The anime adaptation of Dandadan has captivated audiences with its humor and high-quality animation. However, the final episodes of season 1 have left fans eagerly awaiting the return of Okarun, Momo, and their friends next year.
Recently, Dandadan announced the results of its first-ever popularity poll.
According to the poll, Okarun took first place, while Ayase Momo secured the second position.
Below is the top 10 most favorite characters in Dandadan:
- Okarun
- Momo Ayase
- Turbo Granny
- Jiji
- Aira
- Seiko Ayase
- Zuma
- Bamora
- Rokuro Serpo
- Kinta Sakata
However, casual viewers of the anime may not recognize all the characters on the list since some have yet to appear in the anime. With the first season of the anime concluded, fans may have to wait until season two to see their favorite characters in action.
The results of the popularity poll regarding the first arc’s characters were not surprising, particularly with Turbo Granny ranking third, surpassing characters like Aira, Jiji, and Seiko.
The popularity of Dandadan is on the rise
Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu has had a fantastic start. The manga began serialization in April 2021 and has since released 17 volumes. Before starting Dandadan, Yukinobu Tatsu worked as an assistant for Tatsuki Fujimoto and Yuji Kaku.
Dandadan gained significant attention while he was still an assistant, but he decided to pursue his own project. He began working on Dandadan after completing his assistant duties. The manga has sold over 5 million copies, and those numbers are expected to rise with the anime adaptation’s success.
The anime adaptation of Dandadan was announced in November 2023, with the first episode set to premiere in October 2024. The animation is produced by Science Saru, known for works like Devilman Crybaby, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, and Night Is Short, Walk on Girl.
Fūga Yamashiro directs the anime, while Kensuke Ushio composes the music. Naoyuki Onda is responsible for character design, while the designs of alien and supernatural beings are done by Yoshimichi Kameda.
The second season of the anime has already been announced and is scheduled to air in 2025. Therefore, fans won’t have to wait too long to see Momo and Okarun in action again.
