Every Dandaan alien with a real-life counterpart, explained

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• Dandadan's Serpo Aliens are inspired by Ufology and Ultraman with costumes resembling the former Thai Prime Minister.

• The Flatwoods Monster in Dandadan refers to a real-life cryptid with grotesque features, large and depicted as a sumo wrestler.

• Nessie in Dandadan draws inspiration from the Loch Ness Monster and Shin Godzilla, with its devastating water beam abilities.

punishment A perfect combination between fantasy, horror and sci-fi due to the unique and fascinating concept of souls fighting aliens from outer space. The supernatural creatures in this popular anime and manga series are truly bizarre but, surprisingly, not all of them originate from the brilliant mind of author Yukinobu Tatsu.

In fact, inside foreigners punishment Take lots of inspiration from them Various existing supernatural creatures from the real worldWhether they are urban legends, classic folktales or even from fictional stories like books or movies. Some of the series' most dangerous and unique enemies have an equally adorable real-life counterpart, and the following eight are some of the most touching ones yet.

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Serpent Aliens

Based on a Ufology term, an Ultraman enemy and a former Thai Prime Minister

• First appearance: Chapter 1 (Manga) Episode 1 (Anime)

There is no denying it Serpent Aliens The most famous of all are foreign enemies punishmentAs they appear at the beginning of the story and are indirectly responsible for Momo unlocking Ayase's destructive psychic abilities. Of course, everything about these terrifying supernatural creatures is based on something from the real world, from the design of their costumes to their names.

For starters, Serpent A popular term used in Ufology, which usually describes a mysterious project between the United States government and a race of aliens of the same name. On the other hand, Serpo Alien's actual form looks almost the same grandfatherfrom a hostile alien race Ultraman suffrage But one of the strangest sources of inspiration of all punishment Serpo is related to the aliens' human-like costumes, which look very similar Thaksin ShinawatraFormer Prime Minister of Thailand. Because of this strange but remarkable similarity, Serpo Aliens has become a viral meme in that country.

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Flatwoods monster

Based on the Flatwoods Monster Cryptid

• First appearance: Chapter 2 (Manga) Episode 2 (Anime)

Some references in punishment are far from subtle, as Okarun will occasionally mention out loud, such as when he and Momo's horror encounter. Flatwoods monster. As its name implies, it was an alien entity seen in 1952 in the town of Flatwoods, West Virginia, and its most distinctive feature is its strange collar/head shaped like spades.

While the one seen in the Flatwoods was about 3 meters tall, it was still relatively human-sized, to the point that some people believe it might actually be a barn owl perched in a tree. on the other hand, Dadadan's The interpretation of the Flatwoods Monster is completely different from the real-life cryptid, as it was incredibly large, and its design resembled a Japanese sumo wrestler.

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Mr. Mantis Shrimp

Based on the Dover Demon Cryptid

• First appearance: Chapter 20 (Manga) Episode 8 (Anime)

One of the main duo's most reliable foreign allies goes by many names, viz Mr. Mantis Shrimp Or Peeny-Weeny but, according to Okaroon himself, he should be too. The Dover Monster. As for the Flatwoods Monster, it was an exotic cryptid that appeared in the United States in 1977 and, as its name suggests, it was spotted in Dover, Massachusetts.

There are some similarities between Mr. Mantis Shrimp and the real-life Dover Demon, as both creatures have large heads and large arms. but, Dadadan's The alien's depiction is quite clearly based on crustaceans, particularly the mighty mantis shrimp that also gives him his nickname. Furthermore, his powerful form seems to be slightly based on another iconic alien, Baltan. Ultraman the villain

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Nessie

Based on the Loch Ness Monster Cryptid and Shin Godzilla

• First appearance: Chapter 19 (Manga) Episode 8 (Anime)

Nessie Debuted during the Serpo Arc alongside the Dover Demon and, while it was never fully confirmed if it was a real alien, it was working for the Serpo Aliens, and it unexpectedly became one of their most important assets during that mission. Needless to say, Okarun's enthusiastic response says it all; Nessie is clearly based The Loch Ness Monster.

It is arguably the most famous cryptid in the entire world, as classic legend says that the extinct plesiosaur is currently living in Scotland's Loch Ness. Yukinobu Tatsu went a step further when creating his own take on this monster, as it can fire devastating beams of pressurized water. However, due to this specific ability and its design, it is clear that Nessie is based on the title character of the 2016 Kaiju film, Shin Godzilla.

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Bamora

Based on Tokusatsu actress Rie Ota and Gomora from Ultraman

• First appearance: Chapter 63 (Manga)

Bamora Sumerian is the only surviving child and fighting alien wearing a powerful kaiju exosuit. Because of all these elements, she is definitely one of the most lovable and beloved characters punishment And her main sources of inspiration are as interesting as she is.

Since she wears a kaiju suit, and has short, blonde hair, Bamora's appearance is likely based on that. Ri OtaA famous Japanese stuntwoman and tokusatsu actress. Most people will recognize him from the viral behind-the-scenes clip of him thundering while inside the Barragoon suit in the movie. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant monsters all-out attack. Bamora's exosuit, however, looks almost exactly the same Ultraman kaiju, Gomorrah.

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Kur caste

Based on HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos

• First appearance: Chapter 72 (Manga)

One of the greatest threats to humanity in the world punishment Called a race of powerful space globalists Kur. Behind their hideous exosuits, they actually look like talking octopi, which not only fits with the common belief that octopi and other molluscs are actually aliens lurking on Earth, but makes them look very similar. oven.

According to the works of HP Lovecraft, it is an ancient cosmic entity with an octopus-like head that is worshiped by its own cult. Since it is the main star of the Cthulhu Mythos and the most famous character created by Lovecraft, it has inevitably appeared in countless movies, books, shows and video games. As a result, it's no surprise that Cthulhu made his way punishmentWith a whole race of alien antagonists designed after it. Finally, the name of the leader of the Kur tribe, HsurFrom the same myth derives another institution.

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Kur Exosuits

Based on various ancient statues from real Japanese cultures

• First appearance: Chapter 63 (Manga)

But, of course, Kur would be nothing without race Exosuits which they use to conquer other planets and defeat their inhabitants. These powerful tools of war come in many shapes and sizes, but most of them are clearly designed. Ancient statues Discovered by real archaeologists around the world.

Most of the Kur exosuits were inspired by various clay figurines from the Jomon period of ancient Japan: the Takonoka Ru Patcho exosuit is based on Shakokidogu, the Ta Komeshi exosuit is based on the Mask Goddess, the Suda ko exosuit is based on Haniwa. Dogū with six palms pressed together based on the Terracotta Dancers and Emota's exosuit famous.

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Count Saint-Germain

Based on the legendary Count of Saint Germain

• First appearance: Chapter 120 (Manga)

Count Saint-Germain A collector of mysterious and extraordinary objects and one of the most mysterious antagonists. punishment (He may even become the main villain of the series). Despite his seemingly human appearance, he appears to be an alien who worked closely with the Kur, and is now searching for powerful supernatural objects on Earth.

He clearly shares his name with him Count of Saint GermainA famous French scientist, alchemist, philosopher and artist who made many far-fetched statements, including the claim that he was actually 300 years old, which earned Voltaire the title “Wonderman”. Due to his mysterious story and crazy career, characters based on this calculation appear in all kinds of fictional works, e.g Castlevania or Shin Megami Tensei.