Dororo

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Dororo to Hyakkimaru
Japanese: どろろ
English: Dororo
French: Dororo to Hyakkimaru
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Type: TV
Episodes: 24
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 7, 2019 to Jun 24, 2019
Premiered: Winter 2019
Broadcast: Mondays at 22:30 (JST)
Producers: Twin Engine
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Source: Manga
Genres: ActionAction, AdventureAdventure, SupernaturalSupernatural
Themes: HistoricalHistorical, MythologyMythology, SamuraiSamurai
Demographic: ShounenShounen
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Statistics

Score: 8.251 (scored by 625251625,251 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #3202
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #113
Members: 1,222,307
Favorites: 20,828

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Episodes: /24

Synopsis

The greedy samurai lord Daigo Kagemitsu's land is dying, and he would do anything for power, even renounce Buddha and make a pact with demons. His prayers are answered by 12 demons who grant him the power he desires by aiding his prefecture's growth, but at a price. When Kagemitsu's first son is born, the boy has no limbs, no nose, no eyes, no ears, nor even skin—yet still, he lives.

This child is disposed of in a river and forgotten. But as luck would have it, he is saved by a medicine man who provides him with prosthetics and weapons, allowing for him to survive and fend for himself. The boy lives and grows, and although he cannot see, hear, or feel anything, he must defeat the demons that took him as sacrifice. With the death of each one, he regains a part of himself that is rightfully his. For many years he wanders alone, until one day an orphan boy, Dororo, befriends him. The unlikely pair of castaways now fight for their survival and humanity in an unforgiving, demon-infested world.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Hyakkimaru

Main
Suzuki, Hiroki
Japanese

Dororo

Main
Suzuki, Rio
Japanese

Mio

Supporting
Mizuki, Nana
Japanese

Biwamaru

Supporting
Sasaki, Mutsumi
Japanese

Tahoumaru

Supporting
Chiba, Shouya
Japanese

Jukai

Supporting
Ootsuka, Akio
Japanese

Nuinokata

Supporting
Nakamura, Chie
Japanese

Midoro

Supporting

Mutsu

Supporting
Munakata, Mariko
Japanese

Itachi

Supporting
Satou, Setsuji
Japanese

Staff

Yamamoto, Kouji
Producer, Planning
Ootsuka, Manabu
Producer, Planning
Matsunaga, Masato
Producer, Production Assistant, Production Coordination
Furuhashi, Kazuhiro
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard


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Opening Theme

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1: "Kaen (火炎)" by Ziyoou-vachi (eps 1-12)
2: "Dororo" by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION (eps 13-24)
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Ending Theme

1: "Sayonara Gokko (さよならごっこ)" by amazarashi (eps 1-12)
2: "Yamiyo (闇夜)" by Eve (eps 13-24)




Reviews

Apr 7, 2024
The world has given up on him before he was born.

He was sacrificed for the sake of “common good”.

It had been determined that, for the happiness of the living, he must die.

But he lived. He kept on living. It was his will to live, and it was his will to defy his family, his people, his country.

Because he can. No one can make that decision for him. Not his family, not his people, not his country, not demons, not God.

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Oct 28, 2023
Mixed Feelings
"Dororo" is an anime that manages to captivate viewers with its unique blend of dark fantasy and historical storytelling, while also leaving room for some critical scrutiny.

On the positive side, "Dororo" boasts a fascinating and intricate premise that takes place in feudal Japan, where a ronin named Hyakkimaru battles against demons to reclaim his stolen body parts in a Faustian-style pact. The character development is impressive, as we witness the moral complexities of both Hyakkimaru and his companion, Dororo. The animation is well-crafted, particularly during the intense battles with supernatural beings, and the show's ability to transport viewers to the grim and atmospheric world of ...
Jan 12, 2024
Dororo starts out promising. The story of a silent monster slayer followed by a comedic relief sidekick isn't exactly groundbreaking, but when done well, it can work. Hyakkimaru, in particular, had a lot of potential for growth, both as a character and as a fighter, thanks to the whole body part gimmick. And while I am usually not a fan of comedic side characters, Dororo is likable enough, or to be more precise, he doesn't make me want to kill myself, unlike the kid from Claymore, so that is a definitive plus. The presentation does leave a lot to be desired, both in terms of ...

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