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Oct 18, 2024 20 tweets 7 min read
Dandadan began with Turbo Granny, and she will be a prominent character going forward. But this series doesn't just make random characters out of thin air,

Dandadan's Turbo Granny isn't just ANY old hag – she's the stuff of nightmares (and internet folklore)! 🧵 Image Turbo Bachan, also known as turbo-granny, is a popular urban legend originating around the highways of Mount Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. The story soon gains traction. Soon, there were sightings all over Japan. Image
Oct 10, 2024 27 tweets 13 min read
A thread on the opening song of #DanDaDan "Otonoke" by @Creepy_Nuts_

It is not just a banger; it's cleverly packed with references to Japanese horror, urban legends, and even other Jump titles! 🧵 Image
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Shonen Jump & Horror in the Lyrics:

"Tsumiageteku top of top" parallels Mashle's "to the ichiban ue."

"Oni to chanbara" refers to Demon Slayer.

"lyrical chainsaw massacre" is a nod to CSM

"Wataru oounabara" references One Piece's vast world.

"Haraitai no nara" hints at JJK Image
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