The highly acclaimed manga “Dandadan” by Yukinobu Tatsu is set to receive a TV anime adaptation in 2024, complete with a teaser visual and trailer promising a visually stunning experience.
Produced by Science SARU, known for works such as “Keep Your Hands off Eizouken!” and “The Heike Story,” the Dandadan adaptation is led by Fuuga Yamashiro, co-assistant director of “Keep Your Hands off Eizouken!” and storyboard artist/episode director for “The Heike Story.”
The core staff includes notable figures:
- Series Composer: Hiroshi Seko (Chainsaw Man)
- Character Designer: Naoyuki Onda (MF Ghost and Inuyashiki)
- Music Composer: Kensuke Ushio (Tengoku Daimakyou, The Heike Story)
- Alien and Yokai Designer: Yoshimichi Kameda (Mob Psycho character designer)
With this talented lineup, fans can expect a captivating blend of storytelling, character design, and a mesmerizing musical score.
Serialized by Shueisha in Shonen Jump+ since 2021, the manga has 11 tankoubon volumes as of August 2023. The story follows high school students Momo Ayase and her UFO enthusiast friend, nicknamed “Okarun.” While Momo believes in spirits, Okarun ardently believes in aliens. Their quirky friendship leads them on a journey to prove each other wrong — Momo to a UFO hotspot and Okarun to a haunted tunnel.
As anticipation builds for the 2024 release, fans can watch the teaser trailer, hinting at the unique world of the Dandadan anime adaptation. This announcement is a treat for manga fans and an exciting prospect for those eager to explore the intersection of sci-fi and occult themes in anime.
