Dandadan chapter 193: Momo Ayase's team enters Empty Space as the Kito family attacks

Following the reappearance of the Kito family in the previous issue, fans expected Dandadan chapter 193 to see them make their move against Momo Ayase and her allies. Officially released on Monday, May 5, 2025, the installment did indeed see the fight begin, though not in the exact context fans expected.

Part of this expectation for Dandadan chapter 193 came from the emphasis on Momo and the others’ respective curses worsening in the previous issue. With this in mind, many expected their flight to Shimane to be all but skipped to get them as close to a cure as possible. However, chapter 193 makes it clear that the Kito family has no intentions of waiting for their revenge.

Dandadan chapter 193 sees Momo and co’s rematch with the Kito clan begin

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Dandadan chapter 193, titled “You People?!,” began with Momo Ayase, Seiko Ayase, Jin “Jiji” Enjoji, Unji Zuma, Vamola, Daiki Hakono, and Raiya onboard their flight to Shimane.

Jiji was shown to be nervous, with Momo trying to calm him down. Vamola asked Zuma if he was excited, to which he unenthusiastically said yes. The plane then took off, with Jiji continuing to panic as Momo tried to calm him down.

Some turbulence then caused her to fly off his shoulder and land on Zuma’s, who panicked because he felt but couldn’t see her. After realizing who it was, he told her not to scare him like that.

She celebrated the fact that he could still tell she was there, to which he said he couldn’t see her while calling her girl. This upset Momo, who said she hated it when people called her a girl. This prompted Zuma to reveal that she never told him her name.

Dandadan chapter 193 saw Jiji interject by saying Momo didn’t need to tell Zuma her name since they go to different schools and were complete strangers. Jiji added that once they fix everyone’s curses, he’d prefer that Zuma have nothing to do with them anymore.

Momo asked Jiji what his problem was before saying she could at least share her name. However, Zuma called this a good idea, saying he didn’t want to have anything to do with Jiji either.

Jiji's feelings for Momo are made obvious through his interaction with Zuma in Dandadan chapter 193 (Image via Science SARU)

He then clarified that how he interacts with Momo is up to him, and that he intended to be “involved with her for the foreseeable future.” Jiji and Momo were shocked to hear this, prompting him to clarify he meant in the sense of socializing and not romantically.

He added that he wasn’t some sort of clingy boyfriend, seemingly implying Jiji was, before telling him to get a hold of himself. Jiji was clearly embarrassed and upset by this, his face fully red.

Dandadan chapter 193 likewise saw him huffing and puffing while saying he hated Zuma, with Vamola commenting on how rare it is for Jiji to be so angry. Jiji then asked Vamola to trade seats with Zuma so they wouldn’t have to be next to each other, with Zuma saying such clingy behavior was embarrassing.

Vamola had them switch seats, nevertheless, asking Zuma not to make Jiji angry, since he’s a good person. This instantly lifted Jiji’s spirits and prompted him to begin teasing Zuma for making Vamola mad with him, continuing their spat likewise.

Momo said she was glad they’re at least getting along in some way, before realizing something was wrong with Seiko. Jiji suggested calling a flight attendant over, but she declined. Seiko said her condition was likely a result of the medicine she took, prompting Jiji to offer using his chi to heal her wounds.

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As he said this, Dandadan chapter 193 showed someone approaching him from behind with a knife in hand. This person tried stabbing Jiji, which prompted Umbrella Boy, the yokai spirit of Zuma’s late brother Futa, to attack the assailant and protect Jiji.

The others on the plane then panicked upon seeing the knife, with Zuma confirming an enemy was on board. This led to another person attempting to stab Jiji, whom Seiko intercepted with a kick.

More assailants kept coming as Momo and the others got involved, with Raiya and Zuma trying to protect Vamola. However, she then activated her kaiju exosuit and promised she’d be okay.

Momo had her summon Empty Space to protect the other passengers, which shocked Seiko, who was in Empty Space for the first time. The issue ended with the assailants being revealed as the Kito family, with Naki Kito revealing herself to them and preparing to attack.

Final thoughts

The Kito family makes their latest move against Momo and co in Dandadan chapter 193 (Image via Science SARU)

With Dandadan chapter 193 having begun the Kito family’s battle with Momo Ayase and co, fans can expect the upcoming installments to focus on the fight exclusively.

In turn, the Kito family should be fully defeated prior to Momo and co’s arrival in Shimane, suggesting additional antagonists will be introduced soon after. In the meantime, fans can expect an intense rematch, which should elaborate exactly how and why the Kito family has returned.