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Momo Ayase
Dandadan character
First appearance
  • "That's How Love Starts, Ya Know! (それって恋のはじまりじゃんよ, Sorette Koi no Hajimari jan yo)"
  • August 4, 2021[1][2]
Portrayed byYuiri Murayama
Voiced byJapanese
Shion Wakayama
English
Abby Trott
In-universe information
AliasMomo

Momo Ayase (Japanese: 綾瀬桃, Hepburn: Ayase Momo), also known as Momo (モモ), is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Dandadan. She is played by Shion Wakayama in Japanese and Abby Trott in English. In her narrative, she believes in spirits, but not extraterrestrials. She has psychic powers and is in a relationship with Ken Takakura. Merchandise featuring Momo has been released, and critics praised Momo's design and portrayal in Dandadan. Momo's Japanese actress received an award at the 20th Seiyu Awards, and the character was nominated for the ninth and tenth Crunchyroll Anime Awards for Best Character.

Concept

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Yukinobu Tatsu, the author of Dandadan, first released it in April 2021.[3] He created the character Momo Ayase and favored her. He often redrew her to protect how he wanted her to appear and compared her to Superman.[4]

Voice actresses

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Momo Ayase is portrayed by Shion Wakayama in Japanese[5] and Abby Trott in English.[6][7] According to Ryuya Kawasaki of Real Sound, Wakayama's performance was necessary for Momo because it helped provide necessary characteristics.[8] In an interview about the second season of Dandadan with Animate Times, Wakayama remarked that Momo and Ken Takakura's relationship looked appealing and charming, and that she was pleased to have her character be called Momo by Turbo Granny for the first time in that season.[9] Wakayama said that when she and Turbo Granny's actress heard others say they were watching Dandadan, they were pleased.[10] In an interview with Isaiah Colbert of Gizmodo, Trott said she enjoyed portraying Momo and that the blend of genres in Dandadan help Momo's conspicuousness. Trott also admired Momo's desire to protect people she cares about and remarked that she thought she read that in an interview the manga artist had, he favored her.[11] Abby Trott and A.J. Beckles thought the scene of extraterrestrials known as Serpo kidnapping Momo and trying to get her reproductive organs could vex users, but Trott acknowledged that "the good outweighs those tough to watch moments".[12]

Appearances

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In Dandadan, Momo Ayase is a high school girl who believes in spirits[13] and has psychic powers.[5] She appears in the first chapter of the manga, released in 2021,[1][2] and the first episode of the anime.[14][15][16] Her grandmother raised her when she grew up. She behaves typical of a gyaru and is irritable. She shows interest in Ken Takakura[5] and protects him from bullies.[6] Because she does not believe in extraterrestrials, but Ken does, she visits a hospital alleged to have extraterrestrials.[17][18] Because of her affection for a well-known individual named Ken Takakura, she calls Ken "Okarun".[19] Throughout the series, she works with Ken to fight with paranormal forces[20] and shows affection for him.[21]

In the stage play, scheduled to premiere August 26, 2026,[22] Yuiri Murayama portrays Momo.[23][24][25] Murayama formerly participated in AKB48, and she said she felt happy and fully committed to perform her on stage.[26][27] Merchandise featuring the character includes figures[28][29][30] and cosplay pieces.[31][32]

