Exciting News: 'DAN DA DAN' Anime Premieres on Toonami

Anime fans, mark your calendars! The popular manga DAN DA DAN by Yukinobu Tatsu is making its debut on U.S. television this week.

When and Where?

On Friday, July 26, Adult Swim's Toonami programming block announced that it will air the TV adaptation of DAN DA DAN at 12:30 a.m. EDT (early Saturday, July 27). The schedule for that night includes a lineup of beloved anime:

• 12:00 a.m. – Dragon Ball Daima
• 12:30 a.m. – DAN DA DAN
• 1:00 a.m. – Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War
• 1:30 a.m. – Blue Exorcist: Kyoto Saga
• 2:00 a.m. – One Piece
• 2:30 a.m. – Lazarus (subtitled)
• 3:00 a.m. – Naruto

What is DAN DA DAN About?

Crunchyroll describes the series as a paranormal mystery battle & romantic comedy. Here's a quick overview:

Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult enthusiast, find themselves caught in supernatural chaos. After rescuing Okarun from bullying, they clash over their beliefs—Momo believes in ghosts but not aliens, while Okarun believes in aliens but not ghosts.

To prove their beliefs, they each venture into haunted or UFO-spotting locations, only to encounter overwhelming paranormal phenomena. During these adventures, Momo awakens her hidden powers, and Okarun gains a curse, setting the stage for exciting battles and a budding romance.

Their journey into the occult and adolescence begins!

Background and Streaming Details

The first season of DAN DA DAN premiered in Japan on October 3, airing on TBS and MBS in their Super Animeism TURBO block. The series is also available worldwide on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

The second season debuted on July 3 on MBS and TBS, with Crunchyroll streaming episodes as they air.

Manga Origins

The manga is serialized on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+, and both Viz Media and MANGA Plus publish the series digitally in English.

Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the new anime adventure!

Source: Toonami's Facebook page via Isaiah D. Colbert.