How do the opening and closing themes connect to the story?

Fall 2024 anime Dandadan It had a stellar first season and quickly became one of 2024's most acclaimed shows after being highly anticipated since its 2023 debut. Dandadan The anime experience is an opening and closing sequence that has great music and visuals that seem to fit the main theme of the series.

So what is the opening and ending sequence? Dandadan Connected to the story, right?

Opening sequence analysis

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The space at the beginning merely repeats the name of the series. DandadanWith the images showing close-ups of the series' main characters as they look into the “camera” and strike certain poses. The sequence cycles through various colorful shadows. of some of the supernatural enemies faced in the first season as Rap progresses. “These people will not give up easily. You won't be able to compete with them even if you group together.

Kuwabara Kuwabara Kuwabara As I pray for safety They moved with blinding speed. They are immortal. Never silent, never backing down, pushing us down with selfish greed,” as if describing the insane determination of the aliens Momo and Ogarun face.

at “Kuwabara” Some are prayers or lucky phrases used to ward off lightning. In this case, they are intended to ward off the supernatural threat mentioned in the first verse. And while it was said Images of several Serpo aliens in their true form appear. variety of”Kuwabara“Prayer is to keep them out of danger. “Get out of my way. You're in my way I really am another you. This land of the dead is full of ghosts like Sada-chan and Kaya-chan. Therefore it is a wonderland. Sorry to interrupt your prayers, but as 4:44 rolls around, four shaku, four weeks, four puns are coming to you. Bang, if you hear the call. You will be haunted all over.–

The opening is full of references to urban legends. Supernatural concepts and stories and/or mysterious, including ring and resentment (“Sara-chan Kaya-chan) Yomi's description The underworld in Shinto legend is The reference to 4:44 is the prayer of 4 being an unlucky number and the use of the Japanese unit of distance measurement (1 shaku equals 30.3 cm). 1 week is equal to 1/10 of a shaku and 1 bu is 1/10 of a shaku) to describe the physical proportions of an entity based on the brilliance of lyrics about the duo's work in the run-up to 2021. The call of the night and the second season of Mashle: Magic and MuscleThey have a penchant for creating extremely catchy songs in an overt attempt to capture the basics and feel of the anime they present.

Say goodbye to hopelessness

The opening of Dandadan captures the supernatural and the emotional simultaneously.

Kokoro Karada, Atama Minachitte, Yuku Nandaka, Senaka ni Ima, Hane ka Heeta, Naraba Kurayami, Kara Osaraba, and A Tobitate Yuku ka. Nata, Ei Kokoro Karada Atama Natsukashii Atataka sa Ashimoto ni Ima Hana ga Saita Naraba Kurayami Kara Osaraba, A Tobitat Yuku Kanata, Wow!

Mind, body, mind overflowing in some way. If you have wings on your back Now I will say goodbye to any darkness. Far away we will fly away. Heart, body, mind and the warmth of thoughts. If the flowers bloom At our feet now I'll say goodbye to the dark, far away, we'll fly away, wow!

– Dandadan Opening Otonoke Chorus

The catchiest part of the song begins with the pre-chorus section. which repeats phrases “I am inside” is a reference to the Yamanoake story in which a ghost possesses a little girl and repeats the phrase as it takes over her body. The story originates on 2chan, which is interesting and ties in with the earlier use of Japanese distance measurement. Because it contrasts the contemporary with the brooding that often occurs when the main actors encounter the supernatural.

For example, Turbo Granny initially fused with Location-Bound Spirit from the tunnels at Okarun enters in episode 1, combining something relatively old with something contemporary. As the series juxtaposes both the supernatural and paranormal, including ghosts and aliens, It's something that brings together ancient legends with more contemporary legends and urban legends. The singer describes Momo's spiritual awakening. and the first appearance of her psychic powers Using the shape of wings shooting out from behind as a vehicle to escape from hopelessness.

