As big asSquid Gameseason 3 is, it’s already losing out to one of Netflix’s biggest summer anime. After a historic run and a truly breakout success,Squid Gamehas finally released its third and final season, and as divisive as it might have been, that hasn’t stopped it from being one of the biggest hits in the history of Netflix.
Squid Gameseason 3 is an undeniable hit, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be surpassed. No popular show or movie stays at the top forever, and that can already be seen withSquid Game, asaccording to Netflix’s official weekly report,Dandadanhas officially surpassedSquid Gameseason 3 to be the #1 show in Japan.Dandadanis even currently the #4 foreign language show in the world, so if anything has a chance to permanently dethroneSquid Gameseason 3, it’sDandadanseason 2.
Why Dandadan Season 2 Is Already Beating Out Squid Game Season 3
What Makes Dandadan So Special Compared To Squid Game
Dandadanseason 2beating outSquid Gameseason 3 is great to see, and it’s hardly surprising.Dandadanbecame a major hit thanks to how well it combines gorgeous animation with hilarious comedy and engaging character writing, which created an incredible amount of hype for season 2, so this is just the natural result of how many people were waiting for its return.
That level of hype was paired perfectly withSquid Gameseason 3’s divisive nature. As popular asSquid Gameseason 3 was, it was incredibly divisive with fans and critics for how it handled its cast and for its lackluster ending, so when something more crowd-pleasing likeDandadancame along, it was easy for it to overtakeSquid Game, especially when it’s being met with far more positive reception.
Will Dandadan Maintain Its Hold Over Squid Game?
Can Dandadan Remain Squid Game’s Biggest Competition?
Dandadanis doing a great job of beating outSquid Game, and that begs the question of whether it can maintain that reception, going forward. WhileDandadan’s current success could be a temporary thing, with how divisiveSquid Gameseason 3 was and how it’s already a few weeks old, it will inevitably fall lower in the global charts, so even ifDandadandoesn’t beat it, something else inevitably will.
