Dandadan Concludes Its Best Arc Yet Thanks to an Unexpected Hero Science SaruDandadan Season 2’s latest episode, titled “That’s Like, Way Deadly,” marks the definitive conclusion of the cursed house arc with a breathtaking, action-packed showdown against the malevolent Evil Eye yokai. The episode delivers a relentless barrage of intensity and shocking twists, expertly keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. As Momo desperately seeks a way to halt the escalating volcanic threat, the Evil Eye relentlessly pursues his sinister goal: to eliminate her. Just when fans anticipated a triumphant return for Okarun, poised to confront the villain, a completely unforeseen entrance from Mr. Mantis Shrimp throws everyone into stunned disbelief. But he isn’t alone; Granny Seiko and Taro, the intricately detailed anatomical model, dramatically descend from a surprisingly advanced spaceship. This unexpected arrival of Granny Seiko and Mantis Shrimp immediately signaled their potential importance in overcoming the Evil Eye. However, the sheer power and resilience of the Evil Eye proved overwhelming, pushing Granny Seiko to her absolute limits despite repeatedly enduring heavy blows with her baseball bat. It was during this critical moment that, guided by Granny Seiko’s strategic cues, Taro initiates his surprisingly effective and comical sprint directly toward the Evil Eye. Initially perceived as merely comic relief, Taro’s charge unexpectedly transforms him into the series’ unexpected hero, skillfully trapping the Evil Eye within the confines of the anatomical body using the Spirit Trapping Seals. This pivotal moment underscores the series’ brilliant ability to subvert expectations and deliver genuinely surprising turns. The episode brilliantly highlights the importance of every character, demonstrating that no one is truly forgotten within Dandadan’s wonderfully bizarre universe, regardless of whether they are a yokai or an alien. This isn't just a story about Momo and Okarun’s quest to recover Okarun’s lost privates; it’s a testament to the interconnectedness of all the characters and their roles in the overarching narrative.

For a character like Taro, whose appearance in the previous season was fleeting and brief, the audience never anticipated his significant role in the series’ climax. Yet, in this latest battle, it’s Taro, amongst all the other powerful and formidable characters, who emerges as the unexpected hero, thanks to his unique and resourceful abilities. This showcases creator Yukinobu Tatsu’s meticulous craftsmanship – he’s carefully developed even the smallest characters within Dandadan with a deliberate purpose, granting them the potential to dramatically shape the narrative and reemerge as key heroes during Momo and Okarun’s incredibly strange and chaotic journey. The episode brilliantly reinforces the series’ core theme: that even the most unassuming individuals can rise to the occasion when it matters most.