Durarara!! Light Novels Series by Ryohgo Narita, Suzuhito Yasuda, 成田 良悟

THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE DOWNRIGHT WEIRD.The Ikebukuro district in Tokyo is full of interesting people. A boy longing for the extraordinary. A hotheaded punk. An airheaded pseudo stalker. An information broker who works for kicks. An underground doctor who specializes in truly desperate patients. A high school student infatuated with a monster. And a headless rider on a pitch-black motorcycle... moreTHE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE DOWNRIGHT WEIRD.The Ikebukuro district in Tokyo is full of interesting people. A boy longing for the extraordinary. A hotheaded punk. An airheaded pseudo stalker. An information broker who works for kicks. An underground doctor who specializes in truly desperate patients. A high school student infatuated with a monster. And a headless rider on a pitch-black motorcycle. Their story may not be a heartwarming one, but as it turns out, even weirdos like these sometimes fall in love.There's no shortage of bizarre characters in Ikebukuro--read the light novel series that started the anime and manga phenomenon! less

“I love people. Who do I love, you ask? No, no! I love everyone–all of humanity! What do I love about them? Don’t ask such rude questions! I love everything about them. Everything! But I cannot love you. And you—you should love me.”Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A place where the clumsy and inept at love gather. A high school girl worried about her status. A third-rate magazine reporter covering the Ikebukuro beat. A teacher suspected of sexual harassment... more“I love people. Who do I love, you ask? No, no! I love everyone–all of humanity! What do I love about them? Don’t ask such rude questions! I love everything about them. Everything! But I cannot love you. And you—you should love me.”Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A place where the clumsy and inept at love gather. A high school girl worried about her status. A third-rate magazine reporter covering the Ikebukuro beat. A teacher suspected of sexual harassment. A thug wearing a yellow bandanna, who is said to be toughest around. A young man who deals in all manner of sensitive information. And a headless rider on a coal-black motorcycle. As these individuals and more are drawn into a whirl of unlucky incidents, Ikebukuro itself will begin to crumble…! less

"Could you kill someone? Working as an information broker in Shinjuku, just toying with all those people... But could you, Izaya Orihara, kill someone? Directly, by your own hand? Not stabbing someone with your knife just right to keep them from dying while you keep dodging the question, I mean. Well, whatever... In the end, you're the kind of guy who uses other people to do your dirty work. You're hilariously cowardly."Tokyo, Ikebukuro... more"Could you kill someone? Working as an information broker in Shinjuku, just toying with all those people... But could you, Izaya Orihara, kill someone? Directly, by your own hand? Not stabbing someone with your knife just right to keep them from dying while you keep dodging the question, I mean. Well, whatever... In the end, you're the kind of guy who uses other people to do your dirty work. You're hilariously cowardly."Tokyo, Ikebukuro. Loads of baggage from the past are starting to turn up: A boss trying to escape the past. A pair of high school girls with consciences. A boy unaware of his friend's feelings for him. A man planning a takeover. A boy who uses information to manipulate others. And a headless rider on a pitch-black motorcycle--all headed on a collision course that will decide who will overcome their past and who will become nothing more than a memory... less

"Do you enjoy being the Black Rider who's been spotted all over Ikebukuro over the past few years now? Why is it that you're riding such a dangerous bike all over the place? Are you aware that you're violating the law?!"Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A place full of fires waiting to be lit and plenty of people ready to light a match: Twins who are the perfect opposite of each other. An idol who's nothing like her older brother. A girl with a crush on her senior in the Dollars... more"Do you enjoy being the Black Rider who's been spotted all over Ikebukuro over the past few years now? Why is it that you're riding such a dangerous bike all over the place? Are you aware that you're violating the law?!"Ikebukuro, Tokyo. A place full of fires waiting to be lit and plenty of people ready to light a match: Twins who are the perfect opposite of each other. An idol who's nothing like her older brother. A girl with a crush on her senior in the Dollars. And a headless rider with a bounty on her...uh, head. Keeping the peace is probably not gonna happen. less

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. All kinds of people are showing up to settle their scores with Izaya Orihara the information broker. A pair of foreigners who specialize in odd jobs. A runaway girl still looking for her Shizuo. A fellow dressed like a bartender who looks like he's had better days. A womanizer set on getting his revenge against the Dollars. An underground doctor waiting for someone to come home. A class representative with a clueless classmate pal and a target on his back... moreIkebukuro, Tokyo. All kinds of people are showing up to settle their scores with Izaya Orihara the information broker. A pair of foreigners who specialize in odd jobs. A runaway girl still looking for her Shizuo. A fellow dressed like a bartender who looks like he's had better days. A womanizer set on getting his revenge against the Dollars. An underground doctor waiting for someone to come home. A class representative with a clueless classmate pal and a target on his back. And a headless rider who can't help getting sucked into trouble. Question is, is this spring break something special, or is this just business as usual in Ikebukuro? less

After being framed by Izaya and forced to become fugitive on the run, Shizuo. Forced to rethink his position and circumstances, Mikado. Only now realizing the predicaments of his friends, Masaomi. Unaware of everything going on as she flees her house, Anri. Events going far beyond anything she could have imagined, Akane. Unable to conceal her excitement at coming into contact with the Black Rider, a girl. Continuing to wait anxiously at home, Shinra. Scheming so everything goes his way, Aoba... moreAfter being framed by Izaya and forced to become fugitive on the run, Shizuo. Forced to rethink his position and circumstances, Mikado. Only now realizing the predicaments of his friends, Masaomi. Unaware of everything going on as she flees her house, Anri. Events going far beyond anything she could have imagined, Akane. Unable to conceal her excitement at coming into contact with the Black Rider, a girl. Continuing to wait anxiously at home, Shinra. Scheming so everything goes his way, Aoba. Working towards enacting his revenge on the Dollars, Chikage. And lastly, the person who will save the Headless Rider is--Ikebukuro is warping again today in the next installment of Durarara!! less

