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Dan Da Dan
8.6
Yr
2024
Status
Returning Series
Animation
Action & Adventure
Comedy
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Series Brief
Overview
In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?!
Why fans love it
Dan Da Dan shifts between the mundane reality of high school and a chaotic landscape where ghosts and aliens compete for dominance. The series moves at a breakneck pace, blending grounded character moments with bizarre, high-stakes combat. It manages to balance the intensity of these paranormal encounters with a layer of comedy, keeping the tone light even when the threats are grotesque.
This animation leans heavily into the kinetic energy of its manga source material. Shion Wakayama helps anchor the series through a performance that bridges the gap between the mundane search for the occult and the sudden onset of superhuman abilities. By refusing to commit to either sci-fi or ghost stories as a primary genre, the show creates a restless experience that feels distinct from standard shounen adventures. It treats the absurdity of its own premise as a strength rather than a distraction.
Featured Players
Cast 65
Nana Mizuki
as Seiko (voice)
Shion Wakayama
as Momo Ayase (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
as Ken 'Okarun' Takakura (voice)
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Production Board
Crew
Art Designer
Storyboard Artist
Director
Background Designer
Art Direction
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Assistant Director
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Keyword Cloud
Keywords
high school
romcom
alien
urban legend
school
paranormal phenomena
based on manga
super power
occult
ghost
school life
yurei
evil alien
japanese folklore
shounen
anime
contacting spirits
japanese high school
mischievous
evil spirits
monsters
urban fantasy
supernatural battle
hilarious
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amused
bold
joyful
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Transmission Paths
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Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- October 04, 2024
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- JP
- TMDB Votes
- 827