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ダンダダン [Dan Da Dan] #12
Dandadan, Vol. 12
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!
A gravely injured Okarun wakes up to an out-of-body experience! And when he answers Momo’s phone, he’s sucked through the telephone wires to where Seiko and Turbo Granny are in the middle of a battle. Thankfully, Turbo Granny is able to teach Okarun a technique for returning to his body that will also help in the impending alien invasion. Elsewhere, Momo and the others are undergoing their own training, but when they return home on the predicted date of the invasion, they find it’s already begun!
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!
A gravely injured Okarun wakes up to an out-of-body experience! And when he answers Momo’s phone, he’s sucked through the telephone wires to where Seiko and Turbo Granny are in the middle of a battle. Thankfully, Turbo Granny is able to teach Okarun a technique for returning to his body that will also help in the impending alien invasion. Elsewhere, Momo and the others are undergoing their own training, but when they return home on the predicted date of the invasion, they find it’s already begun!
202 pages, Paperback
First published December 4, 2023
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Yukinobu Tatsu
60 books379 followersaka 龍幸伸. (Tatsu Yukinobu), mangaka author of Dan Da Dan, Fire Ball! and Seigi no Rokugou.
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August 23, 2025
Um volume frenético, recheado de ação – que não traz explicações para o que aconteceu com Okarun – e foca em mostrar o treinamento e resultado dos protagonistas para enfrentar a ameaça alienígena estabelecida no volume anterior.
No começo do mangá, temos um breve foco no Okarun, mostrando que ele se encontrou com Seiko e um novo conceito é apresentado ao leitor: ondas eletromagnéticas em espirais. Eu achei tal conceito e explicação confuso, mas não foi nada aprofundado a respeito disso, logo, acredito que isso será abordado mais para a frente. Assim, Okarun retorna ao seu corpo, e mesmo machucado, busca forças para se levantar e ir ao encontro de seu time para enfrentar os alienígenas.
No que tange o restante do grupo, eles treinaram e aperfeiçoaram suas técnicas, principalmente Jiji e Momo, que conseguiram canalizar suas energias e criar golpes poderosos (o do Jiji é sensacional).
Após o treinamento, eles partem para enfrentar os alienígenas. De maneira resumida, até que eles conseguem se portar bem contra os invasores, com Aira traçando um plano interessante e os demais conseguindo executar. O grande problema que os protagonistas enfrentam, é a quantidade de inimigos, pois, mesmo que eles treinaram e conseguem lutar contra os aliens, explorando suas fraquezas, o número de invasores é muito maior do que eles conseguem dar conta.
Assim, a luta começa a virar de lado e ficar favorável aos alienígenas, com Aira sofrendo um dano absurdo de um golpe direto, e deixando o leitor com vontade de ler mais, o mangá encerra a luta dessa forma nesse volume.
Em sequência, ainda temos alguns capítulos, que focam primeiramente no Sakata, dando a entender que de alguma maneira ele irá se juntar a batalha nas próximas edições. Em seguida, temos o foco dos capítulos na Bamora, em que finalmente nos é apresentado sua origem.
No começo do mangá, temos um breve foco no Okarun, mostrando que ele se encontrou com Seiko e um novo conceito é apresentado ao leitor: ondas eletromagnéticas em espirais. Eu achei tal conceito e explicação confuso, mas não foi nada aprofundado a respeito disso, logo, acredito que isso será abordado mais para a frente. Assim, Okarun retorna ao seu corpo, e mesmo machucado, busca forças para se levantar e ir ao encontro de seu time para enfrentar os alienígenas.
No que tange o restante do grupo, eles treinaram e aperfeiçoaram suas técnicas, principalmente Jiji e Momo, que conseguiram canalizar suas energias e criar golpes poderosos (o do Jiji é sensacional).
Após o treinamento, eles partem para enfrentar os alienígenas. De maneira resumida, até que eles conseguem se portar bem contra os invasores, com Aira traçando um plano interessante e os demais conseguindo executar. O grande problema que os protagonistas enfrentam, é a quantidade de inimigos, pois, mesmo que eles treinaram e conseguem lutar contra os aliens, explorando suas fraquezas, o número de invasores é muito maior do que eles conseguem dar conta.
Assim, a luta começa a virar de lado e ficar favorável aos alienígenas, com Aira sofrendo um dano absurdo de um golpe direto, e deixando o leitor com vontade de ler mais, o mangá encerra a luta dessa forma nesse volume.
