“He’s a character you want to root for”: Yukinobu Tatsu Might Change Every Dandadan Fan’s Mind with His Thoughts on the Most Hated Character
Yukinobu Tatsu’s series Dandadan is all the rage with its impeccable animation and out-of-the-box storyline. From aliens to ghosts, the series is packed with supernatural elements with a sprinkle of perversion. It is a complete laughter riot blended well with the occult elements. This is what sets it apart from other Shonen series albeit the toxic fandom.
Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura in a still from the anime | Credit: Science SARU
In a recent clip, the mangaka shared his favorite character. This garnered an array of reactions with several fans pouring their support. Tatsu’s choice topples the unnecessary hate directed by the fans. This further proves the mangaka’s brilliance in creating a multifaceted character.
Yukinobu Tatsu reveals his favorite character
With is novel concepts and storyline Dandadan is turning heads in every possible way. From aliens and robots to ghosts and monsters, the series branches out in terms of its power scaling. This holds especially true to its well-written characters which further justifies its popularity. And there’s more to it.
Momo Ayase in a still from the anime | Credit: Science Saru
The series is a much needed respite from the cliche portrayal of the Shonen hero. Ken’s struggles as a bullied character runs parallel with Deku’s journey in My Hero Academia. Both represent and embody ambitions and goals along with their strong beliefs. Though there might be a character fans were real quick to judge and hate.
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An X account @Dandadanverse reposted a clip of the mangaka revealing his favorite characters including Kinta. Several users poured their support for the character in the tweets.
Kinta is hated by everyone but is loved alot by his creator 😂🤣 https://t.co/i3gRI3GbAj— DANDADAN 👽🛸👻 (@Dandadanverse) October 6, 2024
Tho he is goated character 💪💪— DANDADAN 👽🛸👻 (@Dandadanverse) October 7, 2024
I still don’t like Kinta— 👹Devil Dome👹 (@OfBuffalo85012) October 6, 2024
Kinta is only hated because he's not attractive If he looked like Jiji, fans will find his character quirky and funny— Bantu Kingu 👑 (@BantuKingu) October 6, 2024
Kinta always in clutch moments he's a certified G pic.twitter.com/EMs6kcqD4Y— ᗪ乇尺乇几乙ㄖ (@deremzo227) October 6, 2024
i won't tolerate any hate towards my glorious KINGta 🐐 pic.twitter.com/CtgyxegOyO— Ayase 💞 (@MomoAyasee) October 6, 2024
While Kinta Sakata may not be popular, he does stick up for his friends. Despite his annoyance, Tatsu made him a fleshed out character. This is true for most characters in the series.
Dandadan’s brilliance lies in its layered characters
Keeping the overrated and overhyped allegations aside, the series excels in most ways. Especially through its layering of several characters in the series. Be it Kinta Sakata or Ken Takakura, Tatsu brings out their inner conflicts in the series. From loneliness to acknowledgment, the characters project familiarity. The flawed nature of these characters is what makes the series relatable.
Seiko Ayase and Ken Takakura in a still from the series | Credit:
Besides its unique take on occult and supernatural, the series offers a refreshing take on romance. The slow build of relationship and friendship is what hooks both readers and viewers. While Kinta is a hated character in the series, his complexity is lost in translation. Most viewers fail to understand the depth and personality of his character.
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A possible reason for this could be his annoyance. While his character is annoying, it is important to understand his flaws. His need to be seen and acknowledged stems from his insecurities. Him looking down on other characters is off-putting for most viewers. However, the hate towards him might be unnecessary on viewers’ part.
Dandadan is available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The manga is available for reading on Viz Media.
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