Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. (MBS) has released a new trailer ahead of the theatrical and streaming Season 2 launch of the smash-hit anime series Dan Da Dan. The new trailer features a tease of the new opening theme song “On The Way,” written specifically for the next installment of the series by J-Pop artist AiNA THE END.
AiNA THE END began her career as a member of the punk-rock group BiSH, and has gone on to release multiple acclaimed albums as a solo artist. Outside of her work with BiSH, she has appeared as the vocalist for various globally popular artists such as Kenshi Yonezu, TK from Ling tosite sigure, Mondo Grosso and Sugizo. In 2023, her singles “Red:birthmark” and “Ai Kotoba” were featured songs in the hit anime series Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 and The Apothecary Diaries, respectively.
“I am so pleased to announce that I have written ‘On The Way,’ the opening theme for the second season of Dan Da Dan,” the artists shared. “I really love Dan Da Dan, both the original manga and the first season of the anime series, and am so happy to have this opportunity. In ‘On The Way,’ I poured my heart into creating music that captures the bittersweet emotions of love while fighting and running to protect what is most important. The song also represents the feelings of Momo and Okarun, and I hope that it can serve as a source of encouragement for those who are feeling lost. I really love this song!”
Synopsis: Dan Da Dan follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek. In this new arc, Momo and Okarun set out on their latest adventure, traveling to a hot springs town home rented by Jiji, Momo’s childhood friend and former crush, with the goal to solve the mystery surrounding his family. When they arrive, strange locals derail their investigation before it can properly begin, and the group soon learns there’s more lurking under the surface of the town than they could possibly have imagined.
Adapted from Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga of the same name, which is currently serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump Plus, the second season of Dan Da Dan is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the opening theme animation of Season 1. Composer kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the production for the score. Animation production is by Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, Inu-Oh, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off).
The first season was a global breakout series of 2024, and its opening theme song “Otonoke” from Creepy Nuts maintained a record-breaking run at No. 1 for 20 weeks on the Billboard Global Japan Songs list.
As previously announced, fans can catch an advance look at Season 2 with the theatrical presentation Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye, which will screen in North America through GKIDS from June 6. Other international distribution partners will launch cinema engagements starting May 30 across Asia, Latin America, Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
Dan Da Dan Season 2 will stream globally July 3 from ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix and other platforms. Details on each streaming platform, as well as the latest updates on DAN DA DAN, will be announced via the official English-language social media accounts and platform list: https://dandadan.link/
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