Yukinobu Tatsu created a mindblowing series and Dandadan‘s rising popularity is proof of it. The mangaka did what no one could have thought of: having a female protagonist in a Shonen manga. Fortunately, the world is currently obsessed with this unique series.

But why exactly did Tatsu choose a girl as the protagonist. Especially since there is next to no precedent of it? While the decision itself was daring, Tatsu had already faced rejection several times, and after a few major tweaks, Dandadan was published exactly how you know it.

Why did Yukinobu Tatsu Choose a Female Protagonist in Dandadan? Momo Ayase in Dandadan | Credits: Science Saru

While having a female protagonist isn’t new or surprising, a female lead in a Shonen manga is simply new. The Shonen genre is targeted towards a young male audience and typically contains action-filled plots. If you are an avid Shonen series reader,...