Okarun’s lost his powers. Momo’s stuck being a tiny person. Turbo Granny’s gone off to who knows where. Can Dandadan still be its crazy self when its main three characters either not entirely themselves or not there at all? Volume Twenty shows that, yes, things are still beyond crazy in this weird-yet-beautiful world.

For starters, even when Momo is tiny, she is forced to go back to school. With the aid of Vamola, she hides close by and is able to take notes while no one’s the wiser. However, when searching for information on fairies in the library, Momo discovers a little old man hiding in the bookshelves. From there, another person soon finds themselves entering the world of aliens and monsters.

Even though Okarun’s no longer in possession of Turbo Granny’s powers, he proves himself to still be a strong warrior. In fact, he wows just about everyone in gym class, thanks to his speed, strength, and agility. Despite his slim frame, Okarun shows that he’s got plenty of muscle hidden deep within. Of course, his strongest muscle is still his brain, as evident by the way he handles Saint-Germain in the hallways.

Speaking of which, just what sort of role is Saint-Germain playing in Dandadan? Although it seems like he’s testing the wits and wisdoms of Okarun and the others, it feels like he has some eviler ulterior motives. The reason for that is how so many people forget him when it’s convenient for him, even the ones he brainwashes. This is very apparent when a strange dark-haired girl arrives with an army of tiny old men at her disposal.

The battle between the “pygmies” and our heroes is truly an entertaining affair. Like a Gulliver’s Travels if penned by a Shonen Jump scribe, their fight is filled with tiny men, superpowers, and the occasional clothing mishap. Even funnier is how the little old men keep putting Okarun and Aira in promiscuous positions, all the while Momo watches and freaks out in a wacky fashion. It’s a goofy good time, even if it ends abruptly with the appearance of a certain teacher.

Despite our heroes not being at 100%, they still prove to be formidable when danger lurks in the area. Volume Twenty of Dandadan attempts to bring some normalcy to these abnormal students, only for the world around them to succumb to the crazy. But crazy is what Dandadan does best, and when it embraces the looniness of the situations at hand, it’s able to showcase the true heart and spirit of this series. Sure, these students could use a break from this insanity, but hey, us readers need to be entertained, and putting them in wacky peril is by all means super entertaining!

Promotional consideration provided by Chantelle Sturt of VIZ Media.