Tickets on Sale and New Trailer Released for "DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye" North American Theatrical Release

THE GENRE BENDING OCCULT SMASH HIT COMES TO THEATERS GLOBALLY PRIOR TO STREAMING DEBUT

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Tickets are on sale now, and a new trailer has been released for DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, the global theatrical premiere of the second season of the smash-hit anime series DAN DA DAN. DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE comes to North American theaters nationwide in original Japanese and English language dubbed screenings, as well as in select D-BOX screens, beginning June 6^th from GKIDS. DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, kicks off the thrillingly eerie EVIL EYE arc, which began in the last episode of the first season. The DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE theatrical event screens last season’s start of the EVIL EYE arc, along with the first three episodes of the new second season, in addition to an exclusive interview with series co-directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora. Following the global theatrical rollout, DAN DA DAN comes to ADN, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Muse, Netflix and other streaming platforms starting July 3^rd.

The critically lauded and wildly popular show returns for a new chapter, following the first season’s conclusion in December 2024. With production from the acclaimed animation studio Science SARU (DEVILMAN crybaby, INU-OH, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off), the series’ second season is co-directed by Fuga Yamashiro, director of the first season, and longtime Science SARU veteran Abel Gongora, who directed the highly acclaimed opening theme animation of the series’ first season. Composer kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man, DEVILMAN crybaby) returns to the production for the score.

The first season of DAN DA DAN was a global breakout series of 2024. The blistering and genre-bending sci-fi comedy romance garnered widespread critical and audience acclaim for its fantastic animation, sharp writing, and endearing characters. The first season’s opening theme song “Otonoke” from the hit duo Creepy Nuts became a social media phenomenon, maintaining record-breaking run at No. 1 for 20 weeks on the Billboard Global Japan Songs list. The series was praised by The New York Times, Washington Post, Teen Vogue, and more, with global audiences eagerly awaiting the show’s return.

DAN DA DAN is a television adaptation of author Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga of the same name, which is currently serialized in the wildly popular “Shonen Jump Plus” by SHUEISHA, under the globally beloved Shonen Jump imprint. Yukinobu Tatsu previously worked as an assistant to acclaimed author Tatsuki Fujimoto on his global hit series “Chainsaw Man” and “Fire Punch,” and Yuji Kaku on “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku.” The original manga series recently crossed 10 million in sales, more than doubling its circulation following the global success of animated series.

Worldwide Theatrical Premiere Release

DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE, comes to theaters in Asia from MUSE May 30^th, North American theaters from GKIDS and Australian & New Zealand theaters from Sugoi Co. June 6^th, and European theaters from ADN June 7^th. The global theatrical rollout will cover over 50 countries and regions. Further release details will be announced in collaboration with the theatrical premiere partners in each region.

Global Streaming Release

DAN DA DAN will stream globally July 3^rd 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. X:@animeDANDADANen | Instagram:@anime_dandadan_en

About DAN DA DAN: 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.Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. In DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE co-directors Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora bring fans a new story in the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man).

STAFF (Season2)

Original Work: Yukinobu Tatsu | (Serialized in “Shonen Jump Plus” BY SHUEISHA)
Director: Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora
Script: Hiroshi Seko
Music: kensuke ushio
Character Design: Naoyuki Onda
Creature Design: Yoshimichi Kameda
Color Design: Satoshi Hashimoto, Makiho Kondo
Art Director: Junichi Higashi
Compositing Director: Kazuto Izumita
Editor: Kiyoshi Hirose
Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
Animation Production: Science SARU

CAST:
Shion Wakayama (JP) / Abby Trott (EN) as “Momo”
Natsuki Hanae (JP) / AJ Beckles (EN) as “Okarun”
Nana Mizuki (JP) / Kari Wahlgren (EN) as “Seiko”
Ayane Sakura (JP) / Lisa Reimold (EN) as “Aira”
Kaito Ishikawa (JP) / Aleks Le (EN) as “Jiji”
Mayumi Tanaka (JP) / Barbara Goodson (EN) as “Turbo Granny”
Tomokazu Seki (JP) as “Dover Demon”
Tomokazu Sugita (JP) as “Taro”
Fumi Hirano (JP) as “Hana”
Masako Isobe (JP) as “Naki Kito”
Mutsumi Tamura (JP) as “Evil Eye”