Hideaki Sorachi's debut getting anime is fascinating—adapting the Gintama creator's 2002 one-shot shows interest in his early work. Spirit send-off department sounds wholesome premise—angels helping earthbound spirits resolve regrets before moving on creates heartwarming storytelling. Yuki Hayashi composing guarantees quality music; the prolific composer bringing his emotional scoring elevates the supernatural drama. One-shot from 2002 finally being adapted is cool—22 years later, Sorachi's honorable mention work gets full anime treatment.

Streaming service Netflix announced today that an anime adaptation of Hideaki Sorachi's debut manga Dandelion will stream on the platform this April.

Chikahiro Kobayashi and Megumi Han lead the series as Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane, members of the Japanese Angel Federation's Send-Off Department, respectively.

Dandelion Anime Visual

Main Cast

Tetsuo Tanba - Chikahiro Kobayashi

Misaki Kurogane - Megumi Han

Production Credits

Director: Daisuke Mataga

Series Composer: Yosuke Suzuki

Character Designer: Ai Asari

Assistant Director: Atsushi Ikariya

Prop Designer: Yoshihiro Sono

Main Animators: Norie Igawa, Momoko Kawai, Yutaka Matsubara, Hitomi Takechi

Art Director: Ryusuke Shiino

Color Designer: Emiko Okada

3DCG Director: Kunihiko Mita

Director of Photography: Tsubasa Takagi

Editor: Yoshiaki Kimura

Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi

Music Composer: Yuki Hayashi

Music Production: Futokorogatana

Sound Effects: Shota Yaso

Animation Producer: Yasuo Suda

Animation Studio: NAZ

About the Manga

Dandelion was submitted to Shueisha's Tenkaichi Manga Award in 2002 and earned an honorable mention. The one-shot was published in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump before being included in the first volume of the Gintama manga.

The Story

Netflix describes the story:

Dandelion follows Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane, members of the Japanese Angel Federation's Send-Off Department. Their job? Tracking down restless earthbound spirits and gently guiding them to the afterlife.

While other angels rush to close their cases, the 21st Division's Dandelion Clan takes a different approach. Dandelion members Tetsuo Tanba and his leader, Misaki Kurogane, listen to each spirit's regrets and help them resolve what's holding them back. They even help a spirit who's an elderly man running at full speed, desperate to escape.

The angels themselves are full of surprises. Tanba's permanent scowl and sharp tongue mask a deeply compassionate nature, while Kurogane is a formidable force — despite her girlish appearance. She's rumored to have laid to rest the legendary soul of Musashi Miyamoto.

Premiere Information

Date: April 2026 Platform: Netflix

Are you excited for Dandelion? Do you know Hideaki Sorachi's early work? What do you think of the spirit premise? Which Gintama work is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below!