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After Momo defends Okarun and they develop a trusting friendship, Okarun's life changes.
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Kinta Sakata became Okarun's friend after being involved in a bizarre misadventure.
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Mr. Mantis Shrimp, a former enemy turned ally, has formed a close bond with Okarun and his group.
Dan Dan DanKen Takakura, aka Okarun, He is an alien enthusiast who has lived a lonely life since childhood. Often bullied by his peers, he found solace in his fascination with the supernatural, which slowly became his escape.

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Okarun's life would probably have remained the same had he not been protected from bullying by Momo, a girl his age who noticed that he was being unfairly targeted. That selfless display of courage changed Ken’s life. Ken suddenly found himself surrounded by people he could trust and value as true friends.
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Kinta Sakata
The Geek Who Became a Nanoskin Manipulator
- Comic Debut: Episode 64
- fighting style: Nano skin manipulation
Kinta Sakata An anxious teenager who tries to act arrogant and vain to cover up his deep-rooted fear of rejection. He becomes interested in Ken Takakura, whom he notices seems quite popular with women despite not being the stereotypically handsome or attractive type.
After secretly following Okarun and Momo and discovering Okarun's secret, Kinta ends up caught up in their bizarre misadventures. Due to this incident, Sakata becomes a member of the Okarun Group, and the two slowly become friends over time.
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Bamora
Sumerian looking for husband
- Comic Debut: Episode 63
- fighting style: Exosuit
After a series of tragic events forced Bamora Leaving her home planet to find refuge on Earth, she struggles and becomes lonely. It could have been quite dangerous if I hadn't encountered Okarun and Momo. Her immature understanding of love, power, and partnership made her feel that Ken was the worthy husband she had been looking for all along, and she kissed him in a childish attempt to claim him.

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The bizarre circumstances under which Ken met Bamora did not turn into an obstacle. He tried to befriend her and help her feel a sense of belonging to her social group.
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Mr Mantis Shrimp
Alien turned ally
- animation debut: Episode 8
- Comic Debut: 20 sheets
- fighting style: boxing
In the Kintama Hunt Saga, Okarun and his friends were constantly in trouble due to the Serpoians. The Serpoians have even enlisted the help of other alien races to accomplish their twisted mission. During the encounter, Ken fought the Dover Demon, who had been abandoned by the Serpoians after being wounded in battle. After Ken, Seiko, and others took care of him and helped him recover, he became an indispensable member of the group.
You gave me proper treatment. No one has ever shown me this kindness.
Okarun wanted to be friends with aliens since he was young, and his dream has since come true. Mr Mantis Shrimp They became close allies. Dover Demon felt it was his moral duty to stand with Ken and his colleagues, who showed him kindness and love during his time of vulnerability. Compassion and service are ultimately Mr. Seiko's sincere qualities. It became the basis of Mantis Shrimp and Okarun's friendship.
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Shiratori Aira
A grumpy diva whose life changed after becoming friends with Okarun.
- animation debut: Episode 5
- Comic Debut: 10 sheets
- fighting style: Yokai Power
Known as one of the prettiest girls at Kami High School, Ira She loved the attention and praise she received from her peers. So when she first encountered Okarun in her megalomania, she tried to charm the shy and reclusive man, only to later ridicule him in front of her friends.

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Her first interactions with Okarun were less than ideal, but circumstances soon brought them closer together, and a strange incident led to Shiratori falling for him. However, Ken always rejected her romantic advances, so the two remained friends. They went on to fight many supernatural enemies together, and despite their complicated dynamic, formed an unexpectedly solid friendship.
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Ayase Seiko
Momo's caring grandmother
- animation debut: Episode 3
- Comic Debut: Chapter 3
- fighting style: Barrier Casting and Bat Mastery
Ayase Seiko Because he raised Momo alone, when Okarun became a close friend, he naturally welcomed Momo with warmth and care. She maintained a playful, non-serious demeanor while gently guiding Ken whenever he needed help.
Seiko's wisdom and familiarity with the supernatural proved invaluable to Okarun and Momo, which ultimately played a key role in solidifying their bond.
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support
Momo's childhood friend became an essential part of Okarun's life.
- animation debut: Episode 10
- Comic Debut: Chapter 27
- fighting style: spiritual power
Ken met me support When the latter first arrived at Ayase's house without Momo's knowledge. When Seiko told Okarun that he was Momo's first crush, he felt insecure and jealous. The two didn't develop feelings for each other right away, but as they got to know each other, the initial tension began to dissipate.
I made fun of Momo when I was in elementary school. Looking back now, I really regret it.
Their bond truly blossomed after fighting Tsuchinoko and Jiji becoming possessed by the evil eye. These strange events lead them to open up and reveal their true natures to each other, establishing a foundation of trust and camaraderie.
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Ayase Momo
Ken Takakura's closest friend
- animation debut: Episode 1
- Comic Debut: 1 sheet
- fighting style: Telekinesis
Okarun struggled to make friends from an early age, and in despair became obsessed with the supernatural. He tried to find a sense of belonging in the mystery of the unknown, Ayase Momo. Their first interaction was an act of kindness that sparked an unusual friendship between two people who, on the surface, seemed completely different.

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The two are brought together by their conflicting beliefs about the supernatural and their shared desire to uncover the truth. What started as a passionate bet soon turned into a long journey filled with mystery that changed Okarun and Momo's lives forever.