Japan continues to present interesting spectacles in the form of anime, with many manga that have not been adapted. Old anime that has ended will be replaced by new ones, one of which is the latest shounen anime titled Dandadan with an interesting story synopsis.
The long-awaited Dandadan is said to have an interesting plot. In MBS TV’s press conference, General Program Director Shinichi Tabuchi stated that Dandadan will be as popular as the two biggest modern anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer were not only released as series, but also had successful and marketable feature-length movie versions. Tabucchi believes that Dandadan will achieve similar success.
“I believe it will grow into a phenomenon like Jujutsu Kaisen, Haikyu!!, and Demon Slayer,” Tabucchi said…”
The Dandadan anime was done by studio Science Saru, which is also known for works such as Devilman: Crybaby and Star Wars: Visions. So, what is the story of Dandadan? Check out the synopsis below.
Dandadan Anime
Dandadan tells the story of two high school teenagers, Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (Okarun), who have different views: Okarun believes in the existence of aliens, while Momo believes in ghosts.
The two finally gave each other a challenge. Okarun gets the challenge to explore a haunted hallway, while Momo will head to a building that is said to often reveal alien figures.
Actually, both of those things did happen. Okarun is being hunted by the ghost of turbo grandma, while Momo is planning to be used as an experimental object by robot aliens.
The two embark on an adventure exploring the world of ghosts and aliens. On that journey, the seeds of love begin to grow between Okarun and Momo Ayase.
about Dandadan Manga
The Dandadan anime is an adaptation of the manga of the same name written by Yukinobu Tatsu. For additional information, Yukinobu Tatsu is the former assistant of Tatsuki Fujimoto, the creator of the Chainsaw Man manga.
The Dandadan manga has reached over 370 million views on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ app, and its sales have exceeded 3.2 million volumes. Therefore, it is no surprise that many people are eagerly awaiting the anime adaptation of Dandadan.
Dandadan Schedule and Streaming Platforms
The first episode of the Dandadan anime aired on Wednesday night, October 3, 2024, at 23:00 WIB. To follow the adventures of Okarun and Momo, you can watch it on Crunchyroll and Netflix streaming platforms.
That’s the synopsis and airing schedule of Dandadan which can be your viewing choice. Hope this helps!
