Uniqlo Adds Two New ‘DAN DA DAN' UT Styles
Building on the success of theDAN DA DANUT collection,Uniqlois expanding its collaboration with two new styles set to launch this summer. Departing from the previous release, these T-shirts showcase key characters and memorable scenes from the anime's first season, featuring a muted color palette for a refined aesthetic.
The purple variant highlights an early scene from the anime, where Momo is pursued by a trio of Serpo aliens, capturing the intensity of the moment with subdued tones. Meanwhile, the navy edition features a dynamic print of a transformed Okarun carrying Momo mid-leap, paying homage to the iconic chase sequence from the finale of the Turbo Granny Arc.
Set for release in late July viaUniqlo Japan, the newDAN DA DANUTstyles continue to blend anime storytelling with stylish, everyday wear. At the time of writing, a U.S. launch date has yet to be confirmed.
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