Aira Shiratori

Aira Shiratori
Dandadan character
Aira Shiratori
First appearance
"Like, Where Are Your Balls? (タマはどこじゃんよ, Tama wa Doko jan yo)", 2021[1][2]
Portrayed byRiko Tanaka
Voiced byJapanese
Ayane Sakura
English
Lisa Reimold
In-universe information
AliasAira

Aira Shiratori (Japanese: 白鳥 愛羅, Hepburn: Shiratori Aira), also known as Aira (アイラ),[3] is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Dandadan. She is a fellow student of Momo Ayase and Okarun, who is initially adversarial with Momo but later works alongside her, especially after her encounter with Acrobatic Silky in the episode "To a Kinder World". In the anime, Aira is portrayed by Ayane Sakura in Japanese and Lisa Reimold in English; and in the stage play, she is portrayed by Riko Tanaka. She has also appeared in video games and had merchandise of her released. Viewers and critics noted the character's growth and change in behavior in Dandadan.

Concept

Voice actresses

Aira Shiratori is played by Ayane Sakura in Japanese and Lisa Reimold in English.[4][5][6] Sakura previously played Yotsuba Nakano in The Quintessential Quintuplets and Ochaco Uraraka in My Hero Academia.[7] In an interview with Anime! Anime!, Sakura said that she originally did not understand if the voice was appropriate for Aira.[8] Conversely, an article in Japan Anime News noted Sakura said that the manga fascinated her and was concerned about adapting the manga, but she enjoyed playing Aira.[9] Lisa Reinold, the actress in the English dub, noted that although Aira appears superficial and egoistic, she cannot easily express "deep feelings" because of not being able to communicate them with others.[10]

Characterization and themes

Aira is depicted as having excessive confidence and a "sharp tongue".[7] A writer for Animate Times, Mikiko Watanabe, described her as averse to loss and her personality as distorted and serious. Although she and Momo call each other names, Aira cares for people. Moreover, Watanabe characterized her as brave, strong, beautiful, and sympathetic to children.[11] Another page by Watanabe in Animate Times described her as acrobatic and that her long hair allows her to capture enemies better. Aira's fight with Yōkai Acrobatic would lead to Aira's death and revival and cause Aira to remember her mother's love. Also, Watanabe said when Aira goes in front of classmates and acts pure, her true nature was willingness to fight. Nevertheless, she cares about Momo, helps train her, and fights alongside her.[12] Japan Anime News wrote that Aira considers herself beautiful, places herself in a position of leadership, and manipulates boys. Conversely, she behaves gently and commiserately, particularly towards vulnerable beings. A scene in the Dandadan manga shows Aira taking care of a shrunken Momo. Acrobatic Silky grants her the ability to use long hair in any way.[7] An article by Anime Freaks stated that Aira thinks of herself as cute, as she says in the fifth episode of the anime, and she misunderstands Acrobatic Silky as a demon of Momo.[13] According to Moumita Chakraborty of FandomWire, Aira's name, consisting of the kanji for "love", "silk", and "white bird", is a reference to Swan Lake, supported by the connection to Acrobatic Silky's role as a ballerina.[14]

Appearances

Aira Shiratori first appears in the tenth chapter of the Dandadan manga.[1][2] In the anime, Aira first appears in the fifth episode.[15] She appears in Dandadan as a classmate of Momo Ayase and Okarun. When she was younger, she lost her mother, and her father encouraged her to act independently. She first appears as adversarial with Momo, but then changes her behavior. When Aira picks up a golden ball belonging to Okarun, her powers awaken, and she sees herself as a savior. Acrobatic Silky killed Aira, but Momo and Acrobatic Silky bring her back to life.[7][16] Aira tries to kiss Okarun in the next episode, but that episode reveals Aira got her ideas of romance through her father's magazines and videos.[17] In the tenth episode of the anime, she helps Momo and Okarun fight an antagonistic school nurse.[18]

In the stage play, Riko Tanaka portrays her.[19][20] Aira appears in Grand Summoners[21] and Monster Strike.[22] Merchandise involving the character include figures,[23][24][25] headphones,[26] and cosplay pieces.[27][28]

Reception

According to Laveena Joshi of FandomWire, viewers appreciated Lisa Reimold's portrayal of Aira, including depicting Aira's pretense and ruthlessness.[6] Anurag Gusain, another writer for FandomWire, wrote that Aira's change in personality causes viewers to appreciate her.[29] Regarding the seventh episode of Dandadan, "To a Kinder World", fans felt pity for Aira's history presented by Acrobatic Silky during her offer to rescue her, and fans appreciated the quality of the episode.[30] Writing for Bleeding Cool News, Alejandra Bodden called the episode "beautifully written" and highlighted the losses both Acrobatic Silky and Aira experienced, the subsequent disintegration of Acrobatic Silky, and Aira's promise to Momo after Momo saddens.[31] Tushar Auddy of FandomWire said that viewers objected to Aira's understanding of romance being based on her father's collection of adult films in the eighth episode of Dandadan.[32] A writer for Anime Freaks noted that the scene of fan service in the ninth episode of the anime with Momo and Okarun caused viewers to react favorably.[33] Kyle Foley of But Why Tho? also praised Aira's role in the same episode, noting Aira's desire for Okarun as a "funny little interaction" and appreciating her competence in acrobatics.[34] Melvyn Tan of Anime Trending appreciated Aira's choice not to revile Momo.[18] Writing for THEM Anime Reviews, Allen Moody thought that Aira started out as narcissistic,[35] and noted that in the second season Aira hates Turbo Granny but grovels over Okarun.[36]

