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ダンダダン [Dan Da Dan] #1
ダンダダン 1 [Dan Da Dan 1]
幽霊肯定派の女子校生・綾瀬桃と、同級生の怪奇現象オタク・オカルト君。互いに否定するUFOと怪異を信じさせるため、桃はUFOスポットの病院廃墟へ、オカルト君は心霊スポットのトンネルへ行くのだが…。運命の恋が始まる!? オカルティック怪奇バトル開幕！
210 pages, Paperback
First published August 4, 2021
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Yukinobu Tatsu
34 books93 followersaka 龍幸伸. (Tatsu Yukinobu), mangaka author of Dan Da Dan, Fire Ball! and Seigi no Rokugou.
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September 11, 2022
I have one very specific issue with this title: it plays sexual assault for laughs. Is there something ridiculous about a yokai named Turbo Granny stealing a boy's penis? Sure, I might give you that. But there's nothing funny about how upset he is about that or about aliens attempting to rape a teenage girl with their robo-dongs, no matter how silly they look. Nothing actually happens, but it left a bad taste in my mouth, although in all fairness, the content label does mention "horny aliens," so if you read those (and you should, largely because Viz has a lot of fun with theirs), you can't say that you weren't warned.
That distasteful (and recurring) element aside, this is a pretty standard goofy shounen caper. Momo and Okarun set out to convince each other that their favorite paranormal thing is real only to succeed far too well, and now they have to fight evil randy aliens and Okarun is possessed by Turbo Granny. Momo's young-looking grandma's around to sort of help, and things just keep escalating, both in text and art. If the aforementioned jokes don't bother you, you'll probably find plenty to like here.
That distasteful (and recurring) element aside, this is a pretty standard goofy shounen caper. Momo and Okarun set out to convince each other that their favorite paranormal thing is real only to succeed far too well, and now they have to fight evil randy aliens and Okarun is possessed by Turbo Granny. Momo's young-looking grandma's around to sort of help, and things just keep escalating, both in text and art. If the aforementioned jokes don't bother you, you'll probably find plenty to like here.
October 23, 2022
I kept going back and forth between 3 star or 4. Listen, this shit is DUMB but in a mostly fun way. The boy doesn't believe in ghost but believes in aliens. The girl believes in ghost but not aliens. They each dare each other to go to places that have aliens/ghost. Neither thinks they'll see anything but the boy gets cursed by a spirit who steals his dick. The girl is kidnapped by aliens with metal dicks who want to use the girl for disgusting things.
See here's the thing. This series feel like the author just had a idea and made shit up as he goes. But it does keep you guessing, some hilarious dialogue. The fights also can be pretty epic with solid art.
There's a few too many creepy moments. Our main girl gets her clothes ripped off by thr aliens and almost raped. Then there's creepy panty shot later where rhe ghost lifts her up by leg and long shots of her crotch.
So yeah there's some scenes that rubbed me wrong way. But at the same time this series is crazy fucking weird and lots of surprises so it keeps it entertaining. I'll check out another volume.
See here's the thing. This series feel like the author just had a idea and made shit up as he goes. But it does keep you guessing, some hilarious dialogue. The fights also can be pretty epic with solid art.
There's a few too many creepy moments. Our main girl gets her clothes ripped off by thr aliens and almost raped. Then there's creepy panty shot later where rhe ghost lifts her up by leg and long shots of her crotch.
So yeah there's some scenes that rubbed me wrong way. But at the same time this series is crazy fucking weird and lots of surprises so it keeps it entertaining. I'll check out another volume.
December 7, 2021
Good first volume!
Reading this for the hot grandma lol
Reading this for the hot grandma lol
May 12, 2022
Qué buen comienzo de serie.
Me parece bastante curioso y novedoso que se junten los espíritus con los extraterrestres en las aventuras de nuestros protagonistas, Ayase y Okarun, una chica con poderes de medium o lo que sea y su compañero poseído por una maldición. Todo es ridículo, pero muy divertido, como la abuela.
