Dandadan Season 3 Confirmed for 2027 After Winning Best Anime of 2025

The Wildest Anime Isn't Slowing Down

Dandadan has become one of the defining anime of the mid-2020s. After a stellar first season in late 2024 and a second season in mid-2025, the series has been confirmed for a third season premiering in 2027, announced at Jump Festa 2026 on December 21, 2025.

The Journey So Far

• Season 1 (October - December 2024) — The 12-episode debut season that introduced the world to Okarun, Momo, and the insane mashup of aliens, ghosts, and high school romance
• Season 2 (July 4 - September 19, 2025) — A 12-episode continuation directed by Abel Gongora and co-directed with Yamashiro, picking up right where the first season's cliffhanger left off
• Season 3 — Confirmed for 2027 with a new key visual unveiled at Jump Festa

Best Anime of 2025

Dandadan Season 2 was selected as the Best Anime of 2025 by Anime News Network — a major critical endorsement that recognizes the series' exceptional quality across animation, storytelling, and entertainment value.

Why Dandadan Stands Out

In a crowded anime landscape, Dandadan distinguishes itself through:

• Absolute unpredictability — You genuinely never know if the next scene will be a tender romantic moment or an alien abduction fight
• Science SARU's visual creativity — The studio brings a unique animation style that perfectly matches the manga's chaotic energy, with fluid action and expressive character work
• Emotional core — Beneath the supernatural chaos, the developing relationship between Okarun and Momo is genuinely heartfelt
• Genre fusion — The seamless blend of sci-fi, horror, romance, and comedy feels completely natural rather than forced

Science SARU's Rising Status

Science SARU, the studio behind Dandadan, has been steadily building its reputation as one of anime's most exciting studios. Their 2026 lineup includes:

• The Ghost in the Shell — A new anime adaptation
• Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia — Selected for the Annecy Film Festival 2026, premiering July 2026

The studio's willingness to take creative risks and their distinctive animation style have made them a favorite among fans who want something different from the standard anime formula.

The Manga Continues

Yukinobu Tatsu's manga continues its serialization on Shonen Jump Plus, where it consistently ranks among the platform's most popular titles. With substantial source material still to be adapted, Dandadan's anime has a long runway ahead of it.