Dororo (2019)
A cursed swordsman hunts demons across feudal Japan to reclaim his stolen body in this dark, visually stunning anime adaptation.
Dororo - Series Information
- Original Title: どろろ
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Osamu Tezuka
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 7, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), January 7, 2019 (Canada - 18+), January 7, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), January 7, 2019 (Brazil - 16), January 7, 2019 (Mexico - C), January 7, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Dororo (2019) (IT), Dororo (US), 도로로 (KR), دورورو (SA), Dororo (2019) (PL), どろろ(2019) (JP), Dororo to Hyakkimaru (FR)
- Production Companies: Twin Engine, MAPPA, Tezuka Productions
- Production Countries: Japan
Dororo - Plot
A samurai lord has bartered away his newborn son's organs to forty-eight demons in exchange for dominance on the battlefield. Yet, the abandoned infant survives thanks to a medicine man who equips him with primitive prosthetics—lethal ones with which the wronged son will use to hunt down the multitude of demons to reclaim his body one piece at a time, before confronting his father. On his journeys the young hero encounters an orphan who claims to be the greatest thief in Japan.
Dororo - Trailer
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Dororo - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Osamu Tezuka
Main Cast
- Rio Suzuki
- Hiroki Suzuki
- Naoya Uchida
- Akio Otsuka
- Shoya Chiba
- Mutsumi Sasaki
- Chie Nakamura
Writers
- Yasuko Kobayashi
- Kiyoko Yoshimura
- Shigeru Murakoshi
- Akira Kindaichi
Executive Producers
- Manabu Otsuka
- Koji Yamamoto
Dororo - FAQs
Where can you stream Dororo online?
Dororo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and HiDive in the United States. Amazon Prime Video with Ads and the Hidive Amazon Channel also carry the series. Individual episodes can be purchased through Amazon Video. Check JustWatch for up-to-date regional availability.
Is Dororo based on a manga or true story?
Dororo is based on the classic manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka, originally serialized in Shonen Sunday magazine from 1967 to 1968. It is not based on a true story but draws heavily from Japanese folklore, mythology, and the turbulent Sengoku period of feudal Japan.
Who are the main voice actors in Dororo?
The principal voice cast includes Rio Suzuki as Dororo, Hiroki Suzuki as Hyakkimaru, Naoya Uchida as Daigo Kagemitsu, Akio Otsuka as Jukai, Shoya Chiba as Tahoumaru, Mutsumi Sasaki as Biwamaru, and Chie Nakamura as Nuinokata.
What is Dororo about?
Dororo follows Hyakkimaru, a young swordsman born without limbs or senses after his father bargained them to forty-eight demons. Armed with prosthetic blades, he hunts each demon to reclaim his body piece by piece. Along the way he befriends Dororo, a scrappy orphan thief with secrets of her own.
Is Dororo worth watching for anime fans?
Dororo is widely praised for its stunning MAPPA animation, emotionally resonant storytelling, and mature themes of identity, sacrifice, and morality. Critics and viewers alike highlight its beautifully choreographed action and deeply human characters. It is considered one of the standout anime series of 2019 and is highly recommended.
How many episodes does Dororo have?
Dororo consists of a single season containing 24 episodes. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes. The series aired from January 7, 2019, to June 24, 2019, on TV Tokyo, and tells a complete, self-contained story across its full run.
What is the content rating for Dororo?
Dororo is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. The series contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and dark thematic content including body horror, war, poverty, and supernatural terror. Viewer discretion is strongly advised for younger audiences.
Did Dororo win any awards or critical recognition?
Dororo received significant critical acclaim upon release and earned strong audience scores. It was recognized at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival and praised widely in anime press circles for its animation quality, score by Yoshihiro Ike, and faithful yet expanded adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's original manga.
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