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Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction Episode 1 Release Date

Not a typical alien invasion.

Get ready for existential fears and alien encounters. This spring, Crunchyroll brings its viewers Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (DDDD), a unique science fiction series.

With Dead Dead Demons Dedede Destruction episode 1 release date confirmed on Crunchyroll’s streaming platform, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about the anime.

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The first anime adaptation of DDDD was a two-part film, with part one released on March 22, 2024.

Part two, released only in Japan, will be released as an all-new 18-episode television series on Crunchyroll in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

The DDDD Show features brand new footage that has never been seen in theaters before.

What is the Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction anime about?

The main characters of Dead Dead Demons Dedede Destruction, Ouran Nakagawa and Kadode Koyama, look at an alien ship
Photo credit: Inio Asano, Shogakukan, DeDeDeDe Committee

Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction (DDDD) is an anime adaptation of a critically acclaimed manga by Inio Asano (known for his work on Goodnight Punpun). The original manga ran from 2014 to 2022 and has sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

The story follows two high school best friends, Kadode Koyama and Oran “Ontan” Nakagawa, who live in a world forever changed by the arrival of a mysterious alien spaceship.

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Despite the looming threat, the boys grapple with everyday life and the existential questions of growing up. As they grapple with the complexities of adulthood, they begin to suspect that the real danger may not come from space.

The anime is produced by Production +h. produced, known for The Orbital Children, and directed by Tomoyuki Kurokawa, who worked on the popular Psycho-Pass series. The screenplay was written by Reiko Yoshida, whose writing credits include critically acclaimed titles such as Violet Evergarden, Liz and the Blue Bird and A Silent Voice.

Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction Episode 1 Release Date

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The episode will be released on Friday May 24, 2024, 11am GMT+8.

Release times and schedules for international viewers vary by time zone, as described below.

DDDD EPISODE 1 RELEASE IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES FRIDAY, MAY 24/TIME
JST 12 o’clock
ET (Eastern Time) 23 o’clock
PT (Pacific Time) 8 p.m
CT (Central Time) 10 am
GMT (Western European Time) 3 a.m
CET (Central European Time) 5 am
IST (Indian Standard Time) 8:30 am

Where can you watch Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction?

The main characters Ouran Nakagawa and Kadode Koyama from Dead Dead Demons Dedede Destruction are featured in the official key art
Photo credit: Inio Asano, Shogakukan, DeDeDeDe Committee

You can watch the anime exclusively on Cruncyroll.

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