Dandadan, Vol. 15

ダンダダン [Dan Da Dan] #15

by Yukinobu Tatsu

Now that the alien invasion has been thwarted, Okarun and the others start a research club with the goal of finding his missing family jewel. As they prepare to get their new club up and running, they can’t help but feel suspicious of their assigned advisor, Mr. Sanjome, of whom they strangely have no memory. Soon after, Okarun’s class rep reveals to him that ever since she picked up a gold ball, he’s looked like…a handsome vampire?!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Graphic Novels, Horror, Fiction

202 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 2024

About the author

aka 龍幸伸. (Tatsu Yukinobu), mangaka author of Dan Da Dan, Fire Ball! and Seigi no Rokugou.

Reviews

[aamna · Rating 5 out of 5]

the min I start hating any of the characters, the authors brings out the unresolved childhood trauma 🚶‍♀️

[Youssra (semi ia- shelving books don't mind me) · Rating 5 out of 5]

OKARUN JUST TELL MOMO YOU LOVE HER I'M LOSING MY MIND

[Štěpán · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume of Dan Da Dan perfectly encapsulates what makes this series great. Emotions drive the story and combine exorcism, modern idols, heavy metal, a chase through a city and a beautiful flashback that feels real and heavy.

[☆ shae ☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally Seiko in action

[⋆｡˚꒰ঌ worm ໒꒱˚｡⋆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm just not enjoying this series as much as I did before :(

I can't tell if it's because of my reading slump or because I feel like the story is dragging. It seems like after every arc they are adding new characters/characters are becoming part of the main cast; nothing inherently wrong or bothersome, but becomes so if it is just to drag out a plot line (and it's starting to feel that way to me- instead of something new, fun, and interesting). Perhaps I'm used to the formula now :(

Please don't get me wrong though, this volume was "good" and I really liked the storyline/emotional beats- it just felt really formulaic (again, it just might be because of my own slump).

[Mersi · Rating 5 out of 5]

YEEEOOOOOWWWWWWWW

[Annalise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need these anxious teens to confess their feelings already😭😭

[David Arrows Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

They should just kiss already and call it a day.

[Sophia Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH THIS IS GOOD. i ... ONCE AGAIN can not believe how beautiful the art is. its like amazing and the story??? LOVE the idol with the class rep. i love how all of these side characters are becoming important and it feels earned. and i love all of them like i love my wacky cursed and haunted students. LOVE. i cant get enough of this - makes me laugh and then cry in sadness and fear in the next chapter just PERFECT

[R. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, between all this randomness, this constantly hits with these our of nowhere emotional beats that actually make me tear up...
The most random-ass fights and bonkers action occurs, flip the page once and BOOM - the most beautiful conclusion or continuation for a character you know for lile 3 chapters makes you almost bawl your eyes out...

[Pau Blackonion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vuelve el Dandadan tontaino de historietas de instituto y romance.

[Philipp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zwischenrezension zur Mangareihe:

Neben dem auf der einen Seite komplett abgespaceden Hauptplot, bei dem zwei Highschooler (Er besessen von einer notgeilen Turbo-Oma, und Sie mit Spirituellen Telikinese-Fähigeiten ausgestattet) sich auf die Jagd nach seinen Kronjuwelen begeben, welche ihm von oben genannter Oma endhändigt wurden, während die beiden zur gleichen Zeit auf der Flucht vor Geschlechtsorgan-raubenden Aliens sind, ist der Manga auf der anderen Seite vielleicht einer der besten Darstellungen vom Gleichgewicht zwischen Action und Romance, wobei letzteres mit einer meisterhaften Ausgewogenheit von gelassenheit und ernsthaftigkeit gehandhabt wird. <3

[Jay · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is possibly the nuttiest thing I've ever read, and it's a whole lotta fun. I am fully caught up, which means I'm stuck waiting and wanting. Oh well. Super recommendation!

[m.・゜゜・・゜゜・． · Rating 4 out of 5]

that was sad and all but who is that fine babe ??? mr sanjone 😫

[Nyx · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enter creepy new teacher and idol guardian ✨

[Taylor Penn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haven’t cried this hard bc of Dan Da Dan since Acro-silky’s backstory. Rin and Mai forever!

[Giyongchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

ยิ่งเขียนงานภาพยิ่งอลัง

[raquelllll &#x1f970;&#x1f498;&#x1f485;&#x1f3ff;✨✨ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Who is this teacher? He looks like bad news. Omg, Okarun and Momo! Kiss already! Lol 😆

[CK · Rating 5 out of 5]

A much needed return to what I love so much about this series after going through the boring invasion arc. I absolutely love Rin and Mai, and really hope to see more of them!! ❤️

[Giovanna Tufano · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kiss already!

[Nathan Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

This shit is so good

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Almost done

[Narcissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

God damn backstories making me god damn cry.

[Dario Boen · Rating 4 out of 5]

diabolical to shed a tear while reading manga about ghosts, aliens and balls. more of this please

[Jesus Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aparece un profesor raro.

Y luego tenemos una historia con la jefa de grupo y un fantasma que se pone bien loquis.

Genial, y.lanreferencia Madmax, uuf

4.5 stars

[hima · Rating 4 out of 5]

this cover kills me, esp if you've seen what ALL the previous covers looked like

[Jesquick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un nuevo profesor con una actitud inesperada llega a escena, listo para sumergirnos en más aventuras emocionantes.

La relación entre Momo y su interés amoroso es frustrante, ¿por qué no se confiesan ya? El suspenso es agónico.

Esta historia es una mezcla perfecta de diversión, locuras y peleas épicas, con alienígenas y fantasmas que no faltan.

Una lectura adictiva que siempre te mantendrá entretenido.

Un manga Shonen muy recomendable para fans del género.

[ALbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antidepressivo, scurrile e pieno di idee. Bellissimo questo manga!

[Ilenia Pellegrino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aiuto mi è piaciuta un sacco la storia della rappresentante di classe🥹
Ma poi Momo troppo relatable: ti piace un ragazzo? Lo bullizzi, ovvio.

[Benjamin Bauer · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the climactic events of the past few chapters, Dandadan takes a breather with this amusing, somewhat light volume. Class C's rep, Rin Sawaki, finally gets her time in the spotlight. Turns out, as with most everyone in Momo and Okarun's orbit, that Sawaki has a yokai problem of her own. Most of this volume is taken up with resolving her predicament, and while entertaining in Tatsu's typically cheeky and kinetic way, it's starting to feel a bit formulaic to me. Especially in the wake of Vamola's tale and the (barely) staved-off invasion of the Kur.

On the topic of the Kur, Count Saint-Germain arrives at Kami High posing as a teacher by the name of Sanjome. There's some comedy derived from his attempts to fit in, best exemplified in his awkward language (Niiiice) and cold stares. Okarun also gets a lead on the location of his missing nut, which looks to be the focus of the succeeding volume. The cliffhanger promised as much and left me wanting more, despite my reservations about the series feeling as though it's languishing.

As per usual with Tatsu, the art is mostly-stellar. There's some of his usual two-page spreads when it comes to the action, and he has some visual odes to Mad Max: Fury Road which made me smirk. Perhaps the weekly format took its toll just a bit during the publication of these chapters, as Tatsu does resort to reusing a panel of Seiko shouting something at Sawaki twice, though perhaps the repetition was intentional, IE for comic effect or kinetic impact.

If you've come this far, Dandadan is still a fun ride. And while I have my gripes, I was happy to finally learn Sawaki's backstory, was even moved by it. I just hope the series gets weirder from here on out.