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The Problem With Dandadan’s First Season

Summary

  • A perfect anime adaptation of the manga with beautiful visuals and character dynamics.

  • The pacing of episode 12 seems unnecessary, leading to pacing issues and frustration for viewers.

  • The introduction of Jiji’s character and the postponement of her arc leaves season 1 in an awkward spot.

An anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s critically acclaimed manga, TasteIt wasn’t one of the most anticipated anime of 2024. Despite the threat of a leak months before its premiere, the series continued. meet the expectations of societyScience SARU has been praised for its brilliant adaptation of manga content to the animation format by production.

Despite its glowing reputation and incredible run from the first episode, the series’ first season has one major problem that has almost derailed its ghostly trajectory thus far: the final episode. Here it is why Taste Episode 12 is the worst of the series so far and why it threatens an otherwise highly enjoyable trip.

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Success of Dandada’s First Season

Moments of Deep Brilliance with Each Subsequent Mini-Arc

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Taste can easily be considered an anime phenomenon, as the first season was perfectly adapted by the staff of Science SARU, directed by Fūga Yamashiro, series by Hiroshi Seko, character designs by Naoyuki Onda, and music by Kensuke Ushio. The brilliance of the series’ visuals and direction was incredibly satisfying, with the central dynamic between the main characters giving great depth to the already beloved characters, set in one of the most intriguing and ambitious settings, juxtaposing the paranormal with the supernatural. 2024 features some of the hardest-hitting emotional moments in anime. From Danda the first season was an example of a successful adaptation and every development of the story saw the anime become even more unique by episode 7. “To a better world”being a significant peak in the course of the first season.

Let’s repeat episode 12 from Danda

Jiji Is Introduced And The Crew Goes To His Haunted House

At the end of episode 11, Grandma Seiko reveals that she will house a certain person who needs to stay because their parents are hospitalized. Jin “Jiji” Enjoji, Momo Ayasen’s childhood friend and first love, is set to stay with her and her grandmother until her parents move out; However, her terrifying explanation of what happened in her home and her suspicion that the monstrous presence she saw could not even put her to sleep are to blame for her parents’ hospitalization. His arrival creates friction within Okaru’s perception of his relationship with MomoIt becomes the catalyst for Okaru to discover romantic feelings for her. Jiji Seiko came to Grandma’s house because she knew she was a spiritual medium and wanted her help to clear out anything that might be causing her problems, but since her powers are only active within the limits of Kamigoe City, she won’t do much. He is helping Jiji at his house in Daija Town, so he sends Momo and Okaru with him to investigate.

The neighborhood where Jiji’s house is located is eerily quiet, with no one around. After looking around Jiji’s very modern house, Momo and Okarun are disappointed to find no signs of alien or ghostly activity, so Momo takes the opportunity to use Daija Town’s house. onsenwhere he encounters and attacks a malevolent group of men with strangely gray skin and strangely inhuman eyes. The anime ends on a cliffhanger with Momo being held underwater by the men and discovered by Okarun and Jiji. something ominous in the empty walls of the housewhich actually has a secret room. The end of the final episode Taste Season 1 is sharp and cuts off at the oddest place, especially if you know that’s where the story goes based on the manga.

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Horrible Cliffhanger Placement spells disaster for Pacing

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What was really annoying about the last episode To taste Season 1 feels like how redundant it is, especially with the information about the developing arc. Momo is put in a very dangerous situation, which can be quite sad for some viewers, and it feels like the dark possibility and nefarious intentions of the people attacking Momo are being held over the viewers’ heads as a means of cheap thrills and excitement. anxiety, on the contrary, the discovery of Okarun and Jiji is a more effective means of gathering suspense, reminiscent of the collapse of the Wall. Maria to reveal the face of a Titan the end Attack on Titan season 1it works incredibly well given the haunted/cursed house theme of the arc. Even if one hasn’t read it Taste manga, it’s quite clear that episode 12 leaves season 1 in a very awkward place; in the midst of introducing a new character and breaking interesting aspects to develop his origin story.

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Jiji’s story is one of great pain and in the long run solitude and its development may be best Taste the main quartet (or quintet if Turbo Grandma counts). It feels like a bad idea to introduce a character to delay the development of perhaps the most thought-provoking arc of the first series, which makes me wish they’d split the series into an irregular number of episodes to effectively wrap up House of the Cursed. arc, or rather his whole deal, ended the series at the point of Jiji’s introduction to become the focus at the beginning of season 2. An enjoyable experience of the manga and anime from episode 11 to episode 12 Taste endings are a shock, as the series has developed decently so far, and the extremely positive reception of the series guarantees continued interest. When season 2 finally dropsnot to mention the quality of this part of the story in the original manga that deserves to be explored at some point.

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Based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s popular manga debuting on Shonen Jump+ in 2021, Danda combines action, comedy, romance and supernatural thrills to create a unique and satisfying adventure. Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura believe in the supernatural, although the former believes in ghosts and the latter in aliens. Determined to confirm the existence of their side, they set out to find their evidence.

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