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Naki Kito
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Landlord |
| VOICE ACTOR | Isobe Masako |
Naki Kito is the head of the Kito family, who are the landlords controlling the village where Jiji resides. She is depicted as an incredibly strong old lady who places immense importance on manners, especially for those living on her property, and is willing to enforce them by any means necessary. In the anime, Masako Isobe voices Naki Kito. Naki Kito is a subterranean who spent over 200 years offering human sacrifices to the Tsuchinoko in order to prevent her village’s destruction. It is also possible that Naki Kito is still a fugitive, evading the police.
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Aja
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Alien |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Aja is a Sumerian and a fighter, alongside her allies Banga, Tome, and Bamora, against the Kur who have invaded her planet.
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Banga
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Alien |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Banga is a resilient and tough member of an all-female resistance group from Sumer who fought against a space invasion. Despite not having exceptional powers or prior combat experience, Banga fought for the survival of her people. She is also the adoptive mother of Vamola, the last surviving Sumerian child. Banga’s strength comes from her capacity for love and altruism even after years of warfare.
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Tome
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Alien |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Tome is a Sumerian and a fighter, alongside her allies Banga, Aja, and Bamora, against the Kur who have invaded her planet.
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Jumping Crone
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Spirit (Yokai) |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Jumping Crone was a yokai whose powers were once stolen by Count Saint-Germain. Jumping Crone is depicted as a long-haired, barefooted elderly woman with a headband tied to her forehead and attired in a robe.
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Turbo Granny
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Spirit (Yokai) |
| VOICE ACTOR | Mayumi Tanaka |
Turbo Granny is a key character in DanDaDan, initially introduced as an antagonist but later evolving into a complex figure with surprising depth. After the initial arc, Turbo Granny takes on a new form, residing within a Lucky Cat doll. In this form, she forms a truce with Momo and Okarun, offering support and using her intelligence to aid them in battles. Turbo Granny’s character evolves, revealing a capacity for compassion, particularly towards suffering young girls. While not a hero, she displays anti-villainous traits, acting not solely out of selfishness and even showing concern for Momo and Okarun’s well-being.
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Hana
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Anatomical model |
| VOICE ACTOR | Fumi Hirano |
Hana is an older, female anatomical model in Dan Da Dan. Voiced by Fumi Hirano, Hana’s duties have ended, leading to her disposal. She resides with Taro, an anthropomorphized anatomical model who is in love with her.
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Moe Moe Kikoho Waitress
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Waitress |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
A waitress at Moe Moe Kikoho who supervised Momo on her first day of work. The waitress welcomes Miko, Muko and Okarun as they enter the cafe and berates Momo for not welcoming them properly. After Momo is done with her shift, the waitress praises Momo for her excellent work and says goodbye as she heads home.
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Ririna
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | High School Student |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Ririna is a supporting character in the anime series Dandadan. She is a student at Momo’s high school and works as a waitress at Moe Moe Kikoho.
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Adachi
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Teacher |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Adachi is a teacher in class 2E at Kami High School in the anime series Dandadan.
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Muko
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Momo’s Friend |
| VOICE ACTOR | Miyu Tomita |
Muko, also known as Kei-san, is a tanned gyaru student and one of Momo Ayase’s best friends in the manga and anime series Dandadan. Voiced by Miyu Tomita in Japanese and Anairis Quiñones in English, Muko often follows the lead of her friend Miko, including on matters concerning Momo and Okarun. Along with Miko, Muko supports Momo and Okarun as a couple. Despite Muko’s relatively small role in Dandadan, the anime adaptation has led to a surge in her popularity, with fans expressing interest in seeing her role expanded in the manga. One notable moment showcasing her support for Momo and Okarun is when she firmly declares Okarun to be Momo’s boyfriend, preventing the spread of false rumors.
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Aira’s Friends
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Aira’s Friends |
| VOICE ACTOR | Aya Yamane (Tsubame) Natsu Yorita (Anzu) |
Tsubame and Anzu are supporting characters in the anime Dandadan. Aya Yamane voices Tsubame, and Natsu Yorita voices Anzu.
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Miko
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Momo’s Friend |
| VOICE ACTOR | Kaori Maeda |
Miko is a gyaru student and one of Momo’s best friends in the manga and anime series Dandadan. She claims to have insight into Momo and Okarun’s relationship and supports them as a couple along with Muko. Despite Miko’s presence since the beginning of Dandadan, her role was relatively small, which led to her being overshadowed. However, the anime adaptation has resulted in a stable fan following for Miko and Muko, with demands to expand their roles in the manga.
