Dai Dark (2025)
THE HEAD BONE IS CONNECTED TO THE AXE BONEZaha Sanko is the most wanted man in the universe, thanks to a pesky rumor that whoever claims his bones will receive their heart's desire. Together with his notorious friends, he'll discover the truth about himself, reveal the power of Zolar, and maybe even find time for a bowl of some of the galaxy's best udon!
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. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.)
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Q. HayashidaReading Order
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel Volume 01
A wildly creative new manga series from the creator of Dorohedoro in which necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide! 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. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.) Don't miss this hilariously twisted and gruesome new series from the unique mind of Q Hayashida, creator of the manga and Netflix anime Dorohedoro!
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel 1 02 (Mature)
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. And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel 1 03 (Mature)
"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 teenager 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. And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti."
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel Volume 04 (Mature)
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.
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel Volume 05 (Mature)
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. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.)
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Dai Dark Volume. 6
LIGHT MAKES RIGHTThe galaxy's least favorite outlaws continue their journey through the cosmos, one step ahead of the very long list of people who want to rip out Zaha Sanko's bones. Maybe someday they'll figure out why everybody thinks his bones grant wishes, but for now it's just a weird fact of life. Sure enough, almost immediately after setting down on the planet Kenzarn, Sanko and pals once again find themselves locked in mortal combat with the zealous Lighthead Order. But when the group gets separated, Sanko is faced with his toughest challenge yet--an old classmate, back for revenge!
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Dai Dark Volume. 7
BRIGHT LIGHTS AND DARKNEST NIGHTSZaha Sanko is one of the most dangerous men in the universe, but getting half your skin melted off will put a cramp in anyone's style. The Photonuclear Man created by the Lighthead Order has succeeded where so many others have failed, and they finally have a chance to harvest one of Sanko's legendary bones. Those bones are said to grant any wish--but Sanko would really rather hold onto them. Meanwhile, his buddies Avakian and Damemaru are in hot pursuit, rushing to the Holy Zone to stage a desperate rescue. The stage is set for a huge battle between dark and light!
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Dai Dark Graphic Novel Volume 08
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. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.)
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Dai Dark Volume. 9
THE HEAD BONE IS CONNECTED TO THE AXE BONEZaha Sanko is the most wanted man in the universe, thanks to a pesky rumor that whoever claims his bones will receive their heart's desire. Together with his notorious friends, he'll discover the truth about himself, reveal the power of Zolar, and maybe even find time for a bowl of some of the galaxy's best udon!