Kito: The Serpoian Leader of Dandadan
Kito is the ruthless leader of the Serpoians, the alien race that serves as one of the recurring antagonistic forces in Dandadan. Unlike the rank-and-file Serpoians, who act primarily as abductors and brute enforcers, Kito is highly intelligent, manipulative, and strategically dangerous. He embodies the Serpoians’ grotesque obsession with human reproductive organs while orchestrating their abduction and experimentation missions.
As a villain, Kito represents the more organized, cunning, and horrifying side of the alien threat, making him one of the most unsettling figures in Yukinobu Tatsu’s supernatural sci-fi horror-comedy.
Character Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kito |
| Race | Serpoian (Alien) |
| Affiliation | Leader of the Serpoians |
| First Appearance | Dandadan (early arcs, alien invasion chapters) |
| Appearance | Larger, more grotesque Serpoian with pronounced reptilian and humanoid traits |
| Abilities | Leadership, advanced alien intellect, enhanced strength, energy manipulation |
| Personality Traits | Cruel, cunning, sadistic, authoritarian |
| Known For | Commanding Serpoian forces, orchestrating abductions and experiments |
| Status | Active |
Who Is Kito?
Kito is the commander of the Serpoians and the mastermind behind their abduction campaigns. While most Serpoians are presented as drone-like invaders who follow instinct or orders, Kito demonstrates higher intelligence and autonomy, leading operations and making tactical decisions.
His role amplifies the alien threat from being bizarre encounters to a systematic invasion, showing that the Serpoians are not random monsters but an organized extraterrestrial species with long-term goals involving Earth.
Appearance and Personality
- Appearance:
Kito is larger and more imposing than the average Serpoian, with exaggerated alien features—an elongated skull, grotesque reptilian textures, and glowing predatory eyes. His body exudes authority and menace, distinguishing him as the leader. - Personality:
Kito is manipulative, cold, and authoritarian. Unlike the drones, he enjoys psychological domination, mocking his victims and emphasizing the inevitability of their fate. His sadism is rooted in a clinical detachment, treating humans as specimens rather than lives.
Abilities and Powers
- Strategic Leadership
Kito organizes Serpoian operations, directing abductions and overseeing alien experimentation. - Enhanced Physical Power
Stronger than standard Serpoians, Kito possesses greater durability and combat ability, making him a formidable foe in direct confrontation. - Energy Manipulation
Kito can use alien energy techniques—projecting beams, restraining humans, and amplifying his physical dominance. - Scientific Cruelty
Like his race, Kito is obsessed with human reproductive systems, but his approach is colder and more methodical, adding to his disturbing menace.
Key Relationships
- Serpoians
As their leader, Kito commands absolute authority over the Serpoians, directing their missions on Earth. - Momo Ayase & Okarun
Kito views the protagonists as nuisances interfering with the Serpoians’ objectives. Okarun, in particular, becomes a focus due to his Turbo Granny-enhanced abilities. - Turbo Granny (Indirect)
While not directly connected, Kito’s plans intersect with Turbo Granny’s curse on Okarun, symbolizing the dual supernatural and extraterrestrial threats the protagonists face.
Notable Appearances and Events
- Alien Abduction Arc
Kito makes his presence known as the orchestrator behind the Serpoians’ abduction attempts, escalating the threat from random encounters to deliberate campaigns. - Battles with Momo and Okarun
Kito leads assaults against the protagonists, showcasing the Serpoians’ full destructive potential. His leadership highlights that the alien threat is ongoing and systemic. - Ongoing Alien Threat
While defeated temporarily, Kito remains an ever-present danger as long as the Serpoians continue their mission on Earth.
Quotes from Kito
- “You are nothing more than specimens. Your purpose ends when we decide.”
- “Your bodies will fuel our future.”
- “Struggle if you wish—it makes no difference to us.”
- “Humans… such fragile creatures, clinging to hope.”
Legacy of Kito
As the Serpoian leader, Kito elevates the alien menace in Dandadan from weird encounters to organized, intelligent horror. He embodies the cruel, scientific detachment of extraterrestrials who see humans as nothing more than resources.
Kito is not just a villain of brute strength—he represents the greater alien conspiracy underlying the manga’s chaos, serving as the counterpart to the yokai overlords in the supernatural half of the story.
His presence ensures that the Serpoians are not dismissed as comic relief but remain a serious, terrifying threat that continues to loom over Momo and Okarun.