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Dandadan

Dandadan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Dandadan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu. It began serialization on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ in April 2021 and follows two high school students, Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura (Okarun), as they encounter ghosts, aliens, and other supernatural threats.

Premise

The series follows Momo Ayase, who believes in ghosts but not aliens, and Ken Takakura, who believes in aliens but not ghosts. Their rivalry leads them into encounters with both kinds of phenomena, after which they begin fighting supernatural threats together.

Publication

Dandadan is a Japanese web manga serialized on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ since April 2021. By June 2026, the series had been collected into 24 tankōbon volumes.

Anime adaptation

Science Saru produced the anime adaptation. The first 12-episode season aired from October 4 to December 20, 2024, and a second 12-episode season aired from July 4 to September 19, 2025.

Main characters

The central characters are Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, also known as Okarun. They are supported by multiple allies as the story expands into battles against supernatural and extraterrestrial forces.

Key facts

  • The manga is written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu.
  • It has been serialized on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ since April 2021.
  • The story centres on Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, nicknamed Okarun.
  • The plot involves battles with yōkai, ghosts, aliens, and other supernatural entities.
  • A 12-episode anime first season aired from October to December 2024.
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Canadian context

Dandadan is available to Canadian readers through English-language manga publishing and anime streaming releases, and it is part of the broader Canadian market for Japanese pop-culture media.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dandadan about?
It is about two high school students, Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, who investigate ghosts and aliens and end up battling supernatural enemies together.
Who are the Dandadan characters?
The main characters are Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura, nicknamed Okarun. The series also features multiple allies and recurring supernatural and alien antagonists.
When is the Dandadan anime release date?
The first anime season aired from October 4 to December 20, 2024.
What is the Dandadan manga?
Dandadan is a manga series serialized on Shueisha's Shōnen Jump+ since April 2021.
Who is the author of Dandadan?
Dandadan is written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu.
What is Dandadan season 1?
Season 1 is the first 12-episode anime adaptation of Dandadan, produced by Science Saru and broadcast in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandadan
    Supports: Premise, author, serialization date, anime adaptation, season dates, volume count, main characters
  2. Fandom — https://dandadan.fandom.com/wiki/Dandadan_(Manga)
    Supports: Manga authorship and serialization
  3. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/manga/135496/Dandadan
    Supports: Premise and main character description
  4. VIZ Media — https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/chapters/dandadan
    Supports: Official manga description and creator attribution