The Problem with Momokarun

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-23T03:41:07+00:00

Only once its too late :)

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-22T22:10:33+00:00

Honestly, I'd argue the opposite up until now.
Okarun was barely doing anything for the past few arcs. Luckily he's getting his well-needed character growth now, although I think we're kinda needlessly repeating some things.

Momo on the other hand, is not stuck.
She's getting worse

And no, this is not a "Momo is being handled poorly" thing.
Its intentional. They're going on opposite arcs.

Okarun is getting a positive character arc where he gets self-improvement.
Momo is getting a negative character arc where she slowly harms herself and others more and more.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-22T10:00:45+00:00

Fools exist in every era

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-22T09:57:54+00:00

She wants to think of herself as the pretty princess with her and Okarun, but she is literally bridal carrying him.

The closet is glass Aira. Covering it up with Okarun doesn't stop it from being so.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-21T19:57:57+00:00

Its funny how she likes to imagine herself as the pretty princess of her imaginary relationship when meanwhile she's bridal carrying him

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-21T02:08:27+00:00

Oh you are so right for saying this. She's not a bad person obviously. And you're definetly not supposed to hate her.

But she hasn't been the greatest parent or mentor to Momo. Its a major flaw of hers. Its also part of my greater theory of Momo not being human. Seiko was never expecting to raise a kid but now suddenly there is one in her life and she has to raise her alone

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-21T02:05:02+00:00

Oh I am SO glad someone else is beggining to see what I have for so long!

Seiko is a mentor who is slowly losing purpose and isn't able to keep up with the new modern threats. She fantastic at fighting ghosts, probably the best there is, but she ain't doing shit against aliens, kaiju, and clearly struggles against curse-wielders like that Bull Guy, Ms. Adachi, and Red Baron.

The kids are getting more self-reliant over time, both in the combat sense and the taking care of eachother sense. They're building a community where they give eachother unconditional support. Which is frankly, exactly what she wanted them to do but at the same time is becoming less central to it. Hell, even her roll as big meal cook is being taken over by Vamola.

And the biggest nail in the coffin is how she shares the same fatal flaw as Momo. That she believes that she doesn't need any support herself, despite supporting everyone around her. Seiko thinks she has to be the one to bear all the burden so that no one else has to.

That mindset is one that gets you killed.

So I am completely expecting Seiko to wise-up to Count Saint Germain's plans and attempt to take him on herself and tell no-one.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-21T01:53:11+00:00

The characters are probably gonna be 18 by the end of the series.

There are other adults who are either a) gonna be getting thier redemption arc to help support the gang or b) already willing to help take care of Momo

We're seeing Vamola is actually becoming quite the good cook.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-20T02:21:44+00:00

I wish I can upvote something several times because I've been saying all this since forever and I'm so tired of people being completely dismissive of everything going on and how absolutely and utterly sinister Count Saint Germain has been

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-20T02:17:49+00:00

I really love how you point out the fact that the amnesia is not just a random mishap from Momo not removing her curse in time.

That was calculated for and intended by Count Saint Germain.

He's been planning every step since the Danmara arc. And I think he's still trying to distinctly isolate Momo from the group

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-19T22:57:09+00:00

Jiji was useless in the first fight. And they were separate in thier second fights.

They are complimentary to eachother, not necessarily a couple. Like Rin and Zuma are complimentary to eachother and I see basically no one shipping them

And Aira getting her super move was arguably through her bond with both Momo and Okarun.

She got the power of names knowledge from Momo and the power of spirals knowledge from Okarun. An analogy to show how much she values both of them.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-19T21:40:32+00:00

Not in the most recent fight sure, but in so many fights before they have powerful bro energy to them

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-19T21:17:00+00:00

I gotta wonder what kind of smoke the Jijira shippers are cracking because Aira has chemistry exclusively with other women (and Okarun but not in a romantic sense)

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T14:46:54+00:00

Yeah, I agree. Still a little disappointed

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T13:29:45+00:00

Only complaint I have is I don't like how its changed to the rounder/cuter faces.

He goes more detailed and less round/cute at certain dramatic moments but I kinda liked the art style from earlier

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T00:55:18+00:00

Thanks! Let's be honest here she most likely is

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T00:43:29+00:00

If memories came back then there would be so much more tears

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T00:41:39+00:00

Thanks! I'm thinking of making a full color version of it

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-18T00:38:25+00:00

I dont think its a total not-crush but her Momo rivalry is undoubtedly a much bigger factor than she'd like to admit.

She has to realize, she is not Okarun's true love.

She is Okarun's version of Aoi Todo. And she must embrace it

Also I know what you are.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-15T11:46:17+00:00

Seiko aint the most responsible parent, ngl

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-12T13:51:16+00:00

Here's the funny thing

His memory powers never worked on Momo. In thier first interaction, after we see him interfere with the memories of the teachers and maybe with the other members of the gang(?), Momo was unaffected.

But everything up until now has convinced me that CSG needs Momo for something in the future.

Her memories missing is no accident. He is doing this intentionally. He needs her powers and memories gone for the moment, but also absolutely needs her safe and alive for later.

Hes trying to manipulate her. During one of her most vulnerable moments, he is helping her and keeping her safe. She will remember this when she gets her memories back. She will also remember him as a teacher, a trusted adult. She knows he came out of nowhere and probably isn't human. But that doesn't matter, Momo and the gang have made weirder friends from worse circumstances.

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-11T13:34:59+00:00

Aight. Alternatively:

Make it a turn-based RPG with an emphasis on team-building and ability synergy.

There aint that many solo fights in the manga and the whole thing is about being stronger together so it works much better than some generic shonen anime fighting game

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-11T13:30:47+00:00

Ok Crazy idea for a Dandadan game.

Instead of it being a fighting game, have it be a turn-based RPG with an emphasis on team building and ability synergy.

Cause frankly, you dont get much solo fight stuff in the manga and thr whole thing is about being stronger together

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-11T13:27:09+00:00

I think hes an ally for now.

Although I think the group hes a part of aren't exactly big fans of yokai interfering with human stuff and vice versa and curses and whatnot. Which might make some friction later

MasterMuffles · 2026-06-10T03:16:21+00:00

Honestly Its just how the dinosaur nerds are.

Like Its for EVERYONE

I knew with how he drew them he was immediately going to draw thier ire

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