The anime Dandadan, which premiered in the fall 2024 season, is based on the popular battle manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized on the Shonen Jump+ app. The story follows Momo Ayase, a high school girl born into a family of spiritual mediums, and Ken Takakura, nicknamed "Okarun," a boy with a deep passion for the occult. Their adventure begins when they both encounter bizarre supernatural phenomena.

In this article, we will dive deep into the profile of "Acrobatic Silky", exploring her abilities, personality, and relationships with other characters. Don’t miss the dynamic interactions and unique character setups that make Dandadan a standout series!

What is the Anime "Dandadan" Where Acrobatic Silky Appears?

Dandadan combines thrilling battles against terrifying supernatural entities and aliens with the sweet, youthful romance of its high school protagonists. Its unique pacing and striking manga visuals have captivated fans and earned multiple awards. In the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2022 ranking by Takarajimasha, Dandadan placed fourth in the male category, following Look Back, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, and Kaiju No. 8.

The anime adaptation retains the intensity of the original manga, further enhanced by a stellar voice cast and captivating theme songs.

Acrobatic Silky's Plofile

■Official Profile
A yokai known for her long, flowing hair and red dress. She performs acrobatic movements and appears to have a connection with Aira.

■Acrobatic Silky Overview
Acrobatic Silky, nicknamed Akusara, is a supernatural entity characterized by her long, flowing black hair, a striking red dress, and her "acrobatic" movements. She wears a large, upside-down plate-like ornament on her head as if it were a hat.

From Turbo Granny’s perspective, Akusara is a relatively young and low-ranking yokai, to the point where Turbo Granny initially didn’t even know her name.

In the manga, Akusara speaks with an excessively polite tone, which, while grammatically strange in Japanese, adds a sense of superficial "refinement" to her character. She also uses language reminiscent of the time she was alive, suggesting she might have lived during the 1980s.

Akusara first appeared before Aira Shiratori after she picked up Okarun’s "golden ball," which had been infused with Turbo Granny’s spiritual energy, awakening Aira’s ability to see spirits.

Claiming to be Aira’s "mother," Akusara attempts to kidnap her with the intent of consuming her in order to merge their beings into one.

Acrobatic Silky's Back Story

Acrobatic Silky, known as Akusara, was once a single mother raising her young daughter. Struggling to make ends meet, she worked multiple jobs and was even forced to sell her body to survive. One day, debt collectors barged into her home and took her daughter as collateral for her unpaid debts. Despite her desperate resistance, she was unable to stop them, and her daughter’s whereabouts became unknown. Overwhelmed by despair, she jumped from a building, sustaining fatal head injuries in the fall.

After her death, she transformed into the supernatural entity known as Acrobatic Silky, endlessly wandering in search of her lost daughter. In the story, she fixates on Aira Shiratori, one of the main characters, mistakenly believing Aira to be her daughter.

This misunderstanding stems from an incident in Aira’s childhood when she mistakenly called Akusara “Mom,” thinking she was her mother. This interaction triggered fragmented memories of Akusara’s past life, recalling that she once had a beloved daughter. She convinced herself that Aira must be her missing child.

Akusara waited patiently for the day Aira would be able to see her again. When Aira gained the ability to perceive supernatural beings after holding the Golden Orb, Akusara took the opportunity to approach her.

Ultimately, through her interactions with Aira, Akusara found peace and was able to pass on. Her tragic backstory and actions reflect the grief and love of a mother who had lost her child.

What Are Acrobatic Silky’s Superpowers?

As her name suggests, Acrobatic Silky possesses acrobatic movements and abilities centered around her long, silky hair.

She has exceptional physical capabilities, excelling in acrobatic maneuvers. Even in areas cluttered with obstacles, she moves gracefully, disorienting her opponents. Her long black hair can extend and retract freely, allowing her to manipulate it at will. She uses her hair to restrain enemies or launch attacks.

In addition, Akusara has a large mouth capable of swallowing humans whole. She can temporarily hold people within her body, using this ability to transport them if needed.

Who is Acrobatic Silky's Voice Actor in the Dandadan Anime?

Acrobatic Silky is voiced by Kikuko Inoue, a celebrated voice actress known for her roles in popular anime. Notable characters she has portrayed include Kasumi Tendo in Ranma 1/2 and Belldandy in Ah! My Goddess.

Acrobatic Silky and Aira’s Relationship

As a child, Aira lost her mother and lived alone with her father. One day, while walking through the city, Aira unconsciously called out “Mom” upon seeing Acrobatic Silky. This incident caused Akusara to mistakenly believe that Aira was her daughter, leading to an obsessive fixation on her.

During her life, Acrobatic Silky was a single mother living a modest yet happy life with her daughter. However, her daughter was taken away by debt collectors, and in her despair, she took her own life. After becoming a supernatural entity, Acrobatic Silky lost most of her memories but retained her deep love for her daughter.

Driven by her desire to protect Aira, Akusara’s actions sometimes endangered her instead. In the end, Akusara realized her mistake and sacrificed herself to save Aira. By transferring her aura to Aira, Akusara began to disintegrate. Witnessing this, Aira tearfully called her “Mom” once more, expressing her gratitude. In that moment, the two truly became family.

By absorbing Akusara’s aura, Aira gained the ability to transform into “Acrobatic Silky Mode.” In this form, her hair grows to exceed her height, a mask resembling Akusara appears on her face, and her speed, power, and hair manipulation abilities are significantly enhanced.

The Origin of Acrobatic Silky

Acrobatic Silky (JP:Acrobatic Sarasara) is believed to be based on an urban legend that gained popularity around 2008 on the occult board of the Japanese internet forum 2channel (now 5channel).

This urban legend was first mentioned in a thread titled “I Might Have Encountered Something Really Creepy.”

According to the legend, Acrobatic Silky is described as a tall woman wearing a red dress, with long, silky black hair, featureless black eyes, self-inflicted scars on her left arm, and a mouth grotesquely split open.

She is primarily sighted on rooftops or high places like building tops and is said to chase people with her acrobatic movements.

These eerie traits helped the legend of Acrobatic Silky spread across the internet, cementing her status as a modern urban myth.

Dandadan Character List

Momo (Ayase Momo)
Okarun (Takakura Ken)
Seiko
Aira (Shiratori Aira)
Jiji (Enjoji Jin)
Turbo Granny
Serpoians
Acrobatic Silky

Source : Dandadan Official