Dandadan Episode 8

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  • Mercuri@ani.socialEnglish
    8·
    16 hours ago

    The opening argument between Momo and Aira reminded me of Get Smart or maybe FLCL. It was just so wacky with giant text across the screen as they talked with their mouths full.

    Then this majesty happens:

    I love how for Okarun, getting his ball back is a big deal but everyone else is just messing with him, especially Turbo Granny.

    Then we get the love-triangle story arch with a “No, I won’t listen to you and will keep the misunderstanding going” trope. It’s interesting that Aira went from making fun of Okarun to falling for him. Okarun harem incoming?

    At the end of the last episode, it was pretty clear that Aira was going to get powers from Acrobatic Silky. But I love how they introduced it with just enough going on that it comes as a bit of a surprise. And damn does she look cool.

    Oh, and how they used the water ripples to build tension between Not-Godzilla and Momo. Jurassic Park levels of tension build there.

  • Endmaker@ani.socialEnglish
    5·
    20 hours ago

    I liked the animation of the dinosaur monster detecting Momo from the ripple she made.

    Also, I’m annoyed that Dan Da Dan employed the usual miscommunication / misunderstanding trope. Momo could have heard Okarun out and avoided this needless conflict.

    I don’t think it’s a big deal at the moment - I’m guessing it’s going to be resolved by the next episode. I bet they would make up with each other in the midst of their fight and them doing so would - somehow - then enable them to defeat those supernatural beings.

    • Mercuri@ani.socialEnglish
      3·
      20 hours ago

      Also, I’m annoyed that Dan Da Dan employs the usual miscommunication / misunderstanding trope. Momo could have hear Okarun out and avoid this needless conflict.

      Yeah, that bothered me a lot too. “Let me explain.” “No, I’m just going to keep believing the wrong thing.” The only saving grace was that Okarun WAS wrong in that he lied to Momo about doing a report. It’s not much but at least Momo getting upset isn’t entirely unprovoked.

      • Endmaker@ani.socialEnglish
        2·
        20 hours ago

        The only saving grace was that Okarun WAS wrong in that he lied to Momo about doing a report.

        Agreed

  • wjs018@ani.socialEnglish
    7·
    1 day ago

    A couple random thoughts:

    • I was dying during that baseball scene. Who knew that Turbo Granny’s turbo-ness translated into a turbo fastball. I love how easily Turbo Granny has fit in with the absurdity of the Ayase household.
    • Aira’s Acro Silky form looks absolutely sick. The character design in this series has been phenomenal.
    • Is that boxing alien meant to be referencing Chiquitita by ABBA? This series doesn’t just lean into the weirdness, it leans so far it falls over and drowns in it.
    • Mercuri@ani.socialEnglish
      4·
      20 hours ago

      I never thought Turbo Granny would be a main character but it’s so freaking cool having her along for the ride!

  • hypertown@ani.socialEnglish
    10·
    2 days ago

    Ahhh I feel so bad for Momo. At least Okarun got functional though…

    Also what’s up with those 5 min episodes? It says 24 min but I swear it’s 5. I want to know what happens next!

  • rikka@ani.socialBEnglish
    1·
    2 days ago

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