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The Best Episodes of Dan Da Dan Season 1

Every episode of Dan Da Dan Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Dan Da Dan Season 1!

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In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 7 - To a Kinder World
    9.7/10(20802 votes)

    S1:E7

    Momo and Okarun manage to weaken Acrobatic Silky but make a shocking discovery regarding Aira. Acrobatic Silky suggests a surprising way to help.

    Director:Kotaro Matsunaga
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  2. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 4 - Kicking Turbo Granny's Ass
    8.9/10(7054 votes)

    S1:E4

    Okarun and Momo arrive at the tunnel to confront Turbo Granny. Just when they think they've won, a giant crab spirit crashes through the wall.

    Director:Mokochan
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  3. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 1 - That's How Love Starts, Ya Know!
    8.6/10(7882 votes)

    S1:E1

    Momo believes in ghosts. Okarun believes in aliens. To make each other believe what they deny, they head to a spot famous for UFO sightings and a spiritual hotspot.

    Director:Fuga Yamashiro
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  4. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 16 - That's, Like, Way Deadly!
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    S1:E16

    Momo tries to stop the magma, but the Kito family gets in her way. The tsuchinoko shrine priest joins the fray... but so does the possessed Jiji.

    Director:Hironori Tanaka
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  5. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 15 - You Won't Get Away with This!
    8.5/10(25 votes)

    S1:E15

    Unwilling to leave Jiji behind, Okarun helps Momo escape to the surface. Momo then begins forming a plan to expose the Death Worm to sunlight.

    Director:Tetsuya Wakano
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  6. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 18 - We Became a Family
    8.5/10(23 votes)

    S1:E18

    The hayashi musicians arrive and begin an energetic exorcism performance. But just when the ritual is about to succeed, Jiji makes a surprising plea.

    Director:Kayona Yamada
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 9 - Merge! Serpo Dover Demon Nessie!
    8.4/10(5006 votes)

    S1:E9

    Aira has awakened the powers of Acrobatic Silky within her and fights the Serpoians alongside Okarun and Momo.

    Director:Kenji Zemba
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  8. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 14 - The Evil Eye
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    S1:E14

    In a bid to free Okarun and Momo from the Mongolian Death Worm’s psychic power, Jiji attempts to carry them to safety but runs into a powerful entity.

    Director:Yoshihiko Mori
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  9. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 5 - Like, Where Are Your Balls?!
    8.2/10(5852 votes)

    S1:E5

    Momo and Okarun’s ordeal with Turbo Granny has brought them closer, but things remain awkward between them. Okarun realizes he still has a problem.

    Director:Hiromi Nishiyama
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  10. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 19 - Feeling Kinda Gloomy
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    S1:E19

    Okarun has an awkward time at the maid café where Momo works. Seiko tries teaching Jiji how to suppress Evil Eye's possession of his body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 21 - I Want to Rebuild the House
    8.2/10(22 votes)

    S1:E21

    Putting his training to the test, Okarun goes all-out and holds his own against Evil Eye, but the effort causes him to revert to his human form.

    Director:Yoshihiko Mori
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  12. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 2 - That's a Space Alien, Ain't It?!
    8.1/10(6600 votes)

    S1:E2

    Momo awakens psychic powers, while Okarun is cursed by Turbo Granny. They evacuate to Momo's house, but a giant alien appears before them.

    Director:Rushio Moriyama
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  13. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 6 - A Dangerous Woman Arrives
    8.1/10(5707 votes)

    S1:E6

    Turbo Granny reveals that Okarun's missing organs are contained within golden spheres. Aira, who has found one, now has the ability to see spirits.

    Director:Nozomi Fukui
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  14. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 8 - I've Got This Funny Feeling
    8.0/10(5029 votes)

    S1:E8

    Aira begins to develop a crush on Okarun. As the three friends' emotions intertwine, they suddenly face another extraterrestrial emergency.

    Director:Hiroshi Nishikiori
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  15. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 20 - You Can Do It, Okarun!
    8.0/10(23 votes)

    S1:E20

    Aira and Okarun battle the classical composer spirits. As Okarun struggles to avoid their attacks, Turbo Granny orders him to feel the rhythm.

    Directors:Tetsuya Wakano, Yoshihiko Mori, Takuya Fujikura
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  16. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 23 - Hey, It's a Kaiju
    8.0/10(20 votes)

    S1:E23

    The sky darkens as Momo, Okarun and Kinta try to evade the giant space monster. They soon run into Aira and Jiji, who give them some much-needed help.

    Directors:Kotaro Matsunaga, Abel Gongora
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  17. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 13 - Like, This Is the Legend of the Giant Snake
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    S1:E13

    As Momo fends off an attack in the outdoor hot spring, Okarun and Jiji panic over how to handle the mysterious room. The doorbell rings.

    Director:Kayona Yamada
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  18. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 17 - We Can All Stay There Together!
    7.9/10(22 votes)

    S1:E17

    With everyone safely back at Seiko's house, Momo and the others discover that water has a surprising effect on how Evil Eye possesses Jiji's body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 3 - It's a Granny vs. Granny Clash!
    7.8/10(6221 votes)

    S1:E3

    After Momo's grandmother temporarily suppresses the evil spirit within Okarun, she says that a game of tag may be the key to defeating it for good.

    Director:Daiki Yonemori
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  20. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 24 - Clash! Space Kaiju vs. Giant Robot!
    7.8/10(24 votes)

    S1:E24

    As Momo and the others try to pilot the giant Buddha robot and battle the kaiju, Okarun and Jiji are ejected from the robot and land in a rice paddy.

    Director:Kenji Zemba
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  21. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 10 - Have You Ever Seen a Cattle Mutilation?
    7.7/10(4237 votes)

    S1:E10

    Okarun and the girls try to clean up some misunderstandings with their classmates. The aquatic creature reappears before Momo and Aira.

    Director:Kayona Yamada
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  22. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 11 - First Love
    7.6/10(4057 votes)

    S1:E11

    Momo's childhood friend Jiji has come to stay with the Ayases. He explains that he needs Seiko’s help with some strange phenomena at his house.

    Director:Toru Hasutani
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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  23. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 22 - The Secret Art of Being Attractive
    7.6/10(22 votes)

    S1:E22

    Momo goes to Okarun's classroom to tell him about the golden ball spotted in the housing complex and finds him speaking with a curious classmate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Dan Da Dan Season 1 Episode 12 - Let's Go to the Cursed House
    7.5/10(3928 votes)

    S1:E12

    On the way to investigate the Enjoji house, Okarun feels uneasy about Jiji's closeness to Momo but finds himself drawn to his friendly nature.

    Director:Tetsuya Wakano
    Writer:Hiroshi Seko

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"To a Kinder World" is the best rated episode of "Dan Da Dan" season 1. It scored 9.7/10 based on 20802 votes. Directed by Kotaro Matsunaga and written by Hiroshi Seko, it aired on 11/15/2024. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Kicking Turbo Granny's Ass".