Dandadan Anime Expected to Unveil Exciting Trailers and More at Jump Festa 2024

On Tuesday, November 21, 2023, rumors started circulating about the potential for a television adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga Dandadan. What makes these rumors significant is the claim that an animation studio and two key staff members have already been linked to the project. For over a year, there has been speculation about a Dandadan anime, fueled by the series' immense popularity and the success of similar works like Chainsaw Man. However, previous rumors lacked the official news and announcements that these latest rumors have provided.

Dandadan anime seemingly set to finally see the light of day at Jump Festa 2024

Additionally, the upcoming Jump Festa 2024, Shueisha's annual anime and manga convention, has been the subject of many of these new rumors. With the timing of these rumors, it is widely believed that the official announcement and trailer for the Dandadan anime will debut at the Jump Festa 2024 Super Stage.

The latest

The latest rumors surrounding the Dandadan anime series are notable for revealing the animation studio and key staff members involved. According to these rumors, Science SARU will produce the series, with Fuuga Yamashiro directing and Naoyuki Onda leading the character design. It is speculated that a teaser trailer for the anime project may be released at the series’ Jump Festa 2024 Super Stage, at the very least. This speculation is based on the fact that an anime adaptation was rumored to have been confirmed over a year ago. Considering this timeline, production should be close enough to completion that debuting a trailer at the December event is highly possible.

There is growing suspicion that the official announcement for the Dandadan anime series is imminent, especially with the recent rumors suggesting that an announcement is "coming soon." Given the proximity of these rumors to Jump Festa 2024 (less than a month away), it appears likely that the announcement will be made at the convention.

Tatsu's original manga made its debut in Shueisha's digital Shonen Jump+ manga publication in April 2021. The series has 129 chapters, 93 of which are compiled into 11 volumes, with two more set to be released soon. As of now, five of the 11 Japanese volumes have been translated into English. Tatsu is also recognized for their work as an assistant on Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man. Stay updated on all anime, manga, film, and live-action news as we move through 2023.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of Dandadan, I am thrilled by the rumors suggesting that a television anime adaptation is in the works and may be announced at Jump Festa 2024. The series' unique blend of supernatural horror, comedy, and romance has captivated readers, and I believe that an anime adaptation has the potential to be a huge success.

The rumors about the animation studio and key staff members involved are particularly exciting. Science SARU is a highly regarded studio known for its visually stunning and innovative animation, and Fuuga Yamashiro and Naoyuki Onda are both talented creators with a proven track record. If these rumors are true, I am confident that the Dandadan anime will be in good hands.

I am also intrigued by the possibility of a teaser trailer being released at Jump Festa 2024. A trailer would give fans a glimpse of what to expect from the anime and help to build anticipation for its release. I am keeping my fingers crossed that these rumors turn out to be true and that we will get to see more of Dandadan in the near future.