DAN DA DAN creator Yukinobu Tatsu has just given fans a striking reason to look beyond his own manga. A new tribute illustration connects his distinctive artwork with Bouryoku Banzai, the violent Young Magazine series from Kakegurui writer Homura Kawamoto and manga artist Nadainishi — and the timing is especially interesting as another major chapter begins for the series.
For DAN DA DAN fans, the artwork also arrives during the wait for the anime’s third season. While the next season is officially on the way, there is still one major detail viewers are waiting to learn: exactly when they can return to Momo, Okarun and the bizarre supernatural world that has made the series such a hit.
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Yukinobu Tatsu’s Bouryoku Banzai Tribute Gets Fans Talking
The new artwork from Tatsu is not an actual crossover between DAN DA DAN and Bouryoku Banzai. Instead, it is a special guest illustration created by Tatsu in connection with Bouryoku Banzai and its appearance in Weekly Young Magazine.
Weekly Young Magazine Issue 41, released on September 7, featured Bouryoku Banzai as its lead-color series and included Tatsu’s guest illustration. The special feature was arranged to coincide with the release of Bouryoku Banzai Volume 7 and the beginning of a new story chapter.
That makes the contribution notable for more than just its eye-catching artwork. Tatsu’s DAN DA DAN is famous for blending supernatural horror, science fiction, comedy, action and teenage romance. Bouryoku Banzai, meanwhile, operates in a considerably harsher world where violence is far more central to the story.
The illustration focuses on Setsuna Rokudo, one of the principal characters in Bouryoku Banzai, standing amid the aftermath of a brutal confrontation. The image reflects the manga’s deliberately extreme tone while allowing Tatsu to interpret the character through his own artistic sensibilities.
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Why the Illustration Matters
Tatsu’s contribution arrives at a particularly important point for Bouryoku Banzai. The series has entered a new phase, its seventh collected volume has reached stores, and the manga is beginning another story chapter.
Rather than representing a shared fictional universe, the artwork is best understood as an artist-to-series homage.
That distinction matters because there is currently no indication that Bouryoku Banzai characters are being incorporated into the DAN DA DAN storyline or that the two manga are receiving a formal shared project.
In other words, fans are looking at a guest illustration — not confirmation of a canonical crossover.
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What Is Bouryoku Banzai?
Bouryoku Banzai, written in Japanese as 暴力万歳, is a manga written by Homura Kawamoto, best known internationally as the creator of Kakegurui, with artwork by Nadainishi.
The series is serialized through Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine and began publication in 2025.
At the centre of the story is Masamichi Akita, a high-school student who wants to live intelligently and peacefully. That goal is shattered after he becomes involved with Setsuna Rokudo.
Akita’s life changes after Setsuna saves him from bullies. But Setsuna is not simply a conventional protector. Instead, he introduces Akita to a worldview in which violence is treated as the dominant rule governing the world.
One of the manga’s defining moments comes when Akita asks to be taught how to fight:
“僕にも喧嘩を教えてくれないか？”
That request becomes the starting point for Akita’s increasingly dangerous involvement in Setsuna’s world.
Setsuna, meanwhile, declares:
“暴力こそこの世界の唯一のルール”
The series then pushes Akita deeper into increasingly violent situations as he attempts to understand — and survive — this new environment.
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Bouryoku Banzai Has Gone Far Beyond School Fights
The contrast between Bouryoku Banzai and DAN DA DAN is a major reason Tatsu’s artwork stands out.
Although DAN DA DAN itself contains disturbing imagery, graphic violence and mature themes, its story constantly shifts between horror, comedy, romance and supernatural action.
Bouryoku Banzai takes a much more direct approach to physical violence and its consequences.
The manga’s story has already moved beyond ordinary school fights. Later volumes introduce an underground fighting environment and the violent reality show “NO RULEs”, where Akita becomes a participant.
That development expands the series into a broader story about combat, brutality and the people who become drawn into that world.
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What Happens in Bouryoku Banzai Volume 7?
Volume 7, released by Kodansha on September 4, continues the “NO RULEs” storyline.
According to Kodansha’s official synopsis, Akita has become a featured participant and forms an alliance with professional wrestler MIU.
At the same time, a group of 20 contestants led by Bartleby uses overwhelming numbers to corner the pair.
The seventh volume contains 176 pages and is published under Kodansha’s Young Magazine KC Special imprint.
The manga also reached Chapter 69, titled “継承” (“Inheritance”), on September 7, coinciding with the launch of the new Weekly Young Magazine issue.
| Date | Bouryoku Banzai development | Official detail |
| 2025 | Series begins publication | Serialized through Kodansha’s Weekly Young Magazine |
| September 4, 2026 | Volume 7 released | 176 pages; Young Magazine KC Special imprint |
| September 7, 2026 | Weekly Young Magazine Issue 41 released | Bouryoku Banzai featured as lead-color series with a guest illustration by Yukinobu Tatsu |
| September 7, 2026 | Chapter 69 released | Titled “継承” (“Inheritance”) |
| September 7, 2026 | New story chapter begins | Special feature coincides with Volume 7 and new chapter developments |
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Why Yukinobu Tatsu’s Artwork Is Significant
The timing gives the tribute extra weight.
