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Yukinobu Tatsu
Yukinobu Tatsu is the creator of the manga series Dandadan. His work combines action and comedy elements across the nine volumes currently available.
Dandadan, Vol. 8
Synopsis
Dandadan Vol. 8, the original Japanese tankobon by Yukinobu Tatsu, was published by Shueisha on 4 January 2023. After Momo is felled by an evil eye, Okarun trains with Aira and Turbo Granny to grow strong enough to strike back, battling composers who emerge from their portraits before a decisive confrontation.
Dandadan fuses yokai and alien lore with slapstick comedy, fast-paced fights, and an earnest teen romance, and this volume marks a turning point for Okarun's resolve. This entry is the Japanese-language edition.
Genres
Characters
Momo AyaseProtagonist
A medium's granddaughter and one of the two leads, sidelined early in the volume by an evil eye.
Ken 'Okarun' TakakuraProtagonist
Occult-loving co-lead who trains to grow stronger after failing to protect Momo.
Aira ShiratoriSupporting
A classmate with her own supernatural powers who trains alongside Okarun.
Turbo GrannySupporting
The yokai bound to Okarun, guiding the group through their trials.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start reading the series with this volume?
The narrative is highly serialized and builds directly upon character relationships and plot developments established in previous volumes, so new readers should begin with the first volume to follow the story effectively.
Is there an anime version of this story?
An anime adaptation produced by Science SARU began airing in 2024 and has continued with multiple seasons, covering the events of the manga series.