Dorohedoro (2020)

A darkly comic anime about a cursed, amnesiac man hunting the sorcerer who stole his face and his memories.

Dorohedoro - Series Information

  • Original Title: ドロヘドロ
  • First Air Year: 2020
  • Last Air Year: 2020
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
  • Content Rating (US): TV-MA
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 13
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • First Air Date: January 13, 2020 (United States - TV-MA), January 13, 2020 (Canada - 18+), January 13, 2020 (United Kingdom - 15), January 13, 2020 (Germany - 16), January 13, 2020 (France - 16), January 13, 2020 (India - A), January 13, 2020 (New Zealand - 16), January 13, 2020 (Australia - MA 15+), January 13, 2020 (Brazil - 16), January 13, 2020 (Mexico - C)
  • Networks: Tokyo MX
  • Alternative Titles: 异兽魔都 (CN), Dorohedoro (JP), Дорохедоро (UA)
  • Production Companies: MAPPA, TOHO, Shogakukan, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Ray, Sumitomo Corporation, movic, A3, BS11, PIA Corporation
  • Production Countries: Japan

Dorohedoro - Plot

Amnesiac Caiman seeks to undo his lizard head curse by killing the sorcerer responsible, with his friend Nikaido's help. In the Hole, that's a threat.

Dorohedoro - Trailer

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Dorohedoro - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Reina Kondo
  • Wataru Takagi
  • Yu Kobayashi
  • Yoshimasa Hosoya
  • Kenyu Horiuchi
  • Kengo Takanashi
  • Miyu Tomita
  • Mitsuhiro Ichiki
  • Hisao Egawa
  • Soungdok

Writers

  • Hiroshi Seko

Executive Producers

  • Hazumu Kakinoki
  • Takashi Ozawa
  • Akito Takahashi
  • Tomoyuki Otani
  • Masakazu Kubo

Dorohedoro - FAQs

Where can you stream Dorohedoro online?

Dorohedoro is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It is one of the standout anime titles on the platform, praised for its unique visual style and dark storytelling. Check your regional Netflix library for availability.

Is Dorohedoro based on a manga?

Yes, Dorohedoro is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Q Hayashida, serialized in Monthly Ikki and later in Monthly Big Comic Spirits. The manga ran from 2000 to 2018 and spans 23 volumes, earning a devoted international fanbase.

Who voices the main characters in Dorohedoro?

The main cast features Wataru Takagi as Caiman, Reina Kondo as Nikaido, Yu Kobayashi as Noi, Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shin, and Kenyu Horiuchi as En. The voice performances are widely praised for capturing the series' darkly comedic and intense tone.

What is Dorohedoro about?

Dorohedoro follows Caiman, a man cursed with a lizard head and no memory of his past, as he searches for the sorcerer responsible. Set in the gritty, dystopian Hole, the series blends brutal action, dark comedy, and supernatural intrigue in a wholly original world.

What is the content rating for Dorohedoro?

Dorohedoro is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, dark themes, and horror elements. Viewers in other regions may encounter equivalent ratings such as 18+ in Canada or MA 15+ in Australia.

Who is the mysterious person inside Caiman's head?

The identity of the person living inside Caiman's lizard head is one of the central mysteries of Dorohedoro. Without spoiling the resolution, this enigma drives the entire narrative and connects deeply to Caiman's lost past and the nature of the curse placed upon him.

How many seasons and episodes does Dorohedoro have?

Dorohedoro has 2 seasons and 13 main episodes. Season 1 consists of 12 episodes, while Season 2 contains 1 episode. There are also 7 OVA specials in Season 0, expanding the story with additional content not covered in the main run.

How was Dorohedoro received by critics and audiences?

Dorohedoro earned strong praise from critics and anime fans alike for its bold visual style, inventive world-building, and irreverent tone. MAPPA's use of 3D CGI animation was noted as distinctive, and the series is frequently cited as one of the most original anime releases of 2020.

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