The anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s mystery and romantic comedy manga, Dandadan, has provided the public with new and interesting updates about its upcoming premiere both in Japan and in different parts of the world, and through a statement made in the respective official media of the series, it was announced the preview of its first three episodes, which will be screened in theaters in Japan on August 31 in an event titled “DAN DA DAN: FIRST ENCOUNTER“.
Another detail to highlight is that this incredible news was accompanied with the presentation of a new promotional video, which presents a small preview of the work that the animation studio Science SARU is doing in this anime.
Dandadan unveiled an amazing preview and preview of its first 3 episodes in Japanese theaters
However, this is not all, as the press release presented in the respective official media of the anime Dandadan also announced a world tour that will cover more than 50 countries and regions, including North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Africa. This world tour will begin on September 7 of this year, and new information about its arrival in this part of the world will be announced soon.
In addition, the Dandadan anime production committee also unveiled a new promotional image and new voice cast members, including Nana Mizuki as Seiko, Ayane Sakura as Aira Shiratori and Kaito Ishikawa as Jin Enjouji.
The anime adaptation of the manga “Dandadan” is scheduled to premiere in Japan in October of this year. In addition, a few months ago it was confirmed that the series will be broadcast legally through Crunchyroll and Netflix platforms.
Previously, the staff members who will participate in the production of the series were introduced. The people selected were the following:
Fuuga Yamashiro leads the direction of the anime, while the responsibility of production falls on the animation studio Science SARU. Hiroshi Seko plays a crucial role as supervisor and writer of the anime’s scripts. Naoyuki Onda is dedicated to character design, while Yoshimichi Kameda brings his talents to the design of aliens and supernatural entities in the animation. The soundtrack is composed by Kensuke Ushio.
Voice Cast Members:
- Shion Wakayama As Momo Ayase
- Natsuki Hanae As Okarun
- Mayumi Tanaka As Turbo-Granny
- Kazuya Nakai As Alien Serpo
- Nana Mizuki As Seiko
- Ayane Sakura As Aira Shiratori
- Kaito Ishikawa As Jin Enjouji
The Dandadan manga is written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu and began publication in Shueisha’s “Shonen Jump+” service on April 6, 2021. Currently, Shueisha Publishing has collected the Dandadan manga into 13 volumes in total and has more than 3.2 million copies in circulation.
In November of this year, Shueisha Publishing confirmed that Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, Dandadan, will have an anime adaptation. Along with this announcement, it was reported that the animation studio Science SARU will be in charge of its production.
“Dandadan” plunges us into a fascinating journey between the occult and the supernatural, weaving an ingenious plot full of surprises. The story follows Momo Ayase, a young woman who, after an aggressive rejection, finds herself involved in a chance encounter with a bullied boy. This mysterious young man, passionate about the occult, tries to find common ground with Momo, who, in turn, professes a belief in ghosts.
What begins as a dispute over the real and the imaginary becomes a wager that leads both protagonists to separately explore places associated with both the occult and the supernatural. The surprise comes when they discover that both dimensions coexist, triggering a series of surreal events.
As they immerse themselves in this world where the unexplainable intertwines with the everyday, Momo and the boy embark on an adventure to restore the balance between the supernatural and the real. “Dandadan” promises a captivating narrative, exploring magic, mysteries and connections beyond the obvious, as the characters struggle to regain a normal life in the midst of the extraordinary.
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