“Dan Da Dan” (also written as “Dandadan”) is a Japanese manga series created by Yukinobu Tatsu that started serialization in Shueisha’s Shōnen Jump+ app in April 2021. It follows two high school students, Momo Ayase, who believes in ghosts but not aliens, and Ken Takakura (nicknamed Okarun), who believes in aliens but not ghosts. After a bet, they encounter both supernatural and extraterrestrial phenomena: Momo is abducted by aliens and gains psychic powers, while Okarun is possessed by a spirit. Together, they fight supernatural threats including yōkai (spirits) and aliens, while also exploring romantic tension. The storyline includes unique elements like Okarun’s quest to recover his missing testicles and Momo dealing with a shrinking curse.
An anime adaptation produced by Science Saru aired its first season from October to December 2024, with a second season beginning in July 2025. The anime is known for blending action, comedy, supernatural, and sci-fi elements, featuring strong animation and irreverent humor. It is available globally on platforms like Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu, and has been well-received for its fresh and unpredictable supernatural high school adventure.
How do the Characters in Dandadan Gain their SuperPowers
The characters in Dandadan gain their supernatural powers through different unique events and mechanisms tied to both spiritual and extraterrestrial phenomena:
- Okarun (Ken Takakura) obtains his powers after being cursed and possessed by a yokai spirit called Turbo Granny. The curse involves Turbo Granny stealing Okarun’s testicles (“family jewels”), but in the process, her spirit infuses with him. This possession grants Okarun yokai-type spiritual power, allowing him to transform and gain abilities such as extraordinary speed, agility, combat skills, and the capacity to manifest as an astral projection. The possession also allows him to access Turbo Granny’s enhanced spiritual power, effectively making him stronger and faster than before. Over time, Okarun learns to control this power more skillfully through training and experience.
- Momo Ayase gains supernatural abilities after being abducted by aliens who accidentally unblock her chakras, awakening her latent psychic and spiritual powers. These psychic abilities include telekinesis and various supernatural feats connected to her spiritual energy. Momo is also able to create powerful traps and barriers with knowledge passed down from her grandmother, a spirit medium.
- Other characters, such as Seiko Ayase (Momo’s grandmother), gain powers through borrowing or possessing spiritual power from yokai or gods of particular regions. Seiko demonstrates vast experience and tactical use of spirit powers, possessing superhuman reflexes and intellect to combat evil spirits.
- The Dandadan power system blends yokai (spiritual) and alien (extraterrestrial) sources. Yokai-related powers often come from inheriting or merging with a spirit’s aura or possession, leading to transformations and supernatural abilities like speed and combat prowess. Alien-related powers derive from advanced extraterrestrial technology and innate alien abilities, considered another form of supernatural power in this universe. Characters can use alien technology or inherently alien traits as powers separate from yokai possession.
The primary ways how characters gain powers in Dandadan are through spiritual possession (yokai aura), accidental unlocking of psychic potential (like chakra unblocking by aliens), and the use of alien technology or genes. These origins lead to a wide variety of supernatural abilities that blend traditional spiritual themes with sci-fi elements.
You can watch “Dan Da Dan” through several major streaming platforms:
- Netflix: “DanDaDan” is available for streaming worldwide, including the current and new seasons.
- Crunchyroll: Both subbed and dubbed episodes are available, with new episodes simulcast from Japan. Crunchyroll can be accessed globally and often offers some episodes free with ads or through a subscription.
- Hulu: The series can be streamed on Hulu, either directly or via a Disney+ bundle in some regions.
- Amazon Prime Video: Episodes of “DanDaDan” are available to stream in select markets.
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