The strongest characters in the Dandadan anime

Summary

• Momo Ayase uses spiritual powers to fight aliens and yokai, saving her friends several times.

• Seiko Ayase, known as Santa Dodoria, is a compassionate grandmother who helps Momo and her friends.

• Ken Takakura gains powerful abilities as Okarun, but has difficulty using them to their full potential.

Yukinobu Tatsu Dandadan imagines a bizarre universe where yokai and aliens coexist. In addition to the edgy and creative world building, the series also introduces a number of unique and quirky characters. Each of them has an exceptional fighting style that allows them to thrive in a dangerous, supernatural world full of threats. What makes them memorable, however, is the way they use their powers to make a statement.

While most of the characters have something to offer in situations where the stakes are high, they are certainly not equal. Let's take a look strongest characters in anime based on their influence, combat power, impact and ability to adapt to different circumstances.

Only characters properly introduced Dandadan Season 1 is taken into account and only what they showed in the anime. Consequently, a character briefly shown in the finale will not be included as it is still an unknown property to anime-only viewers.

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Momo Ayase

Seiko Ayase's granddaughter

• Manga debut: Chapter 1

• Anime debut: Episode 1

• Race: Human

From a young age, Momo was made to perform public rituals by her grandmother Seiko Ayase, who took the responsibility of raising her with extreme caution. At the time, Momo was mocked and bullied for performing the rituals. The complicated circumstances ultimately make the duo's relationship more bitter, but Seiko is later redeemed as the rituals ultimately help Momo unlock her spiritual power when her life is threatened.

Come to me, I will beat you to death.

Momo continued to use her spiritual powers to fight aliens and yokai, allowing her to forge a path into the supernatural world. She not only defended herself, but also saved her friends from serious danger on several occasions. Although she still has a lot to learn, Momo has proven that she has the talent to become a great spiritual medium like her grandmother.

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Seiko “Santa Dodoria” Ayase

The medium of the maternal spirit

• Manga debut: Chapter 1

• Anime debut: Episode 3

• Race: Human

Seiko Ayase is known as the well-known spirit medium Santa Dodoria and is the grandmother of Momo Ayase. Although she acts childish and seems rude, deep down Seiko is a compassionate woman who cares deeply about the people around her.

When Momo and her friends conduct paranormal investigations, Seiko always has their back and looks after them. She is also a deeply spiritual person who respects the dead and even extends kindness to yokai and aliens.

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Ken “Okarun” Takakura

Momo's best friend

• Manga debut: Chapter 1

• Anime debut: Episode 1

• Race: Human

Ken Takakura was bullied from a young age and to overcome the pain he felt, he began contacting the aliens in the hope that he could one day befriend one of them. His life revolved around alien conspiracy theories until he met Momo Ayase.

After all, I'm a clumsy guy.

Ken eventually gains the powers of Tubo Granny, an infamous yokai. Although he does not currently use his supernatural abilities very efficiently, Okarun has shown that his abilities far exceed his current understanding.

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Acrobatically silky

The struggling mother who became a lost Yokai

• Manga debut: Chapter 13

• Anime debut: Episode 6

• Race: Spirit

Acrobatic Silky's human life was full of tragedies, which ultimately led to her suicide. After transforming into a yokai, Aira Shiratori accidentally mistakes her for someone from her previous life. Most of her time as a yokai was spent stalking her and discovering her strange longing for someone she once knew. It wasn't until she gave her aura to revive Aira that those memories came flooding back to her.

Acrobatic Silky died out of regret that she couldn't give her daughter the life she deserved. Her fight with Momo and Okarun proves that she is one of the strongest spirits to have appeared in the anime version of Dandadan.

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Mr. Mantis Shrimp

The enemy turned friend

• Manga debut: Chapter 20

• Anime debut: Episode 8

• Race: Unknown alien race

Mr. Mantis Shrimp, also known as Peeny-Weeny, is an alien who loses his wife to an illness that is later passed on to his son. Under severe financial constraints, he begins working for the Serpoians, who overwork him and cut his already meager wages.

After the cruel aliens are defeated, Seiko helps Ayase treat his son, whereupon Mr. Mantis Shrimp feels indebted to her. Eventually, he becomes an indispensable member of Okarun and Momo's group and even fights for them. While he isn't necessarily the best tactician, Mr. Mantis Shrimp's physical abilities are unquestionable and he can keep up with most of the other characters featured Dandadan until now.

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Serpo Dover demon Nessie

The main antagonist of Serpo Arc

• Manga debut: Chapter 23

• Anime debut: Episode 9

• Race: Serpo (Alien)

Serpo Dover Demon Nessie was created as a desperate measure by Serpo, who joined forces with Dover Demon and Nessie in the hopes of defeating Momo, Okarun and Aira. It was a chimeric alien that borrowed Dover Demon's mantis shrimp-like arms and Nessie's body.

This meant that Serpo Dover Demon Nessie could swim and stay in the water for long periods of time, as well as possessing considerable striking power. It was only defeated by the combined efforts of Momo, Okarun and Aira, who had to push their powers to the extreme.

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Turbo grandma

The dangerous Yokai from Shono City

• Manga debut: Chapter 1

• Anime debut: Episode 1

• Race: Spirit

Turbo Granny, also known as 100 km/h Granny, is an infamous Yokai who was known for terrorizing the people of Japan in her heyday. Not only is she foul-mouthed, but she also takes sadistic pleasure in traumatizing her victims. At some point, Turbo Granny merged with the earthbound spirit in a tunnel in Shono City and made it her home. Anyone who even accidentally harassed them by entering their territory would face severe consequences.

100 km/h Grandma may have earned her bad reputation, but she has also proven to have a soft spot for young girls who died too young under tragic circumstances. It is known that the Yokai gave them comfort to ease their suffering. Turbo Granny is also undoubtedly one of the strongest Yokai in existence and is also a popular character in folklore. While Momo and Okarun manage to defeat her, their victory was primarily based on outsmarting Turbo Granny rather than her having to face them using pure strength.