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Acrobatic Silky
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| RELATIONSHIP | Spirit (Yokai) |
| VOICE ACTOR | Kikuko Inoue |
Acrobatic Silky is a yokai in the Dandadan anime and manga series, known for her tragic backstory and unique design. Once a human, Acrobatic Silky was a mother who faced immense financial struggles and worked multiple jobs to provide for her daughter. Overwhelmed by debt, she lost her daughter when creditors kidnapped her. This led to her tragic death by suicide. In the Dandadan series, Acrobatic Silky is encountered by Momo and Okarun while they are searching for Okarun’s missing balls. Acrobatic Silky is defeated, and she sacrifices herself to revive Aira, demonstrating her deep affection for the girl.
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Kouki Yukishiro
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | High School Student |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Kouki Yukishiro is a recent character introduced in Dandadan. She is a disheartened student at the protagonists’ high school. Blackmailed by an unknown individual, Kouki confronts Momo Ayase in the school library while Momo is small from the Danmanra adventure. It is expected that Kouki will hopefully join the “good side”. Some fans have theorized that Okarun will sympathize with her due to his past experiences as a loner.
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Queen
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | School Nurse |
| VOICE ACTOR | Chiaki Takahashi |
Queen Sensei is a school nurse in the Dandadan series who is known for her diligence and for listening to students’ problems. She is also known for her “kinky behavior,” such as using a whip. Many fans have expressed their admiration for Queen Sensei, especially after her anime appearance, and have voiced their hopes for her to be more integrated into the main story.
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Mai Kawabanga
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Spirit (Guardian Spirit) |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Mai was Rin Sawaki’s childhood friend who died in a car accident. She and Rin shared a dream of becoming idols. After her death, Mai became a Yokai bound to Rin. Later, Momo and her friends helped cleanse Mai, transforming her into Rin’s Guardian Spirit. Mai refused to move on until Rin achieved success as an idol.
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Reiko Kashima
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Spirit (Yokai) |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Reiko Kashima, also known as the Slit-Mouthed Woman, is a significant yokai character in the Dandadan. She is connected to mysterious supernatural events in Kamikoshi City and is a primary antagonist in the Space Globalists Arc. Although she appears briefly in the story, she plays an important role in the narrative.
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Alice Yukishiro
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Kouki Yukishiro’s Younger Sister |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Alice Yukishiro is Kouki Yukishiro’s younger sister. By the time Kouki reached high school, Alice had taken her place as the “golden child,” eclipsing Kouki’s past achievements as a musical prodigy.
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Jet Booster Exosuit Kur
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Alien |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
The Jet Booster Exosuit Kur is a memorable and powerful member of the Space Globalists army and she serves as a supporting antagonist during the Space Globalists Arc.
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Rin Sawaki
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Class Rep |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Rin Sawaki is a character in the anime and manga series Dandadan. She is the class representative of Class C and helps Momo and others with her supernatural powers. Rin is a relatively late addition to the main cast, but she has proven to be an invaluable member of the team.
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Seiko Ayase
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Momo’s Grandma (Spirit Medium) |
| VOICE ACTOR | Nana Mizuki |
Seiko Ayase, also known as Santa Dodoria, is a major supporting character in the Dandadan manga series by Yukinobu Tatsu. She is Momo Ayase’s grandmother and a well-known spirit medium. Seiko offers advice and support to Momo and her friends as they navigate encounters with spirits, aliens, and other paranormal activities.
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Bamora
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Alien |
| VOICE ACTOR | TBA |
Bamora is an alien from the planet Sumer who plays a significant role in the manga series Dandadan. Having survived the brutal invasion of her home planet by the Kur, which nearly led to her race’s extinction, Bamora flees to Earth seeking a suitable husband to continue her bloodline.
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Aira Shiratori
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Okarun’s Lover |
| VOICE ACTOR | Ayane Sakura |
Aira Shiratori is a main character in Dandadan who initially appears as an antagonist due to her mistaken belief that Momo is a demon. After being saved from Acrobatic Silky, she joins Momo and Okarun and develops a crush on Okarun. Her crush on Okarun adds a romantic aspect to the series, though her feelings are one-sided as Okarun is interested in Momo.
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Momo Ayase
| ANIME | DanDaDan |
| ROLE | Female Protagonist |
| VOICE ACTOR | Shion Wakayama |
Momo Ayase is a main character in Dandadan, who is known for her psychic powers and no-nonsense personality. Raised by her grandmother, a spirit medium, Momo initially loses faith in her spiritual abilities after being teased for practicing her grandmother’s rituals. However, after meeting Okarun, she awakens her latent psychic powers during a crisis. Momo develops romantic feelings for Okarun throughout the series. Her feelings deepen as Okarun receives attention from his peers, leading to emotional outbursts that reveal her possessive attitude.