Em sequência, ainda temos alguns capítulos, que focam primeiramente no Sakata, dando a entender que de alguma maneira ele irá se juntar a batalha nas próximas edições. Em seguida, temos o foco dos capítulos na Bamora, em que finalmente nos é apresentado sua origem.
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January 14, 2026“Momo, thank you.” VAMOLA 😭😭😭😭 take all of vamolas pain and give it to the alien invaders PLEASE
October 18, 2025
Another amazing volume of this great manga!
November 9, 2024
CRAZYYYYYY THIS VOLUME WAS CRAZYYYY. SO ACTION PACKED. ALSO VAMOLA😭😭😭😭. AND NOT THE SAD BACKSTORY OR THE PERV COMING TO HELP. My boy okarun better show up next volume
December 29, 2024
Things are getting intense with the aliens. It'll be interesting to see where the manga will go after this battle.
July 25, 2024
The art in this volume is ridiculously good.
May 22, 2025
Turbo Granny helps Okarun to get back into his body.
The alien invasion starts...everyone is needed!
The alien invasion starts...everyone is needed!
August 3, 2025
4.5⭐️
October 23, 2025
ALIENS!!!!!!! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMM
February 2, 2025
3.5*
This was alright - bit too much fighting which I find hard to enjoy in manga panels as it can get a little repetitive/hard to follow.
Really interested in seeing more of Vamola's backstory!
This was alright - bit too much fighting which I find hard to enjoy in manga panels as it can get a little repetitive/hard to follow.
Really interested in seeing more of Vamola's backstory!
October 7, 2024
I literally read from morning until night yall. Sunrise, sun down, all DDD. 169 chapters ok??? It’s that good 🥰
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October 23, 2024momo’s little note saying “love ya!” to okarun… very dear to me
December 15, 2024
this is fucking crazy??? also ready for kinta to have the craziest aura moment in the series
December 14, 2024
me estoy dando cuenta por las reseñas que estoy atrasada, porque estoy leyendo por tmo, no se como se agrupan los capítulos en los tomos, así que por ahí estoy opinando sobre el 12 cuando en realidad es el 11 (aunque en realidad no se) me molesta un toque porque lo siento desorganizado pero bue ya está.
vamora o bamola como te llames traidoraaa! aunque la verdad siento que fue un malentendido, y ahora momo con su nuevo aliado?? JAJAJAJAJ, en este tomo me falto okarun pero es interesante ver como se manejan los tres para vencer al súper combo de aliens que se les está x venirr
vamora o bamola como te llames traidoraaa! aunque la verdad siento que fue un malentendido, y ahora momo con su nuevo aliado?? JAJAJAJAJ, en este tomo me falto okarun pero es interesante ver como se manejan los tres para vencer al súper combo de aliens que se les está x venirr
May 29, 2025
Lots of fighting in this one, but I expected that!
Basically two stories here:
1) Okarun speaks with Seiko and Turbo Granny about how to get back in his body. The teach him a spiral technique and he is eventually able to get back in his body. We see him fueling up with food and a "Love ya!" note from Momo.
2) Momo, Aira, Jiji, and Mantis Shrimp are fighting against the alien invasion. Jiji names his ki blast "The Evil Gun", and Vamola shows up to help but gets seriously injured. Momo apologizes to Vamola for naming her traitor as she attempts to heal her.
We also get the start of Vamola's origins, which will continue into the next Volume.
Overall, still loving this, but may have to go online to stay more current instead of waiting for Volumes.
Strong recommend to the series.
Basically two stories here:
1) Okarun speaks with Seiko and Turbo Granny about how to get back in his body. The teach him a spiral technique and he is eventually able to get back in his body. We see him fueling up with food and a "Love ya!" note from Momo.
2) Momo, Aira, Jiji, and Mantis Shrimp are fighting against the alien invasion. Jiji names his ki blast "The Evil Gun", and Vamola shows up to help but gets seriously injured. Momo apologizes to Vamola for naming her traitor as she attempts to heal her.
We also get the start of Vamola's origins, which will continue into the next Volume.
Overall, still loving this, but may have to go online to stay more current instead of waiting for Volumes.
Strong recommend to the series.
December 3, 2025
Is anyone creeped out by the weird half alien trying to “help” Momo? He’s weird and needs to exit the plot. I’m glad Okarun is getting better! The books seem to be getting more of a solid premise now. Or ,synergies I’m used to how is usually goes. This volume was good and the backstory on Vamola was appreciated.
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December 16, 2024
This really feels like a climax, hard to imagine there’s so much after this.
Also it picks very strange times to end one volume and start another’s. I guess yada yada cliffhangers.
