Dan Da Dan Evil Eye to Screen in UK and Ireland Cinemas This Friday
- India Today Gaming
- June 01, 2025 (UPDATED: June 01, 2025 16:23 IST)
Dan Da Dan Evil Eye to premiere in July; UK cinemas show the first episodes on June 6 weekend.
Fans of Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye in the UK and Ireland will get a special treat starting Friday, June 6. A compilation of the first three episodes from the anime’s second season will be shown in select cinemas during a limited weekend event.
The new season is set to premiere on Japanese television on July 3, airing on MBS and TBS as part of the Super Animeism Turbo block. Crunchyroll will stream the episodes simultaneously for international viewers. Season two’s directors include Fūga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora, both returning from the first season. Mutsumi Tamura reprises her role as Evil Eye (Jashi).
Dan Da Dan Evil Eye Series Background and Creative Team
The original Dan Da Dan anime debuted its first season in Japan on October 3, running for 12 episodes. It aired on TBS and MBS and was streamed globally on Netflix and Crunchyroll. The show is based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, which blends paranormal mystery, action, and romance. Tatsu’s manga is serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ platform, with 19 volumes released as of April. English editions are published by Viz Media and digitally on MANGA Plus.
Science SARU is the production company, the anime is directed by Fūga Yamashiro, the scripts are written and supervised by Hiroshi Seko, and the music is led by Kensuke Ushio (Chainsaw Man, DEVILMAN crybaby). Naoyuki Onda creates character designs, while Yoshimichi Kameda designs supernatural elements. Opening and ending theme songs are performed by Creepy Nuts and ZUTOMAYO, respectively.
Dan Da Dan Evil Eye Plot Overview and Popularity
Dan Da Dan follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, who is fascinated by aliens. After Momo saves Okarun from bullying, they argue over the existence of ghosts versus aliens. Their attempts to prove each other wrong lead them to places filled with paranormal activity. Momo discovers hidden powers, while Okarun gains a cursed ability. Their adventures spark both supernatural battles and a budding romance.
The theatrical release of the first three episodes in the U.S., titled Dan Da Dan: First Encounter, earned over one million dollars during its limited run in September, signaling strong fan interest ahead of the new season.
Written By Manika Kayal, Intern, India Today Gaming.