Dandadan: Why Do Aliens Want a Person's "Banana Organ"?

Key Takeaways

Serpoians need Banana Organs for reproduction, seeking to evolve their species.
Flatwoods Monster assists the Serpoians in stealing Banana Organs from humans.
Not all aliens in Dandadan seek reproductive organs.

As someone who has spent countless hours watching anime and following various stories, I must say that the obsession with “Banana Organs” in Dandadan is quite unique and humorous. It’s not often you see an alien species with such peculiar interests, especially when it comes to human reproduction!

heads-up: The upcoming discussion may reveal some minor plot details from the Dandadan manga that haven’t been adapted into the anime yet. At the moment, you can catch up with Dandadan on Crunchyroll.

In the anime series Dandadan, starting from episode 6 titled “A Dangerous Woman Arrives”, an unusual pattern emerges among the depicted extraterrestrials: they are fixated on acquiring something called “Banana Organs” from humans. One might assume this to be a mere double entendre or something else, but surprisingly, these aliens are serious about their quest. They go as far as abducting humans to get what they desire. This behavior is both shocking and terrifying, yet it’s revealed that these aliens traveled vast distances through space, all in pursuit of human reproductive organs for unknown purposes.

In many fictional stories and popular culture, aliens are often portrayed as significantly more technologically and intellectually superior to humans. When these hypothetical visitors arrive on Earth, their primary objectives typically involve acquiring resources, finding a new habitable environment, or searching for something they’ve lost among us. Given their advanced nature, one might wonder why they would have any interest in our less evolved or developed bodily parts.

What Do Dandadan’s Aliens Want with Human Bananas?

Serpians Need Banana Organs for Reproduction

In the realm of video gaming, I’d put it this way: In the captivating anime, Dandadan, I encountered the intriguing extraterrestrials known as Serpoians or Serpo Aliens for the first time. They made their debut in episode 1, titled “That’s How Love Starts, Ya Know!”, where they snatched the main character, a high-school gyaru named Momo Ayase, to pilfer her peculiar “Banana Organ”. As outrageous as it sounds, Momo managed to break free thanks to her unexpected powers and the help of her possessed classmate, Ken Takakura.

It seems the Serpoians were swiping Banana Organs for a specific purpose beyond just providing humor from the series creator, Yukinobu Tatsu. In the lore, they were actually on a quest to find these organs because they are essential for their species’ reproduction. The Serpoians are all male and can’t reproduce naturally, so they resort to cloning technology. However, this method seems to hinder biological evolution in their species. Acquiring female reproductive organs would enable them to reproduce sexually, potentially leading to evolutionary advancements over time.

Since our species is comprised solely of males, we replicate using cloning technology. Yet, it’s important to note that these cloned individuals don’t trigger biological evolution because they are genetically identical.

Indeed, this response sparks additional queries, such as “How did the Serpoians reproduce prior to developing their cloning methodology?” Although it might be premature to speculate, a possible scenario could be that the females of their species went extinct at some point, coincidentally when they were on the verge of perfecting their cloning technology.

The Flatwoods Monster Wants Banana Organs Because It Works for/with the Serpoians

Dandadan: Why Do Aliens Want a Person's "Banana Organ"?

Instead of the Serpoians seeking Banana Organs for reproduction, let’s explore if the Flatwoods Monster from “Dandadan,” specifically episode 2 titled “That’s a Space Alien, Ain’t It?!” has a similar dilemma. In this episode, Momo inadvertently invited danger into her home and sacred space by removing the protective charm from the torii gate. She did this to safeguard Okarun, as the charm could detect the malevolent spirit within him and incinerate him upon entry. However, without the charm, the sanctuary became susceptible to attack, which the Flatwoods Monster swiftly exploited. To Momo and Okarun’s shock, this new alien too desired their Banana Organs.

Unlike the beings from Serpoia, the Flatwoods Monster did not reproduce using Banana Organs. Instead, it was following orders from the Serpoians to pursue Momo and Okarun and take their organs. The Flatwoods Monster seemed to view these two as unscrupulous individuals, perhaps because they had broken a promise, according to the storyline the Serpoians may have provided for it. However, the nature of the relationship between the two alien species remains unclear; it’s unknown whether the Flatwoods Monster was employed by the Serpoians, held in servitude, or owed them some sort of favor.

Why Do the Aliens Call Them Banana Organs?

Even When the Organs They’re After Are from the Female Sex

It appears that the extraterrestrial beings known as Serpoians are trying to reproduce more effectively by acquiring human female reproductive organs. Interestingly, they refer to these organs as “Banana Orgs,” which seems unusual given that human female reproductive organs don’t resemble bananas. This discrepancy remains unexplained in the current context.

As a gamer, I find it fascinating how the Serpoians refer to their main reproductive organ as ‘Bananas’. It makes me wonder if they categorize all creatures’ reproductive organs the same way due to lack of understanding about the differences between human sexes. Or perhaps, they’re unaware of what a female human’s reproductive organ looks like, and since they only have their own organ to base comparisons on, they assume that every reproductive organ resembles a banana. It’s quite intriguing!

Don’t Worry, Dandadan’s Other Aliens Aren’t Banana-Hungry

Good News for Momo, Okarun, and All of Humanity

In addition to the Serpoians and Flatwoods Monster, other extraterrestrial beings will appear in the series Dandadan, which is good news since not all of them are fixated on genitalia. Some aliens will pursue power, knowledge, or other objectives that aren’t related to genitalia. Interestingly, some aliens may even arrive without malicious intentions, so be ready for the emergence of some intriguing alien-human relationships in the future of Dandadan.

However, it’s not just aliens that have obsessions over family jewels, as sometimes, the occasional Yokai, like Turbo Granny, will steal them just for fun. And for the anime-only fans who thought the Serpoians were a one-off thing for the pilot episode, you’re sorely mistaken. The Serpoians will be back with a vengeance, so you had better hide your Bananas.

Currently, you can watch the series “Dandadan” across various streaming services like Crunchyroll, Netflix, Muse Asia, and more. Mark your calendars for November 21, 2024, as episode 8 will be airing at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on that day.

2024-11-16 21:34

Dandadan: Why Do Aliens Want a Person’s “Banana Organ”?