Dandadan (TV series)
Anime series about ghosts, aliens, and a bet gone wrong.
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The show blends horror, science fiction, and romantic comedy elements.[1] Produced by Science Saru, the anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga Dandadan is a Japanese television series.[2]
Making and release
The anime adaptation was announced in November 2023.[3][4] Fūga Yamashiro directed the series at Science Saru, with Hiroshi Seko writing the scripts.[4][5] The production team used techniques called "everyday action" and "lead scenes" to show character relationships through visual parallels rather than dialogue.[6][1] Kensuke Ushio composed the musical score.[7]
Prior to broadcast, the English dub premiered at Anime NYC on August 24, 2024.[8] According to producer Hiroshi Kamei, director Yamashiro's habit was to jot down observations while viewing various films and shows for inspiration.[6][1] On JNN stations such as MBS and TBS, the debut season ran for 12 episodes between October 4 and December 20, 2024.[8] A third season has been announced, with its premiere scheduled for 2027.[9]
What the cited sources add
The Polygon article noted that the series balances action with rom-com elements from the awkward relationship between Momo and Okarun.[1] Kamei explained that the team used "everyday direction" to capture the manga's tone through small interactions.[1] The Anime News Network preview guide recorded that Caitlin Moore and James Beckett gave the premiere a perfect score, while Rebecca Silverman disliked the episode due to flashing images and handling of sexual assault scenes.[10][11] Episodes 3 through 6 also became available online before the anime's official debut.[12][13]
References
- Diaz, "Dan Da Dan's creators were just as worried about doing the manga justice as you were", Polygon, October 1, 2024. facts only, no text reused. polygon.com
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Cardine, "DAN DA DAN Anime Streams on Crunchyroll in October 2024", Crunchyroll, March 11, 2024 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Loo, "Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Manga Gets TV Anime by Science Saru in 2024", Anime News Network, November 27, 2023 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Loo, "Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Manga Gets TV Anime by Science Saru in 2024", Anime News Network, November 27, 2023. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Mateo, "DAN DA DAN Anime's 3rd English-Subbed Promo Video Unveils Ending Theme Song Artist, October 3 Premiere", Anime News Network, August 19, 2024. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Diaz, "Dan Da Dan's creators were just as worried about doing the manga justice as you were", Polygon, October 1, 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Loo, "Yukinobu Tatsu's Dandadan Manga Gets TV Anime by Science Saru in 2024", Anime News Network, November 27, 2023; Loo, "Hip-Hop Duo Creepy Nuts Performs DAN DA DAN Anime's Opening Theme", Anime News Network, June 23, 2024; Mateo, "DAN DA DAN Anime's 3rd English-Subbed Promo Video Unveils Ending Theme Song Artist, October 3 Premiere", Anime News Network, August 19, 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Hodgkins, "Dandadan TV Anime Reveals Main Cast, October 2024 Debut", Anime News Network, December 15, 2023; Oricon, March 16, 2024; Mateo, "DAN DA DAN Anime's 3rd English-Subbed Promo Video Unveils Ending Theme Song Artist, October 3 Premiere", Anime News Network, August 19, 2024; Hazra, "DAN DA DAN Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed", Anime News Network, July 29, 2024; Mateo, "DAN DA DAN Anime's 2nd Promo Video/Visual Reveal 3 Cast Members, Theatrical Debut on August 31", Anime News Network, June 24, 2024; Jovanovic, "Dan da Dan: F en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Animate Times, September 19, 2025; Mateo, "Dan Da Dan Anime Gets 3rd Season", Anime News Network, September 18, 2025; Mateo, "Dan Da Dan Season 3 Anime Reveals Visual, 2027 Premiere", Anime News Network, December 21, 2025 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Eisenbeis, "The Fall 2024 Anime Preview Guide – DAN DA DAN", Anime News Network, October 3, 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Eisenbeis, "The Fall 2024 Anime Preview Guide – DAN DA DAN", Anime News Network, October 3, 2024. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
- Wikipedia, "Dandadan (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Mateo, "IGN: Netflix States Compromised Post-Production Partner Leaked Anime; Streaming Service is Aggressively Taking Action (Updated)", Anime News Network, August 9, 2024 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Mateo, "IGN: Netflix States Compromised Post-Production Partner Leaked Anime; Streaming Service is Aggressively Taking Action (Updated)", Anime News Network, August 9, 2024. facts only, no text reused. animenewsnetwork.com
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