A recent viral video compiling the daily ranking of the most popular anime series of 2024 has gained attention in Japan. The list, which is based on Google search volume, showed the astonishing rise of “Dandadan” as the most searched anime series todaysomething that surprised many fans and generated endless opinions on social networks and forums.
“Dandadan” has managed, throughout the year, to consolidate itself among the most successful series, not only because of its peculiar mix of genres. —which includes comedy, action and supernatural touches— but also for a visual execution that has been widely praised. However, not all fans are convinced of its long-term success and some fear that, although the anime maintains its popularity, it may not be sustainable if the narrative does not evolve.
Many Internet users expressed their surprise at how “Dandadan” has come to compete in popularity with iconic anime figures, such as Goku and Luffy, and some even considered that the series has achieved a “true Chainsaw Man” status, alluding to the popularity. of this series among international audiences. Followers of the work also recognized that the success of “Dandadan” abroad is due to its striking themes and characters, becoming a series that deeply connects with global audiences.
Below are some of the notable reactions from Japanese Internet users:
- «This is the real Chainsaw Man».
- «It's much better than I thought».
- «Okarun is already a real meme abroad, he is on par with Goku and Luffy».
- «I never thought Dandadan would go this far».
- «I watched the last episode, and honestly, I'm worried that the series is going to go downhill.».
- «I've been collecting it since the first volume. Will I be able to show it off to foreigners?».
- «Is anime really that popular? I read the manga, but I didn't think it was that good.».
- «Dandadan will continue to be popular because it will bring characters with sad and deep pasts».
- «They're doing what I wanted to see in Chainsaw Man».
- «It was interesting until the last episode».
- «Shueisha should ask the Dandadan team to remake the Chainsaw Man anime».
- «Foreigners love sci-fi, vulgar humor, the occult, comic romance and supernatural battles, so of course they like it.».
- «It is doing a great job in the Netflix world ranking (not in English) by being in second, third, third and second place every week».
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