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DanDaDan: Evil Eye Wows with Vivid Animation as Critics Question Its Teaser Format

Critics praise Science Saru’s dynamic direction in this three-episode compilation that leaves viewers on a cliffhanger before Season 2

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Overview

  • DanDaDan: Evil Eye premiered on June 6 as a compilation of the first three Season 2 episodes rather than a traditional standalone film.
  • The feature ends abruptly on a cliffhanger, prompting audiences to await Season 2, Episode 4 when the series resumes on July 3.
  • Reviewers commend the film’s kinetic visuals and color palette, highlighting Science Saru’s high-energy animation and direction.
  • Critics argue the format feels like an extended trailer with jarring transitions that undermine Jiji’s emotional arc.
  • Based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga, the anime continues its blend of psychic battles, cursed objects and themes of human connection.