Anyone with their ear to the ground has likely heard the buzz around Dandadan, an adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga that creating a significant buzz online. Dandadan may have only begun its anime adaptation, but it’s already making a major splash. The anime outshines itself with every episode and the latest episode has left a lasting impression on the viewers.
Dandadan Episode 7 dealt with disturbing themes of graphic violence, prostitution, and even suicide. With its debut, Yukinobu Tatsu’s masterpiece has taken the internet by storm, earning widespread praise and cementing its place as an iconic anime. Though Dandadan has already gained a massive fanbase, the direction Science Studio is taking could jeopardize its future success, potentially causing significant backlash.
Will Science Studio’s Choices Threaten Dandadan‘s Growing Popularity?
After the most anticipated battle between the Occult Duo and Turbo Granny, Dandadan‘s plot is left up in the air. Studio Science Saru delivers an unapologetically weird, stylish, and anarchic opener that marks it out as one of anime’s first must-watch shows for the 2024 Fall season, keeping fans anticipating more.
It has built up incredible hype over the past few months, becoming one of the most eagerly anticipated anime of the year. Episode 6 highlighted some heartwarming moments between Momo and Okarun, showing just how much they respect and care for each other, leaving fans utterly captivated.
Yukinobu Tatsu introduces Japanese yokai and otherworldly occult science fiction monsters as part of its shonen romance adventure. With the latest addition of Episode 7, the anime has become one of the most acclaimed series of this Fall season.
A major factor behind the anime’s growing popularity is how closely the production studio follows Tatsu’s original manga plot, without introducing much of its own creativity. Unlike the anime’s previous outings, Episode 7 does not take the usual humorous approach when it comes to storytelling.
As soon as the opening begins, the story quickly shifts to a frantic scene of Okarun and Momo fleeing from Acrobatic Silky. This abrupt transition is enough to catch the audience off-guard, but more surprises are in store later. The first-person perspective in the opening scene is earning high praise from the fandom.
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The second act turns the episode into a non-linear narrative due to its elaborate flashback scene. Behind every villain is a tragic story, and the episode delves deep into it.
As the episode unfolds, viewers learn about Acrobatic Silky’s heartbreaking backstory, which is sure to bring anyone to tears.
Furthermore, the inclusion of ballet scenes portraying the emotions of Acrobatic Silky’s human self deeply moved many viewers in the episode.
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Dandadan‘s Episode 7 did not have to go this far, but the hard truths make the episode all the more memorable, showcasing Science Studio’s dedication to faithfully bringing Tatsu’s masterpiece to life.
Though the anime’s skyrocketing success is incredibly phenomenal, it also places immense responsibility on the production studio to maintain its excellence in upcoming episodes.
In the realm of anime, it’s common for a series to make a strong debut, only to struggle under rising fan expectations and eventually fade out. With Dandadan‘s Season 1 generating a huge buzz online, Science Studio must carefully and creatively adapt the story without ruining Tatsu’s original plot to ensure future success.
Dandadan‘s Creator Expresses Gratitude for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Mentorship
Though Dandadan has exploded in popularity online, many fans may not realize the impact of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s guidance on Yukinobu Tatsu. Tatsu once even revealed how he came up with the title’s name while under Fujimoto-sensei’s mentorship.
Before his magnum opus, Tatsu worked on two projects as a manga artist. These included a manga series Seigi No Rokugou and a one-shot manga Yamada Kiki Ippatsu.
Both works were rejected by Shonen Jump. Following multiple rejections, Tatsu grew increasingly discouraged and began to lose confidence, which started to affect his creativity. During that challenging and painful period, Shihei encouraged Tatsu to “draw freely”, advice that transformed Tatsu’s fate and led to the creation of his latest global hit, Dandadan.
Dandadan is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll
