Dandadan is one of the best anime released in 2024, an extensive new in both supernatural and comedy genres. Not only does it have a dynamic cast of likable characters, but its story is completely unpredictable and engaging at the same time.

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Coupled with a gorgeous art style and an amazing musical score, Dandadan is definitely one to watch this year. And with the season finale approaching, we thought it was high time to take a look at some of the show's best characters.
Beware of spoilers for the show and manga!
10
The Dover Demon
The Dover Demon, also known as Mr Mantis Shrimp, is an alien hired by the Serpo aliens in an attempt to kidnap Okarun for his powers. Although he seemed intimidating and hostile at first, the Dover Demon took Serpa's job to earn money to save his sick son.
Momo took in the badly injured alien and her friends and grandmother helped feed and patch him up. After Momo's grandmother discovered that the alien's blood was made of milk, she gave him a cow, and the grateful alien left Earth, promising to help them if they asked. Although he appears villainous and single-minded at first glance, the Dover demon wins hearts with his pure motivation for his son's well-being.
9
Acrobatic Silky
Acrobatic Silky may look scary at first, but she has one of the saddest stories ever written. She was once a person who took her own life after losing her child to rapists who she owed money to and couldn't pay. After wandering around as a lost ghost, he meets the young Shiratori Aira and becomes obsessed with protecting her.
Since Aira was finally able to see her after taking Okaruna's golden ball, she revealed herself to Aira and began attacking Momo and Okaruna. She stopped when she realized she had hurt Aira and willingly gave her her life essence, giving Aira her powers by default. The acrobatic Silky may be gone, but she left her mark with her tragic origins and constant will to fight to protect her child.
8
Kinta Sakata
One of Okarun's classmates, Kinta Sakata, is loud, dramatic and determined to find a girlfriend. This led him to talk to Okarun, who had meanwhile formed close friendships with Momo and Aira.
As a result of following Okarun, Kinta also becomes involved in the supernatural world. He turns into a reliable mecha-wielding ally to help defeat the massive kaiju. Ultimately, while Kinta may have been irritating at first glance, his nobility and courage in times of danger show that he is good at heart.
7
Turbo grandma
Turbo Granny, the first large yokai encountered in the show, was the antagonist of the first four episodes of the show. Extremely fast and powerful, Turbo Grandma bonded with a local spirit, and while seemingly cruel, the yokai helped calm the spirit of the murdered girls and created her territory in the tunnel.

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After being defeated by Okarun and Momo, she was unable to take her powers from Okarun and now remains in a reduced cat form. He occasionally supplies information to the protagonists, but still retains his selfish traits. Overall Turbo Grandma is a mischievous and self-centered spirit, but the show still surprises us by showing her softer side and her witty antics of trying out human inventions as a cat.
6
Enjoy Jin
Momo's childhood friend and first crush Enjoji Jin moved away with his family only to return after his new home was infested by a dark entity. Seiko took him in and he started living with her in Momo's house.
Although he once teased Momo for her spiritual origins, he became remorseful after his experience with the Evil Eye. With the help of Momo and Okarun, he defeated the Evil Eye responsible for his parents' ill health and now has the ability to use the powers of the Evil Eye. Jin may seem carefree and stupid at first, but he's a character with a lot of depth, and his willingness to redeem Momo is admirable.
5
Shiratori Aira
At first, Shiratori Aira strikes you as a bit of a fool who is obsessed with maintaining a clean image and being the popular girl. She gradually develops big ideas that she is the “chosen one”, destined to save the world.
Aira managed to get her hands on Okarun's golden orb, and after absorbing Acrobatic Silka's aura, she was able to control yokai powers. She then falls in love with Okarun and starts hanging out with him and Momo. However, he still believes that Momo is some kind of conspirator against world peace, although he doesn't seem to take the threat as seriously as he used to. Although she appears to be quite stupid and petty, Aira is able to admit when she is wrong and takes steps to correct her mistakes.
4
Unji Zuma
Although he will likely be animated in later seasons, Unji Zuma has one tragic backstory. Through a series of unfortunate events, he lost his entire family, his younger brother by drowning and his mother by suicide.
Despite his intimidating appearance (he is the leader of the gang), Zuma is kind-hearted and compassionate and tries to help the less fortunate. After fusing with the yokai Umbrella Boy, he becomes like Okarun and can transform and use spirit powers. Zuma was given Okarun's missing golden ball to help control his powers, and sometime after that he ran into Momo. Unji Zuma's character is the definition of grit, integrity and not judging a book by its cover.
3
Ayase Seiko
Most likely the coolest character and For the grandmother to even exist, the deceptively youthful-looking Ayase Seiko is Momo's grandmother and raised Momo alone. She is also a famous medium, going on TV to predict the lives of others.

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However, she is the one who is able to keep Turbo Grandma at bay and advise the trio on spiritual matters. Seiko is also the most cold grandmother sometimes, taking care of Momo well without being too strict. Ultimately, Seiko is a total badass, a no-nonsense woman who genuinely loves her granddaughter and has established herself as someone you should take seriously.
2
Takakura Ken / Okarun
Takakura Ken, or Okarun as Momo nicknamed him, was once a bullied high school student with no friends. He was fascinated by alien life and did not believe in ghosts until Momo invited him to enter the haunted tunnel.
Okarun became possessed by Turbo Granny, and after defeating the yokai with Momo and her grandmother's help, he was able to retain the yokai's powers. With one of the most powerful yokai powers at hand, Okarun fends off murderous aliens and malevolent spirits while desperately searching for his missing testicles (yes, it's exactly what it sounds like).
And despite his less than glamorous start in life, Okarun doesn't let his negative experiences with others affect his character and outlook on life as he is willing to risk his life for those he truly cares about.
1
Ayase Momo
One of the show's main characters, Ayase Momo is an outgoing teenage girl who lives with her grandmother and is obsessed with Takakura Ken (not Okarun). After venturing with Okarun, he ventures to an abandoned facility where he encounters aliens for the first time and awakens his psychic powers.
She gradually forms a close friendship with Okarun and seemingly develops feelings for him. With the help of her grandmother, she improves her control over her powers and is not afraid to get her hands dirty defeating aliens and yokai. She is currently determined to help Okarun find his remaining golden orb.
However, one of the best things about Momo is that while everyone else vilifies Okarun, she does no such thing and instead welcomes him and even protects him from danger.

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