DAN DA DAN

Also known as: Dandadan / ダンダダン

DAN DA DAN is a TV series by Science SARU that premiered in Fall 2024. It is finished airing with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each. Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural. Average AniList score: 8.3/10.

Synopsis

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!

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Notes:

- Worldwide premiere of Episode 1 before the Japanese television premiere occurred at Anime Expo July 6, 2024.

- Episodes 1-3 titled as DAN DA DAN: FIRST ENCOUNTER was pre-screened in advance in theaters on August 31, 2024 in Asia, September 7, 2024 in Europe and September 13, 2024 in North America. The regular TV broadcast began October 4, 2024.

DAN DA DAN episodes

  1. Episode 1: That`s How Love Starts, Ya Know! — aired October 3, 2024
  2. Episode 2: That`s a Space Alien, Ain`t It?! — aired October 10, 2024
  3. Episode 3: It`s a Granny vs. Granny Clash! — aired October 17, 2024
  4. Episode 4: Kicking Turbo Granny`s Ass — aired October 24, 2024
  5. Episode 5: Like, Where Are Your Balls?! — aired October 31, 2024
  6. Episode 6: A Dangerous Woman Arrives — aired November 7, 2024
  7. Episode 7: To a Kinder World — aired November 14, 2024
  8. Episode 8: I`ve Got This Funny Feeling — aired November 21, 2024
  9. Episode 9: Merge! Serpo Dover Demon Nessie! — aired November 28, 2024
  10. Episode 10: Have You Ever Seen a Cattle Mutilation? — aired December 5, 2024
  11. Episode 11: First Love — aired December 12, 2024
  12. Episode 12: Let`s Go to the Cursed House — aired December 19, 2024

Main characters

  • Ken Takakura (Main) — voiced by Natsuki Hanae
  • Momo Ayase (Main) — voiced by Shion Wakayama
  • Seiko Ayase (Supporting) — voiced by Nana Mizuki
  • Aira Shiratori (Supporting) — voiced by Ayane Sakura
  • Jin Enjouji (Supporting) — voiced by Kaito Ishikawa
  • Turbo Babaa (Supporting) — voiced by Mayumi Tanaka
  • Serpo Seijin (Supporting) — voiced by Kazuya Nakai
  • Acrobatic Sarasara (Supporting) — voiced by Kikuko Inoue
  • Penny Chinkosu (Supporting) — voiced by Tomokazu Seki
  • Flatwoods Monster (Supporting) — voiced by Ryuuzaburou Ootomo

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Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Supernatural · Season: Fall 2024