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The rise ofDandadanin the anime world is nothing short of phenomenal. Not only is the premise unique, but With a vibrant cast of characters who fight, love, and grow together,Dandadanhas brought us a lot of surprises. With the funniest representations of the weirdest ghost grandmas, it has changed a lot.
The show has captured global attention, including shoutouts from celebrities like Megan The Stallion. At the heart of this is Shion Wakayama, the voice of Momo Ayase. Her experience voicing this energetic, fiery, and loud character posed challenges that tested her physical and mental limits, a testament to her dedication to the series.
Director Fuga Yamashiro faced the herculean task of adaptingDandadan, a blend of comedy, romance, action, and supernatural occult elements. A major part of the adaptation is giving ‘life’ to the characters or a voice.
VA Wakayama Struggled to Portray Momo Perfectly
The voice actors in any anime play an important role; it is not just the visuals that the anime is composed of; the emotion and the wide range of tonal changes in anime have been instrumental in capturing the essence of the show. The duo of Hanae and Wakayamabreathe life into Okarun and Momo.
Shion Wakayama, who voiced Momo was under a lot of pressure;Dandadanrevolved around Momo and Okarun, and the lead is definitely Momo Ayase.Director Yamsashiro wantedto focus on the main characters to blend their personalities into the narrative smoothly.
I aimed to depict them as authentically living beings, but strange and mysterious to us
Wakayama noted the physical toll of voicing Momo, and the demanding role often led to headaches, a testament to the effort she poured into capturing Momo’s larger-than-life personality. In an interview, she shared:
There are many lines where I have to raise my voice. It was difficult to speak clearly enough for the lines to be understood, even when shouting.
Wakayama proved to be an exemplary actor and was crucial in contributing to the tonal demands of the series.
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In an anime that alternates between intense battles, supernatural elements, comedic banter, and deeply emotional moments, thevoice actors are the key playersin defining the scenes.
Shion Wakayama’s Boldest Role Yet
Shion Wakayama, a voice actor known for reserved characters like Takina Inoue (Lycoris Recoil), her voice range and tonal manipulation skills put to the test when she faced an entirely new and unexpected challenge in portraying Momo Ayase. Momo is this loud, confident, and brash character that was a long way from her usual roles, requiring her to push her vocal limits.
Wakayama’s expressive rangeallows her to embody Momo’s fierce, headstrong, and empathetic nature. Director Yamashiro was looking for perfection in every step, which meant multiple takes. Each joke had to land, and all the dialogues had to be impactful.
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Despite the many struggles, Wakayama found joy and growth in voicing Momo Ayase, especially Momo’s rapid-fire exchanges with Okarun. These moments of quick wit and high-energy dialogue filled her with a sense of accomplishment, furthering her skills and experience as a voice actor.
you’re able to streamDandadanon Netflix and Cruchyroll.
Chandra Shekhar
Anime Writer
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Chandra Shekhar is an Anime Writer at FandomWire with over 800 published articles under his belt. A law student by training but a storyteller at heart, he blends his sharp analysis with a deep love for all things anime. From the old-school Yu Yu Hakusho to the eldritch horrors of Lord of the Mysteries, his knowledge spans decades and genres. When he’s not writing, he’s likely buried in webnovels, silently hoping his favorite ones get the anime adaptation they deserve.
