from danda‘s anime adaptation was nothing short of an explosive premiere Since its official release on October 4, it has been dominating the anime community with its impressive animation, high-octane pace, and amazing soundtrack. What made the paranormal event instantly stand out was this: opening sequence, “Otonoke”performed by the ever-iconic Creepy Nuts. Mashle The opening of Season 2, which currently has 103 million views on Aniplex’s official YouTube account.

“Otonoke” has found similar success, garnering more than 13 million views as of writing. It’s not just the catchy beat and visuals that make the opening so impressive, as the rap duo’s expressive lyricism is filled with references to Japanese urban legends, myths, and other popular anime and manga series. Clever references are scattered throughout the song Add to from dandaodditiesand showcases the many inspirations Yukinobu Tatsu took in developing the series into what it is now.

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“Otonoke” Celebrates Japanese Horror Icons, Aliens, and Shonen Jump

The fast visuals and bars in “Otonoke” are full cute referencesSome of the most notable are his shouts at others. Jump of Shonen titles. With lyrics like “wataru oounabara” paying homage One Piece and “lyrical saw massacre”, an obvious reference to Tatsuki Fujimoto’s songs. Saw Man. There’s even a reference to Creepy Nuts Mashle “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” openingThe line “tsumiageteku top of top” is a reference to the line “to ichiban ue”. The shadow box style visuals at the opening also pay homage to the opening. ultramanMomo’s earrings blur to resemble the sentai hero’s eyes.

Like from danda A series focusing on ghosts, aliens, and other paranormal oddities lurking around every corner, the opener has plenty of references to the occult and other horror media. creator from danda is a self-proclaimed fan of crossover horror movie Sadako vs. Kayako – a film that pits two Japanese horror icons Sadako against each other Ring and from Kayako Hatredagainst each other Freddy vs. Jason-esque combat – and has stated in the past that both the film’s ability to be scary and its comedic side resonated with him and eventually inspired him to create something. from danda. “Otonoke” shouts out the movie with a line that cleverly rhymes “Sada-chan” and “Kaya-chan” with the series title. Another funny horror movie reference comes from a seemingly throwaway line from “Shyamalan”; This is, of course, a shout out to infamous horror movie director M Night Shyamalan.

The opening also contains many references to real-world urban legends; The song’s title is “Otonoke,” derived from “Yamanoke,” and the lyrics in the song solidify the connection by adding the default phrase that individuals begin saying. once they are captured. The same phrase, “hairareta”, is also the key phrase used in a popular urban legend called Kinkisaki that started on 2chan. Another reference to Japanese occult stories and urban legends is the use of “4:44”, the night time in Japan when paranormal oddities are supposed to occur, and the number “4” is generally considered an unlucky number. According to its pronunciation, “shi” is the same as the word for death.

from dandaPassion for the Occult Proves It’s a Labor of Love

studio behind from danda‘s anime adaptation, Science Saru is incredibly well-known for its passion for its projects, and it’s clear that the team behind it has nailed it. from danda he made an effort to make the show as faithful as possible to Tatsu’s original work while still making room to add his signature expressive flair. The opening animation for the series proves this, with visuals that perfectly capture what the series is about and Creepy Nuts’ lyricism elevating the already incredible production.

As the anime nears the end of the Turbo Grandma storyline, fans have a lot to look forward to as Momo and Okarun prepare to take on the sinister figure that threatens Momo’s grandmother’s safety.

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