The anime adaptation of the popular manga “Dandadan“, by Yukinobu Tatsu, debuted during the Fall-2024 season, causing a significant impact among fans of science fiction and supernatural stories. The story follows high school students Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (Okarun), who, after a peculiar bet about the existence of ghosts and aliens, find themselves involved in a series of dangerous encounters with these entities.
The anime, acclaimed for its high-quality animation, exciting narrative, and beloved characters, closed its first season in December 2024 with great international success. Shonen Jump Plus editor Shihei Lin shared the series' achievements on Twitter on New Year's Eve, noting that the anime had reached the number one spot on several streaming platforms worldwide.
Lin stated: “television anime Dandadanwhich began airing in October after careful and detailed discussions, has also achieved the top spot on many streaming sites around the world. We are grateful for the large number of reprints of the original manga».
Additionally, he mentioned that the manga's popularity has grown exponentially since the anime's debut, adding that the production team is excited for the future: “It has exceeded the production team's expectations, and we are very happy that people around the world enjoyed it. The second season is scheduled to air next year, and we will continue to work hard so that everyone continues to enjoy it».
The first season finale left fans in suspense by introducing the Cursed House Arc. In this exciting denouement, Jiji and Okarun discover a secret room in the Cursed House, while Momo faces unexpected problems with the Kito Family in an onsen. The plot promises to intensify in the second season, where Momo and Okarun will face even greater dangers to help Jiji.who fights against an evil spirit that lives in his home, affecting him both physically and emotionally.
The second season, scheduled for July 2025, will adapt the Arcs of the Cursed House and the Evil Eye, if it maintains the same number of episodes as the first installment. This ensures more action, drama and heartwarming moments that have won over viewers. Additionally, Yukinobu Tatsu's art continues to earn praise for its intricate detail and similarity to Junji Ito's style, while its slightly lighter tone compared to the anime has also been well received by readers of the manga.
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