DAN DA DAN 2nd Season Anime Unveils 2 Exciting New Cast Members
Discover the dynamic roles of Hiroyuki Yoshino as Manjirō and Naomi Ōzora as Chiquitita in this captivating series cast spotlight.
DAN DA DAN Anime Season 2 Adds New Cast, Reveals Visuals and Premiere Details
Introduction
The upcoming second season of the DAN DA DAN anime has unveiled two new cast members. The popular "paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy" series—based on Yukinobu Tatsu's manga—continues to grow in anticipation for its July premiere.
New Cast Announcements
On Tuesday, the official DAN DA DAN anime website revealed two additions to the season's cast:
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Hiroyuki Yoshino as Manjirō
- A priest at the Tsuchinoko Shrine who dreams of becoming a "Bootuber".
- Image via DAN DA DAN anime's website
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Naomi Ōzora as Chiquitita
- Character described as the son of the Dover Demon.
- Image via DAN DA DAN anime's website
Advanced Screening Event
An advanced screening event is scheduled for June 29 at United Cinemas Toyosu with the main cast present.
Season 2 Premiere & Streaming
- Debut Date: July 3
- TV Broadcast: MBS and TBS ("Super Animeism Turbo" programming block)
- Streaming Platforms:
- Crunchyroll
- ADN
- Hulu
- Muse
- Netflix
- Additional platforms
Staff & Production
- Directors: Fūga Yamashiro, Abel Góngora (returning from Season 1 at Science SARU)
- Returning Cast: Includes Mutsumi Tamura as Evil Eye (Jashi)
Special Screenings
- GKIDS will host a theatrical premiere titled DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE—featuring the first three episodes—in North America on Friday.
- The premiere already took place in Asia (outside Japan) on May 30 via Muse, and will screen in Europe on Saturday through ADN.
Music
- Opening Theme: "Kakumei Dōchū (On the Way)" performed by Aina The End.
Season 1 Recap
- Original Debut: October last year on TBS and MBS
- Global Streaming: Began aired on Netflix (October) and Crunchyroll, totaling 12 episodes.
Key Staff from Season 1:
- Director: Fūga Yamashiro (Tatami Time Machine Blues)
- Series Scripts: Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan The Final Season, Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, Mob Psycho 100)
- Music: kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man, DEVILMAN crybaby, Liz and the Blue Bird)
- Character Design: Naoyuki Onda (Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc)
- Creature Design: Yoshimichi Kameda (Mob Psycho 100)
- Opening Theme: Creepy Nuts – "Otokone"
- Ending Theme: ZUTOMAYO – "TAIDADA"
Story Synopsis
Crunchyroll describes the story:
Momo is a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums. Her classmate, Okarun, is obsessed with the occult. After Momo rescues Okarun from bullies, an argument arises—Momo believes in ghosts, but denies aliens exist, while Okarun believes in aliens, but not ghosts. To prove each other wrong, they split up to investigate different paranormal sites. Both encounter terrifying supernatural phenomena and develop mysterious new powers. In the midst of their struggles, a fateful romance blossoms. The story of the occult battle and their adolescence begins!
Manga Details
- The manga is serialized by Yukinobu Tatsu on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+.
- 19th volume released (April 4 in Japan)
- English release: Handled by Viz Media (12th volume as of April 1)
- Digital English publication available via Viz Media and Shueisha's MANGA Plus.
Box Office and Screenings
- DAN DA DAN: First Encounter (theatrical screening of the first three episodes) earned an estimated US$1,005,531 during its limited U.S. run in September.