Okarun Origin
From bullied nerd to supernatural powerhouse through friendship and faith.
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Ken Takakura, nicknamed Okarun, is a high school boy who believes in aliens. He makes a bet with Momo Ayase, a girl who believes in ghosts, to see who is right. After visiting hotspots for both, they discover that both ghosts and aliens exist. Okarun becomes cursed by the Turbo Granny, giving him supernatural speed and transformation abilities. Together with Momo, who awakens her own psychokinetic powers, he fights various entities to reclaim his "spiritual essentials."
Quick Facts
- Real name
- Ken Takakura
- Role
- Protagonist
Lore & Background
Ken Takakura's early life is not detailed in the source, but he is introduced as a high school boy who believes in aliens. His worldview centers on extraterrestrial life, contrasting with his classmate Momo Ayase's belief in ghosts. This fundamental difference sets the stage for their bet to determine who is right. After visiting hotspots for both ghosts and aliens, they discover that both exist. Together, they fight various entities to reclaim Okarun's "spiritual essentials."
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