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| Aira only brought it upon herself, I mean this is not even a question at this point. So yeah, I mean good for us we could see all those colourful fights, but that wasn’t what this part of the story was about. There’ll be plenty of transformed Okarun going batshit and the duo of him and Momo fucking these evil spirts and whatnot, but there’s only one chapter 16. I mean you know some serious hell was about to go down the moment Acro Silky said that she’ll see Aira that would live on. Then that backstory happened… and jesus, I’ve actually got no words. The hell Acro Silky went through… nobody deserves that. And the worst part is, she couldn’t see her daughter even once after all that happened. Still, this series has seen so many backstories till this date, but for me, this still stands at the very top. Actually shed a tear while reading these couple of chapters back then, maybe because I didn’t know what was about to come. Still, here in the adaptation too, this was an absolute work of a genius. They say it wasn't possible for Acro Silky to pass on peacefully, but trust me, she did. Really, what an episode. 10/5. |
Softhenic03Nov 14, 7:59 AM
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Holy,they cooked so damn hard. Thought it was a pretty nice tragic backstory in the manga, here I was left speechless. Science SARU elevating the emotional highs to another level altogether. This may be the adaptation that will bring them universal recognition within the anime community. Here's the ballet scene from the manga. Anime was quite a bit subtler about it's implication (and the prostitution as well) |
FMmatronNov 14, 1:50 PM
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| One of my favorite mini arcs, Acro Silky arc. That opening scene of Acro Silky running then transitioning to her going crazy over Aira is just UGH, PEAK FICTION! They adapted the manga so gracefully, I knew what was coming yet I couldn't help but be in my feelings for Acro Silky. Anybody who has a loving family member knows how this episode hit hard. My favorite episode and mini arc of Dandadan for sure. OST this episode was really good, hits you right in the feels. |
Cornbeef19Nov 14, 8:36 AM
| At the end of the day, we all love watching trash. High School DxD Hero Episode 8. |
| holy shit, this episode didn't have to go this hard. |
| The soundtrack they use for this episode, the pacing, animation, tone, just everything was immaculate. |
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| best episode so far whats great about dandadan are the dramatic and often tragic backstories like this |
| good, more focus on the girls please... Okarun just takes up screentime 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 |
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Such a perfectly, deeply and beautifully painful episode... |
| I knew this was coming but it still hit hard. Ofc going in without knowing would have left an even bigger impact but I already got that when this chapter came out. To date haven't forgotten and never will. She worked so hard to raise her daughter. Why is the world such a cruel and shitty place. Props to science saru for adapting this so well. The way they animated her desperated chase from first perspective view and the entire backstory sequence or the episode in general was phenomenal. |
MegamiRemNov 14, 8:51 AM
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| The pacing is so good I forget how to breathe. Slyist like Mob 100 and Cinematic like Chainsaw Man. Absolute Cinema |
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| I cried my heart out. I have no other words. I have a headache now. I don't think I can write anything else about this. This broke me so badly. The staff list given for this episode, it was bound to be a masterpiece but they surpassed all that. Thank you. |
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| Without exaggeration, probably a top contender for the greatest animation episode of 2024. Yamashiro Fuuga's vision, directing and cinematography, together with the outstanding staff at Science Saru, managed to nail one of my, and probably many other's, favorite moments from the manga. That whole arc was what completely reeled me in the first time around, now I'm feeling it once again. Simply beautiful work. I hope this team will keep adapting Dandadan for years to come because I have no doubt in my mind that they will get it right. Obligatory ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🔥 |
NeengenNov 14, 8:56 AM
| What happened to the child? |
| I never expected this level of Adaptation. Thank You Science Saru. The emotional impact was way beyond my expectations. Nothing more to talk about. 💔 With this adaptation, the Cursed House will be something to look forward to. |
| WISHED I COULD ALSO GET TRANSPORTED TO A WORLD FULL OF MAGIC And DUNGEONS, please take me there too if you could ( ◜‿◝ )♡ |
| man this went so hard im writing this full of emotions and the music at the climax and the pay off this is the best episode so far it just feels so cinematic |
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| This episode was over in a flash. Wtf. It didn't feel long at all because of how good it was. Science Saru is doing a phenomenal job. So, Aira's mom died when she was little. That explains why she has such a bitchy personality. Well, now I understand her a bit more but for me to change my mind about her I hope she'll get some development. |
0451Nov 15, 6:24 AM
| I totally didn't see it coming.... The story was so simple, yet so tragic. I shed a few tears to be honest. Looking forward to another episode! |
| That was an uncomfortable, yet an amazing episode. |
| Fucking hell, I wasn't expecting to feel things. Am I losing my balls, too? Acrobatic Silky defeated, Okarun 1/2 nuts obtained, Aira has a chance to be reformed. |
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| I came for laugh not for have feelings D: |
 Throwing the Creepy Nuts opening after this shocking revelation was crazy. One moment of shock; and the next moment you're bopping your head to the song.. |
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| That flashback sequence wasn't something I could've ever been prepared for, especially for someone built up as a seemingly minor adversary. Utterly crushing my heart despite barely knowing her for like two eps is definitely commendable for a "small fry" yokai. And dammit granny, don't think I've ever been less in the mood to see a hairdryer than this episode lmao |
| Did not expect that level of emotional weight to this kind of a story. I can see why this episode was so hyped on social media. Excellent work by Science Saru as well as Ushio with that music. We've been blessed with this adaptation. |
| Okay, that was incredible! Absolutely stunning presentation and the sequence of events with the subtle details, the last time a single episode got me like this was Chainsaw Man’s one. For those who’ve watched that, I’m sure I don’t have to spell it out… |
#Anime4Life be my Life Motto! #PrayForKyoAni  |
| And here it is, Acro Silky’s backstory, the first time out of many more to come where this series showcases how it can go from a wacky supernatural comedy to downright heartbreaking. This was painful in the manga but man, actually hearing the cries, the despair, the desperation, along with the soundtrack just elevated the sadness to another level. Voice acting and music truly can make a huge difference. I absolutely loved the usage of POV when Acro Silky was trying to chase down the men who took her daughter. Amazing directorial choice there. I have no complaints about this episode, it was a perfect adaptation. This was probably my most anticipated moment when it comes to what this season will adapt, and they didn’t just do it justice, they knocked it out of the park. God bless this adaptation. |
thebrentinator24Nov 14, 9:16 AM
| People on MAL refuse to actually enjoy watching anime. Your taste in anime isn't a personality trait. MAL is literally just anime Twitter as its own website lol. |
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