Dandadan TV anime announces main cast, set for October 2024 premiere

The anticipation soared to new heights as the curtains parted at Jump Festa '24, unravelling the enigmatic veil surrounding the television anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's spellbinding manga, Dandadan. A tantalising reveal awaited the eager audience—casting light upon the main ensemble and marking a significant milestone: the anime's grand debut slated for October 2024.

In an unveiling that sent ripples through the crowd, a "character voice version" teaser video emerged, setting hearts ablaze with excitement and curiosity. The stage was set for an unforgettable journey into the realms of the paranormal, mystery, battles, and romance.




The stellar constellation of talent headlining this animated venture includes the likes of Shion Wakayama, taking the helm as the spirited Momo Ayase, accompanied by Natsuki Hanae embodying the enigmatic Okarun. Additionally, the lineup boasts the legendary Mayumi Tanaka as Turbo-Granny and the esteemed Kazuya Nakai as the captivating Alien Serpo.

Steering this captivating odyssey is Fūga Yamashiro, known for their prowess as the assistant director of Tatami Time Machine Blues. Collaborating on this animated tapestry, the seasoned Hiroshi Seko assumes the mantle of supervising and scripting the series, drawing from an illustrious portfolio including works like Attack on Titan The Final Season, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Mob Psycho 100.

The symphonic essence of the narrative will be enriched by composer Kensuke Ushio's mastery, renowned for their haunting compositions in Chainsaw Man, DEVILMAN crybaby, and Liz and the Blue Bird. Complementing this, the visual tapestry comes to life under the artful hands of Naoyuki Onda, celebrated for their work on Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway and Berserk: The Golden Age Arc, and the visionary designs of Yoshimichi Kameda, known for shaping the world of Mob Psycho 100.

Viz Media, the bastion of manga in the English domain, introduces audiences to the crux of the story penned by Tatsu:

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?

Tatsu's manga finds its home on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ platform, with the 12th volume unveiled on December 4 under Shueisha's banner. As the anticipation mounts and the clock ticks closer to October 2024, audiences brace themselves for an adventure that promises to blend the mystique of the paranormal with the tender tapestry of youthful ardour—a narrative that transcends realms and ignites the imagination.



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