Title

Dai Dark

Also known as: 大ダーク, 대다크

by Q Hayashida

Score from AniList: 77/100releasing

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Zaha Sanko’s body has great and terrible powers–they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn’t about to let every monstrous lowlife in the galaxy rip him limb from limb. He and his skeletal buddy Avakian will use their dark powers to fend off any murder attempts while they search space for whomever put this curse on Sanko’s bones…because killing them might end the madness. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 2.5/5

A gory, gleefully weird space-horror comedy with a bizarre premise, though its gore and scattered tone may be too much for many readers.

Pros

A bold, bizarre premise with a memorable lead
Surreal, absurd comedy that surprises
Body horror is inventive, if extreme

Cons

Gore and body horror are intense
The plot can feel scattered across episodes

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Read the full take

Dai Dark is a gory, surreal space-horror comedy with a premise that stands out. A teenager's bones carry great and terrible power, and the galaxy is full of people who want them. Rather than hiding, he and his skeletal companion fight off every attempt on their lives while they search for the one who cursed him. The premise is bizarre in the best sense, and the series delights in strange creatures and absurd moments. The comedy is sharp enough to make the grim moments tolerable. The honest cons: the gore and body horror are intense and frequent, and the plot can feel scattered as the story hops between episodes and threats. Some readers will find the tonal mix too extreme. Still, it is a weird, unapologetic read for fans of offbeat horror. If you can handle the grisly tone, it rewards curiosity. Go in expecting chaos.