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Yukinobu Tatsu’sDandadanhas taken the anime world by surprise as it quickly became a popular name among otakus. The viewers were mesmerized as they were bewitched by the entertaining story and distinct animation style.
While the series majorly focused on Ken “Okarun” Takakura and Momo Ayase fighting demons and aliens, it also showcased a budding chemistry between the two. The two were an unlikely pair, where they started on the wrong note but gradually built their relationship.
Though they are more than friends, with some fans even calling them the best couple in the new-gen Shonen. Surprisingly, their romance was not paid much heed until a group of men came up with the most entertaining fan music video that got the attention of the Otaku community.
Fan-Made Music Video Made Okarun and Momo’s Romance a Key Highlight inDandadan
Part of the Fall 2024 anime collection,Yukinobu Tatsu’sDandadanhas done a great job of turning its viewers into hardcore followers of the show. The series contains all the major traits that would please even the pickiest of anime watchers. However, the show is not just popular for featuring a great story and two lovable protagonists that fans would root for.
The anime’s intro,Otonoke, has been a massive hit that has got the Otaku community grooving, which had even made areference to Rihanna’s iconic stepfromWhere Have You Been? Creepy Nuts, the musical duo, was behind another banger of an intro,Bling-Bang-Bang-Born, forMashle: Magic and Muscles.
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The catchiness of the song has been creating a legacy for the artists because creating two viral intros that too in the same year is not an easy task. As a result, many believe that this is one of the best anime songs of the year, which helped it to receive immense hype.
However, another iconic creator group has helped in making the work more notable and further helped it to become one of the best titles in such a short period of time. TheAnimeMen has been a pretty popular name among the weebs, as they lip-sync and create live-action music videos of some of the most popular anime intros.
This timeDandadancame under their radar, where they ensured that they would resonate with the out-of-the-box style of the adaptation in theirmusic video. This was evident when they came up with the live-action music video that featured the absurdity and bizarreness that made the anime’s opening, which hooked the viewers’ attention from the get-go.
Throughout the video, several moments from the show can be seen, even Okarun and Momo dancing together, which became one of the many key takeaways from the video. This made theDandadan’sfollowers notice the unlikely pair even more.
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Thus making this titular couple one of the best things to sprout from the supernatural thriller anime. Surprisingly, it was not just characters from the show but iconic characters such as Jiraiya, Gojo, Ace, Kyojuro Rengoku, Anya, and so many more, dancing to the groove of the song.
Otaku Community Praised TheAnimeMen’s Memetic Music Video
As if the countless anime references present in the series were not enough, TheAnimeMen’s music video shook up YouTube, as it has a whopping 12.3 million views. The feat is quite impressive considering it was uploaded on 19th October 2024.
The otakus loved the hard work that went behind the music video that showcased the different elements of the series. As a result, fans praised the work and even left cheeky comments showcasing their love for the creators and the art form. They commented,
@KitoSenpai commented,“This was epic, yall cooked”
@SpookyAlexyuhh commented,“Dawg who glued gojo back together for this”
@itssharktime6560 commented,“”How many franchises and characters do you want in this video?” The Anime Men: YES!”
@dauwuest3038 commented,“i cant explain it but the song and this video give me the same happy feelings as old youtube rewinds did”
@JefferyZang commented,“The production value, the editing, the huge cast, everything is so ! the prosthetics for Turbo granny, the alien heads, and the awesome Okarun/Momo cosplay, y’all really outdid yourselves with this!”
@ジャッキー commented,“I am Japanese and a fan of Dandadan, I really like the appearance of characters from many other works, which seems to represent the parody element of Dandadan. I hope this video reaches the author of Dandadan. It is a great video! I enjoyed it very much. (Sorry if the translation is wrong)”
Indeed, great work deserves all the praise in the world, as these creators showcased their passion and gave the weebs one more reason to love the show.
Dandadancan be streamed on Crunchyroll.
Tushar Auddy
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Tushar Auddy is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, primarily covering WWE. He has contributed to anime, MCU, DCU, animation, and TV Series, giving sharp insights and coming up with his own unique theories, which take the fandom by storm.
