Netflix’s 'Dandelion': Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything You Need to Know About Hideaki Sorachi’s New Anime

Published 04/17/2026, 9:49 AM EDT

Before Hideaki Sorachi conquered the world with Gintama, he planted a seed of supernatural comedy that is finally blooming on screen. This adaptation promises to blend the eccentric humor of a legendary creator with a surprisingly tender look at the afterlife. Netflix’s new Dandelion explores whether two mismatched angels can truly heal the heavy hearts of restless spirits before they depart forever.

The Japanese Angel Federation handles the transition of spirits with varying degrees of efficiency and empathy.

The divine intervention in Dandelion

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As per Netflix Tudum, the story follows the 21st Division of the Japanese Angel Federation, known as the Dandelion Clan, who reject bureaucratic speed. Instead of rushing spirits to the next world, they focus on resolving the lingering regrets and earthly attachments of the deceased.

Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane lead this unconventional team through cases involving everything from high-speed elderly spirits to legendary historical figures. Their mission is to ensure every soul finds true peace before the final send-off occurs in the afterlife. The new series adapts the supernatural manga Dandelion, which originally marked the creative debut of Hideaki Sorachi.

These supernatural investigators bring a unique set of skills and personalities to their ghostly assignments.

The heavenly personnel in Dandelion

The cast features a dynamic range of voices bringing these celestial civil servants and wandering souls to life for global audiences. Each performer captures the specific blend of slapstick comedy and emotional depth required for a Sorachi work.

Kaiji Tang / Chikahiro Kobayashi: Tetsuo Tanba

Risa Mei / Megumi Han: Misaki Kurogane

Amber Lee Connors: Asako Kurogane

Keith Silverstein: Tamesuke Naito

Kira Buckland: Jun Hirokawa

William Salyers: One Eyed Man

Michelle Ruff: Harukichi's Wife

Ryan Colt Levy: Shinji Kyokawa

Jason Marnocha: Daigoro Kyokawa

Frank Todaro: Harukichi Nakayama

John Choi: Yuichi Kyokawa

Khoi Dao: Ida

Nic Olsen: Proto

Laila Berzins: Inomata

Keisuke Hoashi: Nobunaga

Deneen Melody: Additional Voices

Joe Hernandez: Free Isobe

Bill Rogers: Inuyama

Sean Burgos: Male Chief

Michael C. Pizzuto: Hirokawa

Leigh Joel Scott: Additional Voices

Colby Rummell: Masaki Kyoga

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Fans can mark their calendars for a season that balances hilarious antics with poignant spiritual resolutions.

The premiere schedule of Dandelion

The series officially debuted on April 16, 2026, delivering a full slate of episodes that immediately captured the attention of critics. These initial chapters establish the tone of the series, moving from comedic misunderstandings to deep reflections on life. The Netflix anime addition provides viewers with a dive into the first seven episodes of the season right now to follow the journey:

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Stream the latest episodes now to witness the celestial chaos of the Dandelion Clan first-hand.

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Soma Mitra

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Soma is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. With a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication, she brings production experience from documentary films like Chandua: Stories on Fabric. Covering the true crime and docu-drama beat, she turns psychological thrillers into sharp, audience-aware storytelling.

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