La turbovieja y los aliens obsesionados con las bananas me han encantado, aunque espero no encontrarme nunca con ninguno.
Espero que el siuiente tomo le haga justicia a este y esta historia se convierta en una de las grandes, porque tiene los elementos para ello.
Me parece bastante curioso y novedoso que se junten los espíritus con los extraterrestres en las aventuras de nuestros protagonistas, Ayase y Okarun, una chica con poderes de medium o lo que sea y su compañero poseído por una maldición. Todo es ridículo, pero muy divertido, como la abuela.
La turbovieja y los aliens obsesionados con las bananas me han encantado, aunque espero no encontrarme nunca con ninguno.
Espero que el siuiente tomo le haga justicia a este y esta historia se convierta en una de las grandes, porque tiene los elementos para ello.
September 17, 2024
Hysterical slice of life/shonen/science fiction/fantasy realism/horror comedy.
Reads like if Rumiko Takahashi and Masaaki Nakayama fused with Haruki Murakami creating an outlandish and unique artistic vision. Brilliant art.
Extremely zany, very addictive, can be surprisingly disturbing despite its often lighthearted nature.
Love the character designs, the chemistry between the leads that the artist conveys in the few understated and quiet moments. Also the rhythm of the panel work is incredible. Full of maniacal tempo changes that are dizzying and overwhelming. It's like the comic book equivalent of a death metal drummer turning his double bass into soup.
I dig it.
I'll check out more.
9/10
Reads like if Rumiko Takahashi and Masaaki Nakayama fused with Haruki Murakami creating an outlandish and unique artistic vision. Brilliant art.
Extremely zany, very addictive, can be surprisingly disturbing despite its often lighthearted nature.
Love the character designs, the chemistry between the leads that the artist conveys in the few understated and quiet moments. Also the rhythm of the panel work is incredible. Full of maniacal tempo changes that are dizzying and overwhelming. It's like the comic book equivalent of a death metal drummer turning his double bass into soup.
I dig it.
I'll check out more.
9/10
October 14, 2023
I was going to compare Dan Da Dan‘s (good) ridiculousness to that of Chainsaw Man, and then I read the authors note at the end of this volume, which mentions that Tatsu was actually one of the assistants to Fujimoto on Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch…
This series is plain weird so far, but there’s also a strange charm to it? Momo and Okarun are a lead pairing I can already tell I’m going to love, especially if their alien/spirit hobbies lead them towards a romance with each other. The art style is also amazing, arguably even the strongest part of this manga so far. This seems like it’ll be a fun story to read when in need of something light or comedic!
This series is plain weird so far, but there’s also a strange charm to it? Momo and Okarun are a lead pairing I can already tell I’m going to love, especially if their alien/spirit hobbies lead them towards a romance with each other. The art style is also amazing, arguably even the strongest part of this manga so far. This seems like it’ll be a fun story to read when in need of something light or comedic!
September 4, 2021
This looks like something that Fujimoto (the creator of "Chainsaw Man") would write.
It's VERY strange and entertaining (just how i like my manga @_@).
But most importantly, the grandmother is hot (and i don't know why but when i saw her mu kujtua artstyle i "Burn the Witch", dukej sikur kishte dal nga ajo manga).
It's VERY strange and entertaining (just how i like my manga @_@).
But most importantly, the grandmother is hot (and i don't know why but when i saw her mu kujtua artstyle i "Burn the Witch", dukej sikur kishte dal nga ajo manga).
April 14, 2024
Upon reread I have no new notes, I love this series 💗
One of my absolute favourite series publishing right now. Dandadan is VERY unique in what it’s doing and the plot it funny and serious at the same time. This series really pushes the boundaries of how it can tell it’s story (but it doesn’t push them too far thank God)
One of my absolute favourite series publishing right now. Dandadan is VERY unique in what it’s doing and the plot it funny and serious at the same time. This series really pushes the boundaries of how it can tell it’s story (but it doesn’t push them too far thank God)
January 3, 2023
Don't start a story with an intent of rape to a minor played for laughs and "fan service".
