The highly anticipated second season of the anime series DAN DA DAN is gearing up for a thrilling release, and fans are getting a sneak peek with the theatrical screening of DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye. Alongside the premiere news, an English dub trailer has been released, exciting international audiences. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Theatrical Premiere: DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye
DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye is not a full-length movie but a special theatrical event featuring the conclusion of the first season’s “Evil Eye” arc and the first three episodes of the second season. This provides an early look at the new season before it begins streaming.
Release Dates by Region:
- Asia (excluding Japan): May 30, 2025 (Muse)
- North America: June 6, 2025 (GKIDS)
- Europe: June 7, 2025 (ADN)
The theatrical screenings will also include an exclusive interview with the series’ co-directors, Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora.
Season 2 Release Date
Following the theatrical premiere, DAN DA DAN Season 2 will officially begin streaming on July 3, 2025.
Where to Watch:
- Crunchyroll
- Netflix
New Trailer
An English-subtitled trailer has been released by GKIDS, previewing the intense fight between Okarun and the Evil Eye. The trailer highlights the following:
- The Evil Eye taking control of Jiji’s body and challenging Okarun.
- Okarun vowing to stop the Evil Eye’s plan to murder all humans.
- The Evil Eye being a “200-year curse” returning for revenge.
- Okarun and Turbo Granny trapped.
Story
DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and Okarun, an occult geek. They initially clash due to their differing beliefs about ghosts and aliens. However, they soon discover that both paranormal phenomena are real. Momo awakens hidden powers, and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must confront the paranormal forces threatening their world. The Evil Eye arc sees Momo and Okarun traveling to a hot springs town to investigate Jiji’s family and a mystery surrounding them.
Cast and Staff
Key Staff:
- Directors: Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora
- Series Screenwriter & Scriptwriter: Hiroshi Seko
- Character Designer: Naoyuki Onda
- Alien and Yokai Designer: Yoshimichi Kameda
- Music Composer: Kensuke Ushio
- Animation Studio: Science SARU
New Cast Member:
- Mutsumi Tamura as Evil Eye
Returning Cast:
- Shion Wakayama as Momo Ayase
- Natsuki Hanae as Ken ‘Okarun’ Takakura
- Mayumi Tanaka as Turbo Granny
- Kazuya Nakai as Serpoian Alien
- Nana Mizuki as Seiko Ayase
- Ayane Sakura as Aira Shiratori
- Kaito Ishikawa as Jin Enjoji/Jiji
English Dub Cast:
- Abby Trott as Momo
- A.J. Beckles as Okarun
- Kari Wahlgren as Seiko
- Lisa Reimold as Aira
- Aleks Le as Jiji
- Barbara Goodson as Turbo Granny
- Ben Diskin as Serpoian
About the Series
DAN DA DAN is based on the manga series by Yukinobu Tatsu, which began serialization on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ in April 2021. The manga has surpassed 10 million volumes in circulation. The first season of the anime aired for 12 episodes in Fall 2024.
Synopsis:
When high schooler Momo, who comes from a family of spirit mediums, meets Okarun, an occult geek, they argue about the existence of ghosts and aliens. To prove their beliefs, they visit paranormal hotspots, where they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity. Momo awakens her hidden power, and Okarun gains the power of a curse, leading them to challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world.
With the theatrical premiere of DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye and the upcoming release of Season 2, fans have much to look forward to in this thrilling and unique anime series.
