The relationship between Acrobatic Silky and Aira in Dandadan has left fans puzzled. Aira suddenly calls Silky “Mom”, which left many stunned and with raised eyebrows, sparking speculation.
Is there a deeper connection between the two, in the past maybe? Or is this a symbolic bond from lingering sentiments? Let’s unravel this supernatural mystery.
Is Acrobatic Silky Really Aira’s Mom in Dandadan?
Aira and Acrobatic Silky are not mother and daughter. Silky is the jaunting yokai spirit from ancient times that has been wandering the earth due to regrets related to her child. There has been no clear indication that Aira is a reincarnation of Silky’s lost daughter.
Aira calling Acrobatic Silky “Mom” was one of Dandadan’s most surprising twists. The term was a heartfelt slip tied to the traumatic past of Silky that Aira witnesses.
Acrobatic Silky is the spirit of a mother who has lost her child and has been unable to achieve peace and thus, has lingered on in the world of living.
Acrobatic Silky remembers her own child by seeing Aira, and in a moment of a weird protective instinct, she eats Aira in order to ‘protect’ her.
When she realizes what she has done, she asks Seiko, Momo’s grandmother and veteran spirit medium to give her powers to Aira so she may survive. Meanwhile, Aira witnesses the tragic past of Silky from centuries ago.
Aira lets the fading Silky achieve peace at last, Aira calls her ‘Mom’, showing her kind and understanding nature that shows no bounds and extends even to spirits.
What Is the Relationship Between Acrobatic Silky and Aira?
The bond between Acrobatic Silky and Aira in Dandadan is intriguing yet mysterious. Acrobatic Silky is a yokai known for her agility and eerie powers, she appears as a formidable opponent in the anime. However, her interactions with Aira show her emotional depth, and an unexpected side.
Aira is a spirited and somewhat of a reckless character. During a crucial moment, she unexpectedly calls Acrobatic Silky “Mom,” shocking both those on screen and the ones on the outside. This raises questions about their history.
Acrobatic Silky’s protective nature toward Aira resembles that of a mother figure, even if it may be rooted in supernatural origins.
Changes to Aira’s Character and Future Developments
Aira’s relationship with Acrobatic Silky adds layers to her character. The fame of Dandadan is felt in that it has a lot of emotion and depth, even vulnerability that is lacking in other shounen anime.
Even a feisty character like Aira who is usually stubborn, acts with calm, contrasting with her usual fiery and rebellious demeanor.
Aira will likely become more mature after going through the near-death ordeal and gaining the powers of the Acrobatic Silky. We might see her being vital to the alien/ancient ghost fighting team at Kami High in the future.
Dandadan has a floating theme of found family. In Dandadan, traditional relationships are often upended, be it those between Okarun and Seiko or even Turbo Granny with Momo, making it not shocking for unique connections like Aira and Silky’s.
About Dandadan
‘Dandadan’ is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ service since April 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Science Saru is set to premiere in 2024.
Momo Ayase is a high school student who believes in ghosts, but her classmate Okarun believes in aliens instead. To determine who is correct, they make a bet and decide to visit locations associated with both the occult and the supernatural separately.
Ayase visits places related to ghosts, while Okarun visits sites about aliens. When they reach their respective areas, they discover they are only half-right. It turns out that both aliens and ghosts exist.
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