The popularity of the DAN DA DAN series continues to rise, and this time it’s thanks to the creativity of an anime fan on Twitter/X, as an illustrator known for his fan art has impressed the series’ fan community by presenting various depictions of Momo Ayase, the charismatic protagonist of DAN DA DAN. In an amazing display of his artistic skill, he has recreated Momo in 9 different anime styles, fusing the character’s original form with the distinctive characteristics of each different art, ranging from the original style of the series to designs from other popular series.
Illustrator shows DAN DA DAN’s Momo Ayase in different artistic perspectives
In a display of creativity, Twitter/X illustrator A2T will Draw has taken Momo Ayase, the protagonist of the DAN DA DAN series, into an illustration that shows her in nine globally popular anime styles. From the original style of the series, which captures the youthful and energetic essence of Momo, to the more distinctive aesthetics of Bleach, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Country Warriors, Naruto, Mob Psycho 100, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Chainsaw Man, each illustration is a work of art in its own right.
A2T will Draw’s skill lies in its ability to capture Momo’s personality in DAN DA DAN and adapt it to each style without losing the girl’s main characteristics. In the Bleach version, for example, Momo wears a custom shinigami costume, while in the Dragon Ball Z version, momo has a style similar to that of the women in the series, particularly with a more Bulma-like feel. Every detail, from the eyes and hair to the pose and facial expression, is carefully designed to reflect the distinctive visual style of each series.
Even in the other versions of Momo Ayase, the illustrator did not miss the details of each series along with those of DAN DA DAN, as in One Piece, where the type of colours used as well as the eyes or the hair and other things, make it look as if the original artist had really drawn her. And although each version has similarities with some female character within each series, as in One Piece that has similar characteristics to Nami, or in Chainsaw Man with a similar style between Makima and Power.
These illustrations are not only a visual delight for fans of DAN DA DAN, but also a demonstration of the popularity that the series has begun to gain from its anime release. A2T will Draw has shared his work on his Twitter/X account, where he has received thousands of positive interactions from fans around the world, with many praising the creativity, detail and accuracy of each illustration, and some even requesting that the artist do more versions of other anime characters.
If you’re not familiar with DAN DA DAN, it follows Momo Ayase, a teenager who is a firm believer in ghosts, while her classmate, Ken Takakura nicknamed Okarun, is a science fiction enthusiast who is convinced of the existence of extraterrestrials. To settle their differences, the two decide to face their fears and visit places supposedly haunted or with extraterrestrial activity, what they find is much stranger than they imagined: a hidden world where ghosts and aliens coexist and where strange creatures haunt them.
Together, Momo and Okarun embark on a series of adventures full of action, humour and terror, discovering that the world they thought they knew is far more complex and dangerous than they ever imagined. As they continue their search for the truth, Momo and Okarun face ever greater challenges, from confrontations with powerful supernatural entities to intergalactic conspiracies.
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