Dandadan Premiere Sparks Fall’s Wildest New Love Story

Dandadan Premiere Sparks Fall's Wildest New Love Story

As an avid anime enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that Dandadan has truly caught my attention with its unique blend of humor, action, and romance. Having followed Yukinobu Tatsu’s works for quite some time, I was eagerly awaiting this adaptation, and the first episode did not disappoint.


At long last, “Dandadan” has debuted as part of this Fall’s fresh wave of anime, igniting the initial steps for the most exhilarating romance we can expect during the season. The anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s “Dandadan,” one of the highly anticipated manga releases, has been eagerly awaited by fans, and the series premiere has certainly lived up to its hype on Shueisha’s Jump+ app. This anime is setting the stage for a delightful new pairing and embarking on an exciting new love story.

In the series Dandadan, we meet Momo Ayase, a teenage girl who harbors a deep fascination for the veteran actor and singer Ken Takakura, renowned for his tough and stoic roles in numerous projects. Typically, she’s attracted to this kind of mature man, but her romantic luck hasn’t been great as most boys her age are still immature. However, things take an unexpected turn with “Occult-kun,” a fellow student who’s often bullied for his fascination with aliens and strange occurrences.

Dandadan Premiere Sparks Fall's Wildest New Love Story

Dandadan: Momo Meets Occult-kun

In Episode 1 of Dandadan, Momo extends a helping hand to a shy boy when she protects him from bullies. Despite his reserved nature, he becomes visibly excited when he suspects Momo shares his enthusiasm for unidentified anomalous phenomena. However, their bond is strained when Momo confesses her belief in ghosts, which the boy immediately dismisses as a ludicrous topic. Intrigued by each other’s beliefs, they agree to test their convictions to determine if either of them is genuine, ultimately fostering an even stronger relationship between them.

In a bid to disprove each other, Momo (also known as “Occult-kun” by her) and “Occult-kun” venture into their respective eerie territories. It turns out they were both correct in their beliefs. In quick succession, they encounter peril: “Occult-kun” is chased by a vengeful ghost intent on nibbling his personal areas, while Momo is abducted by extraterrestrials eager to procreate with her for the survival of their species. However, these harrowing experiences serve as catalysts for an even stronger bond between them. As they navigate these strange powers bestowed upon them, they uncover latent abilities that can only be unlocked through their connections with these mystical forces.

Dandadan: Who Is Ken Takakura?

After being ensnared by a malicious spirit’s curse, Occult-kun valiantly battles on to rescue Momo from extraterrestrial captors. Despite his inability to provide tangible aid, witnessing his unyielding struggle triggers a profound awakening within Momo, unlocking her dormant spiritual talents she acquired from her grandmother. This shared experience deepens their bond, and eventually, Momo comes to terms with the fact that she may harbor feelings for this boy beyond friendship. The revelation at the end of the episode that his true identity is Ken Takakura only serves to further complicate these burgeoning emotions.

This is the first step in Dandadan’s wild love story for Momo and Ken. The two of them will be battling all sorts of aliens and ghosts, and grow closer together in the process. It’s why the manga was such a hit as it balances all of this together with major action, and now it’s going to get even bigger when the anime showcases more of that central relationship. It’s one that’s starting to pay off in the latest chapter, so it’s not like it’s going to be baiting people into it anyway. It’s a love story that evolves in some unexpected ways, so fans will want to keep up with it this Fall.

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2024-10-08 03:09