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Space Dandy

2014Show2 seasons26 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

An eccentric, nostalgic animated series about the future and pop culture, with standout score and visual style.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Episodes

2 seasons · 26 episodes · best: S2E8 "A World Without Sadness, Baby" 9.2

Episodes

8.0
8.3

Story

Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it’s first come – first served! Accompanied by his sidekicks, a rundown robot named QT and Meow the cat-looking space alien, Dandy bravely explores unknown worlds inhabited by a variety aliens. Join the best dressed alien hunter in all of space and time as he embarks on an adventure that ends at the edge of the universe!

Feels like

  • Retro-Futurist Space Opera
  • Absurdist Comedy
  • Eclectic Soundtrack
  • Homage to Sci-Fi Classics
  • Stylized Visual Experimentation
  • Laid-back Adventure
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Shinichiro Watanabe Style
  • Cultural Pastiche

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Shingo Natsume, Sayo Yamamoto, Masahiro Mukai
Written by
Kimiko Ueno, Shinichiro Watanabe, Dai Sato
Produced by
Masahiko Minami, Yukako Inoue, Hirotsugu Ogisu
Music by
mito, Kensuke Ushio, Yoko Kanno

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 4, 2014 · September 28, 2014 · Ended

First aired
January 4, 2014
Last aired
September 28, 2014
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

The Empire, Tidally Locked Planet, Lame Pun Reaction +9

  • The Empire
  • Tidally Locked Planet
  • Lame Pun Reaction
  • Applied Phlebotinum
  • Cold Open
  • Department of Redundancy Department
  • Always a Bigger Fish
  • Alien Geometry
  • Kudzu Plot
  • Alternate Calendar
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Our Wormholes Are Different

12 of 264 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Space Dandy?"

Questions about Space Dandy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Dandy?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Space Dandy streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Space Dandy worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 8).

Is Space Dandy okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Space Dandy?

10 h

About 10 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2014.

Will Space Dandy make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Space Dandy?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Space Dandy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.