Dan Da Dan release schedule – when is episode 1 on Netflix and Crunchyroll?

A still of Okarun showing Momo an alien journey in episode 1 of the Dan Da Dan anime
(Image credit: ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee)

The hotly anticipated Dan Da Dan is set to debut on multiple streaming platforms this week. But, as you're probably aware, things can get muddy when it comes to pinpointing exactly when (and where) to watch certain new anime shows.

With that in mind, we've put together a cheat sheet to Dan Da Dan episode 1's release date. That includes the streaming time on Crunchyroll and Netflix, episode count, full release schedule, and more. There's even a confirmed round-up of which regions the sci-fi show will be available in.

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Dan Da Dan release date: what time is episode 1 on Netflix and Crunchyroll?

An alien in episode 1 of the Dan Da Dan anime

(Image credit: ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee)

Dan Da Dan episode 1 release date is October 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM Pacific/Noon Eastern. That's 5:00 PM BST in the UK. It will be streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

We also expect Dan Da Dan's premiere to be available on Hulu at the same time.

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Dan Da Dan release schedule – when are new episodes out?  

Turbo Granny in episode 1 of the Dan Da Dan anime

(Image credit: ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee)

New episodes of Dan Da Dan will release weekly every Thursday at 9:00 AM Pacific right through to the end of the fall season and the beginning of the winter 2025 season in December.

Dan Da Dan is set to feature 12 episodes in its first season, which means the release schedule should look like this:

  • Dan Da Dan episode 1: October 3, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 2: October 10, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 3: October 17, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 4: October 24, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 5: October 31, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 6: November 7, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 7: November 14, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 8: November 21, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 9: November 28, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 10: December 5, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 11: December 12, 2024
  • Dan Da Dan episode 12: December 19, 2024

Where can I watch Dan Da Dan?

Okarun in the Dan Da Dan anime

(Image credit: ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee)

Dan Da Dan will be available to watch on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu.

As per Crunchyroll, Dan Da Dan will be streaming on the service in multiple regions. As of writing, the following have been confirmed: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States).

Still on the fence about watching? The synopsis might sell on the zany adventures of Momo and Okarun: "Momo is a high school girl born into a family of spirit mediums, and Okarun is her classmate and an occult fanatic. They start chatting after Momo saves Okarun from class bullies, but an argument arises between the two of them - Momo believes in ghosts but not in aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but not in ghosts. To make each other believe in what the other denies, Momo heads to an abandoned hospital famous for UFO sightings while Okarun heads to a tunnel famous for UFO sightings while Okarun heads to a tunnel famous for being a paranormal hotspot."

How many episodes of Dan Da Dan are there?

Momo in the Dan Da Dan anime

(Image credit: ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee)

Dan Da Dan is set to have 12 episodes. The anime, from Science SARU, should cover the first few arcs of Yukinobu Tatsu's manga, including the Turbo Granny arc. If it's successful (and we have no realize to believe otherwise), a second season could arrive as soon as 2025. Fingers crossed.


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Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.