Dandadan season 1 complete release schedule

Modified Sep 29, 2024 05:07 GMT

Dandadan season 1 complete release schedule (Image via Science SARU)

Arguably the most highly anticipated television anime of the Fall 2024 season is Dandadan season 1, adapting mangaka Yukinobu Tatsu’s smash-hit original story. Produced by Science SARU, the anime is currently expected to run for 12 total episodes based on the recent leaks, which allegedly included the full first season and totaled 12 installments.

This Dandadan season 1 leak, as well as the theatrical cut of the first three episodes, has likewise whetted fans’ appetites for the series. Fans are specifically curious to learn what the official release schedule is for the first season. Pending any unforeseen delays, the expected release schedule can be potentially nailed down, given the episode 1 premiere date of October 4, 2024.

Follow along as this article breaks down the full release schedule for the highly anticipated occult anime series.

How many episodes will Dandadan season 1 have?

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As of this article’s writing, Dandadan season 1 is expected to have a total of 12 episodes. While the anime’s official website lacks any Blu-ray listings, which is typically how this information is confirmed, the season 1 leak suggests it’ll have 12 episodes. However, this is not officially confirmed as of this writing.

The first episode will premiere in Japan on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 12:26 am Japanese Standard Time (JST). Most international viewers will likewise see the episode become available to stream locally sometime on Thursday, October 3.

The current complete release schedule for Dandadan season 1, per the Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), British Summer Time (BST), and India Standard Time (IST) timings is as follows:

Episodes	Date	Release Timings (PDT/BST/IST)
1	Thursday, October 3, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
2	Thursday, October 10, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
3	Thursday, October 17, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
4	Thursday, October 24, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
5	Thursday, October 31, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
6	Thursday, November 7, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
7	Thursday, November 14, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
8	Thursday, November 21, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
9	Thursday, November 28, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
10	Thursday, December 5, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
11	Thursday, December 12, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM
12	Thursday, December 19, 2024	8:26AM/4:26PM/8:56PM

While this is the series’ predicted full release schedule, it could be offset by any delays the series announces for any one of its episodes. For example, if episode 2 suffers a one-week delay, this will cascade into episodes 3-12 each likewise being pushed back by one week. Any delays will be announced on a weekly, as-needed basis, throughout the season.

Where to watch Dandadan season 1

Dandadan season 1 will be available to stream on both Crunchyroll and Netflix internationally (Image via Science SARU)

The series will domestically air on 28 MBS/TBS affiliated stations across Japan in their “Super Animeism TURBO” timeslot. Each episode will also be made available on Japanese streaming platforms virtually immediately after the television broadcast concludes. These platforms include ABEMA, Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, d Anime Store, Hulu, and more.

Both Crunchyroll and Netflix will be streaming the series as it airs weekly in Japan, with the original Japanese audio and English subtitles. Crunchyroll has shared English dub trailers, but it’s unknown when the dub will begin streaming as of this article’s writing. It’s also unknown if any additional language dubs beyond English will be produced for the anime.

What to expect from Dandadan season 1

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Dandadan season 1 will primarily focus on introducing audiences to dual protagonists Momo Ayase and Ken “Okarun” Takakura, as well as central characters Aira Shiratori and Jiji (Jin Enjoji). Fans can expect to see these characters slowly become a close-knit group of friends, especially as they continue discovering and battling the occult together.

Season 1 should also establish the series’ overarching narrative, which is expected to be more complex than these four constantly getting into supernatural trouble with each other.

Fans can also expect some romantic undertones to the series, as well as battles galore, with the exciting supernatural powers the series boasts. Overall, the series is expected to be an extremely chaotic but enthralling watch.