References

  1. 1 2 Tatsu, Yukinobu (October 4, 2021). ダンダダン [Dandadan]. Vol. 2. Tokyo: Shueisha. ISBN 978-4-08-882804-6. OCLC 1274114168. JPNO 23597861. NCID BC10302048. CRID 1970867909850531491.
  2. 1 2 Tatsu, Yukinobu. LeBlanc, Jennifer (ed.). Dandadan. Vol. 2. Translated by Sivasubramanian, Kumar. San Francisco: Viz Media. ISBN 978-1-9747-3530-3. LCCN 2024440178. OCLC 1355094403. OL 38798192M.
  3. ↑ "ダンダダン"第7話あらすじ＆場面写真 [Dandadan Episode 7 Summary and Scene Pictures]. Animate Times (in Japanese). November 12, 2024. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ Mohan-Hickson, Matthew (July 31, 2025). "Dan Da Dan release time and when the next episode is out on Netflix". The Scotsman. National World Publishing Ltd. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 10, 2026). "Dan Da Dan Anime Reveals More English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 11, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Joshi, Laveena (November 8, 2024). "Who is Lisa Reimold? Dandadan Voice Actor Who's Winning Hearts With English Dub Opens Up Her About Role". FandomWire. FandomWire Marketing Management LLC. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  7. 1 2 3 4 Shoji, Satoru, ed. (November 18, 2024). "Aira Shiratori in Dandadan: Complete Profile Guide". Japan Anime News powered by Oricon News. Oricon. Archived from the original on January 21, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  8. ↑ "ダンダダン"アイラ役・佐倉綾音、"アクさら回"のアフレコを振り返って"この回に反響がなかったら、嘘だ"(インタビュー一部公開) [Dandadan's Aira Actress Ayane Sakura, Waving Back After-Recording of "Aku Sara Kai" – "If There Is No Impact This Time, It Is a Lie" (Partial Interview Public)]. Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). IID, Inc. July 10, 2025. Archived from the original on July 24, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ Tsuji, Taimu, ed. (October 30, 2024). "Dandadan PV Released: Seiko, Aira, and Gigi Voiced by Nana Mizuki, Ayane Sakura, and Kaito Ishikawa". Japan Anime News powered by Oricon News. Oricon. Archived from the original on March 7, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ Burn, Seth (October 17, 2025). "The Dan Da Dan Cast Talks With Anime Herald At Anime NYC 2025". Anime Herald. Archived from the original on February 22, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ Watanabe, Mikiko (June 7, 2025). "ダンダダン" アイラの魅力＆2期の注目ポイント [Dandadan's Aira's Charm & Points of Attention in Season 2]. Animate Times (in Japanese). Archived from the original on July 15, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  12. ↑ Watanabe, Mikiko (October 4, 2024). "ダンダダン"校内随一の美少女・アイラの情報まとめ [Dandadan – The Best Beautiful Girl in the School – Aira's Information Summary]. Animate Times (in Japanese). Animate Corporation. Archived from the original on December 16, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ アニメ"ダンダダン"アイラとは？変身した時の能力は？声優は佐倉綾音さん [Who is Aira in the Anime Dandadan? What Are the Powers When She Changes? Actress is Miss Ayane Sakura]. Anime Freaks (in Japanese). Abema. December 20, 2024. Archived from the original on December 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ Chakraborty, Moumita (April 21, 2025). "Dandadan: Aira Shiratori's Name has a Hidden Reference to Swan Lake that Always Connected Her Back to Acrobatic Silky". FandomWire. FandomWire Marketing Management LLC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ Valdez, Nick (October 29, 2024). "New Dandadan Preview Teases a Controversial Character's Debut". ComicBook.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ Sayyed, Rayan (November 13, 2024). "Dandadan Episode 7 Preview Straight Up Gives Away Death of Character". IGN India. Fork Media Group Pvt. Ltd. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  17. ↑ Tan, Melvyn (November 21, 2024). "Anime Review: Dan Da Dan Episode 8". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on September 7, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  18. 1 2 Tan, Melvyn (December 5, 2024). "Anime Review: Dan Da Dan Episode 10". Anime Trending. Archived from the original on September 13, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  19. ↑ Cayanan, Joanna (May 26, 2026). "Dan Da Dan Stage Play Unveils Main Cast Members, August 26 Premiere". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  20. ↑ Dempsey, Liam (May 26, 2026). "Dan Da Dan Stage Play Identifies Main Cast, Performance Dates". Crunchyroll News. Crunchyroll. