Dandadan's chapter 196, published officially on June 2, 2025, marks the beginning of the expected battle against the human Typhoon. Seiko Ayase leads the offensive with an audacious plan involving spiritual energy manipulation and frozen sharks as weapons. Thus, Momo Ayase and Jin Enjoji, under the guidance of their grandmother, assume a central role in the execution of the strategy. However, Tsuchinoko's unexpected return expands the conflict and inserts new elements to the confrontation. The movement of the Kito family reinforces the climate of urgency and uncertainty in the air.
The plot momentarily ignores Jin's inner clash with the evil eye and focuses on joint efforts to weaken the climate phenomenon. The absence of additional explanations about the origin of the human typhoon does not diminish the rhythm of the narrative. On the contrary, the focus turns to the union of unlikely forces and improvisation in full action. The scene on the plane reveals the combination of ingenuity and despair that defines the tone of this episode.
Seiko Ayase's plan to contain the advancement of the Human Typhoon
Seiko Ayase's strategy surprises by simplicity and risk. Momo is instructed to capture flying sharks with his powers, while Jin throws them with Ki energy toward the typhoon. The proposal aims to cool the base of the phenomenon, transforming vapor into drops and expanding the eye of the cyclone. With this, the goal is to reduce its intensity and accelerate dissipation.
Although the plan seems improvised, Seiko shows conviction in the duo's skills. She also decides to fly the plane to take them as close as possible to the center of the phenomenon. Even without knowing how to operate the aircraft, the attitude reinforces the desperation and confidence it deposits in the two young people. The scene reveals a moment of complicity between generations in the face of an unusual threat.
The first attempt to attack with frozen sharks has no immediate results. Still, the characters maintain the effort, ignoring the skeptical comments of the Kito family. Their persistence suggests that despite uncertainty, there is a real hope of success. Tension grows as the situation becomes increasingly unpredictable.
Tsuchinoko's return and the Kito family entry into combat
The biggest surprise of the chapter comes with the reintroduction of Tsuchinoko, a creature already defeated previously. Naki Kito reveals that the family preserved the eggs of the animal and fed them to a new size. By pouring a mysterious perfume in a suitcase, she reactivates the creature, now transformed and prepared for battle.
The new tsuchinoko does not have the same powers as the original because they have not consumed humans. Still, its presence has immediate impact. He begins to devour the sharks and, under Naki's command, fires them against the typhoon. This unexpected collaboration between the protagonists and the Kito adds dynamism to the clash, showing that survival overlaps rivalries.
Where to read Dandadan
Readers can follow the series through the official website of Viz Media and Manga Plus , both free, but with reading limitations. Wanting full access can opt for the monthly subscription of the Shonen Jump+.
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