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Dec 19, 4:55 PM
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not too crazy but that cliffhanger tho
Dec 19, 4:59 PM

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Okarun really needs to stop quoting the actor Ken Takakura around Momo or she's going to get herself into trouble
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Dec 19, 5:23 PM

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Jul 2021
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this is not a way to end a season bruh... I won't remember this exact situation in 6 months, an even if I do, it won't be the same. good episode tho
Dec 19, 5:28 PM
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May 2014
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Não gosto da personalidade do protagonista dos diálogos e muito menos desse outro novo zézinho que apareceu.
Dec 19, 5:42 PM

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Mar 2022
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what were Okarun and Jiji singing?
Dec 19, 5:50 PM
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Mar 2019
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Did okkarun hum the Slam Dunk ed song? Correct me if I was mistaken
@chuajohn05 Yes, it was lol. Okarun sang the ending and Jiji the opening
Dec 19, 5:50 PM
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Reply to LordCrueltyV
"Probably just down *splattered by Truck-kun on* the road"

"But I don't know what to do about it"
Maybe grow up some?

Giant Snake cryptid 200 years ago
Volcano 200 years ago.

Posse of dead mediums?

"Hot springs, bitches!"
Sound like a plan, minus the creepy undead gator guys.

Fecking season end cliffhanger, without even a boob or butt shot in the onsen, bah.
@LordCrueltyV I feel slightly cheated for some reason. LOL
Dec 19, 6:01 PM

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I didn't expect Okarun to sing the Slam Dunk ed. isn't he too young to have seen that show? Nice reference though, I've had that song on my playlist for a while now.
Dec 19, 6:03 PM

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This didn't really feel like an ending at all. The hot spring scenes with Ayase were weird as hell, but I enjoyed the ones with Okarun and Jiji. The cliffhanger at the end is definitely one way to get me to watch the second season in July, well played Science Saru.

Overall, some episodes were better than others. Episode 7 was where it peaked for me and it just went downhill from there. Still enjoyed watching though, 7/10.
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Dec 19, 6:04 PM
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Sep 2023
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The cliffhanger 😭
Dec 19, 6:12 PM
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Jan 2023
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no way he said deez nuts
Dec 19, 6:18 PM
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Apr 2024
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This is not an ending at all, it ended literally in the middle of the story.

Also, "there's only that weird scene in episode 1 and nothing more" they said. Nice of them to conveniently leave out this rape scene. I guess it's fitting that both the first and last episode has a rape scene in it.

Like, I have no problem with it at all, this is anime after all. But I find it hilarious people consider this AOTY but only if they ignore the two scenes they don't like.
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Dec 19, 6:18 PM

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Fantastic anime overall. One of the best of the whole year.

This episode was wonderful too. The down-to-Earth moments of this show are the best. Their journey to the dude's mountain home was super serene and chill. Some tranquil, peaceful moments to vibe to.

Having said that, I would have expected far better of a massive anime like this than to end in such a poor manner. I'm all for a bit of risque storytelling, but using that spa scene as one of the final moments in the entire first season — being the cliffhanger — is just bafflingly sour. I expected SO MUCH MORE. As for the hole in the wall, I agree with people in that it's anticlimactic. But I'm much less irritated with that scene. Especially since season 2 was immediately announced, and the staff will probably begin producing it right away. If I were the director, I would have found a way to pad out S1 E12 while EXCLUDING a majority of that spa scene. I would have used the hole in the wall as the encapsulating final scene/moment; THEN, I would have introduced the creepy old men in Season TWO Episode ONE as the opener. (Which actually would parallel the aliens in S1E1.) I can't explain why, but a perverse assault scene would somehow be in much better taste serving as a "first" episode than a "last" episode, ya know?

