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Nov 14, 7:54 AM
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Aira only brought it upon herself, I mean this is not even a question at this point. So yeah, I mean good for us we could see all those colourful fights, but that wasn’t what this part of the story was about. There’ll be plenty of transformed Okarun going batshit and the duo of him and Momo fucking these evil spirts and whatnot, but there’s only one chapter 16. I mean you know some serious hell was about to go down the moment Acro Silky said that she’ll see Aira that would live on.

Then that backstory happened… and jesus, I’ve actually got no words. The hell Acro Silky went through… nobody deserves that. And the worst part is, she couldn’t see her daughter even once after all that happened. Still, this series has seen so many backstories till this date, but for me, this still stands at the very top. Actually shed a tear while reading these couple of chapters back then, maybe because I didn’t know what was about to come. Still, here in the adaptation too, this was an absolute work of a genius.

They say it wasn't possible for Acro Silky to pass on peacefully, but trust me, she did. Really, what an episode.
10/5.
Softhenic03Nov 14, 7:59 AM
Nov 14, 8:00 AM
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Holy,they cooked so damn hard. Thought it was a pretty nice tragic backstory in the manga, here I was left speechless. Science SARU elevating the emotional highs to another level altogether. This may be the adaptation that will bring them universal recognition within the anime community.




Here's the ballet scene from the manga. Anime was quite a bit subtler about it's implication (and the prostitution as well)

FMmatronNov 14, 1:50 PM

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Nov 14, 8:05 AM
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One of my favorite mini arcs, Acro Silky arc.

That opening scene of Acro Silky running then transitioning to her going crazy over Aira is just UGH, PEAK FICTION! They adapted the manga so gracefully, I knew what was coming yet I couldn't help but be in my feelings for Acro Silky. Anybody who has a loving family member knows how this episode hit hard.
My favorite episode and mini arc of Dandadan for sure.

OST this episode was really good, hits you right in the feels.
Cornbeef19Nov 14, 8:36 AM
At the end of the day, we all love watching trash.

High School DxD Hero Episode 8.
Nov 14, 8:25 AM
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holy shit, this episode didn't have to go this hard.
Nov 14, 8:25 AM
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brooooooooooooooooooow i almost cried on eps 7 holly shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeddd
Nov 14, 8:25 AM
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this is so peak 😭😭😭
i almost cry man
Nov 14, 8:27 AM
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Absolute Cinema, in studio science saru i trust Ghost in the shell 2025
Nov 14, 8:28 AM
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THE MOST HEARTBREAKING EPISODE EVER, I.. CRIED.. WHAT A LOVELY MOM 😭😭😭😭😭

btw the animation goes really hard, bravo science saru
Nov 14, 8:29 AM
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I can't believe I almost cried from this anime. Peak storytelling and animation.
Nov 14, 8:30 AM

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The soundtrack they use for this episode, the pacing, animation, tone, just everything was immaculate.
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Nov 14, 8:34 AM
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Third time i've drown in tears with this story
Nov 14, 8:35 AM

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best episode so far whats great about dandadan are the dramatic and often tragic backstories like this
Nov 14, 8:35 AM
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good, more focus on the girls please... Okarun just takes up screentime 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nov 14, 8:36 AM
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I can count on my hand the number of anime episodes i've cried to. episode 7 is now one of them.
Nov 14, 8:36 AM
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This episode was unexpected and amazing 10/10 - made a grown man shed a tear
Nov 14, 8:36 AM
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They cooked
They cooked too hard in this one
And I wasn’t prepared for that backstory , it broke me from inside
Nov 14, 8:37 AM
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Such a perfectly, deeply and beautifully painful episode...
Nov 14, 8:37 AM
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This hurt so much, maybe more as a manga reader. I don't think this could physically be adapted better, my God. Beautiful.
Nov 14, 8:37 AM

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I knew this was coming but it still hit hard. Ofc going in without knowing would have left an even bigger impact but I already got that when this chapter came out. To date haven't forgotten and never will. She worked so hard to raise her daughter. Why is the world such a cruel and shitty place. Props to science saru for adapting this so well. The way they animated her desperated chase from first perspective view and the entire backstory sequence or the episode in general was phenomenal.
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Nov 14, 8:38 AM

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The pacing is so good I forget how to breathe.
Slyist like Mob 100 and Cinematic like Chainsaw Man. Absolute Cinema
Nov 14, 8:41 AM
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The best episode of this series till date so fking good I actually cried goddamn it
Nov 14, 8:43 AM
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This episode was peak direction the rotating camera following the ballerina movement and the gut wrenching pov chase sequence absolute cinema.
Nov 14, 8:43 AM

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I cried my heart out. I have no other words. I have a headache now. I don't think I can write anything else about this. This broke me so badly. The staff list given for this episode, it was bound to be a masterpiece but they surpassed all that.

Thank you.
Nov 14, 8:44 AM
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Absolute Cinema.
Nov 14, 8:45 AM

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Without exaggeration, probably a top contender for the greatest animation episode of 2024.

