DAN DA DAN’s “Hunting Soul” Sparks Apology to YOSHIKI and X JAPAN

The production committee of the TV anime DAN DA DAN has released an official statement addressing concerns surrounding the song “Hunting Soul”. The apology comes after fans raised questions about the involvement of legendary musician YOSHIKI and his band X JAPAN.

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According to the statement, the song was composed as a tribute to the passion and artistry of YOSHIKI and X JAPAN, with the intention of matching the anime’s story and enhancing its overall quality. However, the committee admitted that prior communication with YOSHIKI and his team was insufficient, leading to misunderstandings and concerns.

“We deeply respect Mr. YOSHIKI and X JAPAN,” the statement reads. “Our goal was never to cause worry, but rather to elevate the anime with a musical expression.”

The production team confirmed that they have already held discussions with YOSHIKI and are considering this incident as an opportunity to pursue future creative projects together.

The committee also extended its apology to fans of both X JAPAN and DAN DA DAN, as well as to industry stakeholders, promising to handle rights-related matters constructively.

“Hunting Soul” by HAYASii:

The song was written, composed, and arranged by Seiichi Nagai, and produced by renowned composer Kensuke Ushio. Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman brings his signature style to the guitar section, with CHARGEEEEEE… on drums and Wakazaemon on bass.

The series is currently streaming worldwide every week via simulcast on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu, Muse, and ADN.

New Key Visual:

MAIN STAFF:
Original Work: Yukinobu Tatsu
Director: Fuga Yamashiro, Abel Gongora
Series Composition: Hiroshi Seko
Music: kensuke ushio
Character Design: Naoyuki Onda
Creature Design: Yoshimichi Kameda
Animation Production: Science SARU

DAN DA DAN a paranormal manga by Yukinobu Tatsu is serialized in Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ and an English language version is available from VIZ Media. 

Crunchyroll describes the story as follows:

This is a story about Momo, a high school girl who comes from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate Okarun, an occult fanatic. After Momo rescues Okarun from being bullied, they begin talking. However, an argument ensues between them since Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens exist, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts exist.

To prove to each other what they believe in is real, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted and Okarun goes to a tunnel rumored to be haunted. To their surprise, they each encounter overwhelming paranormal activities that transcend comprehension. Amid these predicaments, Momo awakens her hidden power and Okarun gains the power of a curse to overcome these new dangers! Their fateful love begins as well!?

The story of the occult battle and adolescence starts!

Source: @anime_dandadan

©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee

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