Dan Da Dan‘s first episode was successful, to say the least, and episode #2 is highly anticipated by the many people wowed by the pilot episode. Spawning viral fan art, cosigns by famous people like Hideo Kojima and many more, Dan Da Dan is shaping up to be one of this year’s biggest anime, if not the biggest.
Based on the manga written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, and published in Weekly Shonen Jump, Dan Da Dan is a Science SARU production, the studio behind hits like Devilman Crybaby, the upcoming Ghost In The Shell anime, and more. The anime has received a lot of promotion, and it seems it is paying off in just one week, and fans have 11 more episodes to look forward to.
When Does Dan Da Dan Episode #2 Release?
Dan Da Dan episode #2 is scheduled for release on October 10, 2024, at 12:26 AM Japanese Standard Time (JST). International viewers can catch the episode at 9:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, 11:00 PM Central Standard, and 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The episode will be available to stream on Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hulu.
For fans of the dubbed version of the anime, Dan Da Dan will have a dub premiering the same day as the sub for all episodes. In addition to Japanese and English dubs, the episodes are also available in Deutsch and French.
What Happened In Dan Da Dan Episode #2?
A Controversial And Wild Beginning Of The Series
The episode starts with Momo breaking up with her boyfriend, and longing for her “Ken Takamura”, as she puts it. As she is wandering around school, she sees a shy boy being bullied and intervenes by scaring off the bullies. As she is leaving, the boy goes after her and asks her if she is interested in the existence of aliens like he was. Momo is on the opposite spectrum, as she believes ghosts exist, and the two get into an argument. They challenge each other, and whoever proves their belief correct will have the other as a servant.
Momo goes to an abandoned building to see if aliens exist, and Okarun goes to a tunnel to see if ghosts exist. The two talk on the phone, and it is here they reveal why they have such beliefs, and it is both sad and heartwarming, to say the least. As it turns out, both ghosts and aliens exist, and the two are attacked by them. Okarun is possessed by Turbo Granny, and Momo is kidnapped by the alien race, Serpo. Momo struggles against these creatures who want to breed with her, but it is to no avail.
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Miraculously, a possessed Okarun teleports through Momo’s phone and fights the aliens. While he does put up a good fight and take some out, he is overwhelmed and is about to be killed. Momo awakens telepathic powers due to the aliens messing with her chakra. The two fight and win and Momo manages to subdue the possessed Okarun. In the aftermath of the intense battle, the two mull over their situation, and decide to work to exorcise Okarun by taking down Turbo Granny.
The Pilot Was A Spot On Adaptation
The Anime Enhanced The Source Material Greatly
The first thing one notices about the first episode is the stellar adaptation and animation of the series. The action sequences were executed perfectly, the visuals were colorful and the playful nature of the series was shown through the expressiveness of the characters. The creative choice at the end to use an explosion to symbolize Momo’s potential feelings for Okarun was a neat addition that made the scene, and there are more such additions to come.
Momo And Okarun Start Their Wacky Quest
With episode #1 introducing the main characters and the conflict, the series can finally start telling the story of the two as they take on the supernatural. From the preview images, this episode will be just as action-packed as the last. Momo and Okarun are set on removing the curse from Turbo Granny using their new-found powers, but before they head to the tunnel, there will most likely be some downtime, judging by the two’s new clothes.
Dan Da Dan has been phenomenal so far, with the long hype and wait finally paying off. The buzz online is also interesting to see, whether it be good or bad. Episode #1 featured a controversial scene that was shocking and set the tone for the weirdness of the series, making it stand out among the many shonen anime being released.
Momo Ayase and Ken “Okarun” Takakura, two high school students with opposing beliefs about the supernatural, find themselves in an unexpected adventure. Momo, a believer in ghosts, and Okarun, who believes in aliens, make a bet to prove each other’s beliefs wrong by visiting locations tied to their respective obsessions. They soon discover that both ghosts and aliens are real, leading them into a series of bizarre and thrilling encounters. Together, they must navigate a world where the supernatural and extraterrestrial collide, all while dealing with teenage life and growing closer amidst the chaos.
- Cast
- Shion Wakayama , Natsuki Hanae , Mayumi Tanaka , Kazuya Nakai
- Seasons
- 1