Momo's supernatural powers were essential to keeping Turbo Granny's curse in place in the first place. DandadanBut even in the early days Momo is also different in each battle due to the supernatural things they have. Using her powers even in her nerfed state to creatively defeat enemies. The singer continued. “If a flower bloomed at my feet right now, I would have said goodbye to the darkness.”This explains the traits described on TV Tropes.com as messianic characters who embody goodness and positivity to the point where their true natural beauty is revealed as a byproduct of their good character.

This is a reference to the blossoming friendship between Momo and Okarun, who develop a natural friendship and overcome extremely dangerous situations. But there is also the possibility that there is love beneath the surface. Momo's friendship and presence are something Ogarun cherishes dearly. Because he couldn't make friends all his life. Not to mention a friend who was just as interested in talking about the supernatural as he was.

Speed ​​along with the ending sequence.

The first major enemy was visible in ordinary light.

The ending theme is very different from the opening, with ZUTOMAYO's TAIDADA (“I'M BORED”) serving as Dandadan Ending Theme The song's title pairs interestingly with the perspective of the image's main subject, Turbo Granny in her beckoning cat form. After her defeat at the hands of Momo Ayase when her speed was taken away. What remains is a spirit yearning to return to past greatness and reach the speeds it once reached. When the young girl who created The Location-Bound Spirit in the tunnel passed away peacefully after her defeat. So she doesn't have the consistent friendships she once had.

In the final sequence, Turbo Granny is seen using various appliances such as a hair dryer. Or even play with a baseball to try to make it ricochet off a wall at high speed. Fans' astute observation One thing about Turbo Granny's activities during the finale is that Turbo Granny is bored without her powers. and wishes to “go fast” like she once did. However, at one point in the final theme She adopted a stray kitten. and finally danced with it when an explosion sounded in the background. After that, do simple things like try to make an omelet. as if to show her acceptance of her new situation. The lyrics also correspond to Turbo Granny's point of view, with the first verse stating something like, “I hold the little pieces together like a talisman of protection,” which describes her relationship with Location-Bound Spirit and possibly her later relationship with Main characters and singers who went:

Jinrui Nandachi Jiyu Jisai no Hasu ga Oriko na Soburi de Aji ga Shinai Shinpai Senyu Doki ga Kazoku Sururu Ruru wa Owari wo Tsugeru. Mono Decho [Chorus] Zenshin enji kitte yo zenkai de sono teido? Bukiyou de yasashii dakede wa koerannai desu Mie hatten janai? Chantosei, is anything hurt? Kanjosen wo kimi to nette ikiten da yo

we are human We should be free But when I do good, I feel empty. in the heart and lungs Heart palpitations speeding up the rules spell the end. [Chorus] Do it yourself That's all you have, right? You won't pass for just being clumsy and being kind. Are you trying to look cool? How is the pain? Shall we go together? I want to wage emotional war with you.

Turbo Granny's Painful Mission

The lyrics of The Ending Theme speak to Turbo Granny's unique perspective.

“You can't just get past being clumsy and kind,” might be a warning to Momo and Ogarun. and involves entering the paranormal world, which is much more dangerous than it was before her. Turbo Granny's character is quite complex because although she is an “evil” spirit, her actions are mostly a selfless attempt to Soothe the souls of young women and girls who died senselessly. and protect future girls who are in danger from facing the same fate.

While comforting the dead is a “nice” thing to do, the idea that Turbo Granny has heard countless stories similar to the story of the young girl who became a spirit bound within the tunnels is transformative. Her way of engaging was totally different. Living like a yokai, there are lines like “But when I perform well, I feel empty” and “I want to wage emotional war with you. Both the opening and ending scenes of Dandadan are well thought out and storyboarded, but the musical interactions intended to accompany those images strengthen the connection to the main story in both overt and revealing ways. and delicate

Dandadan is available to watch on Crunchyroll and Netflix.