Summary
The Fall 2024 anime season is looking great, with somebig anticipated sequels coming out alongside many brand-new stories. One of those new series comes from a popular manga series that has been gaining traction since 2021, and is going to make the perfect watch for the Halloween season. That anime is the upcoming supernatural animeDandadan, which will be coming to the screen for the first time this October.
If you haven’t heard ofDandadanbefore, you are in the right place - or if you know the name, but want a little more information before you dive into the anime next month. When willDandadanair, and where? What is the story about? What details do we know so far about this new anime series? Keep reading to find out.
October 4th, 2024
What isDandadanAbout?
What Can We Expect from Season 1?
Dandadanis based on a manga series by Yukinobu Tatsu, which has been published since April 6th, 2021. At the time of publishing, it had 15 volumes so far. The manga has been published by Shueisha in Japan, and islicensed in English by Viz Media in North America. It is currently being published in Japan inShōnen Jump+, both on the app and on the website. Less than two years after the manga’s premiere, it has already been picked up for an anime by studio Science Saru.
Dandadanis asupernatural thriller anime, but also a romantic comedy, balancing out its darker elements with a fun love story that keeps the plot from becoming too overwhelming. It follows the story of two high school students, Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (better known as Okarun). Both are interested in the supernatural and the occult, but not in the same way. Momo believes in ghosts, but not aliens, and Okarun is the opposite. The two decide that they will start investigating supernatural hot spots in an attempt to prove that they are right, and the other person is wrong.
When they are investigating, though, Momoends up being abducted by aliensat an abandoned hospital known for UFOs, and Okarun is possessed by a spirit in a haunted tunnel. The two gain supernatural powers because of their experiences - and an understanding of the other person’s beliefs. Okarun and Momo then use their powers to fight against ghosts and aliens alongside their friends and family, all the while falling for one another. Even as they fight against the bad aliens and spirits, they also make unlikely friends with some as well, and learn that there is a lot more to the world than they initially believed.
Who are the Characters inDandadan?
Get a Jump Start on Your Knowledge of the Series
One of the things that makesDandadanspecial is itsunique cast of quirky characters- and there are quite a lot of them. Here are some details about the main ones who will make an appearance in Season 1, so you have a little extra knowledge when you start watching this fall.
Add to this mix of interesting humans a huge cast of spirits, aliens, andyokai (Japanese spirits or monsters), and you haveDandadan. These characters are what give the manga its reputation for being quirky and fun, with plenty of action balanced by light-hearted humor. The manga’s popularity both in Japan and abroad is why it is being turned into an anime less than two years after it was first published, and the anime is already heavily anticipated by many fans. Coming out just in time for Halloween with lots of ghosts and ghouls to meet,Dandadancould not be getting a better start as an anime series.
Source:Official Website
Dandadan
Based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s popular manga that debuted in 2021 on Shonen Jump+, Dandadan blends action, comedy, romance, and supernatural thrills to create a unique and satisfying adventure. Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura believe in the extraordinary, although the former believes in ghosts and the latter believes in aliens. Determined to confirm their side’s existence, they set out to find their proof.
