The upcoming Japanese anime series, Dan Da Dan, based on the manga of the same name authored by Yukinobu Tatsu, will be streamed globally by Netflix and simulcasted by online platform Crunchyroll, except for Asia where the series will be distributed by Muse. The series is already highly anticipated among anime fans worldwide.
Director and Production Team
The anime adaptation of Dan Da Dan will be directed by Fuga Yamashiro, known for his assistant director role in popular anime series such as Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! and Tatami Time Machine Blues. The script is penned by Hiroshi Seko, who previously wrote for Attack on Titan Final Season and JUJUTSU KAISEN. The series is getting brought to life by the animation studio Science SARU, which has several acclaimed series under its belt including DEVILMAN crybaby and “Star Wars: Visions”.
About Dan Da Dan
Dan Da Dan tells the story of Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult enthusiast. Despite their shared interest in the supernatural, Momo and Okarun frequently clash over their beliefs- Momo denies the existence of aliens but swears by ghosts, whereas Okarun vouches for aliens but not ghosts. To put an end to their dispute, they set off on separate adventures to experience the phenomena they believe in, only to encounter more than they had bargained for.
Character Design and Voice Cast
The series features character designs by Naoyuki Onda and creature designs by Yoshimichi Kameda. The music has been composed by kensuke ushio. The series’ impressive Japanese voice cast includes Shion Wakayama as Momo, Natsuki Hanae as Okarun, Mayumi Tanaka as Turbo Granny, and Kazuya Nakai as the Serpoians.
Popularity of The Manga Series
The Dan Dan Dan manga series enjoys immense popularity, boasting over 370 million views on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump Plus platform and over 3.2 million print copies in circulation.
Wrapping Up
With its unique storyline, the highly-skilled production team, and an impressive voice cast, Dan Da Dan is set to become the next big thing in the world of anime. Stay tuned for the latest updates and get ready to stream it on Netflix and Crunchyroll once it’s out. More can be explored about the tastes and interests of global anime fans using the HitPlay app.
