‘Dandadan’ Is Coming to Theaters Ahead of Crunchyroll and Netflix Premiere

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  • Dandadan
    , a brand new anime sequence, will premiere three episodes in cinemas a month earlier than it hits Crunchyroll and Netflix.
  • The sequence mixes romcom parts with aliens and spirits for an exciting journey.
  • The anime facilities on two excessive schoolers as they face supernatural forces.


If followers have been excited concerning the launch of the highly anticipated anime series Dandadan on Netflix and Crunchyroll, GKids has simply given them an additional purpose to develop into much more overrated. In an exciting transfer, the distribution firm determined to debut the primary three episodes of the anime in cinemas in a number of international locations and territories one month forward of the beforehand introduced premiere below the title Dandadan: First Encounter. Within the U.S., which means that followers will be capable of flock to movie theaters to check it out as early as mid-September.


From the appears of it, the particular premiere can be a one-and-done deal, so followers must be looking out so they do not miss it. After all, you may at all times be capable of stream Dandadan on Netflix and Crunchyroll in October, nevertheless it’s not that always that anime followers get to observe their favorite series on the silver screen. The primary territory that may get to see Dandadan: First Encounter in cinemas is Asia, with a launch date of August 31. On September 7, Europeans will get to see it on the massive display. On September 13, choose theaters in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles will debut the three episodes. GKids additionally introduced that screening dates will quickly be revealed for Latin America, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa.


This week, a trailer for Dandadan was released and the brand new footage made it clear why followers are so enthusiastic about it. The anime sequence mixes the romcom tropes of a Japanese highschool setting with a darker story involving aliens and spirits. How precisely these sometimes reverse genres will coexist, solely time will inform. However the recognition of the manga sequence that impressed it means that Dandadan discovered a solution to mix all these parts right into a enjoyable, fast-paced, and thrilling journey.


What Is ‘Dandadan’ About?

Dandadan manga
Picture through Shueisha

The brand new anime sequence centers around two high schoolers who’ve a detailed relationship with supernatural forces. Momo Ayase (voiced by Shion Wakayama) is a descendant of an extended line of mediums and Ken Takakura (Natsuki Hanae) has been at all times obsessive about the occult. After an preliminary disagreement over spirits and aliens, they be part of forces to battle each issues after they discover out all of them are actual. The sequence is tailored from the popular manga series created by Tatsu Yukinobu and is directed by Fuga Yamashiro.


In an official assertion, Yamshiro celebrated the theatrical launch and teased what sort of parts fans can expect to see in Dandadan: First Encounter:

“When making this sequence into an anime, I integrated playful and visually beautiful strategies distinctive to video to create a really enjoyable construction for the sequence. I consider you’ll get pleasure from it in a barely totally different means from the manga and I hope you’ve got an excellent time on the theatrical launch!”

Dandadan: First Encounter premieres in choose in New York Metropolis and Los Angeles on September 13. You possibly can take a look at the trailer (in Japanese) under: