Okarun is cursed by Turbo Grandma In the very first episode of Dan here DanAnd turns into a beastly spirit creature when Momo isn’t around to keep him in check. A cruel, popular yokai (Japanese ghost or spirit) bound to a nearby tunnel, Turbo Granny possesses extreme speed As well as an insatiable hunger for private parts. What else would be quite an inconvenience for Dan here DanHowever, the split protagonists of Okarun becomes their strength when Okarun transforms and Gains control of Turbo Granny’s powers.
Episode #2, titled “That’s a Space Alien, Isn’t It?!”, follows Momo and Okarun’s second extraterrestrial encounter, in which the hulking, sumo-inspired Flatwood Monster invades Momo’s home. In desperation, Okarun suggests that Momo try to suppress the curse from taking over his mind, while allowing its power to flow through his body. Just before being crashed, Okarun transforms sporting a sleek and stylish new look.
Okarun inherits the fearsome power of Turbo Granny
Under pressure, Okarun powers up
Turbo Granny, or Turbo Bachan, is a modern yokai tale in Japan, revolving around the spirit of an old lady appearing in highways or tunnels, running as fast or faster than a car, and causing incidents in several versions of the story. This character is quite popular in Japanese modern folklore, and she even appeared in other anime such as Crowd Psycho 100.
When Okarun lets Turbo Granny take over his body, he gains a protruding jaw and teeth while growing slightly taller with a hunched, animalistic posture, Okarun’s Turbo form is full of style, in large part to Studio Science Saru’s outstanding use of colors. in this form, He gains full use of Turbo Granny’s explosive speed and strength. And although he is inexperienced with his newfound powers, Okarun immediately puts his new abilities to use, avoiding the alien’s attack, while cutting off several of his fingers in the process.
Without Momo’s help, Okarun is unable to maintain control of his bodyLeading to Turbo Granny taking over, providing a somewhat uncomfortable hurdle when its powers are needed. Extended use of the Turbo Form also drains Okarun’s strength. In short bursts, however, he is able to increase his speed to levels that are almost impossible for the eye to follow. As a team, Okarun and Momo make a formidable duo while using their newfound abilities, but the former Turbo Yokai transformation is not without its weaknesses.
Okarun’s new power has drawbacks
The turbo form offers great but limited power
After going all-out in his showdown with the sumo alien, Okarun throws himself and eventually reverts back to normal. Unfortunately, if not predictably, the human body Is not quite made to sustain the abilities of an all-powerful, evil spirit. While Turbo Granny’s inhuman speed and strength are useful, they can only be used a few times before you start tearing apart Okarun’s body.
The downtrodden attitude the transformation comes with can also be something of an annoyance, Although it seems to provide more comedy Like no quantifiable obstacle at this point in the series. Okarun’s lack of physical fitness doesn’t help deal with the effects of Turbo Granny’s powers, as he’s not in the best shape as far as Sean protagonists go.
Future weird and wonderful episodes of Dan here Dan are guaranteed to set Okaruns new powers to use, and, as manga fans know, he will get a better hold on the power of Turbo Grandma as his wacky and exciting adventures continue.