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| We couldn’t just stop with the Hiyashi’s rock music could we? Ofc we had to mix in some classics too, with our main guys like Beethoven, Mozart and more. Like seriously, only in Dandadan do you get a training arc like this lol. Okarun got the rhythm down, so I thought they’d be done in no time... but then out of nowhere a whole opera with giants and illusions lololol. Still, it wasn’t too hard for Okarun, dude took down the main force easily. That whole part was just wild, you just gotta love the show’s wackiness, especially in these last couple episodes. And if you thought Okarun was like every other shounen MC who just wants to save his friends, well this episode just said you’re wrong. He wants to save them AND look cool doing it. Honestly, even the generic lines here sound super badass here. Hype for the fight next week. |
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| This has to be the most unique training arc I’ve ever seen. Idek how to describe what I just saw Aira and Okarun endure other than a cacophony of madness. Very cool use of music to train their reaction times and get them faster. Never expected to see Beethoven in this show like that lol. Animation was also insane.Okarun gotta be careful tho, he’s just making Aira fall in love even harder! Insane aura farming from my goat Okarun at the end there just telling Jiji to come out and transform. Can’t wait to see him beat evileye’s ass next week and prove he can keep him in check. |
Marinate1016Aug 21, 10:18 AM
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| Felt like everyone just having fun with this one, the music and dynamism is top notch. And what's that, a practical killfest with Ode to Joy as soundtrack? Talk about appealing to gamer spirits like myself 🤣 absolutely phenomenal. Makes up for last week's lackluster meandering for sure. |
| Absolute Opera. This anime is such a wild audiovisual experience and an absolute stand out among battle shounen. The "training session" easily topped the previous Evil Eye fight for me. Can't praise Science Saru enough for such a cool adaptation. I legit went from liking Dandadan to falling in love with it. Hyped for next week, Okarun got this. |
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| very good episode, speaking of music and rhythm, this ending was incredible, this fight in the manga is too good, I really want to see it animated |
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| I really love classical music but this ep hit a sour note with me. It was dumb. So Aira is Momo 2.0 with spectral hair instead of spectral arms? And can we FINALLY put an end to this Evil Eye nonsense? The writers have only been dragging it out since last season. |
joemaamahAug 21, 9:41 AM
| Oof, that was some audiovisual experience! I stopped caring about the fact that it was a really silly premise in the first place but the Staff went above and beyond to make it a heck of a watch. And classical music to boot, nothing surprises me anymore with this show xD. Airi-chan put up a great fight too, got to give props to her. Looks like we've got a serious fight on our hands next! Bloody cliffhanger with the awesome shot in the end there. Manjirou-san's perspective is completely understandable but having Jasshi on their side would be a massive strength boost. Let's just hope it works out... |
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| Obligatory "what is dandadan even about" I have been waiting to see this fight animated for so long and it was amazing. Science Saru really hit it out of the park. |
CaptainjeddyAug 21, 9:40 AM
Okarun found his rhythm and strength of resolute, time to face Evil Eye once again! |
| Another stupid good episode. Everything about this episode was done so well and just so good. I was so excited for this part of the manga to get adapted because it's a really good fight. The fight was so well-done and was even better than the manga. I really liked how they used the Hiyashi song for Okarun's rhythm. You will only see these weird ass training sessions in Dandadan and Dandadan only. I love this anime too much. 5/5 |
| I hope Okarun will get some secondary power. Being fast is great and all, but when even some lesser ghosts/yokai enemies have some second technique, it feels lackluster . Jiji have ball thing, Aira have hair, and pushing real hard Okarun have over-the-shoulder coaching? Having Silky made it a good episode. I wish my clothes were durable as Evil Eye's briefs. |
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| Author is a fan of classical musics, cool. Interesting and innovative concept for a supernatural battle, but what was delivered was just not as exciting and entertaining as most of the previous fights, and the lack of color also reduced its value to me rather than increasing contrast. meh. Kind of a throw away training arc. Okarun's fingernails are unkempt and rough. Disaprove. Aira gets almost as much action than she has had since her origin arc here. Aira back thinking about a romantic triangle, but Okarun has not interest yet. The preview shot killed me. |
