Dandadan, Vol. 4 by Yukinobu Tatsu

Dandadan, Vol. 4 (Dandadan, #4)

by Yukinobu Tatsu

A nerd must fight powerful spirits and aliens all vying for the secret power of his “family jewel,” so who better to fight alongside him than his high school crush and a spirit granny?!

Momo Ayase and Okarun are on opposite sides of the paranormal spectrum regarding what they’ll believe in and what they won’t. Their quest to prove each other wrong leads them down a path of secret crushes and paranormal battles they’ll have to participate in to believe!

The banana-stealing Serpoians are back! And they’ve trapped Okarun, Momo, and Aira in a void to have another go at stealing their reproductive organs. The subsequent battle causes the powers of the Acrobatic Silky dwelling within Aira to awaken, and she temporarily joins forces with Momo and Okarun. But will they be any match for their opponents after the aliens merge with their minions to form an even greater being?!

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

4.5 of 5 stars

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Summary:

It all started as a little bet. Each wanted to prove the existence of the supernatural to their new friend, and neither was willing to listen. This quickly turns to chaos as a haunted tunnel and horny aliens get thrown into the mix.

Okarun may not be cursed anymore (technically?), but he does still have a specific problem. Mainly because a certain part of his anatomy is still missing, and he will need Momo's help to get them back. Awkward.

Review:

And so the chaos (and drama) continues in Dandadan Vol. 4. This serious is absolutely hilarious. Every time I think it's reached its peak, something else makes me double over laughing. I can't wait until the anime drops.

The last volume introduced a new character, and with her came a lot of drama. I think it'll be at least another volume or two before that all settles down – assuming it ever does. It is helping to push the romantic plot forward, though, so no complaints. Ironically, this volume upped the ante by introducing yet another new character. However, I wouldn't be surprised if he disappears once he's served his purpose.

Dandadan Vol. 4 starts with a bang. By that I mean a battle. It's a long, intense battle with many fan service and comical elements. It takes things to absurd levels in a way that only this series could manage.

I like the new characters and the changes they bring to the dynamics. I'm looking forward to seeing how the current/next plot goes, as it's pretty compelling. You know I love a good haunted house story. But mixing in humor will make it something wholly unique; I know it.

Highlights:
Horror/Science Fiction Manga
Comedy
Supernatural
Sci-fi versus Fantasy

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