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Dandadan’s imaginative premise and worldbuildingblend comedy and supernatural genres to recount a captivating story that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. At its core, the series revolves around two eccentric teenagers who bond over their shared interest in the supernatural. Although the series is filled with frightening ghosts, scheming aliens, and other quirky characters, the duetragonists are almost always the main focus.
When they first met, their worlds could not have been further apart, but with time they have formed a unique bond that seems almost unbreakable. While they appear to be interested in each other, they are yet to confess their feelings. But new characters and bizarre circumstances continue to test their bond. Things are all set to only get complicated inDandadan season 2 for Okarun and Momo.
Okarun, Momo, and the Never-Ending Drama
The Duetraogonists Share a Complex Bond
Okarun and Momo could not have been any differentwhen they first met each other. While Momo Ayase was far more popular among her peers and had quite a few friends, Okarun was not as lucky. From a young age, he was bullied for his unique interests and ended up deciding that he would only befriend aliens. But despite his best efforts, he could not establish direct communication with them.
I’m an awkward fellow after all. ~ Ken Takakura to Momo Ayase
Okarun eventually became hopelessand the bullying turned into an inescapable reality. He tried to avoid all of it by burying himself in alien conspiracy theories. But his hopeless life took an unexpected turn when Momo noticed him getting bullied and decided to take a stand for him. Her action paved the way for their friendship and the two of them soon realized that they believed in conflicting but bizarre urban legends, conspiracy theories, and myths.
Momo and Okarun’s refusal to conform to each other’s beliefs pushed them on a path of adventure that transformed their lives. Their shared experiences brought them close and formed a bond that sometimes appeared to be more than just friendship. While Momo and Okarun slowly became aware of these feelings, they never truly expressed them. However, the circumstances always pushed them on the verge of confession.
When Aira Shiratori first saw Okarun, she looked down on him and treated him harshly. But whenAcrobatic Silky tried to kidnap herand Okarun heroically put his life on the line to rescue she was left stunned. His altruistic attitude impressed her to the point that she started fantasizing about dating him. Her obsession made Momo Ayase uncomfortable, who was still coming to terms with her feelings for Okarun. On several occasions, she almost lost her composure revealing that deep down she did not see Ken as just a friend.
Since the moment I met you, my life has changed completely—my world used to be gray, but thanks to you, now it’s in color! ~ Taro to Hana
Meanwhile, Okarun was also facing a somewhat similar crisis. Having never fallen for anyone before, Ken could not tell what his strange feelings were about when Jiji’s return to Momo’s life made him uneasy. But when he saw Taro propose to Hana, he felt that his feelings were finally put into words.
Okarun and Momo’s Relationship Might Overcomplicate in Season 2
The Upcoming Arc Will Push the Duetraogonists to Open Up About Their Feelings
Until now, Momo and Okarun have been slowly coming to terms with the feelings they have developed since they got to know each other. But it’s been a slow process, especially for Ken who has never experienced such feelings before.In the Cursed House arc, he struggles to accept the bond that Momo shares with her childhood friend Jiji. The fact that she used to have a crush on him only makes him more insecure.
During their journey to Daija Town, Ken even appears to be pushing too hard to get Momo’s attention. He repeatedly gets jealous of seeing her being friendly with Enjoji.While Okarun appears to have more clarityabout his feelings now, it has only made it hard for him to imagine Momo with someone else. Things will remain somewhat the same throughout the rest of the arc as Ken juggles fighting dangerous spirits while trying to be the best guy for his crush.
Okarun’s inexperience with romance and related feelings will only make things hard for him. While Momo and Ken’s friendship will only get stronger, they will continue to struggle to put their true feelings into words. Meanwhile,Bamora’s debut and her unexpected actionswill lead to more chaos. She will make Momo insecure about Okarun on quite a few occasions, challenging her to finally be honest with herself about her emotions for her best friend. It would surely not be a comfortable experience for her too, considering she has never been in a relationship.
While Dandadan’s season 2 will surely challenge Momo and Okarun by complicating their unique relationship, it will not be all bad. There will also be a few moments that push the duo to care for one another more than ever before. These heartwarming moments, while not leading to direct confession, will subtly demonstrate that deep down they don’t wish to be just friends and there is more to their relationship.
