Dandadanwas arguably 2024’s hottest anime, skyrocketing the series to mainstream success andlanding itself comfortably in Netflix’s most popular titleswith every episode released. The supernatural romantic journey shared between split protagonists Momo and Okarun captured the hearts of fans worldwide, elevating the series to the forefront of the anime world. Now, a new report from Japanese media outletMANTANWEBhas revealed thatthe sales ofDandadan’s original manga have doubled since the anime’s premiere.
Written and illustrated weekly by Yukinobu Tatsu,Dandadandebuted onShōnen Jump’s digital publication,Jump+, in August 2021, and slowly built a sizable following for the many reasons its anime adaptation has found success. Already spanning nearly 200 chapters of story, it seems Tatsu has no current plans for halting his series. In fact,the series creator even assisted with production on the anime. Given the boost in sales following the anime’s release,Dandadanwill likely continue ahead at its current pace for quite a bit longer.
Dandadan’s Manga Sales Have Doubled Since the Anime’s Premiere
Yukinobu Tatsu’s Original Manga Has Been Given a Boost in Popularity
At the time thatDandadan’s anime adaptation began airing, the manga’s total sales were sitting at around 4 million copies. Undoubtedly a high number indicative of an already established fanbase, sales would only boom once studio Science SARU’s adaptation premiered, bringing new eyes to the series from every direction. According to MANTANWEB,sales have currently jumped to over 8 million copies sold, doubling the total number from only three months prior.
It isn’t uncommon for a popular anime to boost the sales of its source material, butfans have flocked toDandadanlike very few other manga series in the past. The jump in popularity is evident on Shueisha’s Manga Plus service, as well. The equivalent toJump+for audiences outside of Japan, Manga Plus displays view counts for each new chapter released on the platform. Prior toDandadan’s anime premiere, the series averaged around or just under 300k views per release. Beginning in October, that number has jumped to about 350k to 400k for each chapter.
Dandadan Is One of 2025’s Most Anticipated Anime
The New Hit Anime Is Set to Return in Summer 2025
Luckily for fans of the series, it won’t belongbeforeDandadanreturns with its second season. Set to air in July 2025,Dandadanwill look to build on its rapidly growing popularity, while countless fans wait eagerly to experience more of anime’s latest phenomenon. Season Twowill likely cover the events of the Evil Eye and parts of the Vamola Kaiju arcsfrom the manga, treating fans to larger-scale action than the anime has seen thus far.
Dandadanhas experienced instant success like few other series have in the past, and with all the support that the original manga is now receiving,chances are high that it will continue much further into the future. The anime still has quite a bit of story left to adapt, so fans will be happy to know that much more of the series is still to come. For any fans who can’t stand to wait for the anime’s return, Yukinobu Tatsu’s original manga isavailable to read now onManga Plus.
Dandadan
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Two high school students, embroiled in a wager to prove the existence of ghosts or aliens, encounter daunting paranormal threats, acquire superpowers, and possibly discover love. The series blends supernatural elements with personal dynamics as the protagonists navigate their newfound abilities and unexpected challenges.
