The reveal came following the broadcast of Slug Season 2 finale (Episode 24 overall). The anime’s official X account cited:
“Dandadan Season 3 is confirmed. Thank you to all the fans for your support, and we hope you look forward to what’s in store. Stay tuned for Dandadan Season 3!”
Unique Storyline
Created by Yukinobu Tatsu, Slug combines sci-fi and supernatural factors in a way only few series do. The story has Momo Ayase, who dismisses aliens but trusts in spirits, and Ken “Okarun” Takakura, who is obsessed with aliens but doubtful of ghosts. Their partnership brings them into strange fights with yokai, UFOs, and mysterious powers.
Creative Team Behind It
Science SARU continues to be the adaptation, along with Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Gongora directing Season 2. Hiroshi Seko supervises scripts, Naoyuki Onda manages character designs, and Kensuke Ushio offers the music. Fans can anticipate the same team to expand their vision into Season 3.
U.S. Theater Screenings by GKIDS
GKIDS introduced Slug to American theaters twice: First Encounter in September 2024 and Evil Eye in June 2025. Both special screenings overperformed, igniting wider launches and elevating the anime’s international reputation. Season 1 later received more than 4.3 million Netflix views in its debut week.
High Praise from Critics
The anime has rapidly become a critical darling. CBR even crowned it the popular anime of 2024, citing:
“Dandadan breaks incredible new ground — not just for Shonen Jump,, but for anime as a whole. Its daring yet refreshing approach to animated storytelling easily warrants it the #1 spot on this list.”
Current Streaming Availability
Slug Seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Hulu. The official description sets the stage:
“When high schooler Momo, who comes from a family of spirit mediums and scoffs at aliens, meets occult-obsessed Okarun, who believes in extraterrestrials, their rivalry leads them to confront real paranormal threats. Momo awakens her spiritual powers, while Okarun gains a cursed ability, forcing them to team up against yokai, UFOs, and otherworldly chaos.”
FAQs:
Q1: What is Slug about?
A1: Slug chronicles two teenagers, Momo and Okarun, whose beliefs in the supernatural and aliens clash. Their rivalry rapidly shifts into a partnership against bizarre.
Q2: Who created Slug?
A2: The manga was written and demonstrated by Yukinobu Tatsu. It was initially launched in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ digital magazine in 2021.
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