DAN DA DAN’s Turbo Granny just made the leap from anime screens to real life in the most unexpected way possible. In a surprising yet perfectly chaotic crossover, the anime has collaborated with Coca-Cola Japan for a brand-new Fanta commercial starring a live-action version of the infamous Turbo Granny. The eccentric character appears in full costume, setting the tone for a wild, humorous advertisement that merges the series’ quirky energy with the drink’s playful image.
The commercial has been released on both DAN DA DAN’s official social media handles and Coca-Cola Japan’s YouTube channel. The video shows Turbo Granny appearing as a “crazy” teacher at Fanta Academy, interacting with students in an exaggerated and bizarre classroom setting. The energy is pure chaos, aligning with Fanta’s brand messaging of letting go and laughing things off when life gets weird. The campaign’s taglines reflect this tone, encouraging viewers to “drink Fanta with your friends and laugh it off.”
This live-action cameo is more than just a fun gimmick. It speaks to the growing cultural impact of DAN DA DAN as the series continues to rise in popularity, particularly during its second season. According to recent Netflix viewership data, DAN DA DAN Season 2 made its mark by ranking fourth on the platform’s non-English top 10 list from July 7 to July 13. In that single week, it recorded 4.5 million hours watched, or 5.4 million complete views by Netflix’s runtime calculation standards. Among all global TV series on the platform, it was the fifth most-watched during that period.
The anime, directed by Fuga Yamashiro and Abel Góngora and animated by Science SARU, is known for its unpredictable tone, fast-paced action, and genre-blending storytelling. Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu are currently streaming the show, making it widely accessible to international viewers.
DAN DA DAN tells the story of Momo and Okarun, two high schoolers caught in a world where ghosts, aliens, and curses all exist at once. What begins as a battle of beliefs turns into a supernatural adventure filled with bizarre encounters and comedic tension. With characters like Turbo Granny, the anime leans into its absurdity without losing emotional core or character development.
Bringing Turbo Granny into the world of live-action advertisements is a bold move that makes complete sense in the universe of DAN DA DAN. It bridges anime fandom with mainstream advertising in a way that feels organic, wacky, and refreshing much like the drink it promotes.
As DAN DA DAN continues to expand its footprint across platforms and mediums, expect more creative crossovers that blur the line between fiction and reality, one chaotic spirit at a time.
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