Dan Da Dancontinues to gain traction with each new episode, largely thanks to Science Saru’s stellar adaptation that vividly brings Yukinobu Tatsu’s original work to life. This unique series blends supernatural elements, high school romance, and extraterrestrial encounters, creating a standout narrative in the shōnen genre. A key highlight of the anime is undeniably its humor.
Though the protagonists, Momo and Okarun, contribute greatly towards bringing humor to the series,Turbo Granny appeared to be the funniest element of the series. Yetshe also brings a surprising depththat even the main characters can’t match. There’s a subtle and tragic layer to Turbo Granny’s character that changes how one perceives the anime, adding a poignant realism amidst the chaotic narrative.
Dan Da Dan’s Turbo Granny Exsits for a Tragic Reason
First Revealed In Episode #4, “Kicking Turbo Granny’s Ass”
After Okarun and Momo narrowly escape Turbo Granny’s grip, outsmarting her by exploiting her ego, Seiko Ayase comes into the picture and reveals tragic details about her. Seiko explains that Spirit Mediums have long hunted Turbo Granny, observing thatshe always appears in places where young girls have met unreasonable deaths. This poignant detailrecontextualizes Turbo Granny’s whole presence in the series, transforming a character who initially seemed to exist solely for bizarre humor into one with a deeper, more somber purpose.
In her first appearance, Turbo Granny verbally harasses Okarun, implying that she might just be a lewd old woman, as the latter remarks. However, the tragic detail about how she appears in the places where the spirits of the girls who have met irrational deaths linger justifies her very first action in the series. It suggests that Turbo Granny may behave this way deliberately, offering herself to menin an effort to protect other young girls from similar traumaand to console the victims' spirits.
Her curse on men, symbolized by taking away their “family jewels” as she did with Okarun, now seems a vengeful act rooted in her past experiences. But this is only the beginning, with each action hinting at a poignant reason beneath her chaotic surface.
The Reason Why Turbo Granny Saved Momo Explains Her Character
Turbo Granny’s Rescue of Momo Was Not Random
Shortly after Turbo Granny curses Okarun, she appears through Momo’s cell phone and her very first action is grabbing one of the Serpo aliens by their, as remarked in the narrative, “reproducing organs”, and slamming them into a wall. Initially, this scene may seem like pure fan service, aligning with the series’ bizarre humor, particularly with Momo’s vulnerable moment. However, in light of Turbo Granny’s role as a protector of young girls,her actions against the Serpo aliens gain new meaning.
Dan Da Dan’s Most Controversial Scene Has an Heartbreaking Explanation
Momo’s assault scene in Dan Da Dan’s first episode is controversial, but the series has a good and heartbreaking explanation for it.
It’s likely that, after possessing Okarun, Turbo Granny overheard Momo’s plight through the phone and rushed to help her. Given that Turbo Granny rarely leaves her territory, something Seiko notes, explaining that spirits are more powerful within their own domains, her willingness to come to Momo’s aid despite this limitation reveals her strong protective instincts. Her presence isn’t simply chaotic; it’s deeply intentional. Thus, on a deeper insight, her words inEpisode #6 ofDan Da Danresonate with a new, heartbreaking significance.
Turbo Granny ImpactsDan Da Dan’s Storyline Greatly
Her Every Action Now Seems Related to the Tragic Incidents
In Episode #6 ofDan Da Dan, Turbo Granny,now inhabiting the Cat Doll, casually mentions that it’s been a long time since she was last inside a school. With the added context of her tragic purpose, appearing only in places tied to the loss of young girls, this line takes on a deeper, melancholic tone. It implies thather last visit to a school was likely under tragic circumstances, much like the tunnel where Okarun first encountered her. Given the school setting’s prominence inDan Da Danand its young students’ vulnerability, Turbo Granny’s presence and role as a protector become even more significant to the story.
The character most poised to benefit from Turbo Granny’s aid is Momo, the female protagonist, who often finds herself entangled in sensitive situations. From her difficult first relationship in Episode #1, almost getting sexually abused by the Serpo aliens, to the rumors spread by Aira in recent episodes, Momo is no stranger to challenges.
Turbo Granny’s instinct to protect young girlspositions her as a crucial ally to Momo, whether through direct intervention or by empowering Okarun to become stronger in her defense, incidentally serving a key role in making the male protagonist stronger. This notion makesDan Da Dan’s Turbo Granny one of the most important characters of the series, becoming a symbol of tragedy and adding genuine depth to the series amidst its comedy.
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Two high school students, embroiled in a wager to prove the existence of ghosts or aliens, encounter daunting paranormal threats, acquire superpowers, and possibly discover love. The series blends supernatural elements with personal dynamics as the protagonists navigate their newfound abilities and unexpected challenges.
