Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction is a manga series by Inio Asano, the acclaimed author of Goodnight Punpun, Solanin, and Oyasumi Punpun. The manga follows the lives of two high school girls, Kadode and Ouran, who live in a world where a giant alien spaceship hovers over Tokyo.
The manga mixes slice-of-life, sci-fi, and dark comedy elements to explore the themes of human nature, war, and growing up. The manga started serialization in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits magazine in 2014 and ended in 2022, with 12 volumes published.
The manga has been licensed by Viz Media for English release. The manga has won several awards, including the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award and the Excellence Award of the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival. In March 2022, an anime adaptation of the manga was announced.
The anime will be a two-part film project produced by Production +h., a new studio founded by former Madhouse staff. The films will be directed by Tomoyuki Kurokawa, who has worked on shows like Erased, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Mob Psycho 100.
The screenplay will be written by Reiko Yoshida, who has written for shows like Violet Evergarden, A Silent Voice, and Liz and the Blue Bird. The music will be composed by Taro Umebayashi, who has composed for shows like Yuri!!! on Ice, Carole & Tuesday, and Horimiya.
Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction Release Date
The official website for the anime has revealed that the two-part film project will premiere in spring 2024. The exact dates for each film have not been announced yet. The website also released a special promotional video that showcases the animation style and some scenes from the manga.
Manga Mogura RE shared a post on Twitter:
“Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction” anime new teaser visual based on the manga by Inio Asano
It will first screen in theatres in 2024 : Anime Studio: Production +h.
Director: Tomoyuki Kurokawa (Murder Princess)
Character Design: Nobutake Itou (Inu-Oh, Ping Pong)
Music:… pic.twitter.com/jbCWtt71yO
— Manga Mogura RE (@MangaMoguraRE) August 30, 2023
Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction Plot
The plot of the anime will follow the manga closely. The story begins three years after a large spaceship appears over Tokyo. The aliens, dubbed “Invaders”, seem to be harmless and do not communicate with humans.
However, the Japanese government launched a one-sided war against them, using advanced weapons and drones. The war sparks controversy and pacifism among the public, as well as conspiracy theories and cults.
Meanwhile, Kadode and Ouran are two high school girls who live their normal lives despite the alien presence. They go to school, hang out with friends, play video games, and read manga.
They also have a secret hobby: using a device called “Dedede”, they can remotely control drones and shoot at the Invaders for fun. They do not care much about the war or the future, as they believe that the world will end soon anyway.
However, as they grow older, they start to face various challenges and changes in their lives. They meet new people, fall in love, lose friends, and discover secrets. They also witness the horrors of war and the cruelty of humanity. They begin to question their own beliefs and actions, as well as the meaning of life.
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Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction Characters
The main characters of the anime are:
- Kadode Koyama: A girl who loves reading manga and playing video games. She is obsessed with a fictional character called Isobeyan, who is a cute alien cat. She is cynical and pessimistic about the world, but also curious and adventurous. She uses Dedede to shoot at the Invaders for fun.
- Ouran Nakagawa: Kadode’s best friend who is flamboyant and eccentric. She likes to act as a villain or a leader of humanity. She is also interested in occultism and conspiracy theories. She is loyal and protective of her friends, but also manipulative and selfish at times. She also uses Dedede to shoot at the Invaders for fun.
- Keita Ooba: A boy who transfers to Kadode and Ouran’s school. He is friendly and cheerful, but also naive and clueless. He has a crush on Kadode but does not know how to express his feelings. He is unaware of Kadode and Ouran’s secret hobby.
- Futaba Isobeyan: A mysterious girl who looks exactly like Isobeyan, Kadode’s favourite character. She claims to be an alien who came to Earth to observe humans. She has various supernatural abilities and can communicate with animals. She befriends Kadode and Ouran and joins their Dedede sessions.
- Oran: An artificial intelligence that controls a drone that Kadode and Ouran use for Dedede. It has a female voice and personality. It is loyal to Kadode and Ouran but also has its own agenda.
- Wataru Makino: A journalist who investigates the truth behind the war against the Invaders. He is sceptical of the government’s propaganda and tries to expose its corruption and lies. He meets Kadode and Ouran and becomes interested in their Dedede activities.
- Haru: A girl who is a member of a cult that worships the Invaders. She believes that the Invaders are gods who will save humanity from destruction. She is devoted to her faith, but also lonely and insecure. She meets Kadode and Ouran and tries to convert them to her cult.
Conclusion
Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction is a manga series that combines sci-fi, comedy, and drama to tell a unique and compelling story. The manga has been praised for its realistic and relatable characters, its satirical and witty dialogue, its stunning and detailed artwork, and its thought-provoking and emotional themes.
The anime adaptation will be a two-part film project that will bring the manga to life with high-quality animation and sound. The anime will premiere in spring 2024 and will appeal to fans of Asano’s works, as well as fans of sci-fi, slice-of-life, and dark comedy genres.
