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大ダーク [Dai Dark] #4

大ダーク 4 [Dai Dark 4]

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強敵出現?!SF大宇宙漫画!!

全宇宙から狙われる14歳、ザハ=サンコ。
伝説の闇のニーモツ、アバキアン。
無敵の死神、死ま田=デス。
ただの人間、一=ダメ丸。
ついに揃った「4匹の害悪」、宇宙船モージャ号にて更なる旅へ!!

この4人を抹殺する為にライトヘッド教団は、
光力塊と協力し、とある「秘密兵器」を送り込む事を画策するが…?!

212 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2021

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Q. Hayashida

81 books596 followers
Q Hayashida (林田球, Hayashida Kyu) is a manga author from Tokyo.
Hayashida studied oil painting at Tokyo University of the Arts. She has discussed her childhood and artistic inspirations in interviews but maintains a high level of privacy about her personal life, to the point that her true name and face are unknown.
Hayashida's first major manga was Maken X Another (1999-2001), a comic book adaptation of a video game.
Her most famous work is the 23-volumes long Dorohedoro (2000-2018). It was originally serialised in the alternative manga magazine 'Monthly Ikki', but it was later moved to 'Hibana' when Ikki ceased publication, and finally transferred to 'Monthly Shōnen Sunday'. Dorohedoro has been partially adapted into an anime on Netflix in 2018.
Hayashida's most recent manga series Dai Dark began serialisation in 2019 in the pages of Monthly Shōnen Sunday.

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7,347 reviews281 followers
August 19, 2024
The running "Oh my god, they killed Kenny!" gag is sort of amusing, but the rest of the book is just a dull fight with no tension whatsoever because all the characters are so overpowered or have instant access to overpowered weaponry.

And the main characters need to find a purpose beyond bone collection and reacting to outside forces trying to kill them.

I have two more volumes on hand from the library right now, but this series is going on probation.


FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Bone 19. Made in Shining -- Bone 20. The Core --Bone 21. Earth, Sky, and the Photonuclear Man-- Bone 22. Gee Hee Hee! The Pool's Open -- Bone 23. Forehead of Light -- Bone 24. My Fair Paggy -- Bonus Bone: A world so silent it makes your ears hurt. Of course you're gonna want some music!
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665 reviews9 followers
October 23, 2022
How this metal as fuck book filled with some of the darkest themes and tropes you can imagine ends up being a light and wholesome read is something I can’t begin to explain. The terminology sometimes gets a little confusing and the story dips into stream of consciousness territory in some sequences too but it always comes back to its fun, fast, shoot from the hips style of narrative. It feels like Q Hayashida is having a ton of fun with this and I am having a blast reading it!
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595 reviews2 followers
September 12, 2022
TW/CW:strong language, body horror, violence , bullying, gore

I didn’t think space necromancy would be interesting, but here I am, 4 volumes in. The dark and crude humour is chef’s kiss. I enjoyed the fighting scenes too. The previous volume didn't have that much substance, so this was a treat. This series is ridiculous, so it’s definitely an acquired taste. I understand why some do not enjoy it. I’m kinda on the fence about it too.

There’s an introduction to an emperor and a cult of some sort. Of course, his name is Big Sparkles. Gah, I love the world-building and character designs. The plot is building up nicely yet slowly. However, Dai Dark is harder to follow than Dorohedoro. The names of the planets or locations , the tools, and the characters are so complicated. My brain hurts. Gotta love Hayashida sensei and her big brain though.

Also, I can’t comprehend that Damemaru is 16 years old and DON’T TELL ME Shimada Death is Noi???

Well, see you next year. /sobs
Profile Image for marcia.
1,259 reviews57 followers
August 18, 2024
Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 3 ★★★☆☆

At this point, I know this series doesn't have a plot and is full of aimless wandering that never amounts to much. Still, I expect it to be fun. This volume is a drag. The fight has no stakes, because you know Sanko is gonna make it out alive due to some wacky antics. The bonus story is fun, but that's really it.
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741 reviews88 followers
August 31, 2022
It’s just… so much fun😂
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36 reviews
July 15, 2024
Yipiii 10/10 todos, seguimos amándoles a mis chikillos, que risa el Jaime es graciosísimo
Profile Image for Josh J.
67 reviews
February 13, 2025
Such a good series. Introduces The Photonuclear man! Sparkle
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704 reviews3 followers
November 28, 2025
wait ... pause... introducing REAL villain and villain group ... now shit is REALLY getting interesting
Profile Image for Alex Johnston.
536 reviews4 followers
August 8, 2022
Doesn't have as many laugh out loud funny moments as the earlier volumes - we're getting into capital L Lore - which is fine. Still entertaining, and the world is still as weird and goofy and fucked as ever. The best part was actually the little short joke comic where they have mp3 players that are knives that you listen to by stabbing yourself in the head.
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Author 3 books54 followers
October 10, 2022
The lack of a central plot is making this harder and harder to get through
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58 reviews2 followers
January 13, 2024
If you read volume 1, 2, or/and 3, it’s more of the crazy goodness. On to part 5
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876 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2024
Another very fun volume, though I must say I really don’t find the main cult villains very interesting, despite this volume trying its damnedest to make them formidable. In my opinion, this comic’s strong point lies in the interactions of its main characters, not battles or intergalactic chases. But as always I’m very excited to read another one!

もう一回楽しいコミック。けど実は教団の話があまり好きじゃない。いつも主人公の色んな冒険と会話が1番面白い
Profile Image for Lexyloowoo.
345 reviews
January 23, 2025
I almost forgot how good the series is. There is something about the creativity that the mangka uses in art that makes me laugh. The artwork is so unique and the storyline is so funny. And just a slightly immature way. But everyone understands. I love this series and I can’t wait to continue it. Because the flashbacks are so nice but the present is also very interesting. And I get excited every time a new member joins them.
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2,557 reviews71 followers
January 30, 2025
3.75

Still fun. Still repetitive. Still not a lot of plot, except for the big picture scheming of the corporation trying to get rid of the four little shits...

Actually, I think my favorite part was the bonus material?

I have volume 5 at home, so I'll continue the series, but kind of losing interest a bit.
Profile Image for Craig Schorling.
2,275 reviews11 followers
August 24, 2022
This volume was a bit slow but the art was fantastic. The humor also hit. We get more character building with Damemaru which was nice. He is becoming one of my favorite characters. This series is goofy, violent, and over the top in the right ways.
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200 reviews
November 13, 2024
If I have to read the word sparkle one more time Im gonna scream. I’m really loving this no plot, but random adventure formatting. Normally I don’t enjoy it unless it’s childrens/teens cartoons, but it works really well here.
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100 reviews
August 7, 2022
My favorite volume thus far! Story line is advancing and character relationships are continuing to develop. Now time for the long wait until the next one 😭
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6 reviews
March 1, 2023
Il y a pas de plot principal ce qui fait que ce tome était particulièrement long à mon goût
Profile Image for Emily.
707 reviews7 followers
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May 14, 2024
things:
-a man is cooked up (amounts needed depend on the size of the urn), sparkle
-a mememe-kit (meat-meat-meat-biscuit sandwich) is cooked up
-knife head mp3 player

bye
Profile Image for Cyrus.
145 reviews
September 29, 2024
3.0
Not bad, kinda got distracted after a while but the whole addition of the light people and thier society is cool. Aldo more baby sanko
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