Yamashiro Fuuga's vision, directing and cinematography, together with the outstanding staff at Science Saru, managed to nail one of my, and probably many other's, favorite moments from the manga. That whole arc was what completely reeled me in the first time around, now I'm feeling it once again. Simply beautiful work.

I hope this team will keep adapting Dandadan for years to come because I have no doubt in my mind that they will get it right.

Obligatory ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🔥
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Nov 14, 8:46 AM
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Yes, this anime is gooood
Nov 14, 8:48 AM
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Come on, man. It only made me tear up a bit in the manga, but this episode had me sobbing so hard
Nov 14, 8:48 AM
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One of the most beautiful anime episodes I've seen in my entire life. I spent most of the runtime ugly crying, not being able to stop. 10/10
Nov 14, 8:48 AM

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What happened to the child?
Nov 14, 8:49 AM

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I never expected this level of Adaptation. Thank You Science Saru. The emotional impact was way beyond my expectations. Nothing more to talk about. 💔


With this adaptation, the Cursed House will be something to look forward to.
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Nov 14, 8:50 AM

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man this went so hard im writing this full of emotions and the music at the climax and the pay off this is the best episode so far it just feels so cinematic
Nov 14, 8:53 AM

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This episode was over in a flash. Wtf. It didn't feel long at all because of how good it was. Science Saru is doing a phenomenal job.

So, Aira's mom died when she was little. That explains why she has such a bitchy personality. Well, now I understand her a bit more but for me to change my mind about her I hope she'll get some development.
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Nov 14, 8:53 AM
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Wow this was the best episode so far, animation and directorial wise it was SOOO good man consistent line art and brilliant direction. Story wise was amazing too, peak fiction
Nov 14, 8:53 AM
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They aboslutely nailed it, from the animation, to the pacing, the emotion, everything that makes this backstory great, Science Saru adapted it and turned into something greater.
Nov 14, 8:54 AM
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Reply to Mavuika
What happened to the child?
@Mavuika Child trafficking, Most likely dead as well
Nov 14, 8:55 AM
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Some missing informations, like who are those guys and where's her real daughter now. Also, I feel like nitpicking but anyone could counter an emergency situation so I've to mention that that's a wrong way to CPR.
Nov 14, 8:56 AM

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I totally didn't see it coming.... The story was so simple, yet so tragic. I shed a few tears to be honest. Looking forward to another episode!
Nov 14, 8:59 AM

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That was an uncomfortable, yet an amazing episode.
Nov 14, 8:59 AM

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Fucking hell, I wasn't expecting to feel things. Am I losing my balls, too?

Acrobatic Silky defeated, Okarun 1/2 nuts obtained, Aira has a chance to be reformed.
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Nov 14, 9:03 AM

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I came for laugh not for have feelings D:
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Throwing the Creepy Nuts opening after this shocking revelation was crazy.

One moment of shock; and the next moment you're bopping your head to the song..
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Nov 14, 9:03 AM
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boutta cry brb............
Nov 14, 9:05 AM
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Whoa. Actual story in DandaDan. I haven't read the manga so I was surprised
Nov 14, 9:07 AM

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That flashback sequence wasn't something I could've ever been prepared for, especially for someone built up as a seemingly minor adversary. Utterly crushing my heart despite barely knowing her for like two eps is definitely commendable for a "small fry" yokai.

And dammit granny, don't think I've ever been less in the mood to see a hairdryer than this episode lmao
Nov 14, 9:07 AM

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Did not expect that level of emotional weight to this kind of a story. I can see why this episode was so hyped on social media. Excellent work by Science Saru as well as Ushio with that music. We've been blessed with this adaptation.
Nov 14, 9:07 AM
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Best episode of the this anime and maybe of the year
Nov 14, 9:08 AM
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Holy crap, why did they have to make me cry so much?
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Okay, that was incredible! Absolutely stunning presentation and the sequence of events with the subtle details, the last time a single episode got me like this was Chainsaw Man’s one. For those who’ve watched that, I’m sure I don’t have to spell it out…
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Nov 14, 9:09 AM

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And here it is, Acro Silky’s backstory, the first time out of many more to come where this series showcases how it can go from a wacky supernatural comedy to downright heartbreaking.

This was painful in the manga but man, actually hearing the cries, the despair, the desperation, along with the soundtrack just elevated the sadness to another level. Voice acting and music truly can make a huge difference. I absolutely loved the usage of POV when Acro Silky was trying to chase down the men who took her daughter. Amazing directorial choice there.

I have no complaints about this episode, it was a perfect adaptation. This was probably my most anticipated moment when it comes to what this season will adapt, and they didn’t just do it justice, they knocked it out of the park. God bless this adaptation.
thebrentinator24Nov 14, 9:16 AM
People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime.

Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait.

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this episode was good, but it can't just end like that. I felt unsatisfied as this one should have been extended to 30 minutes
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