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DAN DA DAN
Start here. The first season runs 12 episodes and sets up everything — the two leads meet, the ghosts and aliens both turn out to be real, and the chaos begins.
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Updated Aug 19, 2026
DAN DA DAN Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Momo Ayase believes in ghosts but not aliens. Her classmate Ken Takakura — nicknamed Okarun — believes in aliens but not ghosts. Trying to prove each other wrong lands them both in a world where the two turn out to be equally real, and neither of them gets to walk away unchanged.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- DAN DA DAN
- DAN DA DAN Season 2
Plus 1 more title.
2 titles · 24 episodes · ~9.5 hours
DAN DA DAN tells one continuous story, so there is nothing to rearrange. Each season picks up directly from the end of the last one — watch them in sequence and the story flows straight through from start to finish.
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DAN DA DAN Season 2
Another 12 episodes, picking up right where the first season left off. There is no gap to fill and nothing to catch up on, so go straight into it.
Not Yet Aired
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DAN DA DAN Season 3
The story continues here. Only a 2027 window has been announced — no season, no month, no episode count yet.
⚠ This season has not aired yet, so there is nothing to watch here right now.
Why This Order
DAN DA DAN is about as straightforward as a series gets when it comes to watch order. There are no prequels, no side timelines, and nothing that has to be slotted in between seasons — it is one story told straight through. Start with Season 1, which sets up the whole premise and introduces the two leads whose very different beliefs about the supernatural collide in the best possible way. Season 2 continues that story directly, so treat the two finished seasons almost like one long 24-episode run rather than separate entries. A third season has been confirmed for 2027 but has not aired yet, so for now there are 24 completed episodes to get through before the wait begins.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does DAN DA DAN Have?
DAN DA DAN has 2 seasons in the main run — 24 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN DA DAN | TV Series | 12 episodes | October 2024 |
| DAN DA DAN Season 2 | TV Series | 12 episodes | July 2025 |
Not Yet Aired
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN DA DAN Season 3 | TV Series | — | 2027 |
2 titles · 24 episodes · ~9.5 hours
Source Material
Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.
Manga
Ongoing
Dandadan
Season 1 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 1 - Vol. 5
Season 2 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 5 - Vol. 9
DAN DA DAN Spin-offs and Side Stories
Only spin-offs that tie into the main story are listed here — anthologies, fan books and the like are left out.
Dandadan One-shot: Profoundly Mysterious Kick-the-Can Battle
Side Story Manga
Season 1 stops partway through Volume 5 and Season 2 stops partway through Volume 9, so both volumes contain material the anime has already covered — starting at the beginning of Volume 9 gives a smoother transition than jumping straight to Chapter 72. The English edition from Viz Media matches the Japanese volume numbering with no omnibus editions. There are no anime-original episodes in either season; the adaptation follows the manga straight through, covering roughly 33 chapters in Season 1 and Chapters 34-71 in Season 2.
DAN DA DAN Watch Order FAQ
Where should I start with DAN DA DAN?
Start with Season 1, episode 1. It introduces both leads and sets up the whole premise — Momo believes in ghosts but not aliens, Okarun believes in aliens but not ghosts, and they both turn out to be right. There is no prequel, no side story and nothing else to watch first.
Do I need to watch Season 1 before Season 2?
Yes. Season 2 opens on the exact scene Season 1 ends on, with no recap and no jumping-on point for newcomers. Watch the 12 episodes of Season 1 first.
Do I need to watch DAN DA DAN: First Encounter or Evil Eye?
No. Neither one is a separate story. First Encounter (2024) was a theatrical screening of Season 1's first three episodes, and Evil Eye (2025) screened the last stretch of Season 1 plus Season 2's first three episodes. Both were early previews of episodes that later aired and are now streaming, so watching the TV seasons covers everything in them.
Are there any filler episodes in DAN DA DAN?
No. Both seasons adapt the manga straight through with no anime-original episodes — Season 1 covers the first 33 chapters and Season 2 covers Chapters 34 to 71. There is nothing to skip and no filler list to check.
Is there an English dub of DAN DA DAN?
Yes, and it covers both seasons. The dub is produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, with Abby Trott as Momo Ayase and A.J. Beckles as Okarun. It ran alongside the Japanese broadcast, so there is no gap between the sub and dub releases to work around.
Where can I watch DAN DA DAN?
Both seasons stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix in most English-speaking regions, in Japanese with subtitles and in English dub. Availability varies by country and streaming rights change over time, so check what is listed in your region before committing to a service.
Where should I start reading the manga after the anime?
Season 2 ends at Chapter 71, so the story continues at Chapter 72. That chapter is in Volume 9 of the Viz Media English release, and since Season 2 stops partway through that volume, starting Volume 9 from the beginning gives a smoother transition than jumping straight to Chapter 72. The manga is still ongoing.
When is DAN DA DAN Season 3 coming out?
Season 3 has been confirmed for 2027. That is the only detail announced so far — no month, no exact date and no episode count. It will continue directly from the Season 2 finale.
What should I watch before Season 3?
All 24 episodes of Seasons 1 and 2, in that order. Nothing in this series is optional, and the theatrical screenings do not add anything the TV episodes leave out.
How long does it take to watch DAN DA DAN?
About 9 and a half hours for all 24 episodes across both seasons. Nothing here is skippable, so that is the full commitment to be caught up before Season 3 arrives.