Prepare yourself for a brilliantly unique, award-winning urban fantasy that perfectly balances spine-chilling folklore with top-tier, laugh-out-loud comedy. Meet Dara-san, a legendary, terrifying serpentine deity who has inhabited a sacred, forbidden mountain since ancient times.

For centuries, she was feared as a powerful, monstrous entity—until the modern Reiwa era arrived, bringing along two completely unbothered, chaotic local kids: Hinata and her younger brother. When these tech-savvy, fearless siblings accidentally stumble into her domain, they don't flee in terror. Instead, they treat the ancient, shape-shifting monster like a slightly eccentric, oversized neighbor. Before she even realizes what is happening, Dara-san finds herself completely dragged into the hilarious complexities of modern human life, balancing her terrifying supernatural duties with internet culture, snacks, and babysitting duty. With its stunningly detailed art, incredible comedic timing, and a deeply endearing dynamic between an ancient monster and modern youth, this series is an absolute breath of fresh air.

Status of the manga: Ongoing

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Comedy, Supernatural, Monsters, Slice of Life, Folklore, Mythical Creatures, Urban Fantasy, Seinen, Hilarious, Heartwarming