Dandadan
Summary: 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. Takakura 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 Takakura 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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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. Takakura 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 Takakura 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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Dandadan Trailers
Dandadan Pictures
Dandadan Review
Dandadan â 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. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Comedy, Supernatural conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.47). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood â whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative â is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone â quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape â score, incidental music, and sound design â complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good â one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Dandadan offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Comedy, Supernatural, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Ayase, Momo
Main
Wakayama, Shion
Japanese
Ayase, Momo
Main
Trott, Abby
English
Ayase, Momo
Main
Coadou, Jaynélia
French
Ayase, Momo
Main
Delva, AnaĂŻs
French
Ayase, Momo
Main
Pellicone, Ilaria
Italian
Ayase, Momo
Main
Friede, Franciska
German
Ayase, Momo
Main
Buttel, Hannah
Portuguese (BR)
Ayase, Momo
Main
Estrada, Azucena
Spanish
Ayase, Momo
Main
Mendoza Coba, Sarah
Spanish
Ayase, Momo
Main
Meyer, Jenny Maria
German
Ayase, Momo
Main
Brigido, Amanda
Portuguese (BR)
Ayase, Momo
Main
Arévalo, Irene
Spanish
Ayase, Momo
Main
VĂ©lez, Alicia
Spanish
Ayase, Momo
Main
Sorrentino, Katia
Italian
Ayase, Momo
Main
Maiquez, Ainhoa
Spanish
Takakura, Ken
Main
Hanae, Natsuki
Japanese
Takakura, Ken
Main
Beckles, A.J.
English
Takakura, Ken
Main
Blivet, Marius
French
Takakura, Ken
Main
Trouffier, Tom
French
Takakura, Ken
Main
Corini, Valeriano
Italian
Staff
Aoi, Hiroyuki
Producer
Banshou, Ayako
Producer
Hashimoto, Hiroaki
Producer
Ishikawa, Tatsuya
Producer
Iwakami, Atsuhiro
Producer
Kamei, Hiroshi
Producer
Makabe, Yoshiko
Producer
Mutou, Hiroshi
Producer
Saitou, Souichirou
Producer
Sakita, Kouhei
Producer
Yamamori, Takako
Producer
Matsuoka, Kouhei
Assistant Producer
Yamashiro, Fuuga
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard
Kimura, Eriko
Sound Director
Fujikura, Takuya
Episode Director
Fukui, Nozomi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Gan, Haotian
Episode Director, Animation Director
GĂłngora, Abel
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation
Hasutani, Tooru
Episode Director
Li, Zhilong
Episode Director, 2nd Key Animation, Key Animation, Assistant Animation Director, Animation Director