Review of Dan Da Dan

It kind of saddens me that so many people write this series off as stupid and shallow, like it tries to be funny for the sake of comedy, but doesn't succeed. While actually it says so many cool things in its own unserious erratic way. Everyone is saying that it's inconsistent, it's trying hard to be every genre etc, but isn't that the point? Yes, it's made as a unique rollercoaster for the viewer, but It's also a nonverbal way to show the crazy hectic life these kids have to lead while trying to sort out their own feelings as well. Both of MCs little bylittle unravel their mutual sympathy into something new. (I mean, FMC actually started liking him very soon, while MMC didn't even look at her this way at first, well, isn't it usually just the same irl, lol) And through a lot of cute little details are shown their own personal growth and the change in their relationship.

I don't remember myself actually laughing at any of the jokes, but neither did I cringe or feel like they are out place. Yet I definitely smiled like crazy when all these different characters grew closer turning into one big noisy family, even if they are rivals in love or seemingly find each other annoying. They are afraid to be laughed at or hated, but in the end take courage to trust and help each other and even ask for help (!!!) Just remember the last time when you didn't dare to, and, who knows, mb next time you can find this courage as well.

I love how this series talks about actual serious problems, mostly female abuse, through the ghost stories. It's a pity that the accent was a bit too light and the scenes didn't take too long before turning into action comedy again... But damn they hit hard. I cried my eyes out on the red dress lady's story, like wtf. The turbohag isn't there for nothing either, she tries to take revenge for all the assaulted girls. The same theme is brought up in the last episode, but we don't know how the FMC will deal with it fn.

The way all of the characters in the "family" want to help their enemies is amazing, too. Even after suffering fighting them MCs actually take the lead to understand their circumstances and reasons, forgive, sympathies and offer help. The cow abduction scene was obviously an iconic meme, but also just a very heartwarming moment. You know, I kinda wish more people were able to do the same, mb the world could become a little better then 🙃

I'm not saying it's a masterpiece for everyone to admire, but it definitely has much more to offer than people tend to see. I hope you give it some more thought after reading~
(The animation, direction and VAing are gorgeous as well, let's not forget about it)

PC: sorry, if my language is somewhat all over the place, haven't had a chance to speak English for a while XD