As anticipation builds for Dandadan chapter 187, readers eagerly await revelations concerning Kouki Yukishiro’s true abilities. Officially released on March 24, 2025, this chapter provides significant insight into Kouki’s powers, aptly named in this installment.
In this vital chapter, Kouki’s newfound powers played a crucial role in advancing the confrontation against Murakami, bringing him to the brink of defeat by the chapter’s conclusion. Additionally, readers gained insights into Miss Adachi’s underlying motives for her alliance with Murakami, which further clarifies that he is not the Orchestrator.
Kouki’s Powers Revealed: “Lord of the Flies”
The chapter picks up right where the previous one concluded, showcasing a swarm of insects swirling in the sky. The action swiftly transitions to Murakami, who carries Miss Adachi in a bridal style, humorously reassuring her about finances due to his stock trading background. He carelessly tosses her onto a couch, prompting her to summon her jiangshi to prepare for an attack.
As Murakami becomes distracted by a fly buzzing near him, he turns around, only to find the jiangshi ready to strike and the ominous cloud of insects. Meanwhile, in the gymnasium, the narrative reveals that Kouki Yukishiro possesses the remarkable ability to summon various insects, including centipedes and roaches. While Rin Sawaki and Aira Shiratori express their concern, Mai Kawabanga steps in to clarify the situation.
In this chapter, Mai confirms that Kouki has the power to command smaller living creatures, dubbing it “Lord of the Flies.” As the insects assault the severed-head dribblers, the focus shifts to Kouki, who appears calm and composed while playing the piano. The scene then shifts back to Murakami, who is bombarded by the insects while Adachi remains unaffected. In a moment of clarity, she draws a black-handled kozuka knife.
Adachi then urges Murakami to concede defeat, even offering to spare his life if he complies quickly. His response is a hostile glare, questioning whether her abilities came from a collection of powers. This moment further solidifies the idea that Murakami is not the Orchestrator, as he would have been aware of Adachi’s possession of the kozuka knives. Adachi, withholding her answer, insists that he accepts his loss peacefully.
In a surprising turn of events, Murakami grasps her hand amidst the chaotic cloud of insects and acknowledges his defeat by cutting himself with the kozuka knife. His yokai powers spiraled into the blade, prompting Adachi and her jiangshi to come to his aid. However, the swarm of insects quickly lifts him, carrying him away from the apartment. The scene shifts back to the gymnasium, where the severed-head dribblers have mysteriously vanished.
Kouki then unexpectedly collapses, causing Rin and Aira to revert to their normal forms and rush to comfort her. As they process the prior events, the insect swarm returns with Murakami in tow, shocking the girls. Murakami attempts to feign innocence about the chaos, urging them to return home, yet Aira aggressively prevents his escape with a decisive kick.
In an effort to appease the situation, he agrees to delete compromising images of Kouki, but Aira demands a heartfelt apology and delivers another fierce kick to Murakami, bringing the chapter to an explosive close.
Looking Ahead
With the conclusion of Aira, Kouki, and Rin’s conflict against Murakami in chapter 187, readers can look forward to the next issue resolving any remaining plot threads. There is also anticipation for Miss Adachi’s perspective, as she is likely to confirm her successes to the Orchestrator. Furthermore, next month’s release is expected to transition into Ken “Okarun” Takakura and Kinta Sakata’s impending battles against Hase and the formidable Jet Booster Exosuit Kur.