Bouryoku Banzai has just entered a new phase while Volume 7 has reached stores, making Tatsu’s guest illustration part of an important promotional moment for the manga.
It also offers a glimpse at the creative connections between different parts of Japan’s manga industry.
Kawamoto is already closely associated with the Kakegurui franchise, while Nadainishi provides the artwork for Bouryoku Banzai. Tatsu, meanwhile, has established DAN DA DAN as one of Shueisha’s major contemporary manga properties.
The result is an unusual meeting of creators and series — but not a narrative meeting between their characters.
The tribute therefore functions as an artist-to-series homage rather than a story crossover.
There is currently no indication that Bouryoku Banzai characters are being added to DAN DA DAN, nor that the two manga are receiving a formal shared project.
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DAN DA DAN Season 3 Is Officially Coming in 2027
While Tatsu’s tribute is drawing attention to another manga, DAN DA DAN itself remains firmly in the spotlight.
The official DAN DA DAN anime website confirms that Season 3 will air in 2027, with Science SARU returning to produce the series.
However, fans still do not have an exact premiere date.
As of September 8, 2026, the production has officially confirmed 2027 as the broadcast year, but no exact release date or narrower release window has been announced.
Science SARU’s own production listing also identifies DAN DA DAN Season 3 as a 2027 television series.
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When Was DAN DA DAN Season 3 Announced?
Season 3 was initially announced in September 2025, following the conclusion of the anime’s second season.
The official announcement revealed a new teaser visual and confirmed that production would continue at Science SARU.
For viewers who finished Season 2, the wait has been made especially difficult by the cliffhanger that ended the story.
DAN DA DAN Season 2 Left a Major Mystery Behind
After Momo, Okarun, Jiji and the others defeated the Space Globalists’ kaiju, the shrunken kaiju was taken to Momo’s house.
Okarun then discovered a zipper on the creature.
When he opened it, a mysterious girl was revealed inside.
The situation became even more complicated when the girl subsequently kissed Okarun, with Momo witnessing the moment.
That mystery is specifically highlighted by the Season 3 announcement as one of the questions the new season will address.
The official Season 3 teaser visual also focuses on Momo, Okarun, Turbo Granny and the mysterious girl associated with the kaiju, suggesting that the unresolved events surrounding her will be central to the next chapter of the anime.
For fans waiting for the anime’s return, that unresolved storyline is likely to remain one of the biggest points of anticipation until Season 3 arrives.
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What Can DAN DA DAN Fans Expect Next?
For now, Tatsu’s Bouryoku Banzai illustration gives readers a fresh look at the DAN DA DAN creator’s artistic interests while providing publicity for another young manga series.
Meanwhile, DAN DA DAN continues through its original manga as the anime prepares for its return in 2027.
The official anime website lists both of the first two seasons as available through multiple streaming services, giving viewers an opportunity to catch up before Season 3 arrives.
The latest development is therefore best understood in its proper context.
Tatsu has brought his artistic interpretation to Bouryoku Banzai at a significant moment for that series, creating a striking connection between two very different manga worlds. But despite the crossover-like appearance of the artwork, there is currently no indication of a canonical DAN DA DAN and Bouryoku Banzai crossover.
At the same time, anticipation for DAN DA DAN Season 3 continues to build, with 2027 officially confirmed but the exact premiere date still unannounced.
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Conclusion
Yukinobu Tatsu’s guest illustration for Bouryoku Banzai has arrived at a notable moment for the violent Young Magazine series, coinciding with Volume 7, Chapter 69 and the beginning of a new story chapter. The artwork brings Tatsu’s distinctive perspective to Setsuna Rokudo while highlighting the creative connection between different manga creators.
For DAN DA DAN fans, however, the biggest confirmed development remains the anime’s next season. Season 3 is officially scheduled for 2027, with Science SARU returning, but an exact release date has yet to be announced. Until then, Tatsu’s unexpected tribute offers a fresh reason to keep an eye on both series.
Source Disclaimer
This article has been prepared based on thorough research of the sources provided with the original material, including the official DAN DA DAN anime website, the official Season 3 announcement, Science SARU, Kodansha, Comic DAYS, MANGA Watch, MANTANWEB and ComicBook.com. The article reflects information available from those sources and should not be interpreted as independent verification beyond what the provided source material supports.
Bouryoku Banzai contains mature themes and graphic violence. The reported Tatsu artwork is a guest tribute illustration and should not be interpreted as confirmation of a canonical DAN DA DAN crossover. DAN DA DAN Season 3 has been officially confirmed for 2027, but its exact premiere date remains unannounced.
Sources
- ComicBook.com — “Dandadan Creator Shares Their Wildest Crossover Yet Ahead of Season 3”
- Kodansha Comics Wiki — Bouryoku Banzai
- Everyeye.it — “L’autore di Dandadan svela il crossover più folle di sempre”
- ScreenRant — “Dandadan Season 3 First Look Drops, Officially Confirming Its 2027 Debut”
- Wikipedia — Yukinobu Tatsu
Featured Image Credit: Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee
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