Character Arc
Momo Ayase is one of the two leads of Dandadan, a confident and fashion-conscious high schooler raised by her grandmother, a working spirit medium. Bold, quick-tempered, and fiercely protective of those she cares about, Momo firmly believes in ghosts thanks to her family background but dismisses the idea of aliens. Her skepticism is put to the test when she ventures to an abandoned site and comes face to face with genuine extraterrestrials.
The encounter awakens Momo's dormant psychic abilities, allowing her to move objects with her mind and unleash bursts of spiritual power when her emotions run high. These gifts make her a formidable partner in the strange battles that follow, and she often acts as the brave, decisive half of the duo, charging into danger to defend her friends. Her grandmother becomes an important guide as Momo learns to understand and control what she can do.
Beyond the action, Momo's arc is driven by her deepening bond with Okarun. What begins as bickering between two stubborn believers grows into trust, teamwork, and an obvious mutual crush that both are too flustered to express. Momo's warmth and loyalty anchor the series, giving its supernatural chaos an emotional core rooted in friendship and budding first love.