If you’ve been following manga Twitter at all in the past two years, you’ve probably seen the name Dandadan pop up more times than you can count. Yukinobu Tatsu’s supernatural action-romance-comedy has been dominating reader polls, topping sales charts, and earning praise from literally everyone who touches it. And now? Science SARU is bringing it to life this Fall 2026.
Yes, that Science SARU. The studio behind Devilman Crybaby, The Heike Story, and the upcoming Ghost in the Shell reboot. If there’s any studio that can match Dandadan’s chaotic, genre-blending energy, it’s them.
What Even Is Dandadan?
If you haven’t read the manga yet, here’s the elevator pitch: Momo Ayase, a high school girl who believes in ghosts, meets Ken Takakura (nicknamed “Okarun”), a UFO nerd who believes in aliens. They argue about what’s real, only to discover that both ghosts and aliens exist—and they’re about to make their lives absolute chaos.
What follows is a wild ride of paranormal battles, body-swapping curses, intergalactic threats, and one of the most charming slow-burn romances in modern shounen. It’s Mob Psycho 100 meets Chainsaw Man with a dash of romantic comedy gold.
And yes, there’s a cursed granny who steals a certain… anatomical feature from our protagonist. Dandadan does not play by the rules.
Why Science SARU Is the Perfect Fit
Science SARU has a reputation for taking weird, ambitious projects and turning them into visual masterpieces. Their work on Ping Pong the Animation, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, and Inu-Oh proved they can handle unconventional storytelling with style.
Dandadan needs that kind of energy. The manga is packed with kinetic action, surreal humor, and genuinely emotional character moments—all of which require a studio willing to take creative risks. Science SARU doesn’t just adapt manga; they elevate it.
Director Masaaki Yuasa‘s influence on the studio’s style is still strong, and even if he’s not directly helming Dandadan, the production values are expected to be sky-high. Fans are already calling this the most anticipated anime of Fall 2026, and honestly? They’re not wrong.
The Cast Everyone’s Talking About
While official voice actors haven’t been confirmed yet, speculation is running wild. Fans are betting on:
- Shun Horie or Yuma Uchida for Okarun — both have the range to pull off his awkward yet determined personality
- Fairouz Ai or Akari Kito for Momo — strong, funny, and can deliver both comedic and emotional lines
- Tomokazu Sugita for Seiko (Momo’s badass occult grandma) — because who else could?
The casting announcement is expected later this month, and Twitter is going to explode when it drops.
What to Expect from the Anime
Based on early reports, the first season will cover volumes 1-4 of the manga, including:
- The iconic first encounter between Momo and Okarun
- Turbo Granny’s curse (yes, that scene)
- The battle against the Serpoians (those creepy alien invaders)
- Introduction of fan-favorite Aira Shiratori, the delusional “chosen one”
If Science SARU nails the pacing and keeps the manga’s manic energy intact, this could easily become Fall 2026’s biggest breakout hit—possibly even rivaling what Chainsaw Man did for MAPPA in 2022.
The Hype Is Real—But Can It Deliver?
Let’s be honest: manga-to-anime adaptations are a gamble. We’ve seen incredible successes (Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen) and brutal disappointments (we won’t name names, but you know). The question is: can Dandadan join the winners’ circle?
Early signs say yes. Science SARU’s track record speaks for itself, and Yukinobu Tatsu has been vocal about his excitement for the adaptation. Plus, the manga’s fanbase is rabid—this thing is going to trend globally the second episode 1 drops.
Crunchyroll has already confirmed they’ll be streaming it simultaneously worldwide, so international fans won’t have to wait (or resort to… other methods).
What Do You Think?
Are you hyped for Dandadan? Do you think Science SARU can pull off the manga’s wild energy? And more importantly—who do you want cast as Okarun and Momo?
Drop your thoughts, predictions, and wildest hopes in the comments. Because if there’s one thing Dandadan fans love, it’s screaming about this series together.
Fall 2026 can’t come soon enough. (≧◡≦)
