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The overnight sensation ofDandadanhas taken the world by storm with its quirky characters and a thrilling storyline. It’s the perfect blend of the occult with a touch of aliens wrapped in one of the most visually appealing anime ever.Dandadanalso doesn’t shy away from making realistically hilarious characters that serve as a message for those who relate to them to be themselves. The voice actors for the English dub of Okarun and Momo are grateful to Yukinobu Tatsu for this exact reason.
While the two might be rather eccentric and stereotypical in their portrayals as the cool girl and nerdy guy, their actions are rooted in reality. The English dub actors find it seamless to portray them and appreciate Tatsu’s take on these tropes. It shows how nuanced Okarun and Momo can be amidst all the chaos of theDandadanstoryline.
Dandadan:When Voice Actors Can Relate to The Roles
Dandadanmight have its flaws but it’s a lie to say the characters and the premise aren’t one of the most unique in the anime industry. Combined with its crazily detailed animation style,Dandadanwas a guaranteed success that took the world by storm. Okarun and Momo have stolen the hearts of everyone tuning into the show, with their chemistry and unlikely budding romance. More than that,Yukinobu Tatsuhas written them in a way that their distinctive personalities are still so relatable to anybody.
Dandadan Voice Actors Perfectly Understood the 2 Factors that Ensured the Anime’s Guaranteed Success
The English voice actors for the two protagonistsget the opportunity to speakabout their experience with recordingDandadan.One response in particular piqued interest when A.J. Beckles, the voice of Okarun, speaks about the challenges of portraying these types of characters:
I think I’ve lived that, you hear one thing enough and you eventually play that part. What you see in the story is Momo’s effect on Okarun, like, “Hey, you are you, and you’re enough, but you’re also hard on yourself, and you’re cooler than you think.” Those moments are important to ensure I can deliver a line to show that Okarun’s making progress, but those little glimpses for the audiences are important. It’s not too hard for me, because I can relate to that. But I don’t think characters this nuanced show up very often. It’s not that there aren’t talented people out there writing, but that this (Dan Da Dan) is so well-done.
Beckles finds it easy to portray someone like Okarun who naturally progresses in confidence throughout the anime. Even Abby Trott, the actress for Momo, understands the nuances of playing her and does a great job of it. It’s a testament to how Tatsu has written them so well.
DoesDandadanNeed To Be Relatable To Be Successful?
In short, yes,Dandadanwould need the element of reliability to work. If the audience cannot connect with Okarun and Momo’s characters or anyone else, it doesn’t make sense that a bizarre anime like Dandadan would appeal to people. Tatsu made sure the characters had realistic reactions to their surroundings, allowing us to resonate with them.
Episode 4 of Dandadan Took an Unnecessary Risk that All But Confirmed it as Anime of the Year
Still, it’s undeniable thatDandadanmight be tough for people to swallow with some of the content being a bit controversial, such as Momo’s alien abduction scene. Some might label it as mere fan service or an unnecessary part of the story. However, the more you stay withDandadan,the better it gets.
Dandadanis available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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