TV-Series
Description
"Space Dandy Season 2" continues the episodic adventures of Dandy, a self-proclaimed alien hunter, alongside his crew: QT, a rundown robot, and Meow, a cat-like alien from Betelgeuse. The series maintains its comedic and surreal tone, blending science fiction with absurdity as the trio travels through space in their ramshackle ship, the Aloha Oe, in search of rare aliens to register for profit. Each episode stands largely on its own, often exploring bizarre and unpredictable scenarios that range from time loops and parallel universes to existential musings and slapstick humor.

Dandy remains the central figure, characterized by his laid-back attitude, obsession with women, and unexpected moments of heroism. Despite his often self-centered behavior, he occasionally reveals a deeper sense of compassion and determination. QT and Meow provide comedic support, with QT’s logical but outdated programming clashing with Meow’s lazy and opportunistic nature. Together, they navigate a universe filled with eccentric characters, including rival alien hunters, sentient planets, and enigmatic entities.

The season delves into more experimental storytelling, with episodes that challenge conventional narrative structures. One episode explores a time loop where Dandy repeatedly relives the same day, while another sees the crew encountering a race of beings who exist solely to serve others. The series also introduces recurring elements, such as the mysterious Gogol Empire, which seeks to capture Dandy for reasons tied to his unexplained significance in the universe. Despite these threads, the show prioritizes episodic adventures over a continuous plot, allowing for a wide range of tones and themes.

Themes of identity, purpose, and the nature of existence are subtly woven into the narrative, often juxtaposed with the show’s lighthearted and irreverent humor. The season’s finale brings a sense of closure while maintaining the series’ signature unpredictability, leaving the fate of the characters open to interpretation. "Space Dandy Season 2" builds on the foundation of its predecessor, offering a mix of absurdity, heart, and philosophical undertones that define its unique place in the science fiction genre.
Information
Space Dandy Season 2
スペース☆ダンディ シーズン2
Type: TV-Series
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 07/06/2014
Categories
Genre
AdventureComedy
Settings
Sci-FiSpace
Tags
ParodyMecha
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Episodes
Staffel 1
14I Can't Be the Only One, Baby
15There's Music in the Darkness, Baby
16Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Baby
17The Transfer Student is Dandy, Baby
18The Big Fish is Huge, Baby
19The Gallant Space Gentleman, Baby
20Rock 'n' Roll Dandy, Baby
21A World with No Sadness, Baby
22We're All Fools, So Let's All Dance, Baby
23Lovers Are Trendy, Baby
24An Other-Dimensional Tale, Baby
25Dandy's Day in Court, Baby
26Never-ending Dandy, Baby
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Staff
  • Chief Director
  • Episode Director
    Atsushi Takahashi
    Hiroshi Shimizu
    Yasuhiro Nakura
    Satoshi Saga
    Masato Miyoshi
    Takaaki Wada
    Sayo Yamamoto
    Kiyotaka Oshiyama
    Masahiro Mukai
    Seimei Kidokoro
  • Music
    Yōko Kanno
    Hiroyuki Namba
    Yasuyuki Okamura
    Fujimaru Yoshino
    Kouichirou Tashiro
    Taku Takahashi
    Seiichi Nagai
    Mito
    Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro
    ZEN-LA-ROCK
    Taro Umebayashi
    Hiroshi Kawanabe
    Noriyoshi Sasanuma
    Tomonori Hayashibe
    Shutoku Mukai
    Latin Quarters
    KenKen
    kensuke ushio
    TUCKER
    OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
    DORIAN
    BTB
  • Art Director
    Eriko Shibayama
    Ryō Kōno
  • Art design
    Atsushi Morikawa
    Hideyasu Narita
    Junichirō Tamamori
  • Director of Photography
    Yoshiyuki Takei
    Mayuko Furumoto
    Masataka Ikegami
Production
  • Production
    Flying Dog
    BONES
    BS Fuji
    Adult Swim
    Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
    Bandai Visual
    Bandai Namco Games
    Project SPACE DANDY
  • Animation Production
    BONES
Relations
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-6, 11
“X Jigen e Yōkoso" (X次元へようこそ;Welcome to the X Dimsension)”
“Kanchigai Lonely Night" (かんちがいロンリーナイト; Misunderstood Lonely Night)”
“WHITE HOUSE”
“Space ☆ Dandy”
“Seaside Driving”
“All 'the thing's i am... worried”
“Space Fun Club”
Insert songs
Ep. 4
“Burning&Rising”
Ep. 10
“I'm Losing You”