"Da Da Dan" Anime Unveils New Trailer, Soon in Theaters

DAN DA DAN: A Fall 2024 Anime Sensation

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 follows Ken "Okarun" Takakura, a boy who believes in aliens but not ghosts, and Momo Ayase, a girl 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

dandadan-anime-cast The latest trailer introduces a wider supporting cast, including Momo's eccentric spirit medium grandmother, Seiko (CV: Nana Mizuki). We also meet classmates Aira Shiratori (CV: Ayane Sakura) and Jin Enjoji (CV: Kaito Ishikawa), who become entwined in Okarun and Momo's supernatural escapades. Returning characters include Turbo-Granny (CV: Mayumi Tanaka) and Alien Serpo (CV: Kazuya Nakai). Natsuki Hanae voices Okarun, and Shion Wakayama voices Momo.

Visually Stunning and Sonically Thrilling

DAN DA DAN's vibrant visuals and energetic animation style, reminiscent of Mob Psycho 100, are a testament to Science Saru's expertise. Director Fuga Yamashiro, a veteran of the studio, helms this adaptation. The comparison to Mob Psycho 100 extends beyond style; 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, Chainsaw Man), promises to be equally captivating, with Creepy Nuts performing the opening theme, "Otonoke."

Early Access: DAN DA DAN: First Encounter

A theatrical preview event, "DAN DA DAN: First Encounter," showcasing the first three episodes and bonus content, will screen on August 31st in Asia and September 7th in Europe. North American audiences can catch it starting Friday the 13th of September. This special screening will include a video interview with the manga author, editor, director, and the voice actors for Momo and Okarun.

DAN DA DAN will stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix this October.

Sources: DAN DA DAN official website, X (@GKIDSfilms), Anime News Network