Adult Swim’s Toonami programming block has officially announced the addition of the highly anticipated Dan Da Dan anime to its lineup, with the premiere set for July 26, 2025, at 12:30 a.m. EDT (effectively July 27). The series, known for its unique blend of paranormal mystery, battle, and romantic comedy, will join a robust schedule that includes Dragon Ball Daima and Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.
A Supernatural Ride on Toonami
Dan Da Dan centers on Momo Ayase, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums who believes in ghosts but not aliens, and her classmate Ken Takakura, nicknamed “Okarun,” an occult fanatic who believes in aliens but denies ghosts exist. Their conflicting beliefs lead them to a bet: Momo investigates an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted, while Okarun explores a tunnel rumored to be haunted. To their astonishment, both encounter overwhelming paranormal activities that transcend comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens a hidden power, and Okarun gains the power of a curse, setting the stage for an occult battle, adolescence, and a fateful love story.
The anime adaptation is produced by Science SARU, with Fūga Yamashiro directing the series and Hiroshi Seko handling the scripts. Naoyuki Onda is responsible for character designs, while Yoshimichi Kameda designed the alien and supernatural entities. Kensuke Ushio composed the music.
Previous Availability and Critical Acclaim
The first season of Dan Da Dan originally premiered in Japan on October 3, 2024, on TBS and MBS. Globally, Netflix began streaming the anime on October 3, 2024, with Crunchyroll also offering the season. The English dub of the series notably premiered at Anime NYC on August 24, 2024, prior to its television airing.
A second season of Dan Da Dan debuted on July 3, 2025, in Japan, with Crunchyroll and Netflix once again streaming the season as it airs. Hulu also streams the series in the United States. The manga, written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, has been serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ service since April 2021, and is published in English by Viz Media.
The acquisition of Dan Da Dan by Toonami has been met with enthusiasm from fans, particularly as the block continues to bring in popular and critically acclaimed titles. Its arrival is anticipated to further enhance Toonami’s programming, offering viewers a unique and action-packed narrative that combines supernatural elements with comedic and romantic undertones.
