The animation production company Science SARU, known for working on "DANDADAN," is renowned for both its beautiful artwork and innovative direction. The episode's dynamic camera work and movement synchronized with the music have been highly praised, with viewers exclaiming, "The sheer calorie count of this animation is insane…," "How do they even come up with those camera angles?," "The fusion of music and action is perfect," and, "That signature SARU style is on full display—truly outstanding quality," all expressing their excitement.

The anime "DANDADAN" is based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized in Shonen Jump+ (Shueisha). It follows high school girl Momo Ayase (voiced by Shion Wakayama), born into a family of spiritual mediums, and her classmate and occult fanatic Ken "Okarun" Takakura as they confront a variety of supernatural phenomena in this occult battle and coming-of-age story.

■Episode 20 "Hang in There, Okarun"
[Synopsis]
Okarun and Aira find themselves battling the spirits of classical composers hiding in the school’s music room as part of their training. While Aira gradually adapts and picks up the tricks, Okarun struggles to evade the composers' musical note bomb attacks. Turbo Granny advises the flustered Okarun to try moving his body with a sense of rhythm.

(C)Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA,DANDADAN Production Committee

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