Dandadan Chapter 213: Okarun Finally Makes His Move - What Happens Next Will Break Your Heart

Okay, let's talk about Dandadan Chapter 213 because WOW, this chapter really hit us right in the feels! If you've been following Okarun and Momo's journey, you know things have been rough lately with Momo's memory loss situation. But Chapter 213? This is where everything comes to a head, and honestly, I'm still not over it.

What Actually Happened This Chapter

So here's the deal - Okarun's been training his ki abilities on the way to school (which, let's be honest, looks pretty weird to everyone else), but you can tell his heart isn't really in it. The poor guy is clearly struggling with the whole Momo situation, and it shows.

The chapter starts off showing us just how bad things have gotten. Remember when Momo couldn't recognize Aira? Yeah, that scene still hurts. Aira was so relieved to see Momo back to her normal size, but then BAM - Momo looks at her like she's a complete stranger. You can literally see Aira's heart breaking, and honestly, so did mine.

Okarun's Been Stalking (But Like, In a Sad Way)

Okay, so this is where things get both heartbreaking and a little creepy (but we forgive him because we understand). Okarun has been basically following Momo around school, trying to work up the courage to talk to her. And guys, this isn't your typical "cool protagonist makes his move" situation - this is pure anxiety and desperation.

He's watching her talk to Miko and Kei in class, and you can see him just... hoping. Hoping she'll look his way, hoping she'll remember something, anything. But every time he tries to approach, he chickens out. It's so painfully relatable that it hurts.

The Classroom Scene Hit Different

When Momo's casually explaining her memory situation to Miko and Kei, she's being so matter-of-fact about it. Like "Oh yeah, I forgot some people, no big deal." Meanwhile, Okarun's in the background looking like his world is ending (which, let's be real, it kind of is).

What really gets me is how Jiji finds some comfort in the fact that Momo still remembers her closest friends. But for Okarun? He's not in that inner circle anymore, and that realization is devastating.

That Confrontation Scene Though...

Okay, here's where I need to warn you - if you haven't read this chapter yet, grab some tissues first. Seriously.

Momo catches Okarun following her (because of course she does), and instead of being creeped out, she's actually pretty direct about it. She asks him straight up if he has something to say to her. And Okarun? Poor guy tries to play it off like they're just heading in the same direction.

But then Momo calls him out on it - they're literally walking toward a dead end! The excuse falls apart immediately, and you can see Okarun just crumbling inside.

The Moment That Broke Everyone

Here's where things get REALLY intense. Momo puts Okarun in a headlock (classic Momo move) and demands he tell her what's really going on. And that's when it happens - Okarun starts crying.

Not just tearing up, but full-on crying. And he tries to deny it! "I'm not crying," he says, while clearly crying. It's such a human moment that it hits you right in the gut.

What Momo Says Changes Everything

But here's the thing that's got everyone talking - Momo tells him that even though she doesn't remember him, she felt relieved when she sensed his presence at the classroom door. She FELT something, even without the memories. That's huge, right?

It suggests that maybe, just maybe, their connection goes deeper than conscious memory. Maybe there's still hope.

Okarun's Promise Will Make You Sob

And then comes the moment that absolutely destroyed everyone. Okarun, through his tears, tells Momo that they weren't actually good friends (which is a lie, but he's trying to make her feel better), and that she doesn't need to force herself to pay attention to him.

But THEN - and this is where I lost it - he promises that he'll work hard to become a good friend to her. He's literally willing to start from zero. To rebuild everything they had from scratch. The dedication, the selflessness, the pure love in that moment... I can't even.

What This Means for the Story

Okay, so now that we've all cried together, let's talk about what this chapter means for where the story's heading.

The Fan Reactions Are Everything

The manga community has been going WILD over this chapter. People are calling it one of the most emotional chapters in the series so far, and honestly? They're not wrong. The way Tatsu handled this whole situation - showing Okarun's vulnerability, Momo's confusion, and that glimmer of hope - it's masterful storytelling.

