Series synopsis
Dan Da Dan, also known as ダンダダン is a Japanese animation action & adventure comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBS on October 4, 2024. It stars Shion Wakayama, Natsuki Hanae, Mayumi Tanaka and Nana Mizuki.
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?!
Premise
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?!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shion Wakayama as Momo Ayase (voice)
- Natsuki Hanae as Ken 'Okarun' Takakura (voice)
- Mayumi Tanaka as Turbo Granny (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Seiko (voice)
Guest cast
- Kaori Maeda as Miko (voice)
- Miyu Tomita as Muko (voice)
- Ryunosuke Watanuki as Momo's Boyfriend (voice)
- Hikaru Tanaka as Male Student A (voice)
- Seitaro Taniguchi as Male Student B (voice)
- Satomi Kobashi as Elementary School Boy (voice)
- Mayuko Kazama as Elementary School Boy (voice)
- Ryuuzaburou Ootomo as Flatwoods Monster (voice)
- Hayato Kashiwazaki as Shoma (voice)
- Naoki Tamanoi as Taxi Driver (voice)
- Shitan En as Assistant Producer (voice)
- Emi Taniguchi as TV Announcer (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | October 4, 2024 | September 19, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 0 | July 3, 2025 | September 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
That's How Love Starts, Ya Know! Momo believes in ghosts. Okarun believes in aliens. To make each other believe what they deny, they head to a spot famous for UFO sightings and a spiritual hotspot. |
October 4, 2024 |
| 2 |
That's a Space Alien, Ain't It?! Momo awakens psychic powers, while Okarun is cursed by Turbo Granny. They evacuate to Momo's house, but a giant alien appears before them. |
October 11, 2024 |
| 3 |
It's a Granny vs. Granny Clash! After Momo's grandmother temporarily suppresses the evil spirit within Okarun, she says that a game of tag may be the key to defeating it for good. |
October 18, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Like, This Is the Legend of the Giant Snake As Momo fends off an attack in the outdoor hot spring, Okarun and Jiji panic over how to handle the mysterious room. Just then, the doorbell rings. |
July 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Evil Eye Jiji tries to stop Momo and Okarun, who are being controlled by telepathic waves, from committing suicide. |
July 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
You Won't Get Away With This! Jiji's body becomes possessed by the Evil Eye. |
July 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2024 |
| Last aired | September 19, 2025 |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 00:26:00 |