Seriously, don't read this.
Seriously, don't read this.
May 18, 2022
Me gustó muchísimo!
La trama sobrenatural, los personajes que hubo en este primer tomo, humanos, extraterrestres y fantasmas, y la relación que se da entre los humanos, es muy entretenida, hace una mezcla más que llamativa y que atrapa muchísimo.
El dibujo me ha encantado, los espectros buenísimos! Y los extraterrestres un chiste jajajaj.
Definitivamente seguiré leyendo esta historia, es relajada y hace pasar un muy buen momento leyendolo.
La trama sobrenatural, los personajes que hubo en este primer tomo, humanos, extraterrestres y fantasmas, y la relación que se da entre los humanos, es muy entretenida, hace una mezcla más que llamativa y que atrapa muchísimo.
El dibujo me ha encantado, los espectros buenísimos! Y los extraterrestres un chiste jajajaj.
Definitivamente seguiré leyendo esta historia, es relajada y hace pasar un muy buen momento leyendolo.
September 20, 2024
Whilst reading the first chapter, all I could think was... What the f am I reading. But after that chapter it became really interesting. Can't wait to read more.
March 15, 2023
This is a hot fucking mess. It has AMAZING art and a ridiculous story. I LOVE IT.
January 21, 2023
An awful read. I almost DNF'd it. Filled with crude-teen-boy-humor about genitalia and SA.
April 13, 2023
Нарешті дійшли руки до однієї з гучних манґ. В кінці 2022 вона лунала зі всіх щілин. І тепер і розумію чому.
Перед нами манґа Дандадан від Юкінобу Тацу. А це не абихто, а помічник Тацукі Фуджмітото у роботі над пилкою. Тому не дивуйтесь що тут править треш, угар і содомія.
Трохи сюже��у. ��омо Аясе (не вірить у прибульців) та Окарун (не вірить у духів) заклалися одне одному що прибульці та духи існують. Для цього йдуть поодинці у місця де бачили дивних створінь. Це як зав'язка. Далі. Після карколомних пригод Окарун стає одержимий і одночасно втрачає свій пеніс. Так, це сюжетний твіст, йокай-дух "турбобабця" магічним чином залишає Окарун без пеніса. І тепер Аясе з Окаруном мають знайти спосіб здолати йокая. Аясе теж не проста дівчина, онука медіума, що після першого контакту пробуджує свої сили.
Події відбуваються дуже стрімко. Читати одне задоволення. Якщо вас звісно не лякає брудний гумор та стьоб.
Наразі 9 виданих томів, 10 том готується до друку та ще з десятки 2 розділів готується до танкобону.
Загалом цікава тенденція з сучасними шьоненами. Наче думав піде наспад, а ні потужно вриваються все кращі та кращі тайтли. Так їм далеко до стовпів. Але напротивагу їм мають неймовірну швидкість подій.
Перед нами манґа Дандадан від Юкінобу Тацу. А це не абихто, а помічник Тацукі Фуджмітото у роботі над пилкою. Тому не дивуйтесь що тут править треш, угар і содомія.
Трохи сюже��у. ��омо Аясе (не вірить у прибульців) та Окарун (не вірить у духів) заклалися одне одному що прибульці та духи існують. Для цього йдуть поодинці у місця де бачили дивних створінь. Це як зав'язка. Далі. Після карколомних пригод Окарун стає одержимий і одночасно втрачає свій пеніс. Так, це сюжетний твіст, йокай-дух "турбобабця" магічним чином залишає Окарун без пеніса. І тепер Аясе з Окаруном мають знайти спосіб здолати йокая. Аясе теж не проста дівчина, онука медіума, що після першого контакту пробуджує свої сили.
Події відбуваються дуже стрімко. Читати одне задоволення. Якщо вас звісно не лякає брудний гумор та стьоб.