Also it picks very strange times to end one volume and start another’s. I guess yada yada cliffhangers.
December 19, 2024
Uno de mis tomos favoritos de Dan Da Dan.
May 29, 2025
Of course we finally get Vamola's backstory when I'm the most worried about her ahhhh
June 2, 2025
if vamola really dies i’m dropping immediately
July 19, 2025
A lot of manga battles in this one, which I always find a little hard to follow, but there are more than enough surprises and exciting moments to make up for it … and we finally see some extensive backstory for a certain character! Couldn’t put this one down!
January 3, 2026
Not loving the stuff with Vamola. It kinda bores me. But I still love the story.
January 17, 2026
happy to finally see Bamora's background
December 23, 2025
Surely vamola isn’t dead….?!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 25, 2024
those flashbacks😭 don’t die
June 27, 2024
oh this is SO GOOD. JIJI MY GOAT. EVIL GUN IS OP i love seeing all of them fight but the highlight has been vamola like... Damn. her backstory is going hard rn and FUCK MEN FR
September 24, 2025
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.
The stakes have never been higher. The team is facing off against an incredibly powerful force, and things are not looking good. To make matters worse, they’re fighting with a man down, but hopefully that will change soon.
Review:
Man, Dandadan always finds new ways to up the ante, I’ll give it that! Dandadan Vol. 12 is a heavy-hitting volume that isn’t afraid to push each character to their limit. There’s an alien invasion in the works, everyone is at their limit, and both grandmas are too far away to help. That could spell disaster, right?
I was on the edge of my seat while reading Dandadan Vol. 12. Thankfully, I also had Dandadan Vol. 13 in my hands, so I was able to read both volumes back to back. No, I am not looking forward to the wait for the next volume. I may have to cave and start reading it by chapter; we’ll see.
The art alone makes this volume worth reading, but the tension and battles are obviously also worth following along for. I honestly can’t wait to see this happen in the anime, with those vibrant colors. It’s going to look so good.
While the focus is primarily on the action, there are a few moments for character development and emotional scores. Momo’s cute little note, Okarun learning something new from Turbo Granny, and Kinta realizing he’s been left on the outs. All of these moments hit differently, but still hit hard.
Highlights:
Horror/Science Fiction Manga
Comedy
Supernatural
Sci-Fi Vs Fantasy
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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.
The stakes have never been higher. The team is facing off against an incredibly powerful force, and things are not looking good. To make matters worse, they’re fighting with a man down, but hopefully that will change soon.
Review:
Man, Dandadan always finds new ways to up the ante, I’ll give it that! Dandadan Vol. 12 is a heavy-hitting volume that isn’t afraid to push each character to their limit. There’s an alien invasion in the works, everyone is at their limit, and both grandmas are too far away to help. That could spell disaster, right?
I was on the edge of my seat while reading Dandadan Vol. 12. Thankfully, I also had Dandadan Vol. 13 in my hands, so I was able to read both volumes back to back. No, I am not looking forward to the wait for the next volume. I may have to cave and start reading it by chapter; we’ll see.
The art alone makes this volume worth reading, but the tension and battles are obviously also worth following along for. I honestly can’t wait to see this happen in the anime, with those vibrant colors. It’s going to look so good.
While the focus is primarily on the action, there are a few moments for character development and emotional scores. Momo’s cute little note, Okarun learning something new from Turbo Granny, and Kinta realizing he’s been left on the outs. All of these moments hit differently, but still hit hard.
Highlights:
Horror/Science Fiction Manga
Comedy
Supernatural
Sci-Fi Vs Fantasy
You Can Also Find Me On:
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September 29, 2025
👾OPINIÓN PERSONAL👾
Nos encontramos ante el tomo número 12 de una serie de 16, por el momento, siguen sacando capitulos en japones y proximamente sacarán la segunda temporada del anime.
En este tomo ha habido algo menoss de dialogo en comparación con los anteriores pero ha tenido pelea epica entre bandos y tensión en estado puro.
Esta compuesto por 9 capitulos, en este caso cuenta con un epílogo rememorando una escena que sale de lo que sucede en el manga como tal, es de otros personajes del manga.
Seguimos teniendo a Momo Ayase, se ha vuelto confiada de Jiji y del Serpo al cual sigue ayudando para salvar el planeta tierra de aliens mucho peores.
Okarun, nuestro chico, me ha hecho gritar como una loca, pense que se habia muerto pero no, solo fue que su alma salio de su cuerpo, viajó a donde estaba Seiko mientras el resto se prepara y cuando al fin vuelve a entrar en su cuerpo despierta, he chillado como una rata.