What's Next? Theories and Predictions

So where do we go from here? The chapter ends with Momo asking Okarun to look her in the eyes, but he can't do it. He looks away, and you can see it frustrates her. This sets up some interesting possibilities:

Will Momo's memories come back? That moment where she felt relief suggests there might be some subconscious recognition happening. Maybe her memories aren't completely gone?

How will their relationship rebuild? Okarun's promise to become her friend again opens up so many storytelling possibilities. We might get to see their relationship develop in a completely new way.

What about the other characters? Aira's reaction to being forgotten was heartbreaking too. How will she handle this situation?

The Art Hits Different Too

Can we talk about how gorgeous this chapter looked? Tatsu really knows how to draw emotions. That panel where Okarun is crying while denying he's crying? Chef's kiss Perfect. You can feel his pain just looking at his face.

Why This Chapter Matters So Much

Look, Dandadan has always been great at balancing the supernatural craziness with real human emotions, but Chapter 213 takes it to another level. This isn't just about aliens and ghosts anymore - it's about what happens when you lose someone who's still right there in front of you.

The Community is Talking

Fans have been sharing their reactions all over social media, and the consensus is clear: this chapter hit HARD. People are talking about how relatable Okarun's anxiety is, how heartbreaking Momo's situation is, and how that one moment of recognition gives us all hope.

Some fans are even sharing their own experiences with memory loss in their families, which shows just how well Tatsu captured something real and universal here.

What We're All Thinking About

The big question everyone's asking: Will this memory loss be permanent? That moment where Momo felt relief suggests there's still something there, some connection that goes beyond conscious memory. It gives us hope that maybe, just maybe, there's a way back.

Okarun's character development: This chapter shows us just how much Okarun has grown. The old Okarun would have probably just accepted the situation and suffered in silence. But this Okarun? He's willing to fight for their friendship, even if it means starting from zero.

What this means for the series: Dandadan has always been about the relationships between characters as much as the supernatural action. This chapter proves that Tatsu isn't afraid to put those relationships through real, meaningful challenges.

Final Thoughts: Why Chapter 213 is a Game Changer

This chapter is going to be remembered as one of the series' best, and for good reason. It takes everything we love about Dandadan - the humor, the heart, the supernatural weirdness - and strips it down to its emotional core.

Okarun's crying scene alone is going to be talked about for months. It's raw, it's real, and it shows that even in a manga about aliens and ghosts, the most powerful moments come from genuine human emotion.

What's Coming Next?

With Okarun's promise to rebuild their friendship and that hint of recognition from Momo, we're set up for what could be an amazing character arc. Will we get to see them fall in love all over again? Will Momo's memories return? Will Aira get her recognition too?

One thing's for sure - we're all going to be counting down the days until the next chapter drops!

The Bottom Line

Dandadan Chapter 213 is everything we love about this series rolled into one emotional powerhouse of a chapter. It's got heart, it's got hope, and it's got that perfect balance of pain and possibility that makes great storytelling.

If you haven't read it yet, do yourself a favor and grab some tissues first. And if you have read it, drop a comment below - I want to hear your theories about what happens next!

What Did You Think?

Seriously, this chapter has me feeling all kinds of ways. The way Okarun just broke down and cried, but then immediately promised to work harder to be Momo's friend? That's the kind of character development that makes you fall in love with a series all over again.

And don't even get me started on that moment where Momo admits she felt relief when she sensed him. There's definitely still something there, right? RIGHT?!

Let's Talk Theories!

So what do you think is going to happen next? Here are some theories floating around the community:

Theory 1: The memories will come back gradually - Maybe that moment of recognition is just the beginning, and we'll see Momo slowly remembering bits and pieces.

Theory 2: They'll build something even stronger - What if starting over actually makes their relationship even better? Sometimes a fresh start can be exactly what you need.

Theory 3: Aira's going to play a bigger role - She's hurting too from being forgotten. Maybe she'll be the key to helping Momo remember?

Your Turn!

What did you think of Chapter 213? Did Okarun's crying scene hit you as hard as it hit me? And more importantly, what do you think is going to happen next?

Drop your thoughts in the comments - I love hearing different theories and reactions from fellow Dandadan fans. This chapter has given us so much to talk about, and I have a feeling the next few chapters are going to be just as intense!

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