Dandadan, Vol. 15

Dandadan, Vol. 15, continues the high-energy graphic novel series following high schoolers Momo Ayase and Ken 'Okarun' Takakura. They are an unlikely duo, one believing in ghosts and the other in aliens, who find themselves constantly embroiled in paranormal battles. This volume sees them forming a research club to find Okarun's missing 'family jewel,' encountering a mysterious new advisor, and witnessing Okarun's bizarre transformation into a handsome vampire. The series blends action, sci-fi, supernatural elements, and humor, with a touch of developing romance. It's best suited for teens aged 13-17 who enjoy fast-paced, quirky stories with strong visual storytelling. Parents should be aware of the ongoing, often absurd, humor surrounding Okarun's 'family jewel' quest.

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! 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?!