Dan Da Dan season 2 release date, latest news and more
The latest updates on the future of the hit anime series.
After an explosive season 1 finale, fans of the wacky hijinks that Dan Da Dan served with every episode have been waiting for a season 2 release date. We can reveal that season 2 has officially been confirmed, and fans won't have to wait too long before the series is back on their silver screens.
It quickly became apparent during the airing of season 1 that Dan Da Dan was one of the most exciting new anime series of 2024. Its fans were understandably eager for a season 2 that would delve deeper into the adventures of Momo and Okarun, a psychic girl and her friendship with an alien-obsessed boy. With that ghostly cliffhanger ending in season 1, the better question would be when – not if – it would appear.
Thankfully, the show was renewed for season 2 on the same day as the season 1 finale aired, so fans did not have to wait too long for the next instalment. Better yet, fans of the 2021 manga by creator Yukinobu Tatsu already have a good idea of where the next season will take them.
So, when can fans expect Dan Da Dan season 2, already confirmed to be streaming on both Netflix and Crunchyroll? Read on to find out more.
Dan Da Dan season 2 release date
The official Dan Da Dan X account confirmed that season 2 will be released on Thursday 3rd July. So fans won't have to wait too long to see more of Momo and Okarun's weird and wonderful adventures.
If you want to watch the new season in style, then you've got even more luck on the way. The anime is also getting a theatrical run outside of Japan, with Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, the first three episodes of the new season, coming to cinemas from 6th July.
That said, the specifics of an international release have yet to be confirmed, and all we know is that the release will "cover over 50 countries and regions".
What will the plot of Dan Da Dan season 2 be?
As readers of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga already know, this is just the beginning of the Cursed House arc, which promises to be the most intense chapter of the story yet.
Without spoiling too much, know that the snake-like deity Jiji mentioned in that explosive season 1 finale, the Tsuchinoko, goes on to play a big role in the village's future as well as its past, one where human sacrifices send our heroes down a terrifying path.
A new visual has given us a clue about what season 2 will entail – the presence of the Evil Eye, which appears to land on Jiji.
While it doesn't give too much away, it confirms the return of Momo, Okarun, Jiji and Turbo Granny.
How many episodes will there be in Dan Da Dan season 2?
Following the release of a 12-part season 1, we'd expect Dan Da Dan season 2 to have 12 episodes. If this changes, we'll be sure to update this guide and let you know.
Is there a trailer for Dan Da Dan season 2?
There have been two trailers released for Dan Da Dan season 2, with the most recent being revealed via Crunchyroll. The most recent trailer puts the spotlight on an "intense battle with the Evil Eye-possessed Jiji".
It also revealed that Dan Da Dan will have a new opening song, with artist AiNA THE END performing "Kakumei Dochu" (translated as “On the Way"). You can check out the second trailer for yourself below.
What is Dan Da Dan about?
The official synopsis of Dan Da Dan is: "When high-schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.
"When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse."
Where to watch Dan Da Dan season 2
As with season 1, Dan Da Dan season 2 will be available to stream on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
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Dan Da Dan season 1 premiered in October 2024. Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a freelance critic and entertainment journalist specialising in geek culture, TV and film. She has written for numerous outlets including Empire, TV Guide, Wired and Vulture, and hosts the film podcast Overinvested.
