Another sad backstory incoming!
After the girls, it’s time for the boys to fight some monsters! The latest chapter of Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga Dandadan focused on Kinta and Okarun struggling against the Kur alien with the jet exosuit and a new Yokai-powered human. The human turned out to be someone we know but don’t love. On the other hand, it seems that another alien girl’s sad life before the Kur invasion will be shown next.
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers from the manga.
Dandadan Chapter 188 recap
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The issue starts with Okarun and Kinta running away from the flying alien with the jet booster exosuit. The new Yokai hybrid attacks next, throwing powerful bursts of energy from the big circular device on his feet. Okarun is saved by an airbag made by Kinta, but says that only airbags can’t save them. It’s revealed that the new Yokai is none other than Hase, the guy who used to bully Okarun and got Yokai power from an unknown entity. He tells the alien to take Kinta so he can fight Okarun and steal his powers. But the alien replies that they’ll deal with the bespectacled boy and that Hase can take his ability. Kinta then creates a makeshift safety suit for Okarun, though it doesn’t cover his entire body.
Although he complains, when the alien finally hits Okarun, he realises that it doesn’t hurt. Kinta reveals that he got familiarised with a steel ball to make sure he nailed the material. But Okarun says that the steel has made the suit heavy and sluggish. The alien suddenly attacks again, saying how Okarun stole everything from her. It’s revealed that the Kur had also invaded her planet and killed everyone. She infiltrated the group to become Hastur’s right hand man and planned to kill the leader. However, the fight with Okarun, Momo, and the others ruined her plans. She attacks again, but this time, Okarun is ready and strikes back, throwing her far away. He tells her that he’s not her enemy. But the alien says that it’s her goal to kill Okarun and then herself. The last panel of the manga shows two humanoid figures kissing in front of a starry backdrop.
Dandadan Chapter 188 review
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Everyone get the tissues ready! I remember bawling like a child after reading Vamola’s backstory way back when. Ever since then, we’ve got some other tremendous backstories, including those of Zuma, Rin and Kouki. But it’s been a while, and I’m ready for another alien girl to break my heart with her tragic love story which turned into a lust for revenge.
I hope that, like always, Okarun is able to make her realise why she should join hands with them instead. I really also want to see Kinta wipe the floor with Hase, and maybe the bully will also join their ever-growing family. But what I’m most eager about is Momo and her grandmother, who have gone to a shrine to return Momo to her normal size. Are they also going to face unexpected enemies on the way? It’s more likely than you think!
Dandadan Chapter 189 release date
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As per Manga Plus, the Dandadan Chapter 189 release date is Tuesday, 8 April, 2025, at 12 AM JST (Monday, 7 April, 2025, at 11 PM SGT, 8:30 PM IST, 11 AM EST, and 8 AM PST). The latest three chapters can be found on the Manga Plus website and app, as well as on the Viz Media website.
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