Ryuugamine Mikado is a boy who longs for the exciting life of the big city. At the invitation of his childhood friend Masaomi, he transfers to a school in Ikebukuro. Masaomi has warned him about people he doesn't want to cross in the city: a champion fighter, an informant, and a mysterious gang called "Darazu." Nervous from Masaomi's stories, Mikado witnesses an urban legend on his first day in the city, the Headless Rider astride a black motorcycle. From then on, the existence of supernatural cases and a gang called the Yellow Turbans will rise to the surface, and Ikebukuro will pushed to the breaking point.
It takes some time for the plot to develop, but then it becomes so intense, I couldn't help watching 12 episodes at once! Characters are unique, even a 'bad' guy is presented in a way you just can't not like him and that's very interesting! Moreover, good sense of humour and especially showing events from diffrent angles makes this anime one in its kind, I've never watched any similar to this one.. :)
But basically, this story shows 'connections' between people, the importance of having something important in life and the responsibility it takes - there are some street fights, gangs fights, but it's not an intensive-action anime; it's much deeper and thoughtful. I expected it to be more into fights and action so I feel a bit dissapointed, but generally I like 'Durarara!' for uniqe, interesting and intriguing plot. Really recommend it!
