Key points:
- Dandadan mixes aliens and ghosts in a unique supernatural adventure.
- The manga features characters like Turbo-Granny and the Alien Serpo.
- An anime adaptation by Science Saru is set to premiere in October 2024.
Dandadan is taking the manga world by storm with its wild mix of aliens, ghosts, and teenage drama. As fans eagerly await the upcoming anime adaptation, let’s dive into the weird and wonderful world created by Yukinobu Tatsu. From body-snatching spirits to genital-stealing aliens, Dandadan serves up a paranormal feast unlike anything you’ve seen before. Get ready to meet some of the craziest characters that will soon be hitting your screens!
Who are the wildest supernatural beings in Dandadan?
- Turbo-Granny: This foul-mouthed elderly woman is actually a powerful yōkai with a taste for stealing people’s private parts. Once a comforter of dead girls’ spirits, she now curses anyone who enters her territory. After being defeated, she’s sealed in a lucky cat doll and reluctantly helps our heroes.
- Alien Serpo: These extraterrestrials come from an all-male planet and can’t reproduce naturally. Their solution? Abduct humans and steal their “bananas” (yes, you read that right). They’re a constant threat to our main characters and Earth in general.
- Evil Eye: Born from a human sacrifice in feudal times, this sinister yōkai hates all of humanity. It tricks one of the characters, Jiji, into forming a contract so it can wipe out humans. The Evil Eye can create nearly invincible constructs from the grudges of sacrificial victims.
- Mr. Mantis Shrimp: Don’t let the name fool you – this alien packs a punch! With incredible endurance and the ability to shift into a more powerful form, Mr. Mantis Shrimp starts as an enemy but becomes an unlikely ally to our heroes.
- Umbrella Boy: This sweet but impulsive yōkai possesses the body of a character named Unji after he comes into contact with one of the main character’s stolen body parts. Umbrella Boy can become extremely violent when feeling threatened.
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What’s new in Dandadan’s supernatural world?
Dandadan stands out by blending classic Japanese folklore with sci-fi elements. The story follows Momo Ayase, a girl who believes in ghosts, and Ken Takakura (nicknamed Okarun), a boy who believes in aliens. After supernatural encounters grant them powers, they team up to battle both ghostly and extraterrestrial threats.
The manga doesn’t just rely on spooky encounters. It balances genuine character development and even romance. Momo and Okarun’s growing feelings for each other add a heart to the story while supporting characters like the ageless spirit medium Seiko Ayase and the self-proclaimed “chosen one” Aira Shiratori keep things interesting.
Dandadan’s unique blend of horror, comedy, and teenage drama has made it a hit among manga readers. The upcoming anime adaptation, produced by the acclaimed studio Science Saru, is set to bring these wild characters to life on screen.
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The Dandadan anime is scheduled to premiere on 3 October 2024 on Crunchyroll. While we wait, why not dive into the manga to meet all these crazy characters yourself? The Dandadan manga is available to read on the Viz website, though Shonen Jump app subscribers should note it’s not on the app due to its mature rating.
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