Dan Yes DanThe first episodes were definitely impressive and were a real entry into the anime scene. Director Fuga Yamashiro and Science Saru have produced perhaps the most stylized and action-packed anime episode all year, indicating that only good things are to come for the series. However, in a series that boasts ghosts, aliens and completely absurd situations, the most exciting aspect Dan Yes DanThe first episode did not come from a grandmother looking for family jewels, but in the portrayal of dual main characters.
Despite the abundance of popular rom-coms coming out in 2024, it’s the shounen action thriller about everything and nothing that offers the year’s most promising romance. Momo and Ken are polar opposites. each other, but their differences only enhance their chemistry. As these two share the screen, it quickly becomes apparent that their romance begins to blossom. Now, practically tied at the hips, they will be forced to spend time together to prevent the curse from being placed on Ken. The jokes begin at breakneck speed as Momo and Ken continue to grow closer.
Momo and Okaruna’s different personalities only enhance their chemistry.
Even though the main characters of Dan Da Dan are polar opposites, they work well together.
Dan Yes Dan manifests itself not only as One of the best anime series currently based on the Shonen Jump manga.but is also capable of creating some of the best anime romance throughout the action. From their very first appearance on screen together. it’s clear that Momo and Ken are very different people. Momo is a “gyaru”, or girl who is popular and follows the latest fashion and pop culture trends. The first scene of the series shows her being dumped by a guy who isn’t exactly a prize, before she informs viewers that she is tediously searching for her Ken Takakura, the movie star Momo has a crush on.
Ken, on the other hand, shown to be quiet and reservedand he is often bullied by his classmates. He admits that he has no friends and is strangely obsessed with aliens and conspiracies. He and Momo seem to live in two completely different worlds, yet work so well in each other’s presence. Momo is also not entirely normal, since her grandmother is a famous medium who raised her to believe in the paranormal.
However, it is their innate differences that enhance the chemistry between them. both come out of their shells and are themselves on screen together. Ken opens up, going so far as to tease his new, only friend, while Momo allows herself to share his niche interests and is more than capable of teasing him back. From the moment they meet, an instantly recognizable relationship is formed: Momo comes to Ken’s aid, gracefully foreshadowing the events to come.
Dan Da Dan refuses to keep fans waiting for the main characters’ budding romance
Momo and Okarun waste no time in opening up to each other
In the anime, romance emerges very slowly throughout the series. Most, especially in the romantic genre, spend all their time building these relationshipsbefore ending once the main pairing is finally established. This trope mostly works well, allowing the characters to develop on their own paths before meeting somewhere in the middle. Dan Yes Dan However, it is not interested in stereotypes and seems keen to establish chemistry between the two leads from the start.
Apart from constantly teasing each other, Momo and Ken waste no time getting personal in each other’s company.. As they separately explore their supernatural hotspots, Momo shares intimate details of her childhood and upbringing, instantly bridging the gap between the two. Okarun later returns the favor, explaining that all he ever wanted was a friend and that he refuses to miss this chance to have such a friend in Momo.
Just as their nightmarish encounters with the paranormal come to an end, Ken reveals that his real name is Ken Takakura, knocking Momo unconscious and almost a confirmation that these two will end up together. Rarely does an anime establish characters so quickly and establish the likelihood that they will end up as a couple, especially in action films, and especially in something as weird as Dan Yes Dan. However, the series promises a healthy romance between Momo and Ken, which will be a joy to watch develop in the coming episodes.