The anime world is constantly evolving, and Dan Da Dan, a new series from Science Saru, shows this off perfectly with an amazing opening sequence! It's gone viral in just two weeks!
Dan Da Dan's Viral Opening
This 2024 anime is a huge hit! But not just because of its high-quality animation, it has one of the best opening themes in recent memory! The song is "Otonoke" by Creepy Nuts.
What's amazing? This opening song has this interesting dynamic, too. It was part of what propelled this anime's popularity! In fact, for anyone who grew up watching anime in three parts, or those that watched with terrible subtitles, this show delivers what is the highest quality, all released together at the same time!
Science Saru and Abel Góngora
Science Saru is the studio that makes Dan Da Dan. They are well-known for making some truly unique anime projects! It's been run by five people, since it started in 2013!
One person has been responsible for some truly unique animation work and was able to give this anime its memorable opening! The talented Abel Góngora directed it! And many fans believe his skills really set this series apart!
- His work stands out in this series and includes his earlier work like "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!", a critically acclaimed hit with an epic opening.
- Góngora directed some animated versions of popular projects such as the animated version of "Scott Pilgrim."
His fluid, bold animation style, that stands out with bold colors! These images really help audiences connect with what makes the show so amazing.
Globalization and Anime
The Anime Industry is also impacted by global shifts! For a long time now, there's been increased collaboration with studios working with international artists! This isn't something brand new, it has become commonplace to work on big anime projects.
Some may see these new projects having American or European talent making contributions in design, music, and other animation jobs!
- The talented designer Thomas Romain.
- Director Henry Thurlow.
- Kevin Penkin. This amazing musician did music compositions!
- You can't forget about Evan Call!
These collaborations and opportunities look to be more possible in today's remote-first world! With the world changing there are new jobs being given and major companies like MAPPA and Kyoto Animation already created jobs for individuals with these skills that previously may have not even had access to!
The Music Of Dan Da Dan
The music industry is also being affected! Music in anime usually relied heavily on Japanese pop music, J-Pop and J-Rock.
However, there's a bigger global audience! You can see the power that "Otonoke" (from Dan Da Dan) had to really show off just how big a global market really is.
What stands out? It showcases the success of "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born". That one was also created by Creepy Nuts!
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" went viral in no time, reaching the number 8 spot on the Billboard Global 200.
Anime Streaming and Social Media
It might seem impossible to be famous so quickly but it is happening more often and faster these days thanks to how fast social media works!
Netflix helped change the world of anime and with releases like Ranma 1/2 it now shows this off better. Netflix now does releases of original languages, and also dubbed ones for faster release of all anime shows. Now those watching in the dubbed languages no longer have to wait! The speed in which this all happens truly creates another shift in this world. And even though it looks like it just happened because of the opening. Dan Da Dan was gaining interest because fans had already gotten excited over the series even before it started its show on TV, because they already knew it from its own manga release!
Dan Da Dan's Success
Dan Da Dan really does capture a lot of what’s great about anime today, with this new type of animation along with new and fresh music. If you are a fan, this is what is creating such an impact. What makes Dan Da Dan stand out even further? That is its ability to bring that sense of nostalgia to many! With the ability to explore how relationships unfold amongst the high school characters and what's cool, is it even touches on some of these popular, legendary Shonen stories as well. What seems like a very new show is giving off hints of that classic feel! But even though its opening theme created viral sensations, it also gives us a glimpse at some of the upcoming anime that shows off what could be next for this very beloved genre! This will truly become one of the defining shows and also, showcases what the future of anime may look like as more fans worldwide enjoy this beloved genre!
