how to love everyday | Durarara!!
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Durarara!! is a great anime to watch, not quite new for 2022, but always relevant for analysis and discussion with its commentary on everyday life. Perfect for a video essay! Durarara!! follows the story of three students meeting and changing each others lives; Mikado, Kida, and Anri, with other characters like Celty, Izaya Orihara, and Shizuo Heiwajima in the crazy city of Ikebukuro. Mikado wishes to escape the everyday, Kida seeks to protect it, and Anri doesn't see herself as worth one. But they all share one thing; they have an every day. The entire city does. We all do. Analyzing the anime, we can look at what they all learn about every day life, how they love a world which doesnt love them back, and discuss how it then relates to our real world. Is the mundane our enemy, or do we simply give it too much power? These are the great theme Durarara!! covers, and they'll make for a great anime discussion in today's video essay.
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I liked how DRRR looks like a series with pure chaos with no direction and main theme, but in reality there is. It is people's normal lives and how they try their very best to achieve and maintain it. That's where the antagonists in this series are usually people who destroy people's normal lives in every way. Izaya does it by trying to manipulate others and pull them out into the exciting life, Mikado for going against the ordinary live and subconsciously hurting everyone he knew, Aoba trying to swim in the sea for as long as he can manage and pulling others to his antics. It's clear Narita had an idea what he's writing when he wrote DRRR
For sure. Its a series that revels in being odd, but is isn't odd simply for the sake of it. Being weird forces us to consider what normal even is
This theme reminds me a lot of Higurashi, the desperate attempts, especially by Rena Ryugu, to find that normal daily life despite the horrific circumstances that might endanger that life.
My thought was that it's literally if guy Ritchie or Tarantino made an anime
I’m pretty sure one of the 2 main writers said something like this. The other writer said the city is the main character.
that "i hate that it's only for a moment, i hate that this feeling will fade away" reminded me of "Why must love fade" phrase from Re Zero
I'm starting to like simple quotes like that the more I experience things. The more I have felt, the less I need a feeling explained, I suppose
Durarara is one of my favorite anime and I genuinely never see people talk about it so seeing this pop up on my feed had my heart skip a beat. I think durarara has a lot to say that many people just choose not to talk about unfortunately. Thank you so much for making this video and have a good day 💓
No problem! I used to think the series was just odd, but as I've taken more time with it I saw some things I just had to say!
Man I haven’t heard anyone talk about this anime or Baccano in what seems like a decade almost, the fact that someone as cool as you is covering this show after all these years makes me so happy, your videos are always really nice to listen to as I rot away and study in university.
I think Now I’m just waiting on someone new to cover Mushishi and I think I’ll die happy as that show is probably the most underrated anime I know personally and it’s also in my top 3
I'm always happy to spread some love for the anime that deserve it! And this is one for sure. I'm glad I've been able to provide some nice listens during the stress of school : )
It’s so rare for people to make videos about Durarara nowadays I really appreciate this.
I think S2 especially wraps up the season with this kind of message with Mikado saying, after chasing both the extraordinary, always remembering Izaya's words that the extraordinary become the ordinary after a while... while also trying to shut down how it can hurt his happy life and friends at multiple turns... causing everything that leads up to that pivotal scene at the end that I won't spoil for those who have only seen season 1...
after all that and everything is resolved... he remarks that was lied after everything was "neither ordinary nor extraordinary... but it was real" in other words instead of chasing the unknown or boxing himself in the idea of every day life... he instead accepts and love the world for what it is
I always see Durarara!! and Baccano! as examples that anyone is a main character in their own story.
Believe me when I say, most nights I play the entire season 1 at bed time, and can memorize the piano that plays at the very begining of episode 1, and "Mikado". The narrative, and style of the show is easy on fall asleep too. Even the music, and action scene, this show is mostly likely my favorite anime to fall asleep to at nights, and Mushi-Shi during the day.
I rarely see people talk about Durarara these days, Durarara rlly change the way i see everyday fr
Glad to see this appear in my recommendation 👐✨
Happy to see it did as well! As one of my first anime that still holds up, I had to give it some more love
OMG. SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS GEMMM.
