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The most hyped anime of the season has finally wrapped up and in all honestly it's pretty fun, but that's about it.

Even though Dandadan lacks a proper storyline, or fails to really be impactful in any way, in spectacle alone, it certainly delivers.

It's a comparatively well-done comedy/action that often succeeds in it's efforts to appear outlandish and do something different to what most other mediocre recycled battle-shonens appear to be spewing out nowadays.

Being able to go from stupid scenes about retrieving one's balls to a genuinely masterfully animated and emotionally gripping sequence, Dandadan is like a little box of chocolates that'll have an episode ... to amuse almost any viewer.

But that's the thing. Dandadan is a box of mixed chocolates that doesn't even know what brand it is. An inconsistent bunch of episodes that don't know whether to be good, great, or plain mediocre. Many times I've tuned in to just be completely disappointed by the lack of substance in certain episodes, which shouldn't really be happening in a twelve episode production.

The one thing that you can't discredit this show for is it's beautiful animation. Watching DDD, it's made obvious that the animation team poured their heart and soul into producing it. The overall ambiance and aesthetic of the show is something that you don't have to look for. It's right in your face pinching your cheek and always grabbing your attention.
You could say the same for the music and voice acting. The VAs never fail to capture the essence of every character in the show, definitely contributing to their iconic presence on social media.


Overall, Dandadan is a show that isn't one with many major faults, but also isn't one that'll blow your socks off and change your life with its quality, which is completely fine.

Leave your expectations of an objective masterpiece behind when you hop into this show, and I'm sure you'll have a little fun.

After reading the twelve additions to this series which have been translated so far, I think it's safe to say that the Seishun Buta Yarou series is undoubtedly, a masterpiece.

The story uniquely revolves around "adolescence syndrome," observed to be supernatural experiences due to the many difficulties presented during adolescence.

Sakuta Azusagawa is unlucky in his encounters with adolescence syndrome, almost prone to meeting people struggling with it. Guided by his vow to live in kindness, he seeks truth and ways to answer their pleas.
The subjects, all being cutesy women, and of course the most recognisable character in the story being a literal bunny ... girl may make it easy to regard as some weird amalgamation of fanservice. However, the messages of Seishun Buta Yarou go far beyond whatever weird first impression it may give off.

Even with the outlandish effects of adolescence syndrome, the causes remain somewhat regular. Things we're all bound to experience throughout our lifetimes. The novel makes it easy for readers to sympathize with, and understand the characters' hardships within the narrative. From things like bullying, or being unable to compare to someone else's achievements, the story tackles very common issues, ones embedded in society.

The characters are all also loveable and very well written. They all possess depth which doesn't allow for them to fall flat or seem pointless. They mesh perfectly, sharing jokes and banter between each other adding a layer of comedy, but also dealing with love and acceptance in a very real way.

Now the romance in this series is one of the things it excels at. The main couple is established early, and their relationship is surprisingly very healthy, even through the adversities that they are presented with. With everything that could distract them from their relationship being present, they never allow for such to happen. It's not done poorly or unrealistically either, as they often voice their issues and feelings, making for some emotional, hard-hitting moments.


With the series coming to an end soon, it's no falsity that it has me hooked. The interesting, unique premise is not betrayed by how well-rounded and relatable the characters are presented to be. The narrative constantly keeps you eager to know what follows at the end of each novel. If you're a fan of romance, drama, or mystery, this is a must-watch.