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Dandadan
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Science SARU's kinetic occult-alien action rom-com following gyaru Momo Ayase and UFO-obsessed Ken 'Okarun' Takakura.
Ghost-believing gyaru Momo Ayase and UFO-obsessed nerd Okarun dare each other to visit haunted and extraterrestrial hotspots on the same night—discovering both spirits and aliens are terrifyingly real. Science SARU pairs neon color shifts, Kensuke Ushio beats, and electric teen rom-com banter with devastatingly sad yokai backstories.
About Dandadan
Ghost-believing gyaru Momo Ayase and UFO-obsessed nerd Okarun dare each other to visit haunted and extraterrestrial hotspots on the same night—discovering both spirits and aliens are terrifyingly real. Science SARU pairs neon color shifts, Kensuke Ushio beats, and electric teen rom-com banter with devastatingly sad yokai backstories. Led two consecutive Crunchyroll Anime Awards cycles in nominations thanks to Science SARU's fearless direction. Shifts seamlessly from hyperkinetic Turbo Granny chases and Creepy Nuts' Otonoke to Episode 7's heartbreaking Acrobatic Silky short film. Gives co-leads Momo and Okarun genuine awkward teenage chemistry that drives every battle. Uses bold monochromatic color washes—crimson for yokai, acid green for aliens—to make every encounter pop.
⛩️ Anime Details
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Premiere Year
- 2024
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View canonical entity profile (2 lists) →Ghost-believing gyaru Momo Ayase and UFO-obsessed nerd Okarun dare each other to visit haunted and extraterrestrial hotspots on the same night—discovering both spirits and aliens are terrifyingly real. Science SARU pairs neon color shifts, Kensuke Ushio beats, and electric teen rom-com banter with devastatingly sad yokai backstories.
Key Metrics
Specifications
StudioScience SARU
Premiere Year2024
Episodes24 episodes (S1-S2)
DirectorFuga Yamashiro / Abel Gongora
Key Recognition22x Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominee
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Led two consecutive Crunchyroll Anime Awards cycles in nominations thanks to Science SARU's fearless direction
- Shifts seamlessly from hyperkinetic Turbo Granny chases and Creepy Nuts' Otonoke to Episode 7's heartbreaking Acrobatic Silky short film
- Gives co-leads Momo and Okarun genuine awkward teenage chemistry that drives every battle
- Uses bold monochromatic color washes—crimson for yokai, acid green for aliens—to make every encounter pop
Cons
- Opens episode one with uncomfortable Serpoian alien abduction peril that can alienate unprepared viewers
- Relies on an absurd premise hook revolving around retrieving Okarun's stolen anatomy
- Ends Season 1 on an abrupt cliffhanger mid-arc before Season 2 picks up immediately
Eligibility
- Fans of FLCL, Mob Psycho 100, and high-energy genre mashups where romance and action share equal billing
- Viewers appreciating bold color design, inventive camera angles, and fast comedic timing
- Viewers tracking Science SARU works from 2024 directed by Fuga Yamashiro / Abel Gongora (22x Crunchyroll Anime Awards Nominee)
- Community voters weighing narrative closure, animation craft, and replay value across 24 episodes (S1-S2)
Things to Watch Out For
- Episode one's alien abduction sequence is noticeably more uncomfortable than the rest of the series
- Episode seven's backstory for Acrobatic Silky is an unexpectedly gut-wrenching tearjerker
- Structure and pacing require 24 episodes (S1-S2) of focused viewing rather than passive background play
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