Наразі 9 виданих томів, 10 том готується до друку та ще з десятки 2 розділів готується до танкобону.
Загалом цікава тенденція з сучасними шьоненами. Наче думав піде наспад, а ні потужно вриваються все кращі та кращі тайтли. Так їм далеко до стовпів. Але напротивагу їм мають неймовірну швидкість подій.
October 22, 2022
2/2.5 stars. Meh. So slow. The art was stellar, but no amount of great art can make up for how much this story did not connect with me. It had the imagery of shonen I do not care for with suggestive female positioning that is too lurid and objectifying for me. I can get by when there is more humor or interesting story, but weird pacing and sluggish development just didn't connect with me. The added objectifying and women both as sexual objects for the male gaze is just a big ugh for me. The shoving of body parts in an awkward way to be front and center is just ugh and looks uncomfortable...unless it's like gangum style with humor. Anyway, did not enjoy, not for me, but woah, that art is amazing.
August 10, 2022
Muy curioso y en lo gráfico genial. Algunas de las bromas y el tono demasiado para mi gusto. Tiendo a tragar con ciertas cosas en el manga y esto no lo sobrepasa pero me ha pillado en un día en el que no tenía ganas, supongo.
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May 30, 2024On today's episode of level of discomfort 💯 squared: a chaotic AF manga about junk-stealing spirits, horny aliens, and two high-schoolers trying to navigate it all.
I don't know if I hate it or love it, seriously. I'll refrain from rating it until I am a few more volumes in.
👹 The manga is about two teenagers who grapple with spirits and aliens (yes, you read it right: both spirits and aliens).
👽 The content is quite raw, e.g., aliens legit attempted to rape the MC, Momo, in the first volume (yes, you read it right; yes, it's disgusting and not adequately addressed)
👹 The grandma is a hot chick wearing basically just a cardigan (yes, you read it right).
👽 And the dude, Okarun, lost his junk to a spirit called "turbo granny," and then when he got it back, he kinda got it back without his balls... Like ah?
👹 All in all, the manga is so F chaotic that it actually works (or it seems to work) 🤷🏻♀️
TW: sexual assault (on page); nudeness; slut shaming
I don't know if I hate it or love it, seriously. I'll refrain from rating it until I am a few more volumes in.
👹 The manga is about two teenagers who grapple with spirits and aliens (yes, you read it right: both spirits and aliens).
👽 The content is quite raw, e.g., aliens legit attempted to rape the MC, Momo, in the first volume (yes, you read it right; yes, it's disgusting and not adequately addressed)
👹 The grandma is a hot chick wearing basically just a cardigan (yes, you read it right).
👽 And the dude, Okarun, lost his junk to a spirit called "turbo granny," and then when he got it back, he kinda got it back without his balls... Like ah?
👹 All in all, the manga is so F chaotic that it actually works (or it seems to work) 🤷🏻♀️
TW: sexual assault (on page); nudeness; slut shaming
September 13, 2024
Is this how drugs feel like
December 31, 2023
absolutely messy and unhinged with more schlong-gobbling than expected
you son of a bitch, i’m in
(buddy read with may! :D)
you son of a bitch, i’m in
(buddy read with may! :D)
September 7, 2024
Me encantó!!!! Me he reído un montón! Deseando que sea mañana para verlo animado en el cine ehejej
January 18, 2023
Starting with the positives, I really like the friendship that forms between Momo Ayase and Okarun. But the young and spry grandma (Momo's grandma) is the best character. The combination of aliens and the occult is very interesting. The horror moments are great. But to me its ruined when they had to insert just really weird sexualization. Like come on! Why?
I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I went into this not knowing anything. So I was taken by surprise.
If they structured the story as 2 adolescents fighting off perverted external forces without the graphic sexualization I could understand that.... Alternatively, if they went toward a metaphor with aliens and ghosts as manifestations of puberty...I mean I could also understand that. If they didnt turn sexual assault/rape into a joke. If they didn't sexualize these underage characters.... this could've been a solid read.
