The highly anticipated anime adaptation of the Japanese manga Dandadan is blasting onto our screens this October 2024. But where exactly can you watch the show? Read on to find out which video-on-demand platforms will stream the upcoming sci-fi supernatural series later this year.
Premiere: What is the release date of the Dandadan anime?
The Dandadan anime doesn’t have an exact release date yet, but it has been announced that it will premiere sometime in October 2024.
Streaming guide: Where to watch the Dandadan anime adaptation in 2024
Netflix will stream the Dandadan anime globally.
Crunchyroll will also stream the anime outside of Asia, but Crunchyroll users in the Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States will be able to watch the show on the platform.
Muse Communication has licensed the Dandadan anime series and is expected to release episodes of the show with English subtitles on its YouTube channel for audiences in select parts of South and Southeast Asia.
Official description: What is the Dandadan anime about?
First announced on November 28, 2023, the Dandadan anime is a web series based on the Japanese manga of the same name written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu. The Dandadan anime will be produced by Science Saru and directed by Fūga Yamashiro, with scripts written by Hiroshi Seko, character designs by Naoyuki Onda, alien and supernatural entity designs by Yoshimichi Kameda, and music composed by Kensuke Ushio.
Below is the official synopsis of the Dandadan anime:
“This is a story about Momo, a high school girl who comes from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult fanatic. After Momo rescues Okarun from being bullied, they begin talking. However, an argument ensues between them since Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens exist, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts exist. To prove to each other what they believe in is real, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted and Okarun goes to a tunnel rumored to be haunted. To their surprise, they each encounter overwhelming paranormal activities that transcend comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to overcome these new dangers! Their fateful love begins as well!? The story of the occult battle and adolescence starts!”
Voice ensemble: Who is the cast of the Dandadan anime?
As of March 2024, the main voice cast of the Dandadan anime includes Shion Wakayama as Momo Ayase, Natsuki Hanae as Okarun / Ken Takakura, Mayumi Tanaka as Turbo-Granny, and Kazuya Nakai as Alien Serpo. More voice actors are expected to be announced later this year before the premiere of the anime series.
Yes, there is! The first trailer for the Dandadan anime was released in November 2023. You can watch it with an English subtitle in the X post from Netflix below:
Are you team aliens or ghosts? Join Okarun and Momo as they embark on their wild adventure!
DAN DA DAN is coming to Netflix worldwide, October 2024! pic.twitter.com/l5RD7T4LYP
— Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) March 10, 2024
How many episodes will Dandadan anime have?
Unfortunately, there is no official info yet on the exact number of episodes the Dandadan anime will have. Most seasonal anime series have 12-24 episodes per season, so it’s likely that the first season of the Dandadan anime will have a similar episode count.
How many chapters does the Dandadan manga have?
As of today, March 10, 2024, the Dandadan manga has 13 volumes and 111 chapters. The 14th volume is set to be released in April 2024. The manga has been serialized in Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump Plus app and website since April 2021.