DAN DA DAN: A Fall 2024 Anime Phenomenon
| Title | DAN DA DAN |
| Director | Fuga Yamashiro |
| Studio | Science Saru |
| Premiere | October 2024 |
Anticipation is building for DAN DA DAN, a highly anticipated anime poised to be a major hit. Crunchyroll, Netflix, and other platforms will stream it globally, with GKIDS bringing the first three episodes to North American theaters this fall.
Based on Yukinobu Tatsu's popular manga, DAN DA DAN centers on Ken "Okarun" Takakura, a boy who believes in aliens but not ghosts, and Momo Ayase, who holds the opposite belief. Their "test of courage" reveals a shocking truth: they're both right, plunging them into chaotic adventures.
A Stellar Cast and Crew
The latest trailer introduces a wider cast, including Momo's eccentric spirit medium grandmother, Seiko (CV: Nana Mizuki), and classmates Aira Shiratori (CV: Ayane Sakura) and Jin Enjoji (CV: Kaito Ishikawa). Shiratori gets drawn into Okarun and Momo's supernatural escapades, as does Enjoji, a former friend of Momo's. Returning characters include Turbo-Granny (CV: Mayumi Tanaka) and Serpo (CV: Kazuya Nakai). Okarun is voiced by Natsuki Hanae, and Momo by Shion Wakayama.
Visually Stunning and Sonically Thrilling
DAN DA DAN's vibrant visuals and energetic animation style evoke comparisons to Mob Psycho 100. Director Fuga Yamashiro, a veteran of Science Saru, helms this adaptation. Yoshimichi Kameda, a key animator on Mob Psycho 100, designs the aliens and paranormal creatures, while Naoyuki Onda (Berserk, Psycho-Pass) designs the human characters. The soundtrack, composed by Kensuke Ushio (A Silent Voice, Devilman Crybaby), promises to be exceptional, with the opening theme, "Otonoke," performed by Creepy Nuts.
Catch the First Encounter
A theatrical preview event, "DAN DA DAN: First Encounter," showcasing the first three episodes and featuring a video interview with the creator, editor, director, and main voice actors, will screen in theaters. Asian screenings begin August 31st, European screenings on September 7th, and North American screenings on September 13th.
DAN DA DAN streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix this October.
Sources: DAN DA DAN official website, X (@GKIDSfilms), Anime News Network