Reception

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A writer for Animate Times appreciated Momo Ayase's appearance.[18] Viewers similarly thought Momo looked and sounded prepossessing.[33] Annie Banks of The Mary Sue praised Momo's character, stating that she subverts the "Mary Sue" argument and Dandadan lets her strengthen beyond her appearance and psychic powers.[34] Moreover, Banks stated that the lack of objectifying traits lets Momo express herself, and because she is confirmed to be a gyaru, the gyaru archetype lets her reject social norms in terms of appearance and behavior. Banks called Momo "the female character that anime has desperately needed" because Dandadan lets Momo be tough, tender, and feminine in her narrative.[34] Another contributor for The Mary Sue, Kirsten Carey, criticized the use of sexual assault in Dandadan, when the 12th episode of the anime showed Momo going in a hot spring, but five older men join in, comment on her, and attack her. Carey said that waiting months for resolution on a contentious issue such as sexual assault can offend people.[35] Viewers reacted favorably to Momo wearing a maid outfit in the 18th episode of the anime and considered it an example of moe.[36] Pedro Bustamente of El Comercio said that Momo's surprise with her psychic powers changes the course of the series.[37] Josh Piedra of The Outerhaven considered Momo to be a boisterous girl behaving similarly to a boy and that Momo and Ken's relationship with each other is favorable. He wrote that her concern for Ken "shows a nicer, softer side" to her and prevents her from being too excited.[38] Writing for THEM Anime Reviews, Allen Moody appreciated Momo's characterization in the first season despite her eccentric behavior.[39] Aaheli Pradhan of FandomWire said that Momo's behavior is normal for an adolescent and appreciated her intelligence in the series and Tatsu's decision to make her the female lead.[3]

Shion Wakayama, who portrayed Momo, received an award at the 20th Seiyu Awards.[40][41] The character was nominated for the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Character at the ninth[42][43] and tenth ceremonies.[44][45]

