The strongest souls in comics, rankings

Key Takeaways

• Mai Kawabanga turned into a guardian deity to protect Rin after a tragic accident.
• The ground-bound spirit crab fused with Turbo Granny and fought before being driven out.
• The Umbrella Boy, a monster, becomes unstoppable when forced to fight.

Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu tells the story of two teenagers and their friends who embark on supernatural adventures to protect their loved ones and, at times, the Earth. This fun and captivating series features a variety of metaphysical beings, from dangerous spirits with evil intentions to friendly yokai looking for their loved ones. Each spirit presents a new challenge to Deuteron, Momo, and Okarun by testing their resolve and courage. This list ranks the strongest spirits in the comics to understand their impact on the series.

8 My Kawabanga

Onbusuman-type monster transformed into a guardian spirit

• Comic debut: 123
• Category: Guardian Spirit

Mai Kawabanga was a cheerful and ambitious girl who dreamed of becoming an idol. She became close friends with Rin as the group of friends began training together. However, they were eliminated due to a misunderstanding. Before Mai could realize Rin's situation and apologize, she lost her life in a terrible accident.

After her death, Mai Kawabanga was transformed into an Onbusuman-type youkai bound to Rin. When Momo and her friends learned of her plight, they transformed Mai into a guardian spirit and helped purify her.

7 spirit crab in the ground

soul trapped in a tunnel

• Manga Debut: Chapter 5
• Category: Spirits of the Earth

The Underground Spirit Crab is a spirit that appeared in the tunnels of Shono City as a result of the murder of several innocent girls. Taking the form of a giant freshwater crab, the creature remained there until Grandma Turbo discovered it. 100 Km/hr The grandmother comforted the spirit of the two who had merged their beings. The Earthbound Spirit Crab naturally became protective of Turbo Granny and continued to fight together until Momo and Okarun chased them away with the help of Seiko Ayase.

6 Acrobatic Silky

A troubled mother who turns into a heartbroken and lost soul.

• Manga Debut: Chapter 13
• Category: Yokai

Acrobatic Silky is a youkai that has been stalking Aira Shiratori since she was young. When the two first crossed paths a few years ago, the feeling that they had lost their minds and forgotten something important lingered. Meeting Aira reawakened Acrobatic Silky's maternal instincts, which came from her painful human life.

Acrobatic Silky struggled financially when she was just a normal human. As a single mother, she wanted to give her daughter a comfortable life. She worked odd jobs, but her spending eventually led her to huge debts. When the lender ran out of patience, he kidnapped her daughter. Separated from the only person who kept her alive, Acrobatic Silky committed suicide and became a youkai.

5 umbrella boy

Zuma Unji's younger brother Futa

• Manga debut: Episode 153
• Category: Yokai

Growing up, Unji Zuma and his family suffered from extreme poverty and clung to any hope they could find. Unji's younger brother, Futa, cherishes the boots and umbrella his mother gave him as gifts and carries them with him everywhere. One windy and rainy day, the umbrella flew from his hands, and while trying to retrieve it, Futa accidentally fell into the river and died.

Years later, Unji is reunited with her younger brother named Umbrella Boy, who is now a youkai. Unlike most other spirits, Umbrella Boy is known to be friendly until he fights, after which he becomes unstoppable.

4 fairy tale card

A selfish spirit trying to free itself.

• Manga debut: Episode 148
• Category: Yokai

Dongwha Card is a dangerous monster that was sealed in Danmanra in the past. It's unclear why he was captured, but the evil spirit eventually realized that he needed someone's help to break the seal. The fairy tale card created an area within Danmanra. Anyone who came into contact with it was transported to a mysterious portal to do the Yokai's bidding.

3 evil eye

An optimistic child turned into a genocidal mind

• Manga debut: Episode 28
• Category: Yokai

Long ago, the Kito family imprisoned the emaciated child and deprived him of food with the plan to sacrifice him to Tsuchinoko. Despite the dire circumstances, the boy did not lose hope that he would be able to play with other children just once in his life. Unfortunately, his dream did not come true and he was soon sacrificed.

After the boy died, he turned into a monster called Evil Eye. He witnessed many child sacrifices over the years and developed a deep-rooted hatred for humanity. When he was finally freed, Evil Eye swore to take revenge and kill all humans.

2 turbo granny

A notorious yokai that loves to terrorize humans.

• Comic Debut: Chapter 1
• Category: Yokai

Grandma Turbo, also known as Grandma 100 km per hour, is an infamous spirit who terrorized modern Japan. She wandered the East Asian island nation until she merged with her earthly spirit in Shono City. Turbo Granny stayed there until she crossed paths with Okarun and Momo, after which her consciousness was trapped in a doll while her powers were sealed within Ken Takakura.

The 100km/h Grandma is notorious for scaring people, but she's also been known to comfort the souls of young girls who have tragically died. After losing her powers, she makes a deal with Momo and helps her find Okarun's lost Kintama.

1 Reiko Kashima

A narcissistic monster that no one can defeat

• Comic debut: Episode 74
• Category: Yokai

Once upon a time, Reiko Kashima was an ordinary person who tragically lost her life in an airplane bombing. Her untimely death cut short her dreams and aspirations of leading a peaceful life with her loved ones. After her death, she became a youkai and began living in the run-down, abandoned areas of Kamigoe City.

Reiko eventually accumulated powers beyond her imagination, becoming one of the most fearsome spirits in existence. After being overpowered by Momo, she swore revenge and began following her in search of the perfect opportunity. When Kur attempted to invade Earth and began dropping bombs, the horrific sight triggered memories of Reiko's past life. In a fit of rage, she single-handedly destroyed a militaristic alien race and proved herself to be the most powerful youkai.