Its not only the depiction of female characters. I mean Okarun's genitals are taken away. At one point, Okarun is called to be a man. Could've been an opportunity to show how both characters defy stereotypical gender norms considering that he is fused with the granny ghost. But I dont think that's the direction they will go. Not sure what will happen past this volume but it's leading to Okarun training to get stronger. They already transformed his hair. I wouldn't be surprised if they time lapse a glow-up with muscles so that he can take back his manhood. But it's not like I would be reading more to find out.
I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I went into this not knowing anything. So I was taken by surprise.
If they structured the story as 2 adolescents fighting off perverted external forces without the graphic sexualization I could understand that.... Alternatively, if they went toward a metaphor with aliens and ghosts as manifestations of puberty...I mean I could also understand that. If they didnt turn sexual assault/rape into a joke. If they didn't sexualize these underage characters.... this could've been a solid read.
Its not only the depiction of female characters. I mean Okarun's genitals are taken away. At one point, Okarun is called to be a man. Could've been an opportunity to show how both characters defy stereotypical gender norms considering that he is fused with the granny ghost. But I dont think that's the direction they will go. Not sure what will happen past this volume but it's leading to Okarun training to get stronger. They already transformed his hair. I wouldn't be surprised if they time lapse a glow-up with muscles so that he can take back his manhood. But it's not like I would be reading more to find out.
October 24, 2022
Well despite my rating, this isn't actually perfect. The writing is a little sloppy, but it creates a sort of seat of your pants feel that kept me hooked. I truly loved the art, and Momo Ayase is my kind of protagonist. I just think she's fantastic and Okarun has a great deal of growth in a small space. All very cute watching their friendship develop. I love the modernized take on the onmyouji, and think the alien mashup is totally fascinating. I'm super curious where the lore goes. There's lots of weird sexual stuff, kinda occupying the same space as Chainsaw Man, but without the intense thematic connection of sex and death which Chainsaw Man provides. So it's a little much maybe, but as it comes into its own maybe that's just an essential part of the series identity which can flourish beyond the superficial titillation and shock.
January 14, 2022
No me decidía si darle 3.5 ó 4 estrellas, pero creo que se lo ha ganado.
Necesitaba una lectura que fuera capaz de atraparme y entretenerme sin ser tan compleja ¡y es justo lo que buscaba! Es verdaderamente bizarra en el mejor sentido de la palabra. Los personajes me han encantado desde el primer momento ¡y el estilo de dibujo es tan bonito, cómico y detallado! ¡Me encanta!
Esta historia de crossover con aliens y fantasmas ha sido una grata sorpresa y hasta ahora estoy encantada con el arte de Yukinobu. Espero continuar sus siguientes tomos con la misma emoción, quiero decir ¿una abuela psíquica? ¿abducción de aliens truncada por el espíritu de un demonio horny de una anciana turbo? Es una joya muy rara, pero joya al fin y al cabo.
Necesitaba una lectura que fuera capaz de atraparme y entretenerme sin ser tan compleja ¡y es justo lo que buscaba! Es verdaderamente bizarra en el mejor sentido de la palabra. Los personajes me han encantado desde el primer momento ¡y el estilo de dibujo es tan bonito, cómico y detallado! ¡Me encanta!
Esta historia de crossover con aliens y fantasmas ha sido una grata sorpresa y hasta ahora estoy encantada con el arte de Yukinobu. Espero continuar sus siguientes tomos con la misma emoción, quiero decir ¿una abuela psíquica? ¿abducción de aliens truncada por el espíritu de un demonio horny de una anciana turbo? Es una joya muy rara, pero joya al fin y al cabo.
January 22, 2024
This series is…weird. Let’s just say, it makes a lot of sense that Tatsu was Fujimoto’s assistant on Chainsaw Man.
