Yukinobu Tatsu's hit Shonen Jump+ manga – Dandadan made its anime debut in Fall 2024. The story follows two high school students Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (Okarun) as they encounter ghosts and aliens. and monsters.
Momo's grandmother is a powerful psychic who believes ghosts really exist, while Okarun is interested in aliens. The two started out with a bet only to realize that they were both right. Worse yet, these creatures are more dangerous than they initially thought.
This supernatural sci-fi movie quickly captured the hearts of fans with its thrilling plot, great animation, and engaging characters. The second season was announced after the conclusion of the first season, it will continue the adventures of Momo and Okaruns.
Dandadan's debut anime series was a huge success, causing fans to turn to the manga as well. On New Year's Eve, Shonen Jump editor Shihei Lin shared some of the highlights of the year on X. He didn't forget to mention Dandadan because the anime even exceeded their expectations.
Shonen Jump's editor emphasized the success of Dandadan
The editor shared on worldwide. We are also grateful for the large number of reprints of the original comics.”
He also added in the same post: “It has exceeded the production team's expectations and we are happy that people around the world are liking it. The second season is expected to air next year, so We will continue to do our best to ensure that people continue to enjoy it.”
The Dandadan anime ended its first season in December 2024. However, fans won't have to wait long as season 2 will start airing in July 2025. According to the editor, the manga has witnessed saw an increase in popularity after the anime's release.
Artist Yukinobu Tatsu's art is famous for its intricate details and gives off a Junji Ito feel. The manga series has a slightly lighter tone than the anime, but it is appreciated in the same way. In addition to Dandadan, Shuhei Lin also talked about the critically acclaimed film Look Back based on the one-shot by Tatsuki Fujimoto.
