Warning: SPOILERS for episode 4 of Dan Da Dan
Dan-DanThe anime stands out for its beautiful animation in a season where two highly anticipated series such as Uzumaki and Blue Lock The second season disappointed fans with lackluster adaptations. Consequently, the anime became the hit of the season, not because it presented a copycat adaptation of the manga, but because of what it added to the original story. Although the creative decision to include original scenes is not always well received in some anime the changes made Dan-Dan match the feeling of the manga and the expectations of the fans.
This was presented in Dan-DanEpisode 4, which gave Momo and Okarun’s powers a chance to shine even brighter, thanks to a notable change in the adaptation of the tag game against Turbo Granny. After Momo and Okarun are cornered by the Earthbound Spirit Crab and a horde of spirits, the anime includes an incredible original sequence, captivating enough to compete as one of the best of the year.
Momo and Okarun’s Escape feature original anime content to create one of the best chase scenes
Dan-DanThe anime brings the best of the manga
In DandadanChapter 7, when Momo and Okarun are surrounded by the Earthbound Spirit Crab and the spirits from the nearby cemetery summoned by Turbo Granny, the manga only shows one page of Okarun using all his speed to escapewith 3 panels with tunnel vision effect and motion lines to give a feeling of high speed. But in the anime, Momo uses her powers to redirect and launch the two so that Okarun can run through the buildings, and she even throws a car at the giant crab to give them time to get away.
Another additional scene is Momo seeing the bullet train, and getting the idea to use it to escape later, and how she temporarily floats them to soften their landing, which serves to highlight the moment when she releases Turbo Granny, which is only mentioned in the manga. This extended sequence gave more meaning to Momo’s words about how Okarun should trust her and use her power, as it was shown that she was as vital to their survival as he was. Plus, the whole chase shows their chemistry and mutual trust.
Furthermore, as Momo and Okarun have to rely on their intelligence and quick thinking to escape, this helps develop their teamwork, which is an endearing part of their relationship and one of the unique parts of their relationship. Dan-Danthe story. As a result, This chase sequence was more visually striking than in the manga and conveyed the fast-paced, engaging and intense tension of a real chase.making it one of the most memorable sequences of the year that can rival iconic anime chases like Gon and Killua escaping the Phantom Troupe in Hunter X Hunter.
Science SARU enhancing even the smallest scenes shows the anime’s promising future
The anime’s original moments in Dan-Dan Enrich the series for manga readers
Studio Science SARU set out to make a faithful and fair adaptation Dan-da-danthe story, which was a difficult task because of the manga’s detailed and complex art, which balances genres and features sudden shifts in tone that don’t always translate well to animation. However, the studio focused on things that can only be expressed through animehighlighting especially the use of color and musical score. Furthermore, the attention to detail to improve a seemingly small scene in the manga, such as Momo and Okarun’s escape, shows the commitment and dedication of Dan-Danproduction team.
These extra scenes in Dan-Dan were elevated by the high-energy remix of two famous pieces of classical musicthe William Tell Overture and Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, the infernal Galop that gives a sense of frantic chase commonly used in old cartoons and enhances the anime experience for manga readers. This reveals the anime’s potential to capture the absurdity of the story, which is enhanced by compelling animation and voice acting that is simply incredible. Dan-Dan showed that it is a satisfactory adaptation that only improves with each episode.