Dan Da Dan season 3: release date, story speculation, and everything else we know about the Netflix anime

Get ready anime fans, as one of the best series on Netflix will return to the streamer soon. That's right, Dan Da Dan season 3 is locked in, with production already kicking off on Momo and Ken's next adventure. Following the release of Dan Da Dan season 2, the show is one of the most popular new anime right now, so it's no surprise that fans want more.

However, waiting for Dan Da Dan's junior season to drop is going to be a patience tester. New episodes won't hit the streamer until 2027. However, that just gives us more time to rewatch seasons one and two, catch up with the manga, and pinpoint which chapters season 3 might explore.

We've pulled together all we can find about Dan Da Dan season 3 so far, from its release date window and expected episode count to plot clues and rumored returning cast members. Until we reunite with our favorite pair of superpowered teens, though, be sure to check out our guides on other upcoming titles like Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2.

Dan Da Dan season 3 release date

Although there is no specific release date for Dan Da Dan season 3, the new episodes are set to drop in 2027. The new season has been confirmed, and production is currently underway.

Animation studio Science Saru announced the release window during Jump Festa 2025, confirming a wider release gap between seasons. Season 2 debuted less than ten months after the premiere of season 1 and barely half a year after its end. The massive popularity that the anime led us to believe season 3 might follow this schedule, but it seems like the team needs a bit longer to make it happen.

Previous to the release window announcement, we only had a social post to work with, which you can see for yourself below.

In terms of episodes for season 3, both past seasons of Dan Da Dan have had 12 episodes each, so the third will likely follow this pattern.

Dan Da Dan season 3 story: what's happened and what chapters will be adapted next?

For those of you who have yet to watch, go watch it! However, if you're simply curious, the story of Dan Da Dan involves two high school students: Ken Takakura and Momo Ayase. Takakura, soon to be nicknamed "Okarun" by Momo, believes in extraterrestrials, but not in the supernatural. Meanwhile, Momo has been raised to accept supernatural forces by her grandmother, the medium Seiko Ayase, but she initially believes that rumors of aliens are pure nonsense. Both have their lives turned upside down when Okarun is possessed by a "yokai" named Turbo Granny, while Momo has her latent telekinetic powers awakened thanks to a run-in with aliens.

From there, they go on numerous adventures, ranging from defeating Turbo Granny to taking on a particularly tragic entity named Acrobatic Silky, to dealing with a group of aliens at their own school, a team that not only includes a destructive plesiosaur monster but also a walking mantis-shrimp with a penchant for punching. Along the way, they team up with other teenagers like Momo's first crush Jiji, and fellow high schooler Aira.

In Season 2, on a quest to investigate Jiji's haunted childhood home, the young man becomes possessed by a spirit called "Evil Eye," and much of the season deals with Momo, Okarun, and Co.'s attempts to exorcise and then, eventually, coexist with the chaotic entity. Meanwhile, Okarun has to learn how to strengthen his own powers in order to better protect Momo, who "Evil Eye" constantly seems to prey on and attack. In suitably outlandish fashion, Okarun does this by taking on a vengeful group of spirits of famous music composers. And when the second season ends, the found family of weird teens has just tangled with an extraterrestrial kaiju while piloting their own giant robot-esque warrior.

While no plot details about the third season have been revealed, it's likely to follow what is known as the "Space Globalists" arc in the manga. Without spoiling too much, that story contains another alien group with nefarious intentions that Okarun and Momo get into a conflict with. However, one can count on it, including Dan Da Dan’s trademark heart and humor as well.

Dan Da Dan Season 3 cast: who is returning?

None of the Dan Da Dan season 3 cast have been announced, but it can be reasonably assumed that the main voice actors will be returning to perform their roles. This includes Shion Wakayama as Momo, Natsuki Hanae as Okarun, Nana Mizuki as Seiko, Kaito Ishikawa as Jiji, Ayane Sakura as Aira, and Mayumi Tanaka (who famously also voices Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece) as Turbo-Granny.

In terms of an English dub, we expect it will follow the pattern of previous seasons as well. The English dub of Dan Da Dan is currently simulcast with the Japanese subtitled version, which means that there is currently no wait to experience it. Among its cast of voice actors are Abby Trott as Momo, AJ Beckles as Okarun, Kari Wahlgren as Seiko, Aleks Le as Jiji, Lisa Reimold as Aira, and Barbara Goodson (who voiced Rita Repulsa in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers) as Turbo-Granny.

We will keep you posted as more details head our way! While we wait, you can read our list of the best anime on Crunchyroll for more recommendations.

How much of Dan Da Dan do you need to watch before season 3 premieres?

While some anime might include what's commonly known among fans as "filler" – anime-original material that's used to allow the manga some time to develop without the pressure of an anime adaptation breathing down its neck – Dan Da Dan's anime story is primarily faithful to its source. As such, if you're interested in it, be ready to settle in for the long haul. While certain episodes are less action-packed than others, or include fewer crucial plot reveals, each episode is a necessary piece of the puzzle. You risk becoming seriously lost if you try to skip around.

Is there a Dan Da Dan season 3 trailer?

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Currently, there is no Dan Da Dan season 3 trailer, which makes sense since the season was only just announced. However, considering how popular the anime is and that there is still manga left to adapt, we are guessing that an announcement and future teasers will be with us eventually.

In the meantime, you can check out our list of the best Netflix anime currently available to stream, and check out the Dan Da Dan season 2 trailer above.

Where can I watch Dan Da Dan?

Dan Da Dan is available on both Crunchyroll and Netflix, and new episodes of season 2 premiered each Thursday.

Though it might seem a little out of the ordinary for an anime to premiere new episodes on multiple streaming services simultaneously, the practice is becoming more common. For instance, the adventure mega hit One Piece also has episodes come out at the same time on these two services.

For more new shows and movies, check out our guides to Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle 2, and One Punch Man season 3.