Mikado Ryuugamine is officially revealed to be the creator and leader of the Dollars. Seeking to protect the girl with the neck scar (Celty's head) from the kidnapping attempt by the Yagiri Pharmaceutical group, Mikado orchestrates a mass gathering of the Dollars in Ikebukuro.
The episode is famous among fans for featuring cameos of Isaac and Miria (from Baccano! ), another series by author Ryōgo Narita. They can be seen in the crowd at approximately 11:57. Durarara!! Episode 11
Reviewers at the time highlighted this episode as one of the show's strongest moments of narrative payoff. While some felt earlier reveals regarding Celty’s past were rushed, the "group phone scene" in the square is often compared favorably to other epic anime moments for its sheer conceptual impact rather than just visual spectacle. If you'd like, I can provide more details on: Mikado Ryuugamine is officially revealed to be the
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This episode serves as a major turning point, revealing the true nature of the and the identity of their founder. ), another series by author Ryōgo Narita