DAN DA DAN Original Soundtrack by kensuke ushio - Out Now
NEW YORK, NY (December 6, 2024) – Milan Records today releases DAN DA DAN (ORIGINAL SERIES SOUNDTRACK) with music by composer kensuke ushio. Available everywhere now, the album features original score music written by ushio for the new hit anime series about two teenagers with supernatural powers in a fight against both spirits and aliens. Based on the hugely popular anime series by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN packs an electrifying blend of sci-fi, horror and comedy, and required an eclectic soundscape to match. Known for his compositions for Chainsaw Man and A Silent Voice, anime veteran kensuke ushio delivers an upbeat, electronic soundtrack with influences across disco, funk, house and more, echoing the anime's truly unique blend of genres and providing the perfect soundtrack to the action-packed story.
Of the soundtrack, composer kensuke ushio says, “When I first read the original comic of DAN DA DAN, I was captivated by the attitude to encapsulate various cultures to create a new story. The occult, UFO, rom-com, old Japanese movies, you can see the bits and pieces of those elements sampled in the storyline. Thinking back ‘sampling’ was always there in the music I grew up with. For this project, my goal was to create music unlike anything you've ever heard before, featuring a variety of samplings (legit!), yet still be a cohesive part of DAN DA DAN. When you're done listening to this record, please go to the record store to dig for music you can sample!”
DAN DA DAN marks the directorial debut from Fūga Yamashiro and is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off). The series' first season is currently available to stream in the US via Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hulu. For more information, please visit https://anime-DAN DA DAN.com/en/.
ABOUT DAN DA DAN
DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek. The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities! Could this be the start of a fateful romance as well!?
Now begins a new story of occult battles and adolescence!
Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The directorial debut from Fūga Yamashiro is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man).
CONNECT WITH DAN DA DAN
WEBSITE | TRAILER | INSTAGRAM | X
DAN DA DAN (ORIGINAL SERIES SOUNDTRACK)
TRACKLISTING –
DISC 1:
DISC 2:
ABOUT kensuke ushio
A leading musician in the Japanese electronic music scene, kensuke ushio is one of the most sought-after composers, transcending genres.
ushio began his music career in December 2008 as a solo electronic artist under the moniker "agraph" with the release of his debut album, a day, Phases. He formed the band "LAMA" in 2011 while continuing to perform with DENKI GROOVE as a supporting member in their live shows.
In 2014, he composed his first TV scores for the animated TV series Ping Pong the Animation, directed by Masaaki Yuasa, where he began to establish his artful method of music production in the context of dance music genres, including techno and house.
ushio created the scores for the movie A Silent Voice, directed by Naoko Yamada. He went on to compose for many of her successive works, including Liz and the Blue Bird (2018), Heike Story (2022), and most recently, The Colors Within (2024). Scoring Yuasa's animated TV series: DEVILMAN crybaby (2018) and Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020), ushio and director Masaaki Yuasa have also continued to expand on their collaborative success since Ping Pong the Animation. His 2022 score for the animated TV series Chainsaw Man was released internationally in multiple formats with vinyl receiving particular attention, and the OST has marked significant sales to date. His work on Heavenly Delusion and The Dangers in My Heart, released in 2023, garnered media focus internationally.
ushio performed at the world's largest electronic music and business festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, in the fall of 2023, showcasing a live set featuring his various film/TV scores, and his 2024 solo performance in Amsterdam titled "Chainsaw Man Live Set" received rave reviews. Invitations to European music festivals already look promising for 2025.
Contributing 2024 releases include music for the Naoko Yamada feature film The Colours Within and the score for the animated TV series DAN DA DAN. kensuke ushio is an artist not limited by boundaries or genres, who will continue his groundbreaking work on many high-profile productions for years to come.
