Dandadan episode 5 review: The fifth episode of Dandadan or Dan Da Dan (ダンダダン) is sweet, full of hope and surprises. Let's explore the developments of this episode.
Dandadan episode 4 summary
The stage is set for a thrilling final clash between Madam Turbo and our main characters, Okarun and Momo. They prepare themselves to enter the strange tunnel where Okarun previously suffered an unusual loss. Excited by her newfound power, Momo expressed confidence, joking about whether she was now strong enough to take down the formidable Grandmother without her having to leave the city. But the formidable sight before them quickly humbled her, revealing how much further she had to go.
And so, the fiercest battle of the season begins, causing chaos. Along with Turbo Granny, another spirit bound to the tunnel appears, a large crab-like entity that intervenes to aid Granny. During the fighting, Okarun forces Granny's soul into his body by targeting her most vulnerable spots, while Momo uses every means to get them both out of the city before anything goes wrong. getting worse and worse.
Momo initially took it as a challenge to Grandma to a game of tug of war, knowing her infamous pride when it came to her speed. However, Granny fools her by counting at an absurdly fast rate, ensuring a sly victory. Now, Momo and Okarun must come up with a plan to escape the clutches of these two extremely powerful souls.
Dandadan Episode 5 Review
Today's episode is more emotional than previous episodes. This is because we explore the dynamic between Momo and Okarun after the confrontation with Turbo Granny. Okarun is clearly worried about the status of his new relationship with Momo because what will his reaction be when he meets her at school? Should he greet her as if they were friends or should he just pretend like they didn't know each other? He's also still worried about whether it's okay to be seen with her in school since he's a notorious loner otaku and she's a popular girl.
However, contrary to what he thought, Momo actually waited for him at the school gate and even came to greet him herself. It's clear that she doesn't care what others say, and she actually considers him a close friend now. Not only that, even after going to their respective classes, the two still kept thinking about each other. Right during the break, they both went to look for each other but somehow missed. We, as the audience, witness how much they sympathize with each other's company and reflect on each other's views of themselves.
On top of that, they accidentally kissed each other and this whole scenario was witnessed by 2 of Momo's friends. They made a big deal out of it and became confused with the scenario, Momo accidentally hurt Okarun. However, their relationship becomes stronger after Momo shows how supportive she can be when she's honest.
But this is not all, as their problems are far from over as Okarun is still without the ball. That's a serious concern because after defeating Turbo Granny, he should have gotten all his treasure back. Now, the question remains whether Turbo Granny will actually be scrapped or not.
Verdict
Today's episode made me ship these two more than ever. The progression of their relationship is not only sweet but also comforting and aspirational. They both have the potential to be one of the most developed and well-written shounen pairings. Even though we don't see any action in this episode, it's nice to slow down a bit and focus on character development.
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