Shion Wakayama & Natsuki Hanae Speak About Behind-the-Scenes Stories of "DANDADAN"—Production's Hidden Kitō Family Foreshadowing... and “Romantic Rival” Jiji One-Upping Moments

Further behind-the-scenes stories kept coming: for example, it was revealed that the song “Chikichīta,” which has made waves in the show, was actually written by one of the animation staff. During these tales, the two also shared stories from recordings. When a digest clip played with Okarun furiously yelling at the Evil Eye after it possessed Jiji, Wakayama exclaimed with excitement, "Waaaah! So cool!"

About the following scene—where Okarun swiftly counts from 1 to 20 while pummeling the Evil Eye—Wakayama revealed, “It should have been difficult during recording, yet he handled it so smoothly. It was really intense.” Hanae reflected, “It was tough. Saying everything after 11 was especially hard… I was acting with the feeling that ‘life just doesn’t go smoothly, does it?’” This again brought laughter to the studio.

The topic also turned to the transformation scenes of Okarun, Aira, and Jiji. Hanae revealed that these are recorded in a single, uncut take. He explained all three actors instantly switch between normal and possessed states while performing. Wakayama commented, “It’s an incredible recording environment!” expressing respect for the cast.

There were many other highlights as well. In a touching scene where Jiji shows kindness to the Evil Eye’s childhood wish to “play together,” both said, “Jiji’s truly kind,” and “That’s not something just anyone could do.” On the contrary, in the chaotic scene where Jiji, possessed by the Evil Eye, fights wearing nothing but briefs, everyone joked, “Jiji just happens to be a briefs guy,” and “How is he so cool even when all he’s wearing is briefs?!” The two recapped everything from intense battles and moving scenes to wild gags with great excitement. In the romantic comedy scenes between Momo and Okarun, both couldn’t help but say, “That’s so good,” feeling their hearts flutter.

Especially when the scene played where Okarun comes to pick up Momo after her part-time job, Wakayama couldn’t stop fangirling, saying, “Kyaa! So youthful!” and “Okarun, you’re the best!” Hanae beamed with a big smile and applause. The studio was instantly filled with a heartwarming atmosphere.