and the fourth arc is illustrated by Aogiri. The series' first arc ran from June 18, 2009,[3] to April 18, 2011.[4] The second arc, the "Saika Arc" (罪歌編, Saika-hen), ran from September 17, 2011,[5] to January 18, 2013.[6] The series' third arc, the "Yellow Scarves Arc" (黄巾賊編, Kokinzoku-hen), ran from April 18, 2013,[7] to October 18, 2014.[8] The series' fourth arc, the "Re;Dollars Arc" (RE;ダラーズ編, RE; Darāzu-hen), began on November 18, 2014.[9][10]

Square Enix has collected the chapters into individual tankōbon volumes; the first arc has four volumes, released from December 26, 2009,[11] to June 27, 2011;[12] the second arc has three volumes, released from February 27, 2012,[13] to March 27, 2013;[14] the third arc has three volumes, released from October 26, 2013,[15] to January 27, 2015.[16] The fourth arc's first volume was released on July 10, 2015,[17] and eight volumes have been released as of August 26, 2022.[18]

In North America, the manga is licensed for English release by Yen Press; the first arc release was announced in July 2011;[19] the second arc release was announced in August 2012,[20] the third arc was announced in 2014;[21] the fourth arc was announced in October 2015.[22] Square Enix started publishing the manga in English on its Manga Up! global service in May 2023.[23]

Reception

Carlo Santos of Anime News Network praised the first volume for its characters, its tonal shifts between genres—including slice-of-life, action thriller, and psychological—and its stylish, sharp-lined artwork. However, he criticized a perceived lack of narrative focus, which he felt could leave readers uncertain of the series' direction. Despite this, Santos regarded the work as highly original and awarded it an A−, concluding that the unpredictable ride was part of its appeal.[24]

In his review, Chris Kirby of The Fandom Post found the manga easier to follow than its anime adaptation, noting that the reader-controlled pace enhanced enjoyment. He described the first volume as a top-notch introduction and expressed anticipation for the development of a more defined plot in subsequent volumes.[25]

Danica Davidson of Otaku USA acknowledged that the narrative was initially challenging due to its many mysteries and disconnected characters, but affirmed that the series had many positive qualities.[26] David Gromer of Graphic Novel Reporter recommended the series to fans of stories that begin ordinarily and gradually evolve into the extraordinary.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b Aoki, Deb. "2012 Preview: 25 Hot New Manga". About.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  2. ^ Ekens, Gabriella (April 27, 2016). "Durarara!! Novels 1-3 - Review". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  3. ^ GF7月号、成田良悟「デュラララ!!」コミカライズスタート. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 18, 2009. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "Fin et début pour Durarara!!". manga-news.com (in French). April 15, 2011. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  5. ^ 「君と僕。」祐希、春、千鶴マスコットをGファンで全サ. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 17, 2011. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  6. ^ 毛探偵シャープペンがGファンに、全サはヤギのペンケース. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 18, 2013. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  7. ^ ５月号４月１８日発売!!. GFantasy (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013.
  8. ^ Loo, Egan (September 24, 2014). "Durarara!! Yellow Scarves Arc Manga to End". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  9. ^ Nelkin, Sarah (October 16, 2014). "Durarara! Gets New Manga in GFantasy Magazine". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "「ヘルズキッチン」の天道グミ、Gファンタジーに初登場". Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 18, 2014. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  11. ^ デュラララ!! 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  12. ^ デュラララ!! 4 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  13. ^ デュラララ!! 罪歌編 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  14. ^ デュラララ!! 罪歌編 3 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  15. ^ デュラララ!! 黄巾賊編 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  16. ^ デュラララ!! 黄巾賊編 3 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  17. ^ デュラララ!! RE;ダラーズ編 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  18. ^ デュラララ!! RE;ダラーズ編 8 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  19. ^ Loo, Egan (July 22, 2011). "Yen Press Adds Durarara, Kore wa Zombie desu ka, Olimpos". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  20. ^ Loo, Egan (August 18, 2012). "Hachette Lists 1st Durarara! Saika Arc Volume from Yen Press". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  21. ^ Nelkin, Sarah (August 22, 2014). "New Durarara! Manga Starts in Sylph in October". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  22. ^ Ressler, Karen (October 13, 2015). "Yen Press to Publish Durarara!! Re;Dollars Arc Manga in May 2016". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  23. ^ Hazra, Adriana (May 28, 2023). "Manga Up! Launches The Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World Manga in English, Adds Durarara!! Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  24. ^ Santos, Carlo (January 31, 2012). "Baku to the Future - RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - Anime News Network". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  25. ^ Kirby, Chris (January 13, 2021). "Durarara!! Vol. #01 Manga Review". The Fandom Post. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  26. ^ Davidson, Danica (August 30, 2012). "Durarara!! Vol. 1". Otaku USA. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  27. ^ Gromer, David. "Durarara!!, Vol. 1". Graphic Novel Reporter. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
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