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Yukinobu Tatsu steered clear of many typical shonen tropes inDandadan, but the training arc isn’t one of them. The training arcs mark an important point in the journey of shonen characters. and the central duo inDandadanexperienced it fairly early on in the story. Without a specific goal or extent in mind, Okarun and Momo followed Granny Seiko’s training.
What Seiko gave Okarun in terms of training was the formula of greatness, and many iconic anime characters have followed the same route. It’s the internet’s favorite workout routine! However, the character who introduced this special training routine was none other than Saitama fromOne Punch Man.
Okarun trains the Saitama way
In episode 3 ofDandadan, Granny Seiko takes Okarun and Momo under her wing to train them to grow stronger. She directs Okarun to do 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer-long run every day. This workout routine bears a striking resemblance to the training of some popular anime characters, as highlighted by this YouTube short.
Okarun’s training schedule is inspired by both Saitama and Kaneki. However, even Kaneki’s training was a reference to Saitama’s intense routine.Saitama shares his training routinewith Dr. Genus, Genos, and Carnage Kabuto. His workout routine became an internet sensation and a challenge that intrigued fans, many even wondered if it would work for them.
InTokyo Ghoul, Kaneki asks Touka to train him to use the Kagune. Touka agrees to train him but asks him to bulk up and as you must have guessed, she asks him to do it the Saitama way! In this way, the Saitama workout is a pop-culture meme reference. Okarun following the same routine inDandadanwill surely result in great things for the character.
Okarun is surely going to get stronger, it’s just a matter of when
The characters are the heart and soul of the narrative inDandadan.Yukinobu Tatsuseems dedicated to fleshing out the characters in a way that fans find deeply resonating. We have already caught a glimpse ofwhat character exploration is like inDandadanthrough Aira and Jiji. At first, both characters were uni-dimensional and unlikable, but it didn’t take long for fans to warm up to Aira.
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So, Tatsu is all set on building narratives and molding them into something extremely different the very next moment. However, as the central focus of the series,Momo and Okarun’s character development or growth might looka lot different. They have already opened up to each other and continue to grow closer. Even individually, they stand out for how their shortcomings don’t limit them.
Beyond the personality development, it’s safe to assume that Okarun will get physically stronger as well. After all, he’s following the Saitama way to level up. While Momo perfects her psychic abilities, Okarun gets more accustomed to the physical transformations, it’ll be interesting to see how their growth unfolds.
Dandadanis available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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