OkarunOkarun (Japanese: オカルン), also known as Ken Takakura (高倉 健, Takakura Ken), is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Dandadan. In his narrative, he believes in extraterrestrials, but not ghosts; opens up to fellow character Momo Ayase's beliefs; and is granted superhuman speed by Turbo Granny. His legal name comes from the name of the actor Ken Takakura; and in Dandadan, Momo calls him Okarun because of her interest in the actor.
Dandadan (TV series)Dandadan (ダンダダン), also written as DAN DA DAN, is a Japanese anime television series produced by Science Saru, based on the manga series Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu. The anime series is directed by Fūga Yamashiro and written by Hiroshi Seko, with character designs by and alien and supernatural entity designs by . The music is composed by Kensuke Ushio. The series was broadcast on the Super Animeism Turbo timeslot on MBS, TBS, and their affiliates.
Momo AyaseMomo Ayase (Japanese: 綾瀬 桃, Hepburn: Ayase Momo), also known as Momo (モモ), is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Dandadan. She is played by Shion Wakayama in Japanese and Abby Trott in English. In her narrative, she believes in spirits, but not extraterrestrials. She has psychic powers and is in a relationship with Okarun. Merchandise featuring Momo has been released, and critics praised Momo's design and portrayal in Dandadan.Yukinobu TatsuYukinobu Tatsu (龍幸伸) is a Japanese manga artist. He is known for his manga series Dandadan and also for his stint as an assistant to Tatsuki Fujimoto and Yuji Kaku during the serializations of Fire Punch, Chainsaw Man, and Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.
Shōnen Jump+Shōnen Jump+ (Japanese: 少年ジャンプ+（プラス）, Hepburn: Shōnen Janpu Purasu) is a manga platform created by Shueisha. Launched on September 22, 2014, it operates as a free mobile app and website. Jump+ serializes original titles and titles from other Shueisha manga magazines, and also carries digital editions of Weekly Shōnen Jump.
Science SaruJapanese animation studioScience Saru, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社サイエンスSARU, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Saiensu SARU), stylized as Science SARU, is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Kichijōji, Musashino, Tokyo. Established on February 4, 2013, by director Masaaki Yuasa and producer Eunyoung Choi, the studio has produced feature films and animated series, as well as co-productions, compilation films, and episodes of series for other studios.
MangaJapanese comics or graphic novelsManga (Japanese: 漫画; IPA:) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term manga is used in Japan to refer to both comics and cartooning. Outside of Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in Japan.
YōkaiYōkai (; Japanese pronunciation:) are a class of supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. Yōkai are a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters. They can be mischievous, helpful, or malevolent, often appearing as animal-like figures, possessed objects, or humanoids. They embody the mysterious and uncanny aspects of nature and human emotions.
TankōbonA tankōbon (単行本; lit.'independent/standalone book') is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as shinsho (17×11 cm paperback books) and bunkobon. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga tankōbon typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication.
AnimeJapanese animation"Animé" redirects here. For the music term, see Animé (music terminology).Not to be confused with Amine.Trailer for the 2022 anime Heroines Run the ShowAnime (Japanese: アニメ; IPA:; derived from a shortening of the English word animation) is animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, anime refers specifically to animation produced in Japan.
ShueishaShueisha Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社集英社, Hepburn: Kabushiki gaisha Shūei-sha) is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Shueisha is the largest publishing company in Japan. It was established in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company.
WebcomicWebcomics (also known as online comics or Internet comics) are comics published on the Internet, such as on a website or a mobile app. While many webcomics are published exclusively online, others are also published elsewhere, such as in magazines, newspapers, or comic books. Webcomics can be compared to self-published print comics in that anyone with an Internet connection can publish their own webcomic.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.