The manga 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 exchanges the expected focus on flashbacks to a visceral combat sequence, where strategies fail, alliances collapse and powers evolve.
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The fight between Okarun, Kinta, Hase and the mysterious Jet Booster Exosuit Kur reaches a new climax - and with him, revelations that promise to change the course of the plot.
Kur shows signs of humanity while being betrayed by his own ally
The chapter begins in the heat of combat, with Exosuit Kur in an 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 see briefly an intimate moment with her possible husband and, soon after, she is attacked by unknown monsters - one of them hurting her left eye.
This subtle construction, between blows and flashbacks, not only deepens the character but the seed of empathy in readers, preparing the terrain for a possible narrative twist. However, before there is time for this to flourish, betrayal happens: Hase, dominated by the desire for revenge against Okarun, turns against Kur, attacking her brutally.
The fusion of Okarun and Kinta: a visual upgrade with unexpected consequences
In Dandadan's chapter 189, while Hase loses control and assaults his own ally, Okarun and Kinta realize that they need to change their approach. After a coordinated attack that has narrowly failed, they opt for a risky strategy: merge their costumes and skills to create a new type of armor. Using Nanoskin technology, the two merge, resulting in an unusual look - with Kinta, in their robot form, literally mounted on Okarun's shoulders.
Despite the comic look and the clear reference to Bleach, the fusion symbolizes something deeper: the union between combat instinct and technical control. Kinta has the strength and mastery of the costume, while Okarun has the reflexes and the experience in direct combat. The junction, however, does not come out as expected. The new costume is heavy, clumsy, and the movements become slow-which becomes a critical disadvantage.
Hase takes the post of central villain with brutality and obsession
More than just a momentary antagonist, Hase reveals himself as a character dominated by anger and obsessed with defeating Okarun at any cost in Dandadan chapter 189. His narrative transformation is clear in this chapter: he does not hesitate to threaten and hurt his ally, even when it clearly no longer represents an obstacle. The scene where Hase thrusts Kur against the floor with a devastating kick is symbolic - a definitive break between allies.
This betrayal marks a turn in history, making HASA a more complex villain. His blind fury prevents him from realizing that Okarun is no longer in full conditioning, which leads him to press him to use powers he no longer has. Hase arrogance, coupled with the Failure Fusion of the Okarun-Kinta duo, creates a palpable tension: both sides are at a disadvantage, and the battlefield becomes a real chaos.
The battle continues in Dandadan, but the true conflicts are just beginning
Dandadan's chapter 189 not only reverses expectations by focusing on the present fight instead of the past, but also redefines the characters board. The fusion of Okarun and Kinta, although fails, shows the desperation of the protagonists in the face of an unpredictable enemy. Hase, now clearly positioned as a central villain, is highlighted with her emotional instability and unbridled aggressiveness.
Exosuit Kur, which initially looked just a cold combatant, begins to reveal an emotional dimension that can be fundamental in the next chapters. His possible tragic past, coupled with the betrayal he suffered, can be the trigger for an unexpected alliance with the heroes.
With the clash still in progress and no truly victorious side, Dandadan proves once again because he is one of the most commented manga among the Otakus. The mix of intense action, punctual humor and character development ensures that each new chapter is an unmissable event.
