DanDaDan Season 2: Who is new villain? Here's global launch and theatrical release date, and streaming platforms
DanDaDan Season 2 will begin with a theatrical premiere of its first three episodes on June 6, followed by weekly releases from July 3 on Crunchyroll and Netflix. A Blu-ray edition of Season 1 will release June 10.
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The anime series DanDaDan is returning with its second season. Fans can look forward to a global theatrical event and weekly episode rollouts. This follows the same release strategy used for Season 1. DanDaDan Season 2 will begin with a theatrical release. The movie titled DanDaDan: Evil Eye will premiere on June 6. It will include the first three episodes of the new season. These episodes will be screened together as a single feature-length event.Crunchyroll and Netflix will follow the same schedule as Japan for the weekly episodes. This approach was also used for Season 1. It helped DanDaDan reach a wide audience. It became one of the most-streamed non-English shows on Netflix in 2024.Season 2 of DanDaDan begins on July 3. It will continue from where Season 1 ended. A new villain called the Avatar of Hatred will appear. This character finds a body and begins to cause problems. The character uses the Evil Eye, which affects anyone who sees it. The Evil Eye creates emotional pain and confusion.The new season will continue to explore science fiction and supernatural themes. The first part of the story will focus more on horror and supernatural elements.Alongside the news of Season 2, a home release for Season 1 was confirmed. GKIDS and Shout! Studio announced a Blu-ray edition. It will be released on June 10. The package includes a 32-page booklet, art cards, and a die-cut sticker.The animation style of DanDaDan remains a key feature. Season 1 was noted for playing with traditional anime styles. The teaser for Season 2 highlights a new look for the villain. He has a purple, sketch-style design. The animation team continues to follow the original manga's style by Yukinobu Tatsu DanDaDan Season 2 starts weekly streaming on July 3, following the theatrical release of the first three episodes on June 6.The Season 1 Blu-ray includes a 32-page booklet, several art cards, and a die-cut sticker for collectors and fans.
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