Dandadan Season 2 Secretly Spoiled Its Biggest Villain in Episode 1 and You Missed It

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The second season of Dandadan has returned with a captivating premiere episode that lays the groundwork for the next twelve weeks, and it subtly suggests events further ahead in the anime’s future. Although only those who have followed the manga might catch it, “Like, This is the Legend of the Giant Snake”, the first episode of Dandadan Season 2, foreshadows the series’ primary and most critical villain.

In Season 2 of Dandadan, Okarun and Momo join Jiji as they head to his family home, aiming to lift a curse from the property. However, they soon discover that their real adversary isn’t supernatural creatures like ghosts or Yokai, but rather, people. In Dandadan, it’s often the human race that proves to be scarier than the actual ghosts, ghouls, and extraterrestrial beings. The first meeting of Okarun, Jiji, and the main antagonists of the Cursed House Arc unintentionally foreshadows another villain in the series who, surprisingly, is also not entirely human, and turns out to be the greatest menace in the manga’s recent story arcs.

Dandadan Season 2, Episode 1 Hinted at the Manga’s Biggest Current Villain

Jiji’s Favorite Soccer Team Shares a Name With Dandadan’s Main Villain

In the opening episode of Season 2 of the anime series Dandadan, Okarun and Jiji encounter an awkward situation. Upon the sudden arrival of the Kito Family, who rightfully own Jiji’s family home, the predicament deepens as they had recently created a large hole in the house wall in search of a secret room. To conceal their handiwork, Jiji hastily hung a poster of his beloved soccer team, hoping it would blend inconspicuously at first.

The Kito Family finds it hard to accept Jiji’s recent push for exorcists and mediums in their household, which makes them question Okarun. Despite Jiji claiming Okarun is just a friend, the Kito Family remains unconvinced. Juichi, one of the men in the family, picks up on what he perceives as dishonesty from Jiji and dislikes liars intensely. To test Okarun, Juichi poses a question to Jiji’s alleged friend, “What is Jin’s favorite soccer team?

According to Juichi, it’s natural for Okarun to know about his friend Jiji’s favorite soccer team since they are pals. After giving it some thought, Okarun replies with “Paris Saint-Germain.” To everyone’s shock, Okarun turns out to be correct, putting Juichi’s worry to rest. As it turns out, Okarun made this educated guess because the poster they used to fill a hole in the wall depicted a player from Paris Saint-Germain’s soccer team.

In the 35th chapter of Dandadan, when Jiji’s preferred soccer team was unveiled, it might not have grabbed much attention from readers at first. However, this seemingly trivial detail served as a significant hint for future events. The team name “Saint-Germain” did not resurface in the story until almost 100 chapters later. Now, Count Saint-Germain has been revealed as Momo’s main adversary and possessor of the most profound secrets within the manga – the enigmatic “Dandadan”.

Count Saint Germain is the One Who First Introduces the Dandadan in the Manga

Count Saint-Germain is Introduced in Dandadan Chapter 120, “Reiko Kashima’s Maiden Heart”

In the 120th chapter of Dandadan, Count Saint-German is referred to for the first time. It’s the Serpoians who disclose his name and inquire about his intentions, indicating that he poses a significant threat, even frightening the Serpoians themselves. Later on, we learn that Count Saint-Germain styles himself as a “gatherer of the extraordinary.” His ambition is to amass all the powers of supernatural entities, which forms the basis of the series’ title.

In the story of Dandadan, Count Saint-Germain’s motives can be unclear at times, as he has been depicted both as a villain and a hero throughout its narrative. Initially, he seemed like a hero when he defeated the Fairy Tale Card, the antagonist of one arc. However, his role has since shifted dramatically in subsequent storylines. Recently, in Dandadan’s more recent arcs, it’s become evident that Saint-Germain desires to capture Momo Ayase for the purpose of harnessing her power for himself.

To closely monitor Okarun, Momo, and their companions, Saint-Germain disguised himself as “Sanjome” and assumed the position of deputy head teacher at Kami High, a role that the faculty accepted without hesitation. It’s evident that Count Saint-Germain is solely driven by the desire for power, ready to align with or betray anyone in pursuit of it. Speculation among fans runs rampant regarding Count Saint-Germain’s true nature, as his human appearance belies the suggestion of something far greater lurking beneath.

Intriguingly, some might speculate that I could be an immortal being, given the nickname “Hyper Geezer” by Turbo Granny. Now, my appearance certainly doesn’t give off an aged vibe, adding fuel to this theory. You see, if I were a vampire, I wouldn’t stick out like a sore thumb in the world of Dandadan. However, there’s another fascinating theory about my character that aligns more closely with the storyline.

In the captivating manga Dandadan, the concept of immortal beings is not foreign. Yet, it’s intriguing to consider another source of inspiration for my character. After all, Saint-Germain, in reality and fiction, remains a mystery that continues to captivate us.

Count Saint-Germain’s Real-Life Inspiration Informs The Truth of His Role in Dandadan

The Count of St. Germain Was an Actual Person With an Eccentric and Mysterious Background

Beyond merely sharing a name with a well-known soccer team, Saint-Germain also shares an intriguing historical link that may offer insights into Tatsu’s character creation. In reality, there once existed a figure known as the Count of St. Germain, though his enigmatic nature mirrors the manga’s portrayal of the character. This mysterious man was believed to have lived in Europe during the 18th century. He was an adventurer with a fascination for the occult and alchemy, earning notoriety in European high society due to his unusual works. The influential philosopher Voltaire nicknamed him “Wonderman”, while a prince famously declared him “the greatest philosopher who ever lived.

Beyond the factual details about the Count of St. Germain, what’s even more captivating are the enigmatic tales and legends that swirl around him. Throughout his life, it is said that he went by several distinct names, once claimed to be over 500 years old, and stories about the Count include fables such as his offering counsel to Jesus, and knowing the “secret of Universal Medicine.” Given this rich history steeped in hearsay, it’s no wonder that the Count St. Germain in the manga Dandadan is equally enigmatic and a figure shrouded in mystery. In Yukinobu Tatsu’s work, Count Saint-Germain is essentially a direct adaptation of the historical figure from real life.

Reflecting on the situation now, it’s hard to say exactly how much time Yokinobu Tatsu had to prepare for Count Saint-Germain’s appearance. It could be that Tatsu modeled Count Saint-Germain’s character after Jiji’s love for Paris Saint-Germain football team, but since it is Count Saint-Germain who introduces the title entity “Dandadan” in the manga, it seems more plausible that Tatsu had both the Dandadan and Count Saint-Germain planned from the very start of the series.

Based on Tatsu’s meticulous planning for Saint-Germain’s character, viewers might find the series dropping hints or clues related to Dandadan‘s deepest secrets as the plot unfolds. For manga enthusiasts who have already read all 200 chapters of the series, the identity and intentions behind the title character, Dandadan, remain a significant enigma, much like Count Saint-Germain’s relentless pursuit.

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2025-07-06 23:23