Dandadan Director Unpacks Their Top Goal for the Anime

Dandadan Director Unpacks Their Top Goal for the Anime

As a long-time fan of anime and manga, I can confidently say that F?ga Yamashiro is the perfect choice to helm the upcoming “Dandadan” adaptation. With an impressive resume that includes projects like “Tatami Time Machine Blues,” “Inu-oh,” and “Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken,” it’s clear that Yamashiro has a knack for bringing unique, energetic stories to life on the small screen.


Fumiko Yamashiro will be steering the ship for the forthcoming anime adaptation of Dandadan, a challenging role indeed. This series, which combines elements of the supernatural and extraterrestrial, has generated significant excitement among fans, eagerly awaiting its television debut. Previously, Yamashiro has directed projects such as Tatami Time Machine Blues, Inu-oh, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken, and others. This year at Anime Expo, we at ComicBook had the privilege to discuss with Dandadan’s anime director, Fumiko Yamashiro, about her aspirations in bringing Momo and Okarun’s tale to life.

As a gamer speaking, “To be honest, I’m not usually into manga, but when I was offered the director role for Dandadan, I made an exception. After wrapping up my last project, I picked up Dandadan as a potential next venture, and let me tell you, it was intriguing! The global anticipation for the anime was astounding. It’s true that I didn’t dwell much on opinions of others around me, but the enthusiasm from fans worldwide definitely caught my attention.”

Dandadan Director Unpacks Their Top Goal for the Anime

Dandadan’s Anime Vs. The Manga

The director of Dandadan, speaking afterwards, expressed that he and the production team are putting in a lot of effort to ensure the anime stays true to its source material. He believes the manga is vibrant and dynamic, and he wants the adaptation to preserve its unique appeal and essence, making sure the original work’s charm, ambiance, and feeling are evident even after it becomes an anime.

If you’d like to gain an edge over fellow anime enthusiasts by exploring the manga of “Dandadan” before its TV series premiere in October, you can find it on the Shonen Jump app. As described by Shueisha, this offbeat series revolves around Momo Ayase and her unconventional friendship with a UFO fanatic she nicknames “Okarun.” While Momo is skeptical of aliens and believes in spirits, Okarun thinks the opposite. To settle their disagreement, they embark on separate journeys – Momo to a UFO hotspot, and Okarun to a haunted tunnel. Their adventures lead to an intriguing tale of young love, intertwined with peculiar encounters of amorous aliens and spirits.

Keep up-to-date with the latest news about Momo Ayase, Okarun, and Dandadan! Check out Team Anime’s coverage at ComicBook for fresh updates.

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2024-08-03 20:39