Dandadan Vol. 2 (English) – VIZ Media Manga

Vol. 1 ended with Okarun very much not okay, and this volume doesn't let him off the hook. Cursed and running out of time, his only way out is a race against Turbo Granny herself — which is exactly as chaotic as it sounds, and exactly as funny.

This is where the series settles into its rhythm: escalating supernatural stakes played completely straight, undercut by comic timing that never feels like it's mocking the horror. Momo gets more to do here too, and the dynamic between her and Okarun starts shifting from "reluctant allies" into something the series will spend the next several volumes teasing out.

Rated Mature, consistent with Vol. 1 — expect the same mix of body horror and crude comedy.

• Vol. 2 of 19 · VIZ Media, English edition · $20
• Series: Dandadan
• Volume: 2 of 19 (ongoing)
• Author: Yukinobu Tatsu
• Publisher: VIZ Media (English)
• Original release: Japan, 2022 (Shueisha) · English: January 25, 2023
• ISBN: 978-1-9747-3530-3 
• Rating: Mature (16+)
• Genres: Action, Comedy, Horror, Romance, Sci-fi, Supernatural

FAQ

Q: What happens in Dandadan Vol. 2?A: Okarun is cursed by the yokai Turbo Granny and must beat her in a race to break the curse, while his bond with Momo deepens.

Q: Is Dandadan Vol. 2 appropriate for teens?
A: It's rated Mature (16+) due to crude humor and body horror.

Q: Do I need to read Vol. 1 first?
A: Yes — Dandadan is a continuous story, not a standalone-chapters series.