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  21. ↑ Botadkar, Tanish (September 8, 2025). "Grand Summoners x Dan Da Dan collab brings Momo and Okarun to the fray". Pocket Gamer. Archived from the original on October 12, 2025. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  22. ↑ "ダンダダン" モモ、オカルン、ジジたちが期間限定ガチャに登場＆グッズ販売も！"モンスト" コラボ開催 [Dandadan's Momo, Okarun, and Jiji Appear as Gacha for a Limited Time and Goods Are on Sale, Too! Holding a Monster Strike Collaboration]. Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). IID, Inc. September 29, 2025. Archived from the original on August 8, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  23. ↑ アニメ"ダンダダン"新作一番くじがオンライン販売！"音楽室のお舞踏"をテーマに、華麗に舞うアイラ（変身）フィギュアなど [Anime Dandadan Newly Created Ichiban Kuji Are Sold Online! Beautifully Dancing Aira (Changed Form) in "Music Room Party" and Other Figures]. Inside (in Japanese). IID, Inc. June 29, 2026. Archived from the original on June 28, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  24. ↑ Kiafunfun (April 26, 2026). TVアニメ"ダンダダン"の新作プライズが一挙登場！アイラ（変身）、輝く金の玉、ターボババアの招き猫姿がラインナップ！ [TV Anime Dandadan's New Prizes Are One Effort Appearance! Aira (Changed Form), Shining Gold Balls, and Turbo Granny's Maneki-Neko Form Line Up!]. Dengeki Hobby Web (in Japanese). Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  25. ↑ Schmilgeit, Björn (November 16, 2024). "Zwei neue Dan Da Dan-Figuren von Momo und Aira vorgestellt" [Two new Dan Da Dan Figures of Momo and Aira put out]. Anime2You (in German). Archived from the original on September 6, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ Bose、ファン必見 TVアニメ"ダンダダン"とコラボしたモデルを多数ラインアップ！ [Bose, Fans Need to See Multiple Lineups of Models in Collaboration with TV Anime Dandadan!]. Stereo Sound Online (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 19, 2026. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  27. ↑ "ダンダダン" モモ＆アイラに扮するコスプレイヤー…くろうさぎ、猫宮さき "髪形と目元の再現にこだわり" (AnimeJapan) [Cosplayers Disguise as Dandadan Momo and Aira...Usagi Kuro, Saki Nekomiya "Paticular About Showing Hairstyles and Eyes Again" (AnimeJapan)]. Web The Television (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. April 25, 2025. Archived from the original on July 4, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  28. ↑ Somutamu, Tai (July 7, 2025). "ダンダダン"コスプレイヤーたちに聞いた"こだわり" "迫力＆動きを意識して髪型を再現。ヨガで体も柔らかくしてきました" ["Obsession" Heard From Dandadan Cosplayers – "Being Conscious of the Impact and Movement and Showing Hairstyle Again. The Body Also Softly Done with Yoga"]. QJWeb (in Japanese). Ohta Publishing. Archived from the original on June 8, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  29. ↑ Gusain, Anurag (May 15, 2025). "Not Momo or Okarun, 'Dandadan' Nailed Character Development With the Most Hated Character". FandomWire. FandomWire Marketing Management LLC. Archived from the original on August 15, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  30. ↑ Tsuji, Taimu, ed. (November 14, 2024). "Dandadan Episode 7: Fans Moved to Tears by Acrobatic Silky's Past – "This Episode Was on Another Level!"". Japan Anime News powered by Oricon News. Oricon. Archived from the original on December 10, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  31. ↑ Bodden, Alejandra (November 23, 2024). "Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 7 "To a Kinder World" Review: Pure Magic". Bleeding Cool News. Avatar Press, Inc. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  32. ↑ Auddy, Tushar (November 23, 2024). "Dandadan: Fans Should be More Concerned About Aira's Father Because of Her Behavior with Okarun in Latest Episode". FandomWire. FandomWire Marketing Management LLC. Archived from the original on September 9, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Aira Gets Super Shy After a Sudden Order to Strip! Fans Call Dandadan's Unexpected Reward Episode "Lucky"". Anime Freaks. Abema. August 10, 2025. Archived from the original on November 12, 2025. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  34. ↑ Foley, Kyle (November 28, 2024). "DanDaDan Episode 9 Review - But Why Tho?". But Why Tho?. Archived from the original on February 18, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  35. ↑ Moody, Allen. "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Dan Da Dan". THEM Anime Reviews. Archived from the original on February 16, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
  36. ↑ Moody, Allen. "THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Dan Da Dan season 2". THEM Anime Reviews. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
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