Amid many weird stories and warnings of mysterious gangs and hazardous residents in Tokyo's downtown district of Ikebukuro, one urban legend stands out above the rest—the existence of a headless "Black Rider" who is reported to be spotted racing a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets. Mikado Ryuugamine has always wanted to live in the city, and an invitation from a childhood friend persuade him to go to Tokyo. Seeing the Black Rider on his first day in town, his desires appear to have already been granted. However, as supernatural happenings begin to occur, everyday folks like himself, as well as Ikebukuro's most colorful residents, become entangled in the uproar erupting in their city.
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Amid many weird stories and warnings of mysterious gangs and hazardous residents in Tokyo's downtown district of Ikebukuro, one urban legend stands out above the rest—the existence of a headless "Black Rider" who is reported to be spotted racing a jet-black motorcycle through the city streets. Mikado Ryuugamine has always wanted to live in the city, and an invitation from a childhood friend persuade him to go to Tokyo. Seeing the Black Rider on his first day in town, his desires appear to have already been granted. However, as supernatural happenings begin to occur, everyday folks like himself, as well as Ikebukuro's most colorful residents, become entangled in the uproar erupting in their city.
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