References

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  1. 1 2 Tatsu, Yukinobu (2021). ダンダダン [Dandadan] (in Japanese). Vol. 1. Tokyo: Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-882599-1. OCLC 1285265113. OL 40229913M. JPNO 23569479. NCID BC11003905. CRID 1970023484920448821.
  2. 1 2 Tatsu, Yukinobu (2022). LeBlanc, Jennifer (ed.). Dandadan. Vol. 1. Translated by Sivasubramanian, Kumar. San Francisco: Viz Media. ISBN 978-1-9747-3463-4. LCCN 2024440178. OCLC 1299300898. OL 38581222M.
  3. 1 2 Pradhan, Aaheli (October 7, 2024). "Dandadan Mangaka Wrote One of the Best Written Female Protagonists in Shonen Manga After He "Wanted to draw a cute girl"". FandomWire. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ Jovanovic, Marko (February 13, 2025). "Dandadan Creator Reveals Why Momo Is His Favorite Character, Compares Her to Superman". Anime Corner. Archived from the original on November 9, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  5. 1 2 3 Shoji, Satoru, ed. (November 16, 2024). "Momo Ayase in Dandadan: Complete Profile Guide". Japan Anime News powered by Oricon News. Archived from the original on May 9, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Sarto, Debbie Diamond. "'Dan Da Dan' Voice Actors Head to Anime NYC 2024". Animation World Network. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  7. ↑ Liu, Albert (July 9, 2025). "Dandadan Anime Expo 2025 Panel Delivers Stunning Behind-the-Scenes Look at Season 2". Nerd Reactor. Archived from the original on April 16, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  8. ↑ Kawasaki, Ryuya (July 3, 2025). 若山詩音、"ダンダダン"モモ役は必然だった "リコリス・リコイル" からの着実な歩み [Shion Wakayama, Dandadan's Momo Was Inevitable – Reliable Path fromLyroris Recoil]. Real Sound (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 9, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  9. ↑ "ダンダダン" 第2期 若山詩音インタビュー [Dandadan Second Season – Shion Wakayama Interview]. Animate Times (in Japanese). July 11, 2025. Archived from the original on August 11, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ TVアニメ "ダンダダン" 若山詩音×田中真弓のオフィシャルインタビューが公開！ "ターボババアは愛すべきキャラクターです" [TV Anime Dandadan's Shion Wakayama and Mayumi Tanaka's Official Interview Releases! "Turbo Granny Is a Lovable Character"]. Eeo Media (in Japanese). July 18, 2025. Archived from the original on July 18, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  11. ↑ Colbert, Isaiah (June 4, 2025). "The Voices Behind 'Dan Da Dan' Look Back on the Anime of 2024, and Ahead to What's Next". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  12. ↑ Carter, Justin (December 23, 2024). "Dan Da Dan's Dub Actors Are Feeling the Love". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on September 18, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  13. ↑ Gutierrez, Mariana (October 4, 2024). "Dandadan: Personajes, de qué trata y cuántos capítulos son del nuevo anime de Crunchyroll" [Dandadan: Characters, of What Treats and How Many Episodes Are the New Anime of Crunchyroll]. SDP Noticias (in Spanish). Mexico City: SDP. ProQuest 3113249481. Archived from the original on January 3, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  14. ↑ TVアニメ "ダンダダン" 第1話 "それって恋のはじまりじゃんよ" あらすじ＆場面写解禁 [TV Anime Dandadan Episode 1: "That's How Love Starts, Ya Know!" Synopsis and Scene Opening]. Spice (in Japanese). October 2, 2024. Archived from the original on November 9, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  15. ↑ "ダンダダン" 第1話 "それって恋のはじまりじゃんよ" の場面カット＆あらすじ公開 [Scene Cuts and Synopsis Opening of Dandadan Episode 1 "That's How Love Starts, Ya Know!"]. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  16. ↑ 【ダンダダン】第1話 霊媒師家系とオカルトマニアの青春物語開幕！ [Dandadan Episode 1 Medium Instructor System and Occult Mania's Adolescence Story Starts!]. Animage Plus (in Japanese). Archived from the original on October 1, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  17. ↑ Charrier, Mathieu (June 2025). "Hanté et déjanté" [Haunted and Wacky]. Lire (in French). No. 541. Paris. p. 87. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  18. 1 2 "ダンダダン"モモこと綾瀬桃情報まとめ | 超能力に目覚める女子高生 [Summary of Information About Momo in Dandadan: High School Girl Wakes Up in Excessive Power]. Animate Times (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 20, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  19. ↑ Pollacco, Laura (August 27, 2024). "After a month's hiatus 'Dandadan' is returning with chapter 164". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on April 17, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  20. ↑ Banks, Annie (December 4, 2024). "'Dandadan' has finally made romance anime interesting". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on June 1, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  21. ↑ Chung, Simone Shu-Yeng (October 22, 2025). "Motion in Spatial Frames: Exploring the Elements of Animation Action". The Journal of Anime and Manga Studies. 6 (1). Urbana, Illinois: Illinois Open Publishing Network: 48–62. doi:10.21900/j.jams.v6.2118. ISSN 2689-2596. LCCN 2019202004. OCLC 1122856409. S2CID 282339678.
