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Searching for the Dandadan books in order? With 21 volumes in English and new manga volumes still arriving, it helps to have the whole run laid out. This guide lists every Dandadan manga volume in publication order, explains how the anime seasons line up with the books, and tells you exactly where to start.

What Is Dandadan About?

Dandadan is a supernatural action manga written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ web magazine since April 2021. The premise is irresistible: Momo Ayase believes in ghosts but not aliens, while her classmate Ken Takakura (“Okarun”) believes in aliens but not ghosts. To settle it, they investigate two legendary hotspots — and both turn out to be right.

The series blends occult horror, sci-fi invasion chaos, martial arts, and a genuinely sweet slow-burn romance, and it has become one of the most popular manga of the decade, with cumulative circulation in the tens of millions of copies according to Shueisha. VIZ Media licenses the English edition, and Shueisha publishes it in English digitally on Manga Plus.

All Dandadan Volumes in Order

The English editions follow the Japanese release with a delay. Volume 21 — the newest English volume — was published by VIZ Media on October 6, 2026. In it, Momo and the others capture Yukishiro, the student controlling the pygmies, and try to get her to explain who threatened her — while Seiko is attacked by a horde of kung fu zombies. Here is the full run:

1. Volume 1 — Momo and Okarun’s first paranormal encounter: Turbo Granny and the UAP incident that kicks everything off.
2. Volume 2 — The Serpoian aliens arrive, and the duo begins training their new powers.
3. Volume 3 — The Acrobatic Silky arc brings the first major tearjerker.
4. Volume 4 — The search for Okarun’s missing “family jewels” continues.
5. Volume 5 — The invasion of the Serpoians’ base and the introduction of Aira Shiratori.
6. Volume 6 — The Evil Eye arc begins as the group visits Jiji’s house in the countryside.
7. Volume 7 — The battle with the Evil Eye spirit escalates into one of the series’ biggest fights.
8. Volume 8 — The kaiju-scale conflict that fans call the Space Globalists arc.
9. Volume 9 — The alien invasion goes city-wide.
10. Volume 10 — Vamola’s story and the fallout of the invasion.
11. Volume 11 — A breather arc with romantic-comedy energy and new allies.
12. Volume 12 — The school festival arc sets up the next supernatural threat.
13. Volume 13 — The cursed trunk and a return to pure horror.
14. Volume 14 — The fairy-tale-inspired arc with unexpected heart.
15. Volume 15 — Deeper into the school’s hidden occult history.
16. Volume 16 — The gang faces down the school’s paranormal underground.
17. Volume 17 — Saint-Germain’s schemes come into focus.
18. Volume 18 — The pygmy conflict begins to surface.
19. Volume 19 — Yukishiro’s storyline deepens the mystery of the controlling teacher.
20. Volume 20 — The group’s investigation pushes toward a confrontation.
21. Volume 21 — The newest English volume (October 6, 2026): Yukishiro is captured, the mysterious teacher hunt begins, and kung fu zombies ambush Seiko.

Note: Volume-level plot descriptions reflect the general arcs; for spoiler-free reading, just follow the numbers.

How the Anime Seasons Fit

The anime, produced by Science SARU and streamed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Hulu, aired its 12-episode first season in fall 2024 and its second season starting July 2025. As a rough guide:

• Season 1 adapts roughly the first three volumes (about chapters 1–33), ending with the Curse House arc.
• Season 2 continues from the Evil Eye arc, around chapter 34 onward.

If you finished the anime and want to continue, the safest jumping-on point is around volume 4 for post–Season 1, or around volume 8–9 for post–Season 2, depending on where the second season concluded. When in doubt, starting from volume 1 is worth it: Tatsu’s artwork and the manga’s pacing reward a full read.

How to Read Dandadan in 2026

• English print and digital: VIZ Media editions through volume 21 are available now.
• Official digital: New chapters are serialized on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app.
• Japanese volumes: Shueisha’s Japanese release runs slightly ahead of the English editions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Dandadan volumes are there?

As of October 2026, there are 21 volumes in English from VIZ Media, and the series is still ongoing in Japan.

Is Dandadan manga finished?

No. Yukinobu Tatsu’s manga continues serialization on Shonen Jump+.

Do I need to read the manga if I watched the anime?

Not strictly, but the manga is well ahead of the anime and delivers the story at its intended pace — anime-only fans are missing years of the story.

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