Dandadan's Kito Family Explained: The Worm-Worshipping Cult (Season 2 Analysis)
“We're a family. If you touch one of us, you're cursed by all of us.”
— Elder Kito, calmly observing a centuries-old ritual sacrifice.
Dandadan Season 2 just dropped on July 4th, and we're already neck-deep in cursed rituals, psychic chaos, and worm gods—because of course we are. If you thought Season 1 was wild, Season 2 wastes zero time ramping up the insanity, kicking things off with the introduction of the eerie, unholy, and fascinating Kito Family. But before we dive into this haunted household of spiritual madness, make sure you're all caught up—check out my season 1 breakdown below for a refresher on Momo, Okarun, Turbo-Granny, and the alien butt battles that started it all.
Meet the Kito Family: Dandadan's Creepiest (and Coolest) Clan Yet
The Kito Family has officially slithered into Dandadan Season 2, and let's be real—our supernatural rollercoaster just went full tilt into "underground cult horror" territory. If you're like me and eat up every chaotic twist this series throws at us, then the Kito Family is probably already living rent-free in your brain.
They're terrifying, mysterious, and deeply unsettling... and yet? Still weirdly compelling. Think: The Addams Family crossed with Midsommar, but make it Japanese folk horror with a side of giant parasitic worm deities.
Let's break down who they are, what their twisted purpose is, and how they tie into the paranormal madness unfolding around our favorite cursed teenagers.
Who Are the Kito Family in Dandadan?
The Kito Family is introduced during the "Cursed House Arc," kicking off in Chapter 32 of the manga and around Episode 12 of the anime. They're a secretive, multigenerational cult-like family that lives in a subterranean shrine in the mountains. Their entire existence revolves around worshipping and pacifying a monstrous entity they call the "Tsuchinoko"—a gigantic, eldritch worm believed to be sleeping beneath their home.
Their tradition? Human sacrifices. And not just any sacrifices—they perform elaborate rituals where the worm devours Kito family members first, before consuming outsiders. All of this, supposedly, is to prevent volcanic eruptions and keep the local land safe. Centuries of generational brainwashing? Check. Creepy shrine chants? Absolutely. Tension you can slice with a cursed dagger? You bet.
They're not just here for flavor text either—the Kitos play a crucial role in understanding the deeper spiritual vs. alien lore that's heating up in Dandadan. Think of them as the gatekeepers to forbidden knowledge—and also the unhinged fanatics who might unleash a mountain-sized disaster.
🔥 Notable Kito Family Members
While we don't get a full family tree, several named members show up across the arc:
🧓 Elder Kito (Naki Kito) – The Head Priestess of the Worm Cult
Naki Kito is the matriarch of the Kito clan, and make no mistake—she runs the whole twisted show. Cold, composed, and deeply embedded in tradition, she leads the sacrificial rituals and speaks in cryptic spiritual terms. Her aura screams "I've seen too much" and "I'll feed you to a worm and still sleep like a baby."
She never panics. Never shouts. Just commands absolute loyalty from her descendants and offers lives to the Tsuchinoko like she's ordering tea.
Creepiest Moment:
Her calm demeanor as her sons offer themselves up to the worm without hesitation. It's the silence around her that makes her terrifying.
💀 The Kito Brothers – Willing Worm Food
While unnamed at first, her sons (later revealed to be named Juichi, Juhiko, Jumanuel, and others in manga extras) willingly sacrifice themselves to the Tsuchinoko in early chapters. Their blind faith and eerie acceptance of death is honestly more chilling than any yokai jump scare we've had so far.
They each take turns walking toward the altar with no fear, no emotion—just generational duty. If that's not peak cult energy, I don't know what is.
🐛 The Tsuchinoko – The God-Worm Below
Okay, it's not technically a "Kito," but we have to talk about the creature they worship. This monstrous worm god isn't your average cryptid. It's a massive, ancient, flesh-shredding parasite that devours sacrifices and absorbs psychic energy. It's implied to be the reason the family holds any power at all.
Its true nature? Possibly alien. Possibly spiritual. Possibly both.
Kito Family: What to Expect Next
Here's where things start to wriggle into juicy theory territory.
After the Cursed House Arc, you'd think the Kito Family was done—but nope. They make a comeback later in the manga (mild spoilers ahead), boarding a plane alongside Momo and company as they head into another paranormal conflict. Yep, from creepy antagonists to possible uneasy allies.
What does this mean? They aren't just filler villains. The Kitos may hold vital knowledge or power needed to handle what's coming next—especially in the battle between alien entities and spiritual realms.
🔍 Fan Theories & Speculation (Mild Spoilers)
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Hybrid Bloodline Theory (the spicy one)
Some fans speculate the Kito lineage descends from ancient humans who made contact with both aliens and yokai, creating a bloodline uniquely attuned to the supernatural. It would explain their connection to psychic energy and their insane rituals. -
Elder Kito's Hidden Agenda?
She's too calm, too knowing, and too willing to sacrifice family for "the greater good." Is she really trying to protect the world—or reshape it? -
Tsuchinoko = Not a Spirit, But an Alien?
What if this worm isn't spiritual at all? What if it's some interdimensional parasite that early spiritualists mistook for a god? Given Dandadan's genre blender vibe, this theory isn't that far-fetched.
Why the Kito Family Just Works
The Kitos bring a different kind of horror to Dandadan—less jump scares, more existential dread. They're the embodiment of inherited madness, ritualistic devotion, and generational obedience. And somehow, they still feel real.
No flashy power moves. No "cool guy" fights. Just raw, unshakable conviction wrapped in cult robes and worm lore.
They add gravity to the story—reminding us that in a world of talking aliens, pervy ghosts, and psychic high schoolers, some humans are still the scariest part.
Final Thoughts
The Kito Family has quickly become one of Dandadan's most unsettling and memorable additions—not just because they're creepy, but because they add depth. They force the cast (and us readers) to consider how far humans are willing to go in the name of tradition, power, or protection.
Whether they end up allies, enemies, or full-blown doomsday prophets in the next arc, one thing is for sure: They've left a psychic stain on the series that won't fade anytime soon.
And personally? I'll be watching very carefully next time someone offers me tea in a shrine.
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