Yeah, I have mostly positive things to say about this anime. But the fact that they thought this episode would be a good way to end the first season is dumbfounding, and uncharacteristic of the otherwise genius direction.
Dec 19, 6:29 PM

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Amazing adaptation by Science Saru I can not praise them enough for bringing this story to life. I'm looking forward to July for the 2nd season but dear god that double cliffhanger was bad. If I was an anime only I would be heated right now.
Dec 19, 6:33 PM
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Jan 2018
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My favorite thing is how Okkarun sings my favorite songs from time to time hahaha
A Slam Dunk song to end the season was the cherry on top to me
Dec 19, 6:37 PM
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May 2016
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What a great show (except the cliff hanger) loved all of it, can't wait until next season.
Dec 19, 6:43 PM
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May 2016
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They picked a real weird place to end this season
Dec 19, 6:50 PM

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omg, really gonna end it like that!!!
@LordJehZeus I KNOW RIGHT!!! I mean I do find comfort in knowing next season will take off from this point so I can let go of my unfulfilled expectations. Although, I'm not sure what I was expecting so hmm.... idk LOL
Dec 19, 6:52 PM
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I need season 2 now!!
Dec 19, 7:08 PM
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HealthAndWealth said:
I came into this anime with zero expectations knowing it was toilet literature and got my preconceived notions confrimed. Crazy how EP7 was the only good episode from this anime and that happens in a narrative and thematic vacuum; this was basically Chainsaw Man but stripped of any underlying substance behind the vulgar ADHD humour that that story tried to tell. Dandadan really felt like an anitwit anime. Not the most overhyped anime of the year (that's still Frieren), but this is close. Even Re:Zero was more palatable from this season.

Gooner Man has zero depth but takes itself way too seriously. Dandadan does not take itself seriously and is actually funny.
Dec 19, 7:14 PM
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Dec 2023
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@vanillasaruto only 7 months to go 😬....ugh
Dec 19, 7:19 PM

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@vanillasaruto only 7 months to go 😬....ugh
@LordJehZeus LMFAO I KNOW!! Ugh, my heart hurts already...

isn't awesome how much we value a story that staying away from it for 7 months can cause immediate like separation anxiety? Or am I the only one that feels that way? LOL
Dec 19, 7:28 PM

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Dec 2015
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I don't think the continued putting of Momo in these kind of situations is a deal breaker for me or even anything that would lower my score, but I seriously hope it calms down. Only the stuff in episode 1 was particularly funny to me.
Dec 19, 7:31 PM

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The last two episodes seriously dragged this anime down. It was clear they were stalling for time due to not enough content to fill 2 episodes. I just don't understand. It'd be much better if they had just waited and make this thing 2 cours straight instead of leaving it for a cliffhanger for 7 months. Ending this season in such a milquetoast way has got to be one of the worst decisions in anime production in recent time. Whoever decided this on the production committee really fucked up.

That being said the previous episodes were a good adaption. Even when the lows are really lows, the highs are more than enough to make up for it. I thought about giving this a 7 but considering the earlier episodes, 8/10 seems like a fair compromise. Such a shame because I'd have given this a perfect score if it weren't for the last 2-3 episodes. I hope the next season is better directed because they have some really good arcs incoming.
Dec 19, 7:33 PM
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Feb 2015
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Talk about some of the most terrifying shots in the series.

It was spooky in more than one way, the first shot of the smiling baddie Evil Eye, then the empty room with the millions of talisman.

Then the pairing scene.

I was not a fan of what happened in the spa. I could stand some of the earlier creep scenes but this one was not it. Terrible way to end the season. It left me with a bad taste in my mouth despite being interested in Jiji’s mysterious room.

Regardless, looking forward to season 2 when Momo beats the shit out of those dudes.

p.s. Jiji is a pretty awesome dude
Dec 19, 7:37 PM

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They had to end it like that really?
Not even a post-credits scene.