Aparecen personajes que ya salian en el anterior, el cangrejote, Aira, Seiko, Jiji, el Serpo, Seiko, la turborruca, Okarun y Bamora.
Jiji se ha vuelto muy poderoso y esta entrenando con Ayase para poder poner punto y final pronto a lo que les espera o de lo contrario la cosa puede acabar muy mal para ellos y la tierra en general.
En este tomo no nada hay risa, yo he estado a punto de llorar (una vez más) pero como creo que voy a llorar en el siguiente pues mejor me espero.
La lectura me ha durado menos de 2h contadas, estaba enganchadisima como con el resto de tomos.
El final se ha quedado en todo lo mejor para continuarlo corriendo en el siguiente, creo que se ha muerto mas de uno😭
Nos encontramos ante el tomo número 12 de una serie de 16, por el momento, siguen sacando capitulos en japones y proximamente sacarán la segunda temporada del anime.
En este tomo ha habido algo menoss de dialogo en comparación con los anteriores pero ha tenido pelea epica entre bandos y tensión en estado puro.
Esta compuesto por 9 capitulos, en este caso cuenta con un epílogo rememorando una escena que sale de lo que sucede en el manga como tal, es de otros personajes del manga.
Seguimos teniendo a Momo Ayase, se ha vuelto confiada de Jiji y del Serpo al cual sigue ayudando para salvar el planeta tierra de aliens mucho peores.
Okarun, nuestro chico, me ha hecho gritar como una loca, pense que se habia muerto pero no, solo fue que su alma salio de su cuerpo, viajó a donde estaba Seiko mientras el resto se prepara y cuando al fin vuelve a entrar en su cuerpo despierta, he chillado como una rata.
Aparecen personajes que ya salian en el anterior, el cangrejote, Aira, Seiko, Jiji, el Serpo, Seiko, la turborruca, Okarun y Bamora.
Jiji se ha vuelto muy poderoso y esta entrenando con Ayase para poder poner punto y final pronto a lo que les espera o de lo contrario la cosa puede acabar muy mal para ellos y la tierra en general.
En este tomo no nada hay risa, yo he estado a punto de llorar (una vez más) pero como creo que voy a llorar en el siguiente pues mejor me espero.
La lectura me ha durado menos de 2h contadas, estaba enganchadisima como con el resto de tomos.
El final se ha quedado en todo lo mejor para continuarlo corriendo en el siguiente, creo que se ha muerto mas de uno😭
August 3, 2025
I rate this 4.5 stars.
So much action in this volume, and then the sad backstory happened and ended at a cliffhanger, I feel like I can guess what might happen in the next couple of chapters😭 Also, baby Vamola was so cute!🥰
I used to find Jiji annoying, but he's gotten better and I really like him now😊
The only character I still find annoying is that perv (I forgot his name). I don't mind perverts in anime and manga (some of them I actually love), but he's just annoying and not very useful. A physically weak character can be useful too if they're smart (like Cui Buqu from Pearless), but he's not even smart, he's just there. Maybe he'll grow on me later, who knows.
I thought of something as I was reading this volume, which is that if Okarun could start seeing ghosts and is only powerful after he got Turbo Granny's powers, then would he go back to being a normal human (while still being physically stronger than he originally was because of all of that training he did) by end of the series? I have a few theories on what could happen by the end and none of them involve him keeping Turbo Granny's powers, I'd be shocked if he did. I wonder how many chapters and volumes this series will end up running for🤔
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So much action in this volume, and then the sad backstory happened and ended at a cliffhanger, I feel like I can guess what might happen in the next couple of chapters😭 Also, baby Vamola was so cute!🥰
I used to find Jiji annoying, but he's gotten better and I really like him now😊
The only character I still find annoying is that perv (I forgot his name). I don't mind perverts in anime and manga (some of them I actually love), but he's just annoying and not very useful. A physically weak character can be useful too if they're smart (like Cui Buqu from Pearless), but he's not even smart, he's just there. Maybe he'll grow on me later, who knows.
I thought of something as I was reading this volume, which is that if Okarun could start seeing ghosts and is only powerful after he got Turbo Granny's powers, then would he go back to being a normal human (while still being physically stronger than he originally was because of all of that training he did) by end of the series? I have a few theories on what could happen by the end and none of them involve him keeping Turbo Granny's powers, I'd be shocked if he did. I wonder how many chapters and volumes this series will end up running for🤔
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Twitter: Naz_readsanime
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