Dandadan, Vol. 8 by Yukinobu Tatsu

Dandadan, Vol. 8 (Dandadan, #8)

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!

Okarun watches helplessly as Momo is attacked by the Evil Eye and resolves to become stronger. To help in his training, Turbo Granny takes him, with Aira in tow, to the school’s music room, where they’re suddenly attacked by the portraits of composers hanging there! But with some hints from Turbo Granny, Okarun is able to beat them, deciding right then and there to take on the Evil Eye!

Reviewed by Quirky Cat on

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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 has faced many enemies in the short time he’s known Momo. He knows he has to get stronger if he wants to protect those he cares about - people like Momo. So he’s willing to get Turbo Granny's help to get there.

Review:

Every volume, I’m blown away by how creative this series is. Dandadan Vol. 8 does not disappoint. It’s another chaoticly fun addition to the series, and I loved every second of it. I don’t know how Yukinobu Tatsu keeps surprising readers, but he does!

This is one of those volumes that starts with one adventure but ends in a very different tale by the end. The first focus is once again on Okarun trying to get stronger (to protect Momo - I love it so much). That results in an…insane series of events that I don’t even know how to describe. But I can promise it’ll make you laugh!

The second arc introduces what I believe is the fifth character of the group. I don’t love him, but I can already see how he’s going to balance out the dynamics they have going. It’ll be interesting to see how he settles into his role.

Finally, the battles are as epic as they are funny - as one might expect. There’s obviously more of this fight coming, so get ready!

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

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