Season 2 is more like a part 2 than an actual new season...
@MadanielFL

Absolute shithouse way to end the season.
Dec 19, 7:44 PM
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@vanillasaruto yes for sure! it eases the pain knowing that the 2nd season has been confirmed AND it's a relatively short period of time compared to others, BUT....I WANT IT NOW!!! That cliff hanger is just torture!
Dec 19, 8:00 PM

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Yep, knew there had to be second season coming. Sucks to have to wait, but this adaptation is worth it. They really could have done a better cliffhanger though.
Dec 19, 8:01 PM

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Momo trying not to get involved in paranormal situations while naked: 100% impossible. Oh boy, artists are gonna have a field day with that last scene of hers...

Nice final episode with Okarun and Jiji slowly becoming pals, and the double cliffhanger to keep the audience invested for the already announced second season.

Overall, gotta say I really enjoyed this first season of Dandadan. Wasn't really a fan of the middle-school level dick n' nuts humor and the author's fascination for having Momo in rapey situations but the top-tier production values as well as direction in certain episodes really made up for those initial aspects. Not to mention Okarun and Momo's chemistry, which I found truly endearing throughout these twelve episodes.
Episode 7 - best episode, by the way. Even if its execution and stellar direction made said episode feel like it came out of a whole different anime.

8/10 - Hoping for Creepy Nuts to do the OP song for Season 2 as well.
Dec 19, 8:05 PM

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Nov 2019
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Extremely overrated anime imo.
It's good but not that good imo.
It's still an episodic and basic shounen anime. With no real story.
7/10
@ZER0PT completely agree but you're too lenient with that score, it's 5/10

also

screaming ≠ funny
Dec 19, 8:16 PM

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Man can’t believe the season has already gone so quick. At least season 2 is only 2 seasons away.

As a manga reader i knew it was going to end in a cliffhanger. There was really no good stopping point so had to stop somewhere and keep peoples interest.

Was not expecting Okarun and Jiji to sing the Slam dunk OP and ED (it did not translate in the manga well) but loved the reference.

Bromance incoming and this is why I changed how i see Jiji after his introduction. I mean pretty much everyone had a weird introduction.

Loved the bros playing soccer and saying how muxh they loved Momo.

Jiji was like “im the childhood friend”

Okarun was like “Win…”
Dec 19, 8:17 PM
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Nov 2019
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Thank god season 2 is confirmed cause that’s a dastardly cliffhanger.

Jiii's really a fun addition to the group, he basically forces Okarun out of his usual shell and be more outgoing. I like how Okarun can't bring himself to dislike him, despite seemingly wanting to, unlike Momo and Aira.
Dec 19, 8:29 PM

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Oct 2019
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I can't wait for the second season to be released in the summer of 2025.
This is the anime of the year!
Dec 19, 8:29 PM
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Dec 2022
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why did the season have to end on freaky moment atleast season 2 next year yippee


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Dec 19, 8:30 PM

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@vanillasaruto yes for sure! it eases the pain knowing that the 2nd season has been confirmed AND it's a relatively short period of time compared to others, BUT....I WANT IT NOW!!! That cliff hanger is just torture!
@LordJehZeus I don't' want to jinx it but I do hope they give us an OVA... It'll hold me over and I'm sure a lot of other fans will appreciate having the extra that feels like the finale was missing. You know?
Dec 19, 8:44 PM

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vanillasaruto said:
@LordJehZeus I don't' want to jinx it but I do hope they give us an OVA... It'll hold me over and I'm sure a lot of other fans will appreciate having the extra that feels like the finale was missing. You know?

Theres really no point, the cursed house arc goes for like 20 chapters so theres no stopping point anywhere other than a cliffhanger.

Pretty much the manga ends its chapters in cliffhangers as well so its not surprising
Dec 19, 8:48 PM

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Jun 2023
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ily saru. Obviously one of the most popular anime of the season will get a S2.

Can’t wait for July
Dec 19, 8:54 PM

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vanillasaruto said:
@LordJehZeus I don't' want to jinx it but I do hope they give us an OVA... It'll hold me over and I'm sure a lot of other fans will appreciate having the extra that feels like the finale was missing. You know?

