Dandadan

Reeling from her recent breakup, Momo Ayase, a popular high schooler, shows kindness to her socially awkward schoolmate, Ken Takakura, by standing up to his bullies. Ken misunderstands her intentions, believing he has made a new friend who shares his obsession with aliens and UFOs. However, Momo's own eccentric occult beliefs lie in the supernatural realm; she thinks aliens do not exist. A rivalry quickly brews as each becomes determined to prove the other wrong.

Despite their initial clash over their opposing beliefs, Momo and Ken form an unexpected but intimate friendship, a bond forged in a series of supernatural battles and bizarre encounters with urban legends and paranormal entities. As both develop unique superhuman abilities, they learn to supplement each other's weaknesses, leading them to wonder if their newfound partnership may be about more than just survival.

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Ayase, Momo Main

Wakayama, Shion Japanese

Takakura, Ken Main

Hanae, Natsuki Japanese

Shiratori, Aira Supporting

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Ayase, Seiko Supporting

Mizuki, Nana Japanese

Turbo Granny Supporting

Tanaka, Mayumi Japanese

Enjouji, Jin Supporting

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Mr. Mantis Shrimp Supporting

Seki, Tomokazu Japanese

Rokuro Supporting

Nakai, Kazuya Japanese

Chiquitita Supporting

Oozora, Naomi Japanese

Acrobatic Silky Supporting

Inoue, Kikuko Japanese

Iwakami, Atsuhiro Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Ishikawa, Tatsuya Producer

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Nov 14, 2024

ExaltedSenpai

Recommended

Preliminary (7/12 eps)

I CRIED! I watched the premiere for the first 3 episodes and I knew it was probably one of the best anime this season but I got lazy in writing a review.

After watching the latest episode, I just had to write a review to let everyone know. Just watch this anime, drop all the other anime if you don't have time. I am watching most of the anime this season, and this really stands out after the latest episode. If the development of the characters are this good 7 episodes in, this anime will no doubt be the best if not one of the ... best anime this season.

The characters are truly deep each with their little quirk, the main characters love for each other slowly blossoms as each episode grow and it doesn't feel forced. The side characters are also intense and has such immersive developments to evoke really authentic emotions from me. Think less and do more! I implore you to not spoil yourself on reading many reviews, and just plunge right in and watch this anime. You will not regret it! DAN DAN DAN has my seal of approval, truly deserving of a goated review.

Thanks my ayayas for reading!

no gpt, trash English, even though I learn from the best. 9/10, I would give it 10/10 if the ending is impeccable. Will come back to edit once the anime finishes.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Oct 20, 2024

Mekl

Mixed Feelings

Informative

Preliminary (3/12 eps)

Dan Da Dan is currently in the public zeitgeist, though the hype is thoroughly unfounded. There really is something special here. It's hilarious, and the animation is just as beautiful as it is expressive. Unfortunately, that's about it. If that's what you're looking for, great! Have a blast watching the show, don't let anyone stop you. If you're looking for a real story, stay away. The ridiculous degree of tonal whiplash this series has given me from the start cannot be overstated. It feels as though it keeps jumping between funny and sad periodically between episodes, randomly dropping Okarun's backstory at a moment when ... I simply could not take it seriously. Plenty of shows have done this well, though they tend to not jump between the two at a moment's notice, opting for a slow burn that transitions easily and doesn't leave the viewer confused. Dan Da Dan was advertised to me as a tear-jerker who easily gets a laugh out of you, and only one of those ended up being true. Take away the hype from this show, and you're left with a funny story that's dragged down by Dan Da Dan trying to be what it's not. In conclusion, watch the show for a laugh, not for anything serious. So far, it is nothing more than a turn-your-brain-off, and don't take anything too seriously series.

Keep in mind this is a preliminary review, the series could drastically improve, and I'm all for seeing that happen. I heavily want to see what gave Dan Da Dan the following it has today.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Dec 3, 2024

Zomoko11222

Not Recommended

Funny

Preliminary (9/12 eps)

Dandadan is a product. It is fast food entertainment. And there is nothing wrong with that. What infuriates me is when people try to sell it for bigger than it is. There is nothing deep about dandandan. The storyline is predictable. The characters are shallow. It is like a Marvel movie. Nothing wrong with that, I like some Marvel movies but when I watch them I know they are garbage.

Dandadan is a guilty pleasure show carried by animation. It will only impress teenagers. Adults can enjoy it too but as a popcorn time waster. What makes me disappointed is the lack of guts of ... the author. You can tell he wrote this story to be popular instead of writing a compelling narrative. I can't blame him, he needs to survive and compelling stories is not what the mainstream wants.

This is why garbage like edgelord Joker and mediocre Avengers are exploding the box office. The author is smart and follows the law of the market.

That is why I despise dandadan. It is giving people what they want, it is not challenging them in anyway. I hate when a story gives me what I want. This is why my favorite stories are stories who made me feel negative emotions, where the authors took risks. Dandadan took no risks and deserves no hatred or praise, just indifference.
It will end up like Jujustsu kaisen in the few years, another product of hype forgotten now because that is all Dandadan is, an anime from the assembly line.

Next Season, there is another anime from the same mold Sakamoto days ready to replace it because there is nothing intriguing about these shows. They are consumed like Macdonald. Again, I eat Macdonald from time to time but you won't see me tout it as great food. Same with Dandadan. You can enjoy it but stop the hyperbole with this mediocre show.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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