"I'm not doing anything. All the Dollars did that together..."The holiday isn't over yet. The day after Izaya was stabbed, the scars of the recent incident are still fresh on the city. A pair of classmates wander the town together. A sister keeps an eye on the girl hanging around her brother. A girl tries to strengthen herself to kill the strongest man in town. A set of mischievous twins don't bother to care about their brother. A Russian woman mourns her future. A yakuza clings to his past... more"I'm not doing anything. All the Dollars did that together..."The holiday isn't over yet. The day after Izaya was stabbed, the scars of the recent incident are still fresh on the city. A pair of classmates wander the town together. A sister keeps an eye on the girl hanging around her brother. A girl tries to strengthen herself to kill the strongest man in town. A set of mischievous twins don't bother to care about their brother. A Russian woman mourns her future. A yakuza clings to his past. A doctor who travels to enjoy his holiday with a recently-relaxed headless dullahan... Ikebukuro is going to be busy! less

When Ikebukuro's underground is set on a collision course, no one is safe. Dollars cofounder, Mikado Ryuugamine, continues his lonely struggle to purge his group of undesirables. Former Yellow Scarves leader, Masaomi Kida, returns to the city to make amends for his past. The owner of the cursed blade Saika, Anri Sonohara, seeks the truth from the two boys who keep leaving her in the dark... moreWhen Ikebukuro's underground is set on a collision course, no one is safe. Dollars cofounder, Mikado Ryuugamine, continues his lonely struggle to purge his group of undesirables. Former Yellow Scarves leader, Masaomi Kida, returns to the city to make amends for his past. The owner of the cursed blade Saika, Anri Sonohara, seeks the truth from the two boys who keep leaving her in the dark. The three of them used to be the most important parts of one another's lives, but now their secrets keep them separated. With a certain information broker whispering in Mikado's ear, will their friendship survive the color gangs' struggles? Ikebukuro is going to be busy! less

A twisted love for humanity...Izaya Orihara is used to getting his hands dirty, manipulating others for his so-called "love." While working with the Awakusu-kai to locate a group distributing drugs, the information broker finds himself trapped in a dark room with a burlap sack over his head. As with all things Izaya, on of several reasons for his current predicament can be traced to his youth... moreA twisted love for humanity...Izaya Orihara is used to getting his hands dirty, manipulating others for his so-called "love." While working with the Awakusu-kai to locate a group distributing drugs, the information broker finds himself trapped in a dark room with a burlap sack over his head. As with all things Izaya, on of several reasons for his current predicament can be traced to his youth. Meanwhile, Shinra opens up to Celty about his time in middle school with Izaya and the boy's connection to his car. Through all the chaos, does Izaya have everything under control in Ikebukuro? less

Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The Dollars and anyone associated with them have been disappearing one after the other. Is it because those who once called themselves comrades have decided to strike off on their own? Maybe it's because of a plot concocted by the adults of the Awakusu Group, the black market dealers, and the information brokers?

As schemes and plots continue to plague Ikebukuro, the Dollars are still going missing-and all ending up in one place. On the other hand, as Anri watches over the unconscious Kadota, a certain information broker arrives. And what he has to say is troubling...

Can a monster protect anyone?Ikebukuro is falling apart. Kujiragi uses Saika to subjugate Shinra, and when the Headless Rider witnesses this, the dullahan becomes a true monster. Masaomi's old enemy Ran Izumii reappears and attacks him. Meanwhile, Saki visits Anri to find out how she feels about Masaomi. Kadota disappears from his hospital room, Celty's head is in someone else's hands, and Shizuo finally comes face-to-face with the one he hates the most.. moreCan a monster protect anyone?Ikebukuro is falling apart. Kujiragi uses Saika to subjugate Shinra, and when the Headless Rider witnesses this, the dullahan becomes a true monster. Masaomi's old enemy Ran Izumii reappears and attacks him. Meanwhile, Saki visits Anri to find out how she feels about Masaomi. Kadota disappears from his hospital room, Celty's head is in someone else's hands, and Shizuo finally comes face-to-face with the one he hates the most...In the midst of all the chaos, what kind of power has Mikado seized-and how does he intend to use it? less

As shadow envelops the city, all hell's about to break loose.The chaos of Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has ensnared everyone who lives there, and all the people connected to the Headless Rider are about to come together. Two boys who used to stand side by side as close friends now face each other, at an impasse. Two men who have been at each other's throats for years are likely to kill each other in their rage. The girl who once felt trapped beyond the picture frame is desperate to be accepted... moreAs shadow envelops the city, all hell's about to break loose.The chaos of Ikebukuro, Tokyo, has ensnared everyone who lives there, and all the people connected to the Headless Rider are about to come together. Two boys who used to stand side by side as close friends now face each other, at an impasse. Two men who have been at each other's throats for years are likely to kill each other in their rage. The girl who once felt trapped beyond the picture frame is desperate to be accepted. The odd couple who could have been happy now find their love tested. And through it all, the dullahan resumes its true form. As everyone gathers in the place where the Dollars first met, the curtain will fall on this twisted love story. less