The latest Dandadan chapter just dropped, and it puts Okarun through his toughest fight since losing Turbo Granny’s powers. Chapter 234, titled “Let’s Cut This Hair,” shows the hero getting destroyed by two powerful new enemies before a strange character steps in to save the day.
The chapter came out on May 18, 2026, for most global readers. Fans in the US could read it on Shonen Jump app and Manga Plus starting at 11 AM EST. UK readers got access at 4 PM GMT, while Indian fans saw it at 8:30 PM IST. Australian readers woke up to the chapter on the morning of May 19, 2026, due to time zone differences.
Okarun Gets Destroyed by Dragon Knights Without His Powers
The chapter opens with the fight continuing from last week. Okarun and Aira are under attack from the Dragon Knights, who want to take Turbo Granny’s remaining power. The leader of these knights is named Gilles de Rais, the First Platoon Captain of the Brado Imperial Guard. He carries scissors and goes by the name “Black Hair Cutter.”
Another knight, Progoyovitch, keeps attacking Okarun with a move fans are calling the “Boomerang Underpants.” The attack hits Okarun hard and knocks him down. One fan on MangaDex forums wrote:
“I legit got a bit mad for Okarun, currently unpowered, being beaten like that… but seeing him like that might trigger Momo’s memories. REAL brave of these (adult?) knights to beat children AND use their weakness against them.”
Aira tries to protect Okarun and even offers to give up her own powers to help him. But Gilles de Rais blocks her from reaching him. Okarun is completely helpless, and the knights keep demanding he hand over Turbo Granny’s power.
Mysterious Barber Arrives as Unexpected Savior
Just when things look hopeless, a familiar odd character shows up. The Futakori Barber, who first appeared in Chapter 229, makes a dramatic entrance. Fans remember him as the strange hairstylist who forced Kinta into getting a haircut at the amusement park.
This time, the barber looks completely different. His face is serious and determined, and his arm muscles are bulging. The change is so big that readers are shocked. One forum user noted: “Wow the barber is actually a good guy??? The barber showing up is such an aura moment, what the hell.”
The chapter ends with the barber standing between the beaten heroes and the Dragon Knights. No one knows yet if he will fight them or do something else entirely.
Who Are These New Villains Based On?
The two new villains have dark backgrounds from real history. Gilles de Rais is based on a real French nobleman from the 15th century. He fought alongside Joan of Arc as a war hero but later became one of history’s first known serial killers. He murdered over 140 children before being executed. Some stories say he inspired the fairy tale character Bluebeard.
Progoyovitch comes from an 18th-century Serbian peasant named Peter Progoyovitch. After dying in 1725, villagers believed he came back as a vampire and killed nine people. When they dug up his body, his hair and nails had grown. This case actually created the word “vampire” in many European languages.
Fans React to Okarun’s Brutal Beatdown
The fandom is having strong reactions to seeing Okarun so helpless. Many readers are frustrated that the hero keeps getting hurt without his powers.
“Okarun hasn’t been this beaten up since that 6v1 against the elite alien squad,” one fan wrote.
Others are concerned about the story’s direction. Some readers feel the amnesia plot with Momo is lasting too long. A forum comment said: “It almost feels like the author had a good idea, wrote the story for a couple arcs, it became a massive hit, and now they’re scrambling to draw out the story.”
Some readers are tired of seeing the main character get hurt. One user posted: “Okarun is getting pummeled by said Speedo-wearing pervert. I’m getting sick of the swimming trunk weirdo designs, it’s just starting to get old.”
What Fans Want to Know About the Barber
The barber remains a mystery. His wiki page says he works at Futakori Barbershop at the Super Amusement Park. He has an obsession with cutting hair and insulted Kinta’s hairstyle repeatedly until Kinta agreed to a cut. When he works, his demeanor shifts to something eerie and unsettling.
Japanese fans on Ameba Blog noted that the barber’s serious face and muscular arms at the end of Chapter 234 suggest he is much stronger than he looks. Some believe he might be the “strong guy” mentioned by the Izumo Taisha priest earlier in the story.
One big question remains: does the barber want to help the heroes, or does he have his own reasons for confronting the Dragon Knights? Another fan wondered: “Makes me wonder what sorta haircut he did end up giving to Kinta then.”
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Where to Read Chapter 234
Dandadan Chapter 234 is available for free on Shueisha’s Manga Plus app and website. Viz Media also has the chapter on their Shonen Jump platform. The next chapter, 235, is scheduled to come out on May 25, 2026, following the weekly Monday release schedule.
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