Alien, spirits…both are real and our protagonists find themselves bound to each other by a love for the paranormal and a spiteful old Granny.
This first volume definitely leans into the pervy sexual humor and sets up an interesting conflict of ghosts and alien co-existing. I will definitely pick up the second volume because I feel invested in finding out how weird this series can truly get.
Alien, spirits…both are real and our protagonists find themselves bound to each other by a love for the paranormal and a spiteful old Granny.
This first volume definitely leans into the pervy sexual humor and sets up an interesting conflict of ghosts and alien co-existing. I will definitely pick up the second volume because I feel invested in finding out how weird this series can truly get.
November 7, 2023
Well this sure was weird.
I like the banter between the two, but the whole Turbo Granny thing didn't really do much for me.
An interesting concept and some really funny moments but I don't think it's quite right for me.
I like the banter between the two, but the whole Turbo Granny thing didn't really do much for me.
An interesting concept and some really funny moments but I don't think it's quite right for me.
August 20, 2022
Review: The art looks unequivocally noteworthy, symmetrical with the right blend of humor.
July 7, 2023
Okay but not for me.
August 29, 2024
I just spent the last few days getting caught up on Dandadan! This review will serve as my thoughts up until this point, chapter 163. This series has pretty constant and consistent action taking place. It's smooth like butter to read with some pretty great paneling and use of perspective throughout (especially on the spreads). I like the plot quite a bit, it doesn't reinvent the wheel but it does keep itself feeling fresh by constantly jumping between drama and action. If you would have told me that I would enjoy a series that's basically just crazy adventures with ghosts and aliens, I would have laughed, but this series seriously does a great job of being engaging and fresh.
I like the cast of characters. A lot of shonen do a bad job at keeping core members of the "team" involved but this series does a pretty good job of keeping everyone's role in an event pretty clear. I would liken it to early One Piece's Alabasta, where everyone gets their chance and if they do not, that's okay too, people can tag in and out as needed and I think that feels more authentic.
This manga also has some emotional moments that I really did not anticipate given how goofy it can be. It does a really great job of conveying simple emotions, triumphs and shortfalls of human character very effectively. There are some pretty striking panels as well that do a great job of explicit imagery that I did not expect in the slightest.
My biggest complaint is the humor, chibi stuff, and relationship between the two main characters. I get they are high schoolers but it is so corny. The part I caught up to feels like a turning point in the story, so my hope is that the author begins to dial that back a little bit. I am very excited to see how things go.
I like the cast of characters. A lot of shonen do a bad job at keeping core members of the "team" involved but this series does a pretty good job of keeping everyone's role in an event pretty clear. I would liken it to early One Piece's Alabasta, where everyone gets their chance and if they do not, that's okay too, people can tag in and out as needed and I think that feels more authentic.
This manga also has some emotional moments that I really did not anticipate given how goofy it can be. It does a really great job of conveying simple emotions, triumphs and shortfalls of human character very effectively. There are some pretty striking panels as well that do a great job of explicit imagery that I did not expect in the slightest.
My biggest complaint is the humor, chibi stuff, and relationship between the two main characters. I get they are high schoolers but it is so corny. The part I caught up to feels like a turning point in the story, so my hope is that the author begins to dial that back a little bit. I am very excited to see how things go.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2023
Jpense vraiment pas lire la suite, les scènes de la meuf en sous vêtements sans AUCUNE RAISON ??? Le fan service vraiment c'est aberrant surtout qu'elle est giga sexualisée c'est trop abusé en plus le début est même pas entraînant j'ai 0 envie de lire la suite je m'attendais à mieux d'un assistant de Fujimoto il y en a qui nous pondent Hell's Paradise et à côté il y a ça non mais oh
September 12, 2024
I picked this up because I heard it talked about favorably in comparison to other titles like Chainsaw Man which I really enjoy. I do see why they were compared, but this one is too far out even for me lol. I might check out the anime when it comes out, but for now I don’t see myself continuing with the manga.
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