POM Anime & ADN announces EMEA theatrical release of DAN DA DAN: First Encounter in September
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[Amsterdam, 24 June 2024] - POM Anime , in partnership with ADN , announces the theatrical release of DAN DA DAN: First Encounter in the EMEA region. Fans will be able to discover the new anime DAN DA DAN as well as exclusive content in theaters in September in over 20 European countries.
Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The upcoming series is brought to life by Science SARU, the same innovative studio behind such hits as “DEVILMAN Crybaby,” “INU-OH,” “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” and more. The theatrical premiere of DAN DA DAN, released under the moniker DAN DA DAN: First Encounter will feature the first three episodes of the series. The premiere will also feature an exclusive interview with Yukinobu Tatsu and Shihei Lin, the author and editor of the original manga, Fuga Yamashiro, Director of the upcoming anime series, and Shion Wakayama and Natsuki Hanae, voice actors for the leads Momo and Okarun respectively.
“When making this series into an anime, I incorporated playful and visually stunning techniques unique to video to create a very fun structure for the series. I believe you will enjoy it in a slightly different way from the manga and I hope you have a good time at the theatrical release!”, said Fuga Yamamoto.
ABOUT DAN DA DAN****
DAN DA DAN is a popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized in Shueisha’s manga magazine application “Shonen Jump Plus” (updated every Tuesday), with a total circulation of 3.2 million copies and over 370 million views.
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter is an original work by Yukinobu Tatsu and directed by Fuga Yamashiro.
DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult freak. The two of them start talking after Momo rescues Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them - Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts.
To make the mutual deniers believe in each other, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal activity that transcends comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal forces! Their fateful love begins as well!?
The story of the occult battle and adolescence starts!
About ADN
ADN (Animation Digital Network) is a platform dedicated to video-on-demand animation. Launched in 2013, the VOD service now offers a varied selection of Japanese series, classic titles, films, short films, non-Japanese animation series and series for younger audiences. Thanks to programmes available H+1 after their broadcast in Japan, ADN subscribers can comfortably and legally discover the best of Japanese pop culture in real time, available in original and/or dubbed versions. ADN supports creation by co-producing new original series.
About POM Anime
POM Anime is a subsidiary of Piece of Magic Entertainment (POM), a theatrical distribution company bringing prestige content to cinemas around the world. Our goal is to provide fans with the unique opportunity to experience their favorite characters on the big screen and share their love within the anime community!
We are proud to have released some of the biggest anime titles in recent years, including box office sensations such as the cult classic AKIRA remastered in 4K, Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train, Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and One Piece Film: RED. More recently, POM Anime has brought to cinemas the critically acclaimed Mars Express, and SPY X FAMILY CODE: White - the cinematic debut of the beloved manga and anime series.