No joke. Durararara is my fav anime. Just watching clips at the beginning I’m covered in goosebumps
I'm so glad you're are talking this anime. Its stuck with me in a way few anime have
Same here. Is unique, but doesn't lose itself in oddity alone. I'm glad I rewatched it years later
finally someone who actually understands celty and shinra's beautiful relationship...
watching durarara was just a different experience
For sure. It establishes itself as something you've never seen before, but speaks to feelings we all know
I remember being mesmerized when adult swim started showing the promos for DRRR! coming to the anike block...god i don't remember what year it was it was so long ago but what i saw was something I've never seen before from an anime and it was intriguing. Then watching the show it easily became one of my new favorites and it has themes and topics that i don't think people talk about like they should let alone make video content on(so it's nice to see you made this video lol)
I love Durarara and glad to see more video essays on it. Also needed this reminder as life is sucking, the world is slowly burning, and all on top of my depression. Trying to notice the small joys in everyday life helps to prevent in becoming a doomer
this in an interesting concept that I've been trying to implement into my own life. An aftereffect of COVID maybe lol but in finding joy and satisfaction in my job that survived the lockdowns as it's something I like doing, working on my marriage, trying to challenge myself on actually reaching out to my friends in a way I had never allowed myself to before, and practicing more slow living/cottage-core type vibes to just slow down and find satisfaction in the mundane as mentioned in this video. And while it's still a work in progress, it's been noted by others that I carry myself with a calmness and serenity thats infectious. So I think I'm doing pretty good😅
All this is why this is my comfort anime now. Durarara is completely ordinary and yet...there's nothing like it.
Never watched this anime, but the topic did stroke a chord with me.
It's an anime I've really tried to take to heart on this topic, because it's much more hopeful than me
I’ve been wanting to rewatch Durarara recently because I’m getting a tattoo of Celty tomorrow. DRRR has been my favorite anime for about a decade now - nothing has managed to dethrone it or make me feel even a shred of the emotion I did while watching DRRR the first time. I’ve seen it so many times, and made so many friends watch it. This was a phenomenal video. Thank you for this take on it ❤
Thank you! I'm glad I was able to provide some good content around a favorite series!
this is what the series means when it says it's a twisted love story. Not a romantic one (not entirely), but a general appreciation of the everyday life, no matter how weird or strange it may be. That is why Izaya is the main villain. He is a man trying to avoid death so he can keep loving humanity. He's not capable of moving on in his life, he's not capable of appreciating the now because he's always wanting something entertaining to see in humanity. He's unable to accept anything new and different in life, which may be one of the reasons he hates people like Shizuo, Celty and Anri. They're able to be happy despite the strange risks and circumstances they're facing and he hates that. He hates that they can be happy amongst the people in his life, something he is uncapable of because he's scared.
Always love to see a Durarara video
Happy to give the series some more love!
This video is great. I recently watched durarara and loved it, but didnt even think about it's message. This video highlighted it for me and I am so glad I watched it.
I think you are devious. I think the aesthetic of that devious nature is beautiful. You are my Digibro replacement.
Durarara is my favorite anime of all time (code geass, bungou, and Death Note not too far behind) and it's always great to see when it gets some love like it deserves
I knew there was a philosophical reason why I like DRRR, thank u
Thank you so much for talking about this, this is my all-time best anime… not many people talk about it and it’s so annoying. I love Durarara❤.
Wow, what an amazing analysis on one of my favorite childhood animes. I was simply a poor kid growing up with my family in someone else's basement when I came across Durarara on Adult Swim in 2011. While I was just a kid that never quite picked up every detail during the plot, I immensely enjoyed each character and their narration. That's what really pulled me in, the fact that each episode is discussing a different character's perspective and their thoughts, their actions for that day or the current situation. That's what made the show interesting, the fact that each character has their own motives. The show had several different little stories but never felt overwhelming, it was a natural progression. I really admired how you broke down the themes of the show, and how the 3 main characters influenced the show due to their past experiences and their ideologies with dealing with everyday life. Frankly, this video easily could've been over an hour if you decided to discuss more characters, and that alone goes to show how much depth the show had. Maybe I look back at the anime through rose-tinted glasses, but I know that whenever I think about Durarara, I think about a show that goes through everyday life and shows how chaotic it can be, then showing different perspectives from different personalities. Expected the unexpected, so to say. I agree with your final message, life is pretty crazy yet that is what gives each of us our own special story.
