Okarun Alien Form
A high schooler possessed by a spirit, using that power alongside Momo's psychic abilities to fight supernatural threats.
Ken Takakura, whom Momo Ayase nicknames "Okarun", becomes possessed by a spirit after visiting a location associated with the occult. Together with Momo's latent psychic abilities, they use his possessed form to defeat a group of aliens who had abducted Momo. This empowered state transforms the timid high school student into a formidable close-quarters combatant, relying on the supernatural energy of the possessing spirit to fight yōkai and aliens throughout the series.
- Power Source
- Turbo Granny (Yokai)
- Combat Role
- Close-Quarters Combat (Superhuman Speed & Strength)
Lore & Background
Okarun's possessed form first manifests when he is possessed by a spirit after visiting an occult location as part of a bet with Momo Ayase. Momo, who believes in ghosts but not aliens, had been abducted by aliens who accidentally unblocked her chakras, granting her latent psychic abilities. Together, Momo uses her newfound powers to help Okarun control his possessed form, allowing them to defeat the aliens. This partnership defines their ongoing alliance as they combat both yōkai and extraterrestrial beings throughout the story. A central plot point early in the series involves Okarun's quest to retrieve his missing testicles (kintama), which drives much of the initial conflict.
In Their Own Story
After Momo is abducted by aliens who accidentally unlock her psychic abilities, Okarun becomes possessed by a spirit at the occult location he visited. Momo uses her powers to help Okarun control his possessed form, and together they defeat the aliens. This event establishes their partnership, leading them to ally with fellow students, friends, family, and new acquaintances to combat supernatural entities, including both spirits and extraterrestrial beings, while also navigating the evolving romantic tension between Momo and Okarun.
Reader's Guide
Okarun's possessed form is a direct result of a spirit taking residence in his body after his visit to an occult location. This form grants him supernatural abilities that, when combined with Momo's psychic powers (awakened when aliens unblocked her chakras), allow them to defeat alien threats. The possessed form is not a permanent transformation but a state that can be activated when needed, with Momo's abilities helping to control it. The series follows their ongoing battles against yōkai and aliens, with Okarun's quest to retrieve his missing testicles serving as an early central plot. Later, the story shifts focus to Momo when she becomes afflicted by a curse that diminishes her physical size and erases her presence from those around her, driving the latter half of the plot as the characters work to undo the curse.
Did You Know?
- Okarun is a nickname given to him by Momo Ayase; his real name is Ken Takakura.
- His possessed form first manifested after he visited an occult location as part of a bet with Momo about whether ghosts or aliens exist.
- Momo's psychic abilities were accidentally unlocked by aliens who abducted her, which allowed her to help Okarun control his possessed form.
- A central early plot involves Okarun's quest to retrieve his missing testicles (kintama).
- The series was created by Yukinobu Tatsu, who previously worked as an assistant on Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man and Yuji Kaku's Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who possesses the Okarun Alien Form?
This transformation belongs to Ken Takakura, a timid high school student nicknamed Okarun. He activates this state through a supernatural bond formed after a harrowing encounter with Turbo Granny.
Is the power source actually an alien?
Despite the name fans sometimes use, the energy comes from Turbo Granny, who is classified as a powerful yokai rather than an extraterrestrial. This cursed entity resides within Okarun's body to grant him abilities.
What specific combat skills does this form provide?
Okarun becomes a formidable close-quarters combatant with incredible speed and superhuman strength. These enhancements allow him to fight effectively against supernatural threats that normal humans cannot touch.
How is the relationship between Okarun and Turbo Granny described?
Their connection is symbiotic yet volatile, as a cursed entity lives inside his physical form. This dynamic creates ongoing conflict as he balances using the power with maintaining control over his own body.
Why is this transformation important to the story?
It defines Okarun's role as a supernatural warrior and drives much of the series' central conflict regarding cursed entities. Without this empowered state, he would lack the means to protect himself and Momo from dangerous yokai.
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