  22. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (May 26, 2026). "Dan Da Dan Stage Play Unveils Main Cast Members, August 26 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  23. ↑ 舞台"ダンダダン"廃墟で撮影した"怪異邂逅PV"解禁、田中真弓が舞台版にも声で出演（動画あり） ["Rare Occult PV" Ban Lift Photographed with Stage Dandadan Remains, Mayumi Tanaka Appears in Stage Play Version]. Stage Natalie (in Japanese). July 7, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  24. ↑ 舞台 ダンダダン | キャスト・キャラクター・公演日程・登場人物・最新情報一覧 [Stage Dandadan | Cast, Character, Release Dates, People, and Latest Information List]. Animate Times (in Japanese). July 8, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  25. ↑ Dempsey, Liam (May 26, 2026). "Dan Da Dan Stage Play Identifies Main Cast, Performance Dates". Crunchyroll News. Crunchyroll. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  26. ↑ 舞台 "ダンダダン" モモ、オカルン（変身前/変身後）、星子、アイラのビジュアル解禁。東京で8月26日、大阪で9月11日より公演 [Stage Dandadan Momo, Okarun (Before and After Transformation), Seiko, and Aira's Visuals Now Open. It Will Release in Tokyo from August 26, and in Osaka from September 11]. Famitsu (in Japanese). May 26, 2026. Archived from the original on June 10, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  27. ↑ 舞台 "ダンダダン"キャスト発表 モモ役は元AKB48の村山彩希 オカルン役は変身前後で別人！二宮礼夢＆百名ヒロキ [Stage Dandadan Cast List Momo's Actress is AKB48's Yuiri Murayama, and Okarun's Transformations Before and After Are Played by Two People! Raimu Ninomiya and Hiroki Hyakuna]. Oricon News. Oricon. May 26, 2026. Archived from the original on June 11, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  28. ↑ Fox, Kiira (June 10, 2025). "Dan Da Dan's Okurun and Momo Get New Figures From Ichibankuji". Anime Corner. Archived from the original on March 5, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  29. ↑ Richardson, James (July 4, 2025). "Pre-orders open for new figure of Dandadan's Momo Ayase from Taito". Essential Japan. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  30. ↑ 超能力全開のダイナミックポーズ！両手を掲げたモモが躍動感たっぷりにプライズフィギュア化！ [Very Powerful Opening Dynamic Pose! Momo Raising Both Hands Becomes a Prize Figure with Real Ballottement!]. Dengeki Hobby Web (in Japanese). Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  31. ↑ Lang, Robert (July 27, 2025). "Comic-Con 2025 Photos: Best Of Panels, Activations, Cosplay & Convention Floor". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  32. ↑ "ダンダダン" モモ＆アイラに扮するコスプレイヤー…くろうさぎ、猫宮さき "髪形と目元の再現にこだわり" (AnimeJapan) [Cosplayers Disguise as Dandadan Momo and Aira...Usagi Kuro, Saki Nekomiya "Paticular About Showing Hairstyles and Eyes Again" (AnimeJapan)]. Web The Television (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. Archived from the original on July 4, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  33. ↑ ラブコメにもほどがある！ "それだけなのかよぉ" 上目遣いで甘えるモモがかわいすぎるアニメ "ダンダダン" 21話 [There Is a Limit to a Love Comedy! "Is That All?" Clinging Momo with an Upward Glance in Dandadan Anime Episode 21 is Too Cute]. Anime Freaks (in Japanese). AbemaTV. May 17, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  34. 1 2 Banks, Annie (December 6, 2024). "Dandadan's Momo Ayase is the female character anime has desperately needed". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  35. ↑ Carey, Kirsten (December 22, 2024). "I would like it if 'Dandadan' stopped using sexual assault as a plot-driver". The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  36. ↑ ""Dandadan" Super-Blushing "Moe Moe Kikoho" Sends Fans Dying of Cuteness?! Gyaru High School Girl's Maid Outfit is Guaranteed Gap Moe". Anime Freaks. May 21, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  37. ↑ Bustamante, Pedro (December 29, 2024). "Los mejores momentos del anime en el 2024" [The Best Moments of Anime in 2024]. El Comercio (in Spanish). ISSN 1605-3052. Gale A822113737. Archived from the original on January 1, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  38. ↑ Piedra, Josh (December 20, 2024). "Anime Review: Dan Da Dan". The Outerhaven. Archived from the original on October 8, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  39. ↑ Moody, Allen. "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 – Dan Da Dan". THEM Anime Reviews. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  40. ↑ 若山詩音： "第20回声優アワード" 主演声優賞 "感無量、胸がいっぱいです" "ダンダダン" モモ役が話題に [Shion Wakayama: "20th Seiyu Awards" Main Actor Winner "I am very happy, my heart is full" – Dandadan's Momo Actress Topic]. Mantanweb (in Japanese). March 15, 2026. Archived from the original on April 10, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026.
  41. ↑ Pueyo, Ken (March 15, 2026). "20th Seiyu Awards Winners Announced". Anime Corner. Archived from the original on July 8, 2026. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
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