Dan Da Dan Episode 7 Review: Kindness Wins
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Well, that was an unexpectedly emotional episode! It begins with a realistically animated scene of a woman rushing through a dimly lit city street at night, searching for something. She grunts and pants, as if utterly exhausted or in excruciating pain—almost as if she’s bleeding… But soon, the scene shifts to the present, where Turbo Granny in cat-form has just outwitted the new demon who swallows Momo, Okarun and Aira.
Episode 6 of Dan Da Dan ended with Momo managing to set the demon, Acrobatic Silky, on fire with the help of the cross-shaped lighter that Aira hilariously tried to use for an exorcism. It’s Turbo Granny who figures out that the cross is actually a lighter. L-O-L. Titled “To a Kinder World”, Episode 7 focuses on the final moments of the battle between Acrobatic Silky and the others, while also revealing the creepy spirit’s tragic past. So, we finally understand why she desperately stalked Aira and insisted on being called ‘mommy.’
The animation in this episode was fun and dynamic, with the color palette and style shifting significantly depending on the scene. While the fight sequences are drenched in vibrant neon pink hues, Acrobatic Silky’s life as a human is portrayed in a slice-of-life style, almost as if it were lifted from a nostalgic Studio Ghibli movie, complete with moody, wistful music accompanying the final moments of her turbulent past.
“To a Kinder World” is undoubtedly the most melancholic chapter of Dan Da Dan so far. While it includes a few comedic moments, it lacks the truly wacky scenes of earlier episodes. We also catch glimpses of Aira’s past, revealing key details about her family life, and in the present, she proves herself to be more than just a spoiled, pretty-faced brat. The episode ends on a sombre tone, highlighting how the smallest acts of kindness can change the course of someone’s life. Is this the beginning of a new friendship between Momo, Okarun, and the haughty Aira? Maybe!
You can stream ‘Dan Da Dan’ on Netflix and CrunchyRoll.
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