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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 4, 2024 – December 20, 2024
- Season
- Fall 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Director
- Fuuga Yamashiro
- Original creator
- Yukinobu Tatsu
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 83/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Urban Fantasy97%Youkai96%Ghost96%Aliens94%Primarily Teen Cast88%Surreal Comedy87%Henshin84%Shounen83%Heterosexual77%Female Protagonist77%
TVFINISHED2024 FALL8.3 / 10 AniList score
DAN DA DAN
ダンダダン• Dandadan
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.
Should you watch DAN DA DAN?
DAN DA DAN has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 83/100 — 82% of 174,408 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #85 most popular anime of all time, and #12 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #2 most popular anime of 2024 on AniList.
Of the 339.4K AniList users who started it, 2.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 268.5K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Drama — especially urban fantasy, youkai, ghost, aliens.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 35 (Vol. 5)
Turbo Granny, Flatwoods Monster, Acrobatic Silky, and Nessie arcs (Chapters 1 to 34). Science SARU created a tour-de-force adaptation with hyper-saturated color palettes and dynamic cuts.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yukinobu Tatsu
- Director
- Fuuga Yamashiro
- Series composition
- Hiroshi Seko
- Character design
- Naoyuki Onda
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. DAN DA DAN is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: DAN DA DAN Season 2 (2025)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Otonoke” by Creepy Nuts · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“TAIDADA” by Zutto Mayonaka de Ii no ni. · eps 1-12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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DAN DA DAN FAQ
How many episodes does DAN DA DAN have?
DAN DA DAN has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch DAN DA DAN?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is DAN DA DAN finished?
Yes. DAN DA DAN has finished airing — the final episode aired December 20, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of DAN DA DAN?
Yes — the story continues in DAN DA DAN Season 2 (2025).
Where do I start DAN DA DAN?
Start here: DAN DA DAN is the first entry, followed by DAN DA DAN Season 2.
Is DAN DA DAN based on a manga?
Yes. DAN DA DAN adapts the manga by Yukinobu Tatsu. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated DAN DA DAN?
DAN DA DAN was animated by Science SARU and directed by Fuuga Yamashiro.
Who sings the opening of DAN DA DAN?
The opening, "Otonoke", is performed by Creepy Nuts.
Where can I watch DAN DA DAN?
DAN DA DAN is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, iQ, YouTube, Niconico Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.