Dandadan is probably the most popular show of the fall 2024 catalogue. WIth its weird premise and enjoyable cast, it is no surprise that the show is doing so well. On top of that, it has given the world Momo Ayase, the co-protagonist who joins a list of recent female protagonists that feel well written like Frieren and Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries.

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Momo from Dandadan feels like another successful female lead who is more suited to the average anime fan of the day. There are many reasons she is a great character, here are some.
8 She Feels Relatable
She Truly Is A Girl-Next-Door



The idea of a beautiful female character suddenly falling head over heels for a shy nerd is not particularly uncommon in anime and there are a long list of examples that can be mentioned. However, they are usually stunning, and almost perfect. Momo is not unattractive by any means, but she does feel real.