Of the soundtrack, composer kensuke ushio says, “When I first read the original comic of DAN DA DAN, I was captivated by the attitude to encapsulate various cultures to create a new story. The occult, UFO, rom-com, old Japanese movies, you can see the bits and pieces of those elements sampled in the storyline. Thinking back ‘sampling’ was always there in the music I grew up with. For this project, my goal was to create music unlike anything you've ever heard before, featuring a variety of samplings (legit!), yet still be a cohesive part of DAN DA DAN. When you're done listening to this record, please go to the record store to dig for music you can sample!”
DAN DA DAN marks the directorial debut from Fūga Yamashiro and is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off). The series' first season is currently available to stream in the US via Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hulu. For more information, please visit https://anime-DAN DA DAN.com/en/.
ABOUT DAN DA DAN
DAN DA DAN follows Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult geek. The two of them started talking after Momo rescued Okarun from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them – Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. To make each other believe in what they denied the existence of, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital known for its UFO sightings, and Okarun goes to a tunnel that is said to be haunted. In each place, they encounter overwhelming paranormal entities that defy comprehension. Amid trouble, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to challenge the paranormal entities! Could this be the start of a fateful romance as well!?
Now begins a new story of occult battles and adolescence!
Based on the popular manga by Yukinobu Tatsu, DAN DA DAN is an electrifying, action-packed love letter to sci-fi and horror with the heart of a ruthlessly funny teen rom-com. The directorial debut from Fūga Yamashiro is the latest series from cutting-edge animation studio Science SARU (The Colors Within, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off) with pulse-pounding original music from kensuke ushio (Chainsaw Man).
CONNECT WITH DAN DA DAN
WEBSITE | TRAILER | INSTAGRAM | X
DAN DA DAN (ORIGINAL SERIES SOUNDTRACK)
TRACKLISTING –
DISC 1:
- code : DDD
- a slice of peach
- okarun's file
- tiger and flower
- seiko
- serpoians
- supernatural power
- (un)lucky cat
- code : DDD(Version.H)
- on the edge
- like a fire
- william hell overture
- paranormal funk
- breakthrough
- the tunnel
- the girls
- turbo granny
DISC 2:
- momo
- okarun's life
- more than friends
- less than lovers
- aira
- can't take it anymore!!
- the briefing
- the crawling ghost
- curse
- love theme
- acrobatic silky
- code : DDD(Version.O)
- jiji!
- spoken spell
- taro and hanako
- the kitos
ABOUT kensuke ushio
A leading musician in the Japanese electronic music scene, kensuke ushio is one of the most sought-after composers, transcending genres.
ushio began his music career in December 2008 as a solo electronic artist under the moniker "agraph" with the release of his debut album, a day, Phases. He formed the band "LAMA" in 2011 while continuing to perform with DENKI GROOVE as a supporting member in their live shows.
In 2014, he composed his first TV scores for the animated TV series Ping Pong the Animation, directed by Masaaki Yuasa, where he began to establish his artful method of music production in the context of dance music genres, including techno and house.
ushio created the scores for the movie A Silent Voice, directed by Naoko Yamada. He went on to compose for many of her successive works, including Liz and the Blue Bird (2018), Heike Story (2022), and most recently, The Colors Within (2024). Scoring Yuasa's animated TV series: DEVILMAN crybaby (2018) and Japan Sinks: 2020 (2020), ushio and director Masaaki Yuasa have also continued to expand on their collaborative success since Ping Pong the Animation. His 2022 score for the animated TV series Chainsaw Man was released internationally in multiple formats with vinyl receiving particular attention, and the OST has marked significant sales to date. His work on Heavenly Delusion and The Dangers in My Heart, released in 2023, garnered media focus internationally.
ushio performed at the world's largest electronic music and business festival, Amsterdam Dance Event, in the fall of 2023, showcasing a live set featuring his various film/TV scores, and his 2024 solo performance in Amsterdam titled "Chainsaw Man Live Set" received rave reviews. Invitations to European music festivals already look promising for 2025.
Contributing 2024 releases include music for the Naoko Yamada feature film The Colours Within and the score for the animated TV series DAN DA DAN. kensuke ushio is an artist not limited by boundaries or genres, who will continue his groundbreaking work on many high-profile productions for years to come.
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