‘Dandadan' Season 2 repeats disturbing scene in premiere, sparking fan debate
Based on Yukinobu Tatsu's manga, Dandadan follows high schooler Momo and her friend Okarun as they face ghosts, aliens and supernatural chaos, mixing comedy, horror and action.
Season 2 opens exactly where Season 1 ended, with Momo's peaceful hot spring moment interrupted by a group of men known as the 'gators'. The scene, which many fans consider one of the series' most disturbing, has sparked debate once again, as viewers discuss its place within the show's horror themes.
In Dandadan, scenes that would usually be lighthearted in other anime instead carry real tension, showing the fear Momo feels while also highlighting her resilience.
Even when caught off guard, Momo does not remain helpless. She fights back with determination, supported by the sharp-tongued Turbo Granny, and stands firm in protecting herself.
Meanwhile, Okarun and Jiji face the sinister Kito Clan, who arrive at Jiji's family home with dark intentions and a connection to a monstrous creature beneath the house.
The episode also delivers fast-paced martial arts action, with Momo using her psychic powers while facing her physical limitations as a teenager.
Dandadan Season 2's premiere brings intense moments, supernatural threats and the courage of its characters to the forefront, setting the stage for an action-filled season ahead.
Episode 2 is set to air on July 10 on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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