Junji Ito Releases Celebratory Illustration for DANDADAN's 5th Anniversary! Massive Response to Acrobatic Silky Reminiscent of Fuchi: "They're Too Perfect Together!!"

On the official X account of the DANDADAN manga, which celebrated its 5th serialization anniversary, a celebratory illustration from horror manga artist Junji Ito has been released, causing quite a buzz.

The released illustration features Momo (Ayase Momo), Okarun (Takakura Ken), and Turbo Granny in maneki-neko form, drawn in Ito's characteristically intricate horror style, running with tense expressions. Behind them, a giant Acrobatic Silky is depicted with a wide-open mouth and an eerie smile, giving the entire illustration an ominous atmosphere. At the top, a message reading "Congratulations on DANDADAN's 5th Anniversary!" is included along with Ito's signature.

DANDADAN is a manga series currently being serialized in Shonen Jump+ by Yukinobu Tatsu. It depicts an occultic coming-of-age story in which Momo, a high school girl born into a family of spirit mediums, and Okarun, her classmate who is an occult enthusiast, visit a paranormal spot to prove the existence of what each of them believes in, which leads them to confront a succession of supernatural phenomena and aliens. The series has gained popularity for its overwhelming artistic skill and unpredictable story development, and a TV anime adaptation is currently airing.

Fans have expressed astonishment at this spectacular collaboration with comments such as "Junji Ito and DANDADAN are too perfect together!!" and "Wait... isn't this amazing?" Additionally, there have been impressions comparing the character to a representative character from Ito's horror manga, saying "Acrobatic Silky is just like Fuchi-san," as well as comments praising this dream collaboration between favorite manga artists with remarks like "That alone is enough for three bowls of rice," with passionate responses pouring in one after another.

(C)Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA,DANDADAN Production Committee