In the highly anticipated Dandadan chapter 185, fans witnessed the thrilling return of Rin Sawaki, who joins forces with Aira Shiratori to locate and rescue Kouki Yukishiro. Officially released on March 10, 2025, this chapter proved to be action-packed as Kouki makes a comeback, thanks to the heroic efforts of both Rin and Aira.
Additionally, chapter 185 unveils a critical twist: the trio identifies their adversary, Murakami, a staff member from their school, as the one behind Kouki’s blackmail. However, this revelation escalates the tension as the group realizes they are in significant danger, with the threat posed by their enemies intensifying rapidly.
Rising Tensions as the Trio Faces Overwhelming Odds
The chapter kicks off with Rin utilizing her Onbusuman yokai abilities to manipulate gravity, effectively sending the severed-head dribblers soaring into the air. Aira Shiratori inquires whether Rin can widen the attack radius, to which she replies that given her powers’ fixed range, it appears to be unfeasible. Mai Kawabanga interjects, noting that Rin’s potential as an idol is still developing and that her lack of growth impacts her power and costumes.
Expressing her eagerness for a new outfit, Rin remains focused on aiding Aira in finding Kouki Yukishiro. Mai spots Kouki’s floating head, partially enveloped by pygmies attempting to shield it. Unfortunately, neither Rin nor Aira can see him, prompting Rin to temporarily forgo her powers so Mai can effect the rescue.
As Rin reverts to her normal state, she stays behind Aira, allowing Mai to move toward Kouki’s head. They both sprint away from the dribblers, while Mai directs the pygmies to join her forces to aid Kouki. As they lift Kouki’s head, several dribblers attempt to block their path as they strive to elevate Kouki through the hoop’s net.
Successfully, the pygmies maneuver Kouki’s head past the defenders, allowing it to ascend through the hoop, which restores Kouki’s body. Aira swiftly retrieves Kouki, asking Rin to activate her powers. Initially disoriented, Kouki calms down upon recognizing Aira’s presence. She then reveals Murakami as her blackmailer, explaining his tactics—researching female students’ social media profiles to exploit them for personal gain.
Kouki shares that Murakami manipulated her into collecting compromising images of other girls, hinting at a darker network of extortion. As Rin transforms back into her idol persona, Aira resolves to find and confront Murakami in the gym. However, Rin warns that the severed-head dribblers are expanding, causing their surroundings to feel increasingly claustrophobic.
Meanwhile, Mai warns that Rin’s power radius is contracting, with only five minutes of effectiveness left. Aira becomes increasingly anxious about the dual challenge of protecting her friends while fighting. She instructs Kouki to utilize the pygmies to locate Murakami. The issue culminates in a suspenseful twist, revealing that Murakami is not in the gym but rather exercising elsewhere while keeping an eye on the ongoing chaos through a livestream.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Dandadan chapter 185 solidifies Murakami’s role as the blackmailer behind Kouki Yukishiro’s predicaments. While this revelation points to him potentially being the Orchestrator, it hints at deeper complexities that the narrative will unravel in forthcoming chapters. Central to the plot is the understanding that Murakami’s actions instigated Kouki’s targeting of Momo Ayase and provided weaponry to other girls. Fans eagerly await more insights into Murakami’s motivations in the upcoming installments.