Summary
In the Kaiju Arc,Yukinobu Tatsu’sDandadanexploresthe drama that unfolds asMomo and Okarun hunt forthe latter’s lost kintama, leading them to a haunted apartment complex where there have been reports of a mysterious golden ball. Once there, the duo is confronted by a dangerous space kaiju who viciously attacks them, putting their lives in danger. With Aira, Jiji, and Kinta’s help, Okarun and Momo fight a fierce battle, eventually managing to subdue their enemy.
In a strange turn of events,a mysterious girlemerges from the Kaiju exosuit and kisses Okarun, perplexing everyone. She is then revealed to be an alien named Bamora, who has arrived on Earth after surviving a brutal invasion of her home planet that almost led to the extinction of her people. In this article, we look at her origins and understand the reasons for her arrival on Earth.
Bamora’s Life on Sumer
Following the brutal invasion by the Kur, Bamora became the only hope for her bloodline.
Sometime in the past, Bamora was born on a planet named Sumer, whose inhabitants have mastered intergalactic travel by using advanced pyramid technology. While little is known about thescope of their scientific knowledge, it is safe to say that their civilization is a fairly advanced one, as they have been known to use state-of-the-art weapons, advanced protective gear, and space technology. Despite their familiarity with cutting-edge technology, Sumerians found themselves miserably underprepared when their peaceful planet was invaded by the militaristic alien race known as the Kur. Bamora’s race was no match for the invaders, who wreaked havoc on Sumer and systematically obliterated the planet.
The persistent waves of Kur onslaughts on Sumer were extremely brutal and frightening. Soon, almost all men on the planet were enslaved, while every child, except for Bamora, was killed in the senseless violence. Bamora would also not have made it if not forthe heroic actions of her rescuer, Banga, who put her life on the line to save the child. Since she was young at the time, Banga adopted her and raised her with the help of her colleagues, Tome and Aja. But for some strange reason, Banga refused to be acknowledged as a mother by Bamora and barely displayed any affection.
Meanwhile, the Kur slowly took over the planet and started taking advantage of every Sumerian resource. They did not stop at materialistic exploitation and unleashed unforgivable violence. The invaders fed theSumerians to another alien racethat they had tamed to make exosuits. The Kur invasion was a huge success, and they pushed the Sumerians to the brink of extinction. Although the female resistance continued to put up a fight, things went further downhill when they were ambushed. Bamora, Banga, Tome, and Aja barely managed to survive and hid in a cave, where they even contemplated taking their own lives.
In those dark moments, Banga recalled that they could use the Sumer pyramid to travel to their second homeland, Idea. Although it’s unclear how Sumerians are related to Earth, they call the Blue Planet Idea for some reason. As theyprepared for their ambitious mission, Banga and her colleagues realized that the Kur had control over the area near the pyramid and were using it to keep the enslaved men. But since it was their only hope of escaping the horrors of the invasion, the few surviving members of the female resistance decided to take the chance.
Alongside Bamora, Banga and her friends made their final push toward the pyramid. As the Kur realized what was happening, chaos was unleashed as the two groups engaged in a violent clash. Somehow, Banga and Bamora managed to reach the pyramid and activate the warp gate but were shocked to realize that it could only transport one of them to Earth. With the future of the Sumerian bloodline on the line, Banga pushed Bamora inside and asked her to find a suitable husband so that their race could survive. Although she had always kept her feelings to herself all this time, Banga finally broke down and expressed how much Bamora meant to her.
Bamora’s Life After Arriving on Earth
In Her Search For an Ideal Partner, Bamora Crossed Paths With Okarun and His Friends.
After Bamora arrived on Earth, she found herself in a strange predicament. Having little to no knowledge about the language and customs of the world she now inhabited, shehad to find an ideal husband. Bamora felt that a worthy partner must be someone who is strong, so she tried challenging anyone she came across, only to scare them away. This was quite a lonely period in her life as she tried to adjust to a completely new world. But since the Sumerians looked exactly like humans, except for the antennas on their heads, it was not hard for her to fit in without arousing too much suspicion.
One night, as Bamora was eating grass, she noticed a couple kissing each other on a nearby bench. This experience made her realize that there was probably more to finding an ideal partner than she had previously assumed. At some point after arriving on Earth, Bamora started spending a lot of time at an apartment near Okarun and Momo’s school. That’s when the rumors about the mysterious golden ball became popular. As mentioned earlier, the two friends naturally went to investigate, thinking that they wouldfinally find the lost kintama.
After defeating her, Okarun and his friends were shocked to find Bamora in the kaiju exosuit. When she finally came back to her senses, she saw Ken in front of her and felt that he was worthy of being her husband. In an immature attempt to claim Okarun, she kissed him on the lips to everyone’s shock. This bizarre incident introduced Bamora to her new friends. Although she didn’t speak their language, she slowly learned to appreciate their companionship and understand their customs. Despite being from a different alien race, Bamora realized that she was able to form emotional bonds with Okarun and his friends. This not only paved the way for her integration into the group but also marked the beginning of a long journey toovercome the trauma of her painful past.
Dandadan
Cast
Based on Yukinobu Tatsu’s popular manga that debuted in 2021 on Shonen Jump+, Dandadan blends action, comedy, romance, and supernatural thrills to create a unique and satisfying adventure. Momo Ayase and Ken Takakura believe in the extraordinary, although the former believes in ghosts and the latter believes in aliens. Determined to confirm their side’s existence, they set out to find their proof.
