If you thought the Dandadan Season 2 finale was the end of the story, Science SARU and Shueisha have news that will either make you scream with excitement or throw your remote across the room: Season 3 is officially confirmed, and it is heading our way in 2027.
The announcement dropped alongside a stunning new key visual featuring Momo Ayase, Ken Takakura (better known as Okarun), and Turbo Granny in her adorable stuffed-doll form. But here is the catch: fans are going to have to wait another full year for new episodes. The good news? What awaits us at the end of that wait might be the most explosive arc the anime has tackled yet.
What We Know About Dandadan Season 3
The confirmation came through the official Dandadan anime website and was later reinforced at Jump Festa in December 2025. Science SARU, the studio behind the series’ wildly creative adaptation, will return to animate Season 3. That alone should be enough to reassure fans, considering the studio’s track record of blending frenetic action with genuinely heartfelt character moments.
The original manga by Yukinobu Tatsu continues to be one of Shonen Jump’s most unpredictable hits, and the anime has matched that energy frame by frame. Season 2 was crowned the best anime on Crunchyroll in 2025, outpacing heavy hitters like Takopi’s Original Sin and Gachiakuta. It consistently ranked in the top 10 of Japan’s domestic streaming charts throughout its run — a rare feat for a genre-bending series.
The Season 2 Finale Changed Everything
The reason Season 3 feels so urgent is not just impatience — it is the cliffhanger. Season 2 ended with a sequence that flipped the entire narrative on its head.
After Momo and her friends used the giant Buddha robot to defeat a colossal space monster, the creature shrank to a manageable size. Okarun and Jiji carried it back to Momo’s house, where Okarun noticed something bizarre: the creature had a zipper on it. When he unzipped it, a mysterious beautiful girl emerged. Before anyone could process what was happening, she leaned forward and kissed Okarun — right in front of Momo.
That is where Season 2 ended. The identity of this girl, her connection to the space monster, and what that kiss actually means are questions that will define Season 3. Is she an alien, a spirit, or something the manga has been quietly building toward since the very beginning? Fans have been dissecting every panel of Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga trying to piece together the answer.
Why the Long Wait Until 2027?
A full year between Season 2 and Season 3 might feel brutal, but there are good reasons for the gap. Science SARU’s animation style is incredibly labor-intensive. The studio is known for its fluid, almost improvisational approach to action choreography, which takes significantly more time than standard TV anime production cycles.
Additionally, Dandadan has become a genuine global phenomenon. The series streams on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix, with GKIDS handling US theatrical distribution. When a show reaches that level of international demand, the studio and production committee tend to prioritize quality over speed. Better to wait one extra year for something spectacular than rush out a rushed product.
For comparison, Chainsaw Man by Studio MAPPA took a similar approach with its first season, and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 required an extended production window to deliver the Shibuya Incident arc at the level fans expected. Science SARU is operating in the same tier now.
What to Expect From Season 3
Based on the manga, Season 3 is poised to explore some of the series’ most ambitious territory. The introduction of the mysterious girl from the finale ties directly into the larger mythology that Tatsu has been constructing — one that involves alien civilizations, spiritual entities, and the growing supernatural abilities of the main cast.
Key characters expected to play major roles include:
- Momo Ayase — whose psychic abilities continue to evolve in unpredictable ways
- Okarun (Ken Takakura) — whose turbo granny-powered transformations have become some of the most visually spectacular sequences in modern anime
- Turbo Granny — still one of the best comedic characters in any Shonen Jump adaptation, now in stuffed-doll form
- Jiji — whose growing involvement in the supernatural conflicts adds emotional weight to every battle
- The mysterious girl — the biggest question mark heading into Season 3
Voice actors like Natsuki Hanae (Okarun) and Shion Wakayama (Momo) have delivered career-defining performances, and the expectation is that Season 3 will push their characters into even more demanding emotional territory.
Where to Watch Dandadan
If you want to catch up before Season 3 arrives, both Season 1 and Season 2 are available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. The manga by Yukinobu Tatsu is available digitally through Viz Media and Manga Plus if you absolutely cannot wait for the anime.
Adult Swim’s Toonami block also aired marathon broadcasts of the series, proving just how much mainstream appeal Dandadan has built in such a short time.
What Do You Think?
A full year until Dandadan Season 3 — are you hyped or heartbroken? Who do you think the mysterious girl from the Season 2 finale actually is? Drop your theories in the comments below, and let us know whether Science SARU can top what they delivered in Season 2. We will be watching every announcement between now and 2027.