This anime is very underrated! Not enough ppl talk about this anime
It was one of my first, so I always have to share some love for it
Dude. You have no idea how much kid me wanted this kind of video, and now I'm a full grown adult getting this in my feed. Awesome video dude, covers a lot of similar thoughts and vibes I got from DRRR.
I found this anime and psycho pass at the same time and both became life time favorites of mine!
This anime is the epitome of controled chaos
For sure. I really want to do a profile of Izaya to try and understand the epitome of that controlled chaos
@@ProfessorViral it's like, I remember a meme going around like "what if every episode of a show was entirely unrelated and landed on a cliff hanger but the finale tied all those cliff hangers together"
And I was like "hey, I've seen that show!"
I will happily consume all of your videos on Durarara!
I love Durarara and I am so happy that this video exists. I dream of making a video like this someday
It's a lot of work, but I've found a pretty exceptional amount of value in the skills making videos has taught me. I don't think it's for everyone, as it's a long grind to even just get started, but I think it's worth a shot to figure out
Say the only thing you're missing from this channel is a badness intro jingle.
Always happy to see you postin. keep up the good work, boss~🤙🏾
Great video essay man. I randomly decided to give Durarara!! a third watch a couple days ago and am starting to feel like it might be my favourite anime. Thank you for putting so many of the reasons why into words.
I like the balance of living and finding value in everything, the smallest things matter. Not everything is special, but everything is special even if its isnt to me or you to someone out there it is. Out mundane is a special thing to someone outside it, we have a will and there is a way be it far or hard. I question being human, and what that entails. I enjoy the present or am trying tho i am aware of patterns...I fall into them myself and I am learning to enjoy the mundane and expand into other mundanes of the world around me.
You elucidated very well. Thank you for putting into words how I've felt for so long. Have a great night and may your mundane moments be magnificent.
Thanks youtube I was just thinking about how people are not talking about this slice of life masterpiece..
Happy I could be the one to add some to its discussion!
so glad people are still talking about this show!
The comfy anime philosophy channel is back, baby.
YES AWESOME VIDEO
Thanks for your videos everyone of them, I really enjoy your perspectives on life, keep making videos man.
Thank you for the kind words about them, it means a lot : )
The Tatami Galaxy, Durarara, Baccano, ACCA-13 and Sonny are art forms that should always be treasured in the study of the mundane v chaos
Ironically I have learned that the things I looked really back weren't the big moments but the small, maybe the greatest pleasures come from the biggest things, but the most contentment comes from the small, and may it be only as small as the times when I was thinking about something.
I think for me that feeling comes from the fact that when I had time to enjoy the small things, it meant my life was a lot better overall. So they mark when life was really good for me
Man that intro!! Just subbed, can’t wait for more videos, so good!
My favorite anime
Funny enough you used my childhood favorite anime to talk about the lesson in life I focus on
Your one of my favorite UA-camrs Right now
Your voice and storytelling are really soothing, I love it!
Thank you 😁
You just EARNED a sub my good man, excellent video
Thanks for sticking around!
Durarara is a masterpiece!
I love your videos
I really like your videos.
Thank you, I'm glad they're positive for you!
@@ProfessorViral yes they help me see things in different perspectives and appreciate what I at first didn't see until I heard things from a different perspective. I also realized that I took worry too much instead of being present with my life.
Luv the video keep up the great work. Butt have watched No guns life?
Thank you! I haven't seen that one myself unfortunately
@@ProfessorViral Ok how about Michiko and Hatchin?
You just gave me a whole different out look at life.
Humans need constant stimulation and when thats not provided, everything becomes stale.
I'm finding myself having to cope with that need, in a way. I need legitimately almost constant stimulation, so I can easily end up falling into cycles of distraction. Finding positive stimulation is sometimes the hard part
The mundane... IDK. It was interesting to hear this view on the situation, yes. Having had my struggles, my experiences: sometimes I wonder, was wishing for a change really worth it? What do we as human do when the change consumes us? In a bit different way though... Not that we don't see it any more but more of feeling like in a wheel: you might enjoy what you do but you can't stop as you may drown then. It's weird to explain what I've been feeling; therapists don't show any intent to listen and friends... Maybe that's the root of all my issues, not having anyone IRL I could trust. Still. It can get a terrifying feeling when you become orchestrated by the change and one step off the rhythm could mean the end of it all... High stakes high reward... Whilst the life lately has felt like a mine field I guess I've made it a literal one with an actual chance of it all going up in ash. If there is any advice I'd like to give it's to value present situations tenfold knowing that after it has changed you might not come back and you'll never have that peace you once had ever again.
