Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
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Dorohedoro

"What did the guy inside my head say?"

8.3
Yr 2020
Rt 24m
Status Returning Series
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 86 /100

Critical reception for Dorohedoro is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers praising its bold, highly unique fusion of dark comedy, intense violence, and compelling mystery. Critics consistently point out how the series balances brutal body horror and grim world-building with an absurd sense of humor, describing the show as a delightfully bizarre and chaotic ride.

Commentators frequently highlight the series' charismatic, larger-than-life characters and their endearing dynamics as a core strength that elevates the narrative above standard revenge tropes. Additionally, Studio MAPPA's production—featuring detailed designs, expressive animation, and smooth CGI integration—earned strong acclaim for creating a visually rich aesthetic.

While a few reviewers noted that the mystery-driven plot can occasionally move too briskly or leave storyline threads open for future seasons, the consensus is that Dorohedoro stands as one of 2020's most creative and memorable anime offerings.

“Dorohedoro somehow perfected the balance of mystery, absurd violence, and humor into a single hellishly beautiful package.”

“Funny, violent and really well written, Dorohedoro is a great anime and its 12 episodes are packed with some excellent characterisation and seamless CG animation throughout.”

“Despite its seemingly grim setup, Dorohedoro defies typical revenge narrative darkness through sheer charisma, homing in on the relationships between its bizarre, larger-than-life characters.”

“a highly unique show that I recommend to anyone looking for a dark, violent, and gritty anime.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • UK • CA
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CA • UK • US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Rakuten Viki
US • CA
Why fans love it

Premiering in 2020, Dorohedoro stands out by blending dark dystopian horror with absurd comedy and fast-paced action. Adapted from a seinen manga, the anime uses 3D animation to construct a grim realm known as the Hole, where supernatural magic and street-level violence collide. The series leans heavily into a steampunk aesthetic and eerie tone, populating its gritty world with anthropomorphic characters and unpredictable sorcery.

Fans connect with the show's ability to balance visceral action with a grounded, lighthearted dynamic between Caiman and his companion Nikaido. Their quest to lift Caiman's reptilian curse and recover his forgotten memories drives a strange mystery through the brutal landscape. Featuring a voice cast that includes Wataru Takagi, this animated series embraces its genre-crossing identity, delivering a sci-fi fantasy story that is both darkly comic and distinct.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

dystopia supernatural steampunk anthropomorphism based on manga seinen anime 3d animation horror
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 13, 2020
Status
Returning Series
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
416