Though there were only 12 episodes, a lot of content was packed in.
From fast-paced chase scenes to witty humor, did you catch every detail?
Dandadan is full of bizarre aliens.
If not, then don’t worry!
Here, we are going to go over some details from Dandadan that you may have missed.
Although Dandadan has a manga, we will only be covering details from the anime.
8Turbo Granny
Turbo Granny appeared in the very first episode of Dandadan.
After confronting Okarun in the tunnel, we learn a bit more about her.
This isn’t the first time Turbo Granny has appeared in media though.
Interestingly, her appearance in Mob Psycho is incredibly similar to her introduction in Dandadan.
Both shows had a long tunnel with a protagonist who encountered Turbo Granny (or Dash Granny).
7Okarun’s Transformation
When Okarun transforms due to Turbo Granny’s spirit, his appearance changes.
With tall white hair and a mask, this transformed Okarun has a slightly tweaked outfit and no shoes.
We see this transformation happen on the screen, but did you know it’s not actually visible?
Oh my, these yokai.
To the average person, Okarun doesn’t look any different.
His posture does change a bit though, so others may just see him start to slouch a bit.
Thankfully, we can witness how cool the transformed Okarun looks.
Still, his large presence is immediately established.
What is this song though?
Fans of Slam Dunk should recognize the tune that they are (trying to) sing.
This is actually the opening song for Slam Dunk!
This is abasketball animefrom the ’90s that is immensely popular.
Mantis' ABBA Song
Speaking of songs, let’s talk about Mr. Mantis.
This character first appears midway through the show.
Overall, he is packed full of references, but one unique reference is the song that he sings.
While facing down Okarun and Momo, Mr. Mantis attempts to sing the song Chiquitita by ABBA.
Sure, he isn’t the best singer.
Who knew that Mr. Mantis was a fan of ABBA?
4Seiko’s Sleeping Mask
Dandadan references a lot of other media.
One possible reference we found is to Gintama.
Sogo is a recurring character in Gintama, known for his exceptional skill and unique personality.
Strap in for another Gintama reference; this one takes some explaining.
Gin in Japanese means silver, while Kin means gold.
The word can be interpreted in a broader sense, even being taken to mean ‘soul’.
When paired with kin though, it becomes a slang word.
Gintama isn’t the main character’s name; it’s actually Gintoki.
On top of this, Gintoki is based on the Japanese folk hero named Kintaro.
Now for the Dandadan explanation.
In episode 11, we meet an anatomical model named Taro, who Momo thinks has Okarun’s kintama.
This model is voiced by none other than the voice actor of Gintoki from Gintama.
Taro doesn’t actually have the real kintama of Okarun though, it’s actually just a Christmas ornament.
2Otonoke Sampling
The opening of Dandadan is phenomenal.
In the opening, you’ll hear a high-pitched voice that many people initially thought was a Pikmin.
The fact that the Reddit user discovered this is amazing.
1Turbo Granny’s Voice Actor
Last but not least, let’s circle back to Turbo Granny.
If you feel like you recognize her voice, it’s for a good reason!
Turbo Granny is voiced by the iconic Mayumi Tanaka, who is also the voice of Luffy.
When we first meet Turbo Granny in the tunnel, she doesn’t sound too similar to Luffy.
When Turbo Granny is in her Maneki-Neko form though, you could hear the similarities.
This version of the yokai sounds like Luffy,specifically when he shrinks down after using Gear Three.