Finally someone about durarara
I love your videos man
Thank you! 😁
Wow ❤🎉
Thanks!
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I really like your interpretation of Durarara!!!. I was too young to understand those themes when I watched it.
That aside, I wanna be honest, not to bring negativity but maybe as constructive criticism or at least an opinion i want to express: I think the first 10 minutes had too little to say about the actual show and it was more of a half baked philosophical ramble. The point got across way too quickly so that part extended too much. Also, the parts about the system sounded like a political flyer and felt unnecesary. I like a lot of your videos and I think what makes them so great is that you are able to stick to the source material while making an analysis and don't make it about you if that is not the focus of the video. You probably won't read this and if you do, it may annoy you. For that, sorry in advance. As a viewer, I thought my insight could maybe help.
What an excellent video!
Thank you 💙
@@ProfessorViral coulda gone without the anticapitalist spiel you had for a bit, but it is true we need to value every day and everything that happens. I understand the argument, its just that the alternative is as bad or worse. There will never be a utopia where everyone can just enjoy the day leisurely. Good things only have value when you have bad things to judge them against. You gotta work to live so your life has value because you worked for it. If everything was free and noone had to live that work life of schedules, nothing would ever be done.
Drrr is my fav love story
Holy shoelaces!! Durarara!! is one of my most favourite anime ( alongside Mushishi, I suppose...)! I'll watch this ASAP ✨
P.S. I don't want to take away from anyone saying the anime is theirs favourite too ^^;; Was just feeling excited and wanted to share how I feel....
Love this
Thanks : D
Commenting for the algorithm! Loved this show!
Same here, thanks! 😁
@@ProfessorViral :)
It's been a while, but I remember a big part of Durarara!! being about collapsing a love triangle. At least the second season. Two leaders of a gang, and a woman who doesn't want to choose which guy to go with. Or her and a guy being all about one friend. Or.... ;)
The first season I felt was better, with just the utter randomness thatit approached everything with and the weird reveal of Dollars.
Then again, the gang context and main character and the fact that it took place in Ikebukuro..... I think there's more to it and a comparison to Ikebukuro West Gate Park, though it's been about 20 years since I watched the j-drama.
it was significant but I wouldn't say it was a super big part. the main focus was always the events of the city as a whole and how everything connects.
In a race the finish line isn’t what matters, is the ride until there!
Tomorrow’s not guaranteed, so do your best to enjoy every day and be happy.
For every problem there’s a solution, it wouldn’t be a problem in the first place otherwise.
Oh and yeah Celty is one of my favorite characters, like cmon that’s the coolest helmet I’ve ever seen!!
Wow. Durarara is still alive??
my fav anime ever
Commenting for algorithm
could you do a a vid on fmab
Bars
There is nothing here for me in the present reality. Only bitter past grudges to build towards. To use such resentments to force society to change.
Izayaaaaa!!!!
I dont like a lot of things a nd some ar just unfair and cruel, but then some are awesom and there. And to be open for good too is important whiole being able to see th not great. An some things ar unpredictable.
The video is thought provocing?!
Oh reminds me ogf death from discworld in hogather, humans need imagination to e human, justice, love,. fairnes,that are not eiting i you crumble the univere down, to make that real they need to imagine it. Humans can make them real.
And yeah ideals are ideas, but they can change a lot what is done an along the way a looot.
things being so unfair and cruel, which they truly are, is why I think being open is the key. We can not simply wish things to be better, and change will not be instant, but we must make the world better. So, in the meantime, the best we can do is appreciate what is good, and fight what is bad
@@ProfessorViral True
this is water
I want to met atlist 1 persone who can do what is writed in the title
I know people who try, who do so within the bounds of reason. They don't love every day, but they find ways to enjoy every day despite their flaws. I have my own conflicts with that mindset, but I respect the ability to do so
I love how your videos remind me of how redditors overanalyze anime. Peak entertainment bro.
Nice hair, you should brush out tho.
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Y can't you write your vids in a way that's less corney. Find a new style
I fucking love durarara it makes me feel what no other piece of fiction can. So glad people are still talking about it
Of course! Gotta help keep it alive for that reason!