DAN DA DAN: First Encounter
“The battle of the occult starts now!”
Synopsis
High schoolers Momo and Okarun, who debate about ghosts and aliens, investigate paranormal sites, encountering supernatural forces while awaking hidden powers to face the unknown. Theatrical event featuring the first three episodes of DAN DA DAN, and an exclusive interview with Yukinobu Tatsu and Shihei Lin, the author and editor of the original manga, Fuga Yamashiro (Director), and Shion Wakayama (voice of Momo) and Natsuki Hanae (voice of Okarun).
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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In Theatres Sept 13 [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-14
Top Cast
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Natsuki Hanae
Ken 'Okarun' Takakura (voice) / Self
Shion Wakayama
Momo Ayase (voice) / Self
Nana Mizuki
Momo's Grandmother / Seiko (Dodoria Santa) (voice)
Mayumi Tanaka
Turbo Granny (voice)
Kazuya Nakai
Serpoian A / Serpoian B / Serpoian C (voice)
Kaori Maeda
Miko (voice)
Miyu Tomita
Muko (voice)
Ryunosuke Watanuki
Momo's Boyfriend (voice)
Hikaru Tanaka
Male Student A (voice)
Seitaro Taniguchi
Male Student B (voice)
Satomi Kobashi
Elementary School Boy (voice)
Mayuko Kazama
Elementary School Boy (voice)
Ryuuzaburou Ootomo
Flatwoods Monster (voice)
Hayato Kashiwazaki
Shoma (voice)
Koji Seki
TV Station Producer (voice)
Shitan En
Assistant Producer (voice)
Naoki Tamanoi
Taxi Driver (voice)
Emi Taniguchi
TV Announcer (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fuga Yamashiro, Rushio Moriyama, Daiki Yonemori
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Seko, Yukinobu Tatsu
- Original Score
- Kensuke Ushio
- Original Title
- DAN DA DAN: First Encounter
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Science SARU
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fuga Yamashiro, Rushio Moriyama, Daiki Yonemori
Hiroshi Seko, Yukinobu Tatsu
Kensuke Ushio
Kiyoshi Hirose
Choi Eun-young
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyoshi Hirose
Editor
Kensuke Ushio
Original Music Composer
Fuga Yamashiro
Director
Choi Eun-young
Producer
Hiroshi Seko
Writer
Rushio Moriyama
Director
Daiki Yonemori
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DAN DA DAN: First Encounter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is DAN DA DAN: First Encounter about?
High schoolers Momo and Okarun, who debate about ghosts and aliens, investigate paranormal sites, encountering supernatural forces while awaking hidden powers to face the unknown. Theatrical event featuring the first three episodes of DAN DA DAN, and an exclusive interview with Yukinobu Tatsu and Shihei Lin, the author and editor of the original manga, Fuga Yamashiro (Director), and Shion Wakayama (voice of Momo) and Natsuki Hanae (voice of Okarun).
Who directed DAN DA DAN: First Encounter?
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter was directed by Fuga Yamashiro, Rushio Moriyama, Daiki Yonemori.
Who stars in DAN DA DAN: First Encounter?
The principal cast of DAN DA DAN: First Encounter includes Natsuki Hanae, Shion Wakayama, Nana Mizuki, Mayumi Tanaka, Kazuya Nakai.
When was DAN DA DAN: First Encounter released and how long is it?
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
How much did DAN DA DAN: First Encounter make at the box office?
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for DAN DA DAN: First Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for DAN DA DAN: First Encounter was composed by Kensuke Ushio.
Is DAN DA DAN: First Encounter based on a book or true story?
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Yukinobu Tatsu".
What is the age rating and content advisory for DAN DA DAN: First Encounter?
DAN DA DAN: First Encounter holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).