Grandma’s Fresh Look
There’s no denying the buzz around the new anime show Dandadan, especially about its quirky character, Granny Seiko Ayase. In a surprising twist for Chinese viewers, she’s undergone a bit of a makeover.
Introducing Granny Seiko
If you imagine grannies as frail and weak, wait till you meet Dandadan’s Granny Seiko Ayase. She’s spry, athletic, and has a killer sense of style. Instead of following typical patterns, she constantly surprises us.
Her relationship with her daughter Momo, the show’s heroine, is rather special, marked by love and warmth. Though she has a tough shell, inside she is all mellow. Granny Seiko never shies away from helping others, even if it means putting herself in harm’s way.
Silly Lollipops over Smoking
Despite her loving nature, something about Granny Seiko is stirring up the pot in China – it’s all about her smoking habit. The Chinese version of Dandadan has replaced granny’s usual cigarette with a lollipop.
Sound familiar? If you’re a One Piece lover, surely you’d remember Sanji’s similar deal. Given the no-smoking rule on Chinese media, a creative workaround was needed to retain Granny Seiko’s character essence.
Fans’ Mixed Feelings
This cigarette-to-lollipop switch has sparked varied reactions among fans. Some find it amusing, drawing parallels with the Sanji situation. Others, however, feel a bit deflated, dissatisfied with this diluted depiction of the chain-smoking granny.
There’s also talk about a noticeable alteration to Seiko’s figure in the Chinese version. Anticipating more fan service from her character, many fans feel it slightly misses the mark. Some argue that the censored version undermines her appeal.
Dandadan Navigating the Censorship Maze
The necessity for the censorship in Dandadan genuinely arises. A particular scene involving Momo’s alien abduction in scanty attire set off a discomfort wave amongst viewers. Thankfully, her more decent attire was well-received. Still, it leaves us pondering, why wasn’t the scene removed entirely for its unsettling essence?
Granny Seiko, despite her clothes being less revealing in the Chinese adaptation, hasn’t lost her trendy charm. Sporting her new look, she still turns heads. The careful execution of the censorship retains the essence of her character, while complying with media laws.
Looking ahead, it remains to be seen whether these censorship tweaks make or mar Dandadan’s unique vibe. Regardless, the show’s popularity is soaring skyward. So, keep the popcorn ready for the next episode, which airs on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Let’s see how this rollercoaster of a show unfolds!Check the full story on https://projectcasting.com/blog/news/unconventional-grandma-in-dandadan-stirs-up-a-dust-a-tale-of-anime-and-censorship