Yukinobu Tatsu’s million-selling oddball manga may have only just begun its anime adaptation, but it’s already making a major splash. Dandadan‘s popularity is soaring high with each passing episode and becoming the highlight of this fall anime season.
Dandadan‘s previous episode dealt with disturbing themes of graphic violence, prostitution, and even suicide, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. Each new episode of the anime raises the bar; however, the latest episode has sent fans into a state of frenzy where many are pointing to Science Studio’s flaws and dropping animation quality, sparking fear of downfall among the fandom.
Dandadan Episode 8 Sparks Criticism Over Noticeable Drop in Animation Quality
Anyone with their ear to the ground has likely heard the buzz around Dandadan, an adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga that is creating significant hype online. Lately, Dandadan‘s anime adaptation has been everything fans have been craving and even more.
With the release of Episode 7, Studio Science SARU delivered an unapologetically weird, stylish, and anarchic opener that marked it out as one of anime’s must-watch shows for the 2024 Fall season, keeping fans anticipating more.
From breakneck action to a melancholic tale of heartbreak, loss, and despair, leaving every viewer at the edge of their seats. Episode 7 emerged as the standout moment of Season 1, bringing fans to tears with Acrobatic Silky’s deeply emotional backstory.
A major factor behind the anime’s growing popularity is how closely the production studio follows Tatsu’s original manga plot, without introducing much of its own creativity. Unfortunately, Episode 8 hasn’t received the same praise as its predecessor, with many fans criticizing the drop in animation quality.
The previous Dandadan episode was rated amongst the highest in the year with Demon Slayer’s season finale being the only other episode with a 9.8 rating on IMDb in 2024.
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The most damning thing about the entire episode was how the story turns the audience into Acrobatic Silky’s corner before the end.
Episode 8 delves deep into the characters’ present emotions, taking a break from all Japanese yokai and otherworldly occult science fiction monsters.
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With no action scenes in the latest episode, some fans have noticed a decline in animation quality, particularly during the flashbacks, sparking comparisons among viewers.
This week’s episode featured a different director from last week, reminding fans that not every episode can match the record-breaking brilliance of Episode 7.
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By the end of the episode, the action intensifies when the Serpoians attack Okarun, intending to take his ‘banana organ’, while Momo encounters a dinosaur-like creature.
The latest episode stands well on its own but admittedly feels like a step down from the previous one. However, Episode 8 builds up the hype of Aira’s yokai transformation and fans can expect the mind-boggling animation and action to return, next week.
Dandadan‘s Creator Expresses Gratitude for Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Mentorship
Though Dandadan has exploded in popularity online, many fans may not realize the impact of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s guidance on Yukinobu Tatsu. Tatsu once even revealed how he came up with the title’s name while under Fujimoto-sensei’s mentorship.
Before his magnum opus, Tatsu worked on two projects as a manga artist. These included a manga series Seigi No Rokugou and a one-shot manga Yamada Kiki Ippatsu.
Both works were rejected by Shonen Jump. Following multiple rejections, Tatsu grew increasingly discouraged and began to lose confidence, which started to affect his creativity. During that challenging and painful period, Shihei encouraged Tatsu to “draw freely”, advice that transformed Tatsu’s fate and led to the creation of his latest global hit, Dandadan.
Dandadan is available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll
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