Dan Da Dan Makes It Onto Netflix's Top 10, Here's Why It More than Lives up to the Hype

It's no surprise that fans adore Dan Da Dan's anime as it has dominated otaku discourse in social media circles due to Science SARU's breathtaking adaptation, but it's also climbing the charts in terms of viewership. On top of the series featuring numerous new additions to Crunchyroll's Fall 2024 anime season, Dan Da Dan is also simulcasting to Netflix weekly, meaning access for viewers across the world's largest paid streaming service. FlixPatrol shows that Dan Da Dan has broken into the #7 spot among Netflix's top 10 most popular TV shows as of October 14, 2024.

This is a major coup for Netflix as it expands its anime presence. With another delightful Fall 2024 Weekly Shonen Jump adaptation, Blue Box, Dan Da Dan shows how seriously impressive and globally popular anime can become. While Crunchyroll remains uncontested as the most popular dedicated anime subscription service, Netflix is paying attention to what the viewers want and reaping the benefits. It signals a bright future for anime as a growing presence on the platform in the wake of Dan Da Dan's debut, with more episodes and franchises to come in the following months.

Dan Da Dan Beats The Perfect Couple and Love Is Blind on Netflix Charts

A Sign of Success for the Misfit Romance Sci-Fi Adventure

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Dan Da Dan is shown as #7 on the Netflix charts, above reality show Love Is Blind, and the American mystery series The Perfect Couple going into October 14, 2024, is an impressive achievement. With each episode mystifying viewers with its glorious new opening theme courtesy of Creepy Nuts, and its hypnotic influence driving social media engagement for the series through the roof, this should come as no surprise. But Dan Da Dan, an unconventional shonen battle anime outdoing an ensemble drama featuring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, and Dakota Fanning a month after its release is noteworthy.

The Top 10 Netflix Shows as of October 14, 2024, are as follows: Deceitful Love Outer Banks Nobody Wants This Monsters The Secret of the River Love is Blind Habibi Dan Da Dan Ranma ½ The Perfect Couple Love Is Blind

Dan Da Dan is an adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu's Shonen Jump+ manga, which is a growing presence as an unorthodox blend of action, romance, and supernatural themes blending cryptids and aliens. It's no stretch to say its potential appeal is far-reaching with these genres represented. But Dan Da Dan isn't the only anime crashing onto the Netflix charts in October 2024, with another series directly contesting its spot.

Dan Da Dan Is Locked in Competition with Ranma 1/2 on Netflix

The Classic Series' Remake Also Breaks Into the Top 10

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If Dan Da Dan's iconoclastic style isn't sufficient for viewers, the remake of the 80s/90s classic Ranma ½ adds enough fresh content to appeal to longtime fans on Netflix. The series is ranked #8 below Dan Da Dan despite boasting essentially the same ratings. But based on sites tracking trending series and user voting aggregates, sites like MyAnimeList and Anitrendz consistently show Dan Da Dan at the top for Fall 2024.

As of October 14, 2024, Dan Da Dan ranks #1 both on Anitrendz and MyAnimeList.

No matter what viewer preferences are, this increased presence of new and old anime intellectual property breaking into the mainstream to be among top-viewed TV shows is an extraordinary development. Dan Da Dan shows no signs of slowing down its wild ride, with more buzzworthy moments beyond its first three episodes sure to keep conversation and engagement going for months. For Dan Da Dan and anime fans everywhere, its success on Netflix is a sure sign of the medium's global prominence continuing to grow.

Your Rating 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 star 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star 0/10 Leave a Review 9.8/10 Dandadan (2024) Two high school students, embroiled in a wager to prove the existence of ghosts or aliens, encounter daunting paranormal threats, acquire superpowers, and possibly discover love. The series blends supernatural elements with personal dynamics as the protagonists navigate their newfound abilities and unexpected challenges. Cast Natsuki Hanae , Shion Wakayama , Nana Mizuki , Ayane Sakura , Kaito Ishikawa , Mayumi Tanaka , Kazuya Nakai , Kaori Maeda , Miyu Tomita , Ryûnosuke Watanuki , Hikaru Tanaka , Seitaro Taniguchi , Satomi Kobashi , Mayuko Kazama , Ryuuzaburou Ootomo Character(s) Ken Okarun Takakura , Momo Ayase , Seiko , Aira Shiratori , Jin Jiji Enjōji , Turbo Granny , Serpoians , Miko , Muko , Momo's Boyfriend , Male Student A , Male Student B , Elementary School Boy , Flatwoods Monster Release Date September 13, 2024 Seasons 1 Main Genre Animation Expand

Sources: FlixPatrol, MyAnimeList, Anitrendz