Theres really no point, the cursed house arc goes for like 20 chapters so theres no stopping point anywhere other than a cliffhanger.

Pretty much the manga ends its chapters in cliffhangers as well so its not surprising
@kisip123 well OVA don't always continue where the season ended. Some of them are even like sidequest style or like just added context for certain things. And unless they make a movie ova that cover that whole arc, you're right, it would be pointless lol
Dec 19, 9:07 PM
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Oct 2024
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Nah why they had to end it like that
Dec 19, 9:11 PM
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Jiji is becoming more likeable but also becoming the rival and creating the unncessary triangle to okarun as well as becoming his friend. So much mixed feelings.

But on the positive note the friendship is nice to see, the Football scene was fun and wholesome.
Also glad to see okarun trying his best and coming out of his shell to make himself more visible to momo even though he doesnt need to. But bro really needs to work on his insecurities and beating himself over it.

Momo cant catch a break. The creepy 1st episode vibe all over again this time in a hotspring.
Frustrating cliff hanger again. *Sigh*

Amazing season 1 overall. time to wait for season 2.
Dec 19, 9:15 PM
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THE CLIFFHANGER THO????
Dec 19, 9:19 PM

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Crazy cliffhanger. lol

Overall a good show. I liked the character designs, but the romance scenes made it hard to watch sometimes, they were so cringe...
Dec 19, 9:22 PM
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Apr 2022
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I enjoyed the entire first season a for the last 2 episodes jiji comes on a little strong for my liking but we'll see I've been told ill like him later but idk 😅
Dec 19, 9:27 PM

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Yeah I feel that the first cour should have ended earlier and the previous episode that introduced Jiji should have been the start to the new cour in Summer 2025. This episode in a vacuum was solid but as an episode to end a cour and wait months for a new episode, the timing is really bizarre and not quite right. Again, not much Science SARU can do about it since they adapted the episode fine, just the last two episodes felt a bit unneeded for this particular part and would've somehow been better off in the Summer portion.

Besides my issues with that, this has been one of the better shounen anime I've seen in the past few years. It's over-the-top and eccentric, but filled with personality and the adaptation quality delivered strongly. Jiji's a mixed bag but I like the other characters and the chemistry developed, the antagonists and world itself is crazy and fun to watch and in general, there's a charm to this that came off well here that I didn't feel an ounce of in a lot of other 'popular' shows in the last few years. Jujutsu Kaisen, Demon Slayer, Jigokuraku, even other popular and notable anime like Solo Leveling that's a bit different left me so bored over the last few years so getting a show that's popular with a good adaptation and a style that I enjoyed was refreshing to say the least. Glad to see Science SARU, a different kind of studio take on a popular manga instead of the boring, normalized options and the unique nature of them came through well here. Very good first cour with a blueballed feeling with the finale for the 2nd part.
Dec 19, 9:27 PM
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Jun 2019
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Well-executed unresolved ending, can't wait for Season 2!
Dec 19, 9:28 PM

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No frigging way Jiji sang the Slam Dunk opening!!!!!!
I enjoyed this series way too much.
The only small nitpick I would have is that sometimes the colors in the fight disrupted the visual representation of the series, but that only happened 2-3 times, so it doesn't matter at all.

What a way to leave the series tho. Keeping all the characters in a big predicament like that.. Definitely didnt feel like an ending. Feels like the next episode should come out next week, but it will come out 6 months later :(
Dec 19, 9:30 PM

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Another episode would have been a lot better to end it with this cliffhanger is a big turn off.
Dec 19, 9:52 PM

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Not a fan of Momo being SA again but..pretty good show overall. Let's hope Momo can stop being put in those situations.

9/10
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Dec 19, 10:12 PM
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Jun 2024
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Loved is and went immediately to the manga
Dec 19, 10:12 PM
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Loved it and went immediately to the manga
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