Get Ready for DANDADAN: Netflix's New Anime About Proving Ghosts and Aliens

Anime enthusiasts and manga fans get ready, as the beloved supernatural manga Dandadan is making its way to Netflix as an anime adaptation this October. The series, known for blending elements of the paranormal with extraterrestrial encounters, will be available worldwide on the streaming platform, with Crunchyroll also picking up the series upon release. Dandadan features the story of a spiritual medium named Momo and an occult-obsessed boy named Okarun, who challenge each other's beliefs in ghosts and aliens, only to stumble upon mind-bending adventures and unexpected powers. The anime promises a dynamic voice cast, including talents such as Shion Wakayama and Natsuki Hanae, and its soundtrack is composed by Kensuke Ushio, who previously worked on Chainsaw Man.

Dandadan is slated for a global Netflix release in October 2024.

Background information: Dandadan is a Japanese manga series that quickly gained popularity for its quirky and engaging take on the supernatural genre. Created by Yukinobu Tatsu, it started serializing in Shueisha's digital publication Shonen Jump+ in April 2021. The manga has been well-received for its unique mixture of genres, combining horror, comedy, and romance. Fans have been eagerly anticipating its anime adaptation since Science Saru, an animation studio known for its work on "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" and "Devilman Crybaby," announced they would be handling the animation. The upcoming Netflix adaptation is likely to introduce this thrilling story to an even broader global audience.