Are you looking for something new and entertaining to watch that's of the horror genre? Are you a hardcore anime fan? Well, we have just the show for you! Back in October, Netflix dropped the new horror anime series Dandadan on its platform, and it's been the talk of the town since. In fact, it's currently one of the most popular shows streaming on the platform at the moment, ranking at the No. 6 spot on the streamer's top 10 TV shows list (Nov. 22).
This shounen anime is not considered a Netflix original. The streaming giant just has the global rights to the series, which gives it the ability to stream the show on its platform. It's also available to stream on other streaming services such as Crunchyroll and Hulu.
The first episode was released on Netflix on Oct. 3. There are a total of 12 episodes in the first season, with new episodes releasing every Thursday on Netflix. Eight episodes have been released so far, which means there are four episodes left to come out. We shared the release schedule for the remaining episodes below.
- Episode 9: Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024
- Episode 10: Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
- Episode 11: Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
- Episode 12: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
Dandadan is a TV anime adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's popular Japanese manga series of the same name. It's more of a genre-blending anime that mixes horror with action, comedy, and supernatural elements. Science Saru, the Japanese animation studio behind Netflix anime series such as Devilman Crybaby and Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, is also behind this anime.
Momo is a teen girl and ghost enthusiast who doesn't believe in the extraterrestrial, while her classmate Okarun is obsessed with aliens but doesn't believe in ghosts. After a series of bizarre events, they find themselves having to team up to fight the different terrifying, otherworldly creatures they encounter.
Here's the show's synopsis via Crunchyroll:
"When high schooler Momo, from a family of spirit mediums, first meets her classmate Okarun, an occult geek, they argue—Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. When it turns out both phenomena are real, Momo awakens a hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse. Together, they must challenge the paranormal forces threatening their world."
Check out the exciting official trailers for this beautifully animated series below!
With its intense suspense, memorable characters, engaging plot, chilling creatures, and unexpected mix of humor, Dandadan is a must-watch for those who enjoy a blend of thrills and dark comedy. You can catch Dandadan episode 9 on Netflix starting on Nov. 28!