The 163rd chapter of Yukinobu Tatsu’s Dandadan manga, a series known for its mix of paranormal mystery and romantic comedy, announced on Tuesday that it will take a break until September 3. During this hiatus, Tatsu plans to conduct research to enhance the series.
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Plot Overview
A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!
Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they’ll have to participate in to believe!
Momo Ayase strikes up an unusual friendship with her school’s UFO fanatic, whom she nicknames “Okarun” because he has a name that is not to be said aloud. While Momo believes in spirits, she thinks aliens are nothing but nonsense. Her new friend, meanwhile, thinks the exact opposite. To settle matters, the two set out to prove each other wrong—Momo to a UFO hotspot and Okarun to a haunted tunnel! What unfolds next is a beautiful story of young love…and oddly horny aliens and spirits?
Manga and Anime Release Details
Tatsu launched Dandadan in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ manga service in April 2021. The 15th compiled volume was published on July 4, and Viz Media will release the ninth volume in English on October 15.
The manga’s popularity has inspired a television anime titled DAN DA DAN: First Encounter. This anime will premiere early in theaters, with initial screenings in Asia starting on August 31, followed by Europe on September 7, and North America on September 13. The screenings will reach over 50 countries and regions, including Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa through mid-September.
In Japan, the anime will debut on TBS and MBS’s Super Animeism TURBO programming block in October. It will also stream worldwide on Netflix and Crunchyroll in the same month.
Production Insights
The upcoming Dandadan anime adaptation has generated significant excitement among fans. Produced by Science SARU, the series promises high-quality animation that stays true to the manga’s detailed artwork. The production team, including director Fuga Yamashiro and scriptwriter Hiroshi Seko, aims to faithfully translate the manga’s dynamic scenes and unique characters to the screen. Music composition by Kensuke Ushio and character design by Naoyuki Onda further enhance the anime’s appeal.
Producer Kohei Sakita has highlighted the intense demands of bringing the manga’s high-resolution images to life in animation. The goal is to recreate the manga’s impressive visuals with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a seamless transition from page to screen.
Fan Reactions and Anticipation
Fans of Dandadan have eagerly awaited the anime adaptation, with many praising the trailers and promotional materials for their faithfulness to the source material. The manga’s unique blend of supernatural elements and romantic comedy has struck a chord with readers, and the anime is expected to expand the series’ fanbase even further.
As the hiatus continues, now is an excellent time for new readers to catch up on the manga. Existing fans can look forward to more thrilling chapters and the highly anticipated anime debut this fall.
Source: Shonen Jump+, ComicBook, Anime Corner
