Dandadan (Anime) | Wiki (English)

DAN DA DAN (ダンダダン) is a Japanese animated series based on the Dandadan manga, originally created by Yukinobu Tatsu. The anime adaptation is helmed by director Fūga Yamashiro and brought to life by the renowned animation studio, Science SARU.

For viewers eager to experience the series, it is available for streaming on major platforms, including Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu.

Plot

In Original Anime

Momo is an ordinary high school girl, except for one unique trait—she comes from a lineage of spirit mediums. Her classmate, Okarun, is an enthusiast of the supernatural, but their beliefs couldn’t be more different. Momo firmly believes in ghosts but dismisses the existence of aliens, while Okarun is convinced that aliens are real but denies anything related to spirits. Their disagreement reaches a peak after Momo saves Okarun from bullies, leading to a challenge to prove each other wrong.

Determined to change each other’s views, Momo ventures into an abandoned hospital notorious for its UFO sightings, whereas Okarun enters a tunnel feared for its ghostly apparitions. What starts as a mere test of beliefs quickly turns into a terrifying reality—both of them come face-to-face with supernatural forces beyond human comprehension. As chaos unfolds, Momo unexpectedly unlocks a latent supernatural ability within herself, while Okarun finds himself bestowed with a cursed power, arming them against these mysterious entities.

What began as a simple argument soon evolves into an extraordinary journey, where the battle between spirits, extraterrestrials, and unknown forces collides. Amidst all the bizarre occurrences, a fateful connection starts forming between Momo and Okarun, setting the stage for an unpredictable adventure filled with danger, mystery, and perhaps even an unforeseen romance!

In Age-Restricted Manga

Anime Dadadan is an anime adaptation of the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu. There is also a fanart manga version of Dandadan, created to closely resemble elements of the original anime. This fanart manga falls under the category of Age-Restricted Manga, intended for mature audiences.

In the plot of this Age-Restricted Manga, Momo, Aira, and Okarun find themselves battling against a monstrous tentacle alien that proves to be nearly undefeatable. Forced into retreat, they seek refuge in an abandoned hospital. However, Okarun suffers a severe injury, prompting Momo to leave in search of medicine. Left alone in the desolate hospital, Aira and Okarun must fend for themselves. Meanwhile, Momo encounters the monstrous alien once again, and a fierce battle ensues.

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Production Team

Created by: Yukinobu Tatsu
Animation Studio: Science SARU
Director: Fūga Yamashiro
Character Designer: Naoyuki Onda
Yokai & Alien Concept Designer: Yoshimichi Kameda
Series Script Supervisor: Hiroshi Seko
Composer: Kensuke Ushio
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Cinematography Director: Kazuto Izumita
Sound Supervisor: Eriko Kimura
Film Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Color Coordination: Satoshi Hashimoto, Makiho Kondō

Cast

Japanese Cast

Momo Ayase: Shion Wakayama
Okarun: Natsuki Hanae
Turbo Granny: Mayumi Tanaka
Serpos: Kazuya Nakai
Seiko Ayase: Nana Mizuki
Aira Shiratori: Ayane Sakura
Jiji: Kaito Ishikawa
Flatwoods Monster: Ryuzaburo Otomo
Acrobatic Silky: Kikuko Inoue
Mr. Mantis Shrimp: Tomokazu Seki
Taro: Tomokazu Sugita
Hana: Fumi Hirano

English Cast

Momo Ayase: Abby Trott
Okarun: A.J. Beckles
Turbo Granny: Barbara Goodson
Serpos: Benjamin Diskin
Seiko Ayase: Kari Wahlgren
Aira Shiratori: Lisa Reimold
Jiji: Aleks Le

Music

Season 1 Opening Theme: “Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts
Season 1 Ending Theme: “TAIDADA” by ZUTOMAYO

Movie

Through a collaboration with ADN, GKIDS, and MUSE, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. is set to launch a worldwide theatrical premiere for the highly anticipated series. This special screening will showcase the first three episodes, offering fans an exclusive first look before the official release.

The premiere will be rolled out in stages across different regions. Audiences in Asia will be the first to experience it, starting on August 31. Following that, European viewers can expect the release beginning September 7. Meanwhile, the rest of the world will have access to the premiere by mid-September, ensuring a global audience can join in on the excitement.

Episodes

Original Anime

Season		Episode		Adapted Chapters		Volumes
1		1 – 12		1 – 34		1 – 5
2		TBA		TBA		TBA

Age-Restricted Manga

In the Dandadan Age Restricted Manga Doujinshi, the story is not based on episodes, but rather on chapters. After the chapters, the story continues to episodes, and then to sessions. The creation of these chapters will continue for an undetermined period of time. You can view the entire collection clearly by clicking the button below.

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