The manga Dandadan continues to surprise its readers by raising the level of narrative and action chapter after chapter. In chapter 189 , officially released on April 7, 2025, the series shifts its expected focus from flashbacks to a visceral combat sequence where strategies fail, alliances crumble, and powers evolve.
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The struggle between Okarun, Kinta, Hase, and the mysterious Jet Booster Exosuit Kur reaches a new climax—and with it, revelations that promise to change the course of the plot.
Kur shows signs of humanity while being betrayed by her own ally
The chapter begins in the heat of battle, with the Exosuit Kur on the offensive against Okarun. During the attacks, glimpses of the character's past begin to emerge, indicating that there is much more behind the armor. We briefly see an intimate moment with her possible husband and, soon after, she is attacked by unknown monsters—one of them injuring her left eye.
This subtle construction, interspersed with punches and flashbacks, not only deepens the character but also plants the seed of empathy in the readers, preparing the ground for a possible narrative twist. However, before there is time for this to blossom, betrayal occurs: Hase, consumed by the desire for revenge against Okarun, turns against Kur, brutally attacking her.
The merging of Okarun and Kinta: a visual upgrade with unexpected consequences
In chapter 189 of Dandadan, while Hase loses control and attacks his own ally, Okarun and Kinta realize they need to change their approach. After a coordinated attack that narrowly fails, they opt for a risky strategy: merging their suits and abilities to create a new type of armor. Using nanoskin technology, the two fuse together, resulting in an unusual look—with Kinta, in his robot form, literally riding on Okarun's shoulders.
Despite the comical visuals and clear reference to Bleach, the fusion symbolizes something deeper: the union between fighting instinct and technical control. Kinta has the strength and mastery of the suit, while Okarun possesses the reflexes and experience in direct combat. The fusion, however, doesn't go as expected. The new suit is heavy, clumsy, and the movements become slow—which ultimately becomes a critical disadvantage.
Hase assumes the role of the central villain with brutality and obsession
More than just a momentary antagonist, Hase reveals himself as a character consumed by rage and obsessed with defeating Okarun at any cost in chapter 189 of Dandadan. His narrative transformation is clear in this chapter: he doesn't hesitate to threaten and hurt his ally, even when she clearly no longer represents an obstacle. The scene where Hase throws Kur to the ground with a devastating kick is symbolic—a definitive break between allies.
This betrayal marks a turning point in the story, making Hase a more complex villain. His blind rage prevents him from realizing that Okarun is no longer in full fighting condition, leading him to pressure him into using powers he no longer possesses. Hase's arrogance, coupled with the failed fusion of the Okarun-Kinta duo, creates palpable tension: both sides are at a disadvantage, and the battlefield descends into utter chaos.
The battle continues in Dandadan, but the real conflicts are only beginning
Chapter 189 of Dandadan not only subverts expectations by focusing on the present struggle instead of the past, but also redefines the character roster. The fusion of Okarun and Kinta, though flawed, shows the protagonists' desperation in the face of an unpredictable enemy. Hase, now clearly positioned as a central villain, gains prominence with his emotional instability and unrestrained aggression.
Exosuit Kur, who initially seemed like just a cold fighter, is beginning to reveal an emotional dimension that could be crucial in upcoming chapters. Her possibly tragic past, coupled with the betrayal she suffered, could be the trigger for an unexpected alliance with the heroes.
With the battle still ongoing and neither side truly victorious, Dandadan proves once again why it's one of the most talked-about manga among otaku. The mix of intense action, sharp humor, and character development ensures that each new chapter is an unmissable event.