It’s no surprise that Dan Da Dan is an absolute riot, blending extraterrestrial and supernatural themes with the tried-and-true battle shonen formula, but this white-hot new anime takes a much-needed bold step. Battle shonen series have continuously dominated much of the public discourse around anime in the public sphere, and Dan Da Dan is no different. However, the series forgoes the lengthy buildup that its peers have made common to have its protagonist immediately transform into his strongest form, setting the tone for the adrenaline-fueled rush that will be Dan Da Dan.