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| You've heard of rhythm boxing, but have you heard of musical artillery? They cooked with this fight, plus culture points for the classical music running the whole time. The opera singers puking up the army of shadow dudes I found especially menacing. Now for the big showdown between Okarun and Jiji. |
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| You already know we're in for a visual feast when Aira finally brings Silky out. That Ode to Joy segment was bonkers. Even if they won't be calling the band back for Evil Eye, I'm glad we at least got to hear their exorcism banger again. |
| You don't know how hyped up I got when Ode to Joy began playing, Absolute Cinema this week. The Science Saru sound design team has been knocking it out of the park. Next week can't come sooner though, I can't wait for Okarun and Evil Eye's rematch. |
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| That was completely bonkers and over the top in a way that reminded me of early Trigger. I cannot believe there are people that don't like this episode. But then again, we all like different things don't we? |
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| The arc felt exciting when I read the manga, but it felt kinda boring now seeing the anime. |
| It's insane how much they elevate the manga every time. I knew Ushio wouldn't disappoint with this part, and my God he didn't. |
| Another 10/10 episode: if the previous one was pure power metal, this one was the pinnacle of opera. With Beethoven's Ninth Symphony playing in the background during an epic battle against famous classical musicians, clones, and opera singers, Aira and Okarun's training arc reached legendary status. I think this might be the last time Aira acts like this with Okarun. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, maybe it confirms that her feelings are sincere and that she really loves him. Or maybe it's bittersweet, realizing that she sees him more as a close friend she always wants by her side, without even realizing it. Either way, Momo is better for him. So much excitement and tension, and they left it right at the best part. Jiji vs. Okarun / Evil Eye vs. Turbo Granny. Let's go! |
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| Damn that was sick, great animation and directing again. Also it's finally time. Upcoming episodes will be bangers. |
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 i never would've guessed that this was gonna be one of the villains |
| Bullet hell with music notes huh wow. Still Aira's dodging was impressive. As was the flexibility her hair provided during the fight. The giant opera choir though sure was a strange one. Looking forward to seeing how the fight between Okarun and Evil eye plays out next ep. |
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| That was the weirdest episode of Nodame Cantabile ever. Meanwhile on DanDaDan some slick AcroSilky action...nice! Also being hit by a note sign changes your properties accordingly, that was fun. |
alshuAug 21, 11:52 AM
| This episode was weird but funny. The musician ghosts were mostly weird. My favorite part of this episode was Okarun and Aira fighting side by side. Not a team-up I expected to see. But I love it. It's just sad that Aira keeps falling harder for Okarun when he clearly has eyes on someone else... I hope she'll end up with Jiji or something. Anyway, this wasn't the best Dandadan episode but I'm sure the studio had fun making this episode. Especially the audio guys. That cliffhanger was wild. But the next episode preview was wilder. Wtf happens. |
| Imagine trying to explain this to someone who doesn’t know anything about Dandadan 💀💀💀 absolute fire episode. This anime adaptation has been something else man. |
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| Dan da Dan's producers: You can take the controversy stuff and stick it! Here, also have some good classical music. Aira, still the best. Period. She came clutch here, helping Okarun and overall being a badass. And Okarun, well... Let's say the next episode will be interesting. Also, Turbo Granny. The thing with the piano was too funny. |
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| Amazing absolutely amazing!!! Okarun's power-up is hella cool. I can't wait to see how he is going to kick evil eye's ass in the next episode. He's really gotten a lot cooler in the past few episodes and Ayase-san is noticing how bad ass he can really be. YOU GO OKARUN!!! |
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| Crazy animation and Crazy battle that was !! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥😭 |
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