Dandaan Season 2 will be a 1/2 parody on Vishal Raan

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• Dandaan Season 2 will parody Ranma 1/2, with a character that transforms with cold/hot water.

• Jiji's transformation into Evil Eye mode follows Ranma's concept but with unique differences.

• GG's powers include superhuman strength and Graduz Construction, an ability that can create constructs.

Warning: The following contains major spoilers for the Dandadan manga and anime, currently streaming on Crunchyroll.

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so punishment Season 2 will sing the praises of another currently popular anime: Ranma 1/2. punishment Always known for its outrageous and seemingly random plots, rules, and references, and if that's one of the things you love about the show, then the second season won't disappoint. The Ranma 1/2 The parody isn't going to be subtle either, as there will literally be a character who transforms when exposed to cold water and reverts to his regular form upon touching hot water.

Except Ranma 1/2You can also expect to see some other parodies, such as a spirit medium group similar to a Japanese rock band called X Japan. There will also be angry spirits who take the form of classical composers such as Mozart, Beethoven and Bach. However, make sure to manage expectations here punishment The anime removed facial likenesses of real-life people, perhaps due to some problems in getting permission to use them. For example, Ken Takakura's (actor) face is in one scene in the manga but is completely removed in the same scene in the anime.

Jiji's Evil Eye transformation will depend on cold and hot water

Like a certain martial artist

You read that right, Momo will transform like the Yokai forms of Ayase's childhood crush, Jiji, Okarun and Aira. You've probably already seen what it looks like punishment Season 2 trailer (watch it if you haven't already). Jiji's hair turns white, her eyes turn yellow, and a large third eye is dead on her forehead. What is the trailer? does not What triggers GG's transformation is; And for anyone who has already seen it Ranma 1/2You know where this is going. Like Ranma Saotome and all the other cursed characters in the show, Jiji transforms and returns to normal depending on the temperature of the water.

This fact doesn't come into play until the second arc of the season. Jiji's first transformation occurs in the Cursed House Arc, where Season 2 begins, and is triggered the moment she accepts the Evil Eye into her body, and remains that way until she is knocked out. The following arc, the Evil Eye arc, is where the details of GG's transformation and powers come fully to light. Jiji still doesn't have control of her powers at this point, so Momo, Okarun, and Era are all forced to constantly carry around hot water in case of accidental transformations. In the classic punishment Fashion, it leads to very funny, yet dangerous, and sometimes emotional situations.

Similarities between Jiji and Ranma's transformation origins

Ranma's situation happened when a girl drowned and fell into a cursed pool. Jiji, on the other hand, gained his powers from a house where human sacrifice was taking place, the Evil Eye Yokai himself being the restless spirit of one of the sacrificed victims. Both of their transformations come from places filled with tragic deaths. However, admittedly, Ranma 1/2It plays more lightly punishment.

The difference between Jiji's and Ranma's transformations

Except for Jiji, of course not turning into a girl

There are some differences between GG and Ranma, big and obviously GG's transformation changes more than her physical state. Evil Eye takes full control of Jiji's body upon transformation. With Ranma, when transformed into a girl, his mind is unchanged, so it's still the same Ranma's mind, just in a girl's body. But with Jiji, he basically turns into a completely different being after the transformation, at least at first, because the whole purpose of the Evil Eye arc is for Jiji to capture the yokai in him.

Another difference is that, unlike Ranma, Jiji's transformation is not limited to water. Will change after coming in contact with Jiji Any liquid. Soy sauce, juice, ink, you name it, and it will transform the strange but lovable Jiji into a murderous yokai who wants to end humanity. Jiji's transformation is also more sensitive than Ranma's. Even drinking cold water or being exposed to his own cold sweat is enough to trigger his Evil Eye transformation, making it difficult to control his transformation.

“You take too much care, Jiji. Wash your hands, drink water, get in the water… a little cold water will change you.” – Seiko Ayase to Jiji

Jiji's powers in evil eye mode

Grudge construction

Unlike Ranma, Jiji's Evil Eye form gives him superhuman strength, speed, and durability, allowing him to fight yokai and aliens alike. These enhanced physical skills are a given for practically any human with yokai powers, such as Okarun and Aira. Additionally, just as Okarun has incredible speed and Aira has her hair manipulation, each yokai user also has a unique ability. With GG and his Evil Eye, that ability is Grudge Construction, which allows constructs to be created using the anger of victims of the Kito family's human sacrifices. Think Grudge Construction like the Red Lanterns from DC, using hate to materialize physical constructs.

GG can shape the anger into whatever he likes, but there are a few constructs he uses most often. The first is the Cursed House, where GG builds a house-shaped structure where he can confine himself and others to protect or trap them inside. The house is almost impenetrable, Jiji is the only one who can casually enter.

Jiji's second iconic creation is the Grudge Ball, where he compresses his anger into a sphere the size of a football/soccer. He can then kick the grudge ball towards the enemy, and even if the enemy manages to dodge it, the ball will retarget the enemy with whatever it hits. This move is similar to Yamacha's Spirit Ball Dragon Ball. A vicious force of pain that repeatedly hits its target until the user decides to stop. Jiji can create multiple grudge balls at once, all of which can bounce off surfaces and strike his opponent, while Jiji himself can engage them in mid-air combat.

Dandadan is now available to stream on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Muse Asia, and many other streaming platforms.