Dandadan Chapter 22

Chapter 22 intensifies the Serpo’s tactical response to the human yokai problem as Momo re-enters the fray. The Serpo are unnerved by Momo’s presence, and their crab-headed subordinate receives a chemical enhancement that turns him into a more dangerous close-combat opponent. The chapter’s action scenes emphasize shifting advantage: when psychokinesis disables the heroes, the Serpo exploit the opening; when Momo reasserts control, the momentum swings back.

Character dynamics are central: Aira’s complex relationship with Momo—oscillating between alliance and rivalry—creates friction that fuels both strategic missteps and necessary improvisation. Okarun’s attempts to mediate and protect, coupled with Momo’s occasional flustered reactions (and resultant lapses in focus), humanize their combat with relatable adolescent awkwardness. These personal beats strengthen the emotional core of the dandadan manga even amid high-stakes fights.

Structurally, the chapter raises the stakes by flooding Empty Space and introducing environmental mechanics that complicate movement and tactics. The emergence of Nessie beneath the water and the sudden fusion possibilities suggest that the Serpo’s biological and technological machinations will escalate. Chapter 22 thus functions as both a character-driven episode and a puzzle-box of combat challenges the protagonists must now solve collectively.