Dandadan episode 3 was highly anticipated to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Momo Ayase and Ken “Okarun” Takakura, particularly after Turbo Granny fully possessed Okarun. Released on Thursday, October 17, 2024, the episode indeed clarified their situations.
This episode also initiated Momo and Okarun’s strategy to retaliate against Turbo Granny, aided by Momo’s grandmother. However, the preparation didn’t go as smoothly as they hoped, leading them to act sooner than they planned.
Dandadan episode 3: Turbo Granny launches the first strike as Momo and Okarun gear up for a counterattack
Episode Overview
The third episode of Dandadan commences with a psychic named Santa Dodoria conducting an interview with an idol, where all three of his predictions about her turn out to be incorrect. Despite this, the local news station goes ahead and airs the segment. Afterward, she takes a cab home, only to have the driver stop in a neighborhood resembling Momo Ayase’s.
The scene then shifts to Okarun, completely under Turbo Granny’s control, as he prepares to harm Momo. However, Dodoria makes a sudden appearance, revealing through context that she is Momo’s grandmother, Seiko Ayase. Seiko confronts Turbo Granny using a special technique involving launching a brick at her inscribed with a circle, which she then strikes with a nail.
Turbo Granny attempts a retort but finds herself engulfed in flames, prompting Seiko to explain the trap she had laid. She utilized warding nails to construct barriers, where a nail within a circle created a protective boundary, while one placed outside the circle turned everything beyond it into a barrier.
This explains Turbo Granny’s failed counterattack. Though Turbo Granny insisted she couldn’t be confined indefinitely, Seiko clarified her intention was to eliminate her, not merely to imprison her. Despite Turbo Granny’s warning that Okarun could perish as well, Seiko declared she had no qualms about killing anyone who deceived Momo. During this confrontation, she managed to encase Turbo Granny in a new barrier, igniting flames around her.
Meanwhile, the focus shifts to Momo, who wakes up in her bed. After recounting the events, she visits her grandmother, who questions her about her recent actions. Seiko references a moment when Momo had called her a fake medium, causing Momo frustration. This ultimately leads Momo to make an earnest apology, and Seiko advises her to head to the main shrine.
Momo’s thoughts raced about her connection to Okarun as she hurried over, only to find him safe inside and shut the door on him, overwhelmed by her emotions and unable to face her true feelings. Seiko joins a flustered Momo, reassuring her that Okarun is safe as long as he remains within the main shrine.
The storyline progresses with Seiko teasing Momo about her feelings for Okarun, which leads Momo to clarify her circumstances. She also mentions her newfound psychic abilities while Seiko narrates Turbo Granny’s backstory. Seiko recounts her visit to the tunnel once, halting because of the overwhelming spiritual energy present.
She explains the immense power of location-bound spirits in their respective domains and warns Momo against confronting Turbo Granny, as she wishes to keep her safe. Undeterred, Momo insists on providing assistance, driven by the spirit of Ken Takakura, the actor.
Seiko proposes a game of tag with Turbo Granny, intending to lure her out of Shono City to weaken and defeat her. She admits her own limitations, as her abilities don’t work outside Kamigoe City due to the divine sources of her powers. Seiko then strategizes to harness Okarun’s powers in their game of tag against Turbo Granny.
Momo and Okarun engage in conversation where Okarun apologizes for his lack of contribution in the previous battle and promises to save her in the future. He asks her to maintain their friendship and not to feel disappointed in him, to which she agrees. In a cheerful moment, she mentions that she will likely be the one saving him next time.
A news segment later reveals that the idol Dodoria interviewed had all her predictions come true. That evening, Momo takes it upon herself to accompany Okarun to the restroom, necessitating her presence to help him. She explains her method of controlling the curse by visualizing Okarun’s aura and compressing it using her psychic skills.
Momo expresses her frustration over the weakness of her powers, prompting Seiko to advise her that the core issue lies in her over-reliance on sight rather than using all her senses. She urges Momo to close her eyes and to feel the aura with her skin. Unexpectedly, Momo’s actions cause Okarun to transform, compelling her to assist him urgently.
During these developments, Seiko theorizes that Momo’s true powers, which she initially unlocked, can be fully realized with adequate training. However, in this brief interlude, Turbo Granny appears, threatening Seiko’s life due to the contagious nature of her curse through Okarun. She demands that Momo and Okarun confront her that night or face the death of everyone nearby due to Okarun’s curse.
Finally, Dandadan episode 3 illustrates Momo and Okarun gearing up for their night battle, with Seiko outfitting them in protective spiritual attire. She says a prayer for their safety as they leave, while Momo, fueled by anger from her grandmother’s threat, resolves to emerge victorious.
In Conclusion
Dandadan episode 3 not only clarified the circumstances of Okarun and Momo as expected by fans but also laid the groundwork for a confrontation with Turbo Granny in forthcoming episodes. It underscored the necessity of defeating Turbo Granny, as Okarun’s possessed state jeopardizes not only him but also those around him. Viewers can anticipate that Momo and Okarun will be pushed to their limits as they strive to outmaneuver Turbo Granny in future encounters.
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