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

Tarou Supporting

Sugita, Tomokazu Japanese

Iwakami, Atsuhiro Producer

Kamei, Hiroshi Producer

Aoi, Hiroyuki Producer

Ishikawa, Tatsuya Producer

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Jan 8, 2025

DeskLump

Recommended

A Quirky and Thought-Provoking Ride
Dandadan is an anime that will keep you on your toes. With its unique blend of supernatural elements, humor, and heart, this series is a wild ride that's both entertaining and thought-provoking.
A Bold and Unapologetic Storyline
The anime's central plot point is certainly unconventional, but it's also surprisingly effective in exploring themes of vulnerability, trauma, and resilience. The show's willingness to tackle tough subjects with humor and sensitivity is admirable.
Lovable and Relatable Characters
The characters in Dandadan are well-developed and relatable, with Ken's emotional journey being a highlight of the series. The supporting cast adds to the show's humor and charm, making this ... anime a joy to watch.
Verdict
Overall, Dandadan is a quirky and engaging anime that's perfect for viewers looking for something a little off the beaten path. With its unique blend of humor, heart, and supernatural elements, this series is a must-watch for anyone looking for a fun and thought-provoking ride.
Rating: 8/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jan 5, 2025

charliegreyjoy

Mixed Feelings

Funny

The anime is pretty good, the interaction between characters is great and they have a lot of personality. I would have given it a better score if it wasn't for the fan service and some issues it has.
I'm a straight man and of course I don't suffer this kind of violence, but all women have suffered one way or another, so on that note, there are a couple of scenes that are so violent and I wouldn't like to watch as a woman, neither as a man. I think those scenes are disgusting and there's no need to include them. Maybe the anime / ... manga authors thought that it was kind of punk to include 'pervy' themes in the series but that just isn't true. It stinks, and Japanese anime has to do better than that. So please we all should be more demanding with this issues and make 'em overcome this old-fashioned values and 'jokes' which are no fun anymore

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Jan 7, 2025

cloudempire

Not Recommended

The anime starts good, something strange for my taste, though, but then the plot is revealed and it is so absurd and silly. The aliens want Okarun's dick, then Turbo Granny places a curse on Okarun that made his dick disappear and finally when they defeat Turbo Granny they have to recover Okarun's testicles. It's so absurd... also in one episode, Okarun wants to help an alien, his problem is that his son has a disease that causes him to expel blood from his body, and it turns out that Momo's grandmother discovers that the blood of that alien species is cow's milk. I don't ... understand how anyone could like this, it's extremely absurd.

Another thing to highlight is Dandadan's humor, personally I think it's stupid and cringe sometimes, but I think some people might like it, although I don't understand how that could be possible. LOL

There were things that I liked, like Okarun and Momo's falling in love and how their relationship develops, another thing I liked was the appearance of Shiratori, the way she fell in love with Okarun was a little strange, but it's okay. That's what I can highlight about Dandadan.

Personally, I don't recommend it since it's so stupid, but if you like the absurd and you like stupid humor, this is your anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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