“Yo! This is Fire, It’s Peak” – Dandadan Episode 4 Animation Surpasses All Expectations

Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan Episode 4 proved why the show has the potential to become the anime of the year. Ken Takakura and Momo Ayase’s battle against the Turbo Granny displayed perfected Shonen tropes and showed a mellow side to the antagonist, with which fans could sympathize in Dandadan Episode 4.

Okarun and Momo’s Scary Encounter With Turbo Granny in the Cave in Dandadan Episode 4

The previous episode of Dandadan ended with Momo and Okarun on their way to hunt down Turbo Granny to get his phallus back. As fans anticipated a classic Shonen battle, Science SARU exceeded all expectations with the animation and fight sequences. 

As the duo encounters two Turbo Grannies, who then proceed to attack them, Momo successfully taunts her. She then questions her prowess in speeding and challenges her to a race. In this segment, Okarun’s transformation into Turbo Granny’s form becomes null and void as she has returned his member back to him.

EPISODE 4 OF DANDADAN AND I CANT BELIVE HOW GOOD OF AN ADAPTION THIS IS, BEYOND PERFECTION pic.twitter.com/GrwUl49AyT

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The animation sequence throughout the race was exceptional. Momo Ayase finessing Turbo Granny, who later transformed into a senile creature that could be controlled. This cycle also employed slow-motion frames of Okarun de-transitioning from his Turbo Granny form. 

Momo And Okarun Raced Their Way To Defeat Turbo Granny In A Race in Dandadan Episode 4

The Spirit in the cave, which happens to be a giant crab then chased after Turbo Granny, Momo, and Okarun. From the streets, and bathhouses to a railroad area. Despite nullifying the crab in the steam, Turbo Granny, alongside zombified spirits from the cemetery chased after them.

Yeah Dandadan is anime of the year idgaf this whole scene is incredible pic.twitter.com/pLMDSMFMAc

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Momo Ayase in her genius plan, lured Turbo Granny on top of a moving train, further demolishing her into bubbles, through which several young girls flew. Seiko Ayase then reveals that the spirit of those young girls who were abused rested in the cave, with Turbo Granny being there to comfort them.

Throughout the chase, Science Saru employed a red technicolor filter that shows a gritty aspect of the sequence. In the transformation, bright colors and horizontal rotations as Momo and Okarun fall from the sky.

Jujutsu Kaisen vs Dandadan: Comparing the Animation 

Prior to the release of Dandadan, Jujutsu Kaisen had held the throne for top-tier animation. MAPPA brought out the big guns for Gege Akutami’s classic, nearly perfecting every aspect of the show. Dispute the show following mundane Shonen tropes, the animation sealed the show to become one of its greatest. The cinematic transformations alongside the meticulous fight scenes are often cited for how great Jujutsu Kaisen is.

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Dandadan on the other hand, is a modernized, cleaner version of Jujutsu Kaisen in terms of its animation. While both shows consist of humans battling otherworldly demons, Yukinobu Tatsu’s anime adaptation seals the deal. The attention to detail is employed with several color schemes, and finally, concentrating on the layers of each sequence.

While it is difficult to point out which show is better, Dandadan by far, has shown a polished and more detailed animation by Science SARU as compared to Jujutsu Kaisen.

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Source: Dandadan episode 4 on Crunchyroll, Science Saru