Dororo
What is Dororo?
Dororo is a supernatural action series that follows two unlikely companions navigating a war-torn medieval Japan. The story centers on Hyakkimaru, a skilled swordsman cursed from birth when his father made a devastating pact with demons, leaving him born without limbs, senses, or a mouth. Rescued and equipped with artificial body parts by a compassionate doctor, Hyakkimaru discovers that defeating demons restores what was stolen from him. When he meets Dororo, a scrappy young orphan thief, the two form a partnership as they travel the countryside seeking vengeance and redemption.
This 24-episode series aired during the winter 2019 season and has completed its run. The anime combines visceral action sequences with genuine drama, exploring themes of fate, body autonomy, and found family against a backdrop of political turmoil and supernatural horror. Viewers drawn to historical settings with fantastical elements, character-driven narratives, and protagonists overcoming impossible odds will find much to appreciate here. The series balances intense battle scenes with quieter character moments that develop both Hyakkimaru's and Dororo's motivations and growth throughout the journey.
Dororo, a young orphan thief, meets Hyakkimaru, a powerful ronin. Hyakkimaru's father, a greedy feudal lord, had made a pact with 12 demons, offering his yet-unborn son's body parts in exchange for great power. Thus, Hyakkimaru - who was born without arms, legs, eyes, ears, a nose or a mouth - was abandoned in a river as a baby. Rescued and raised by Dr. Honma, who equips him with artificial limbs and teaches him sword-fighting techniques, Hyakkimaru discovers that each time he slays a demon, a piece of his body is restored. Now, he roams the war-torn countryside in search of demons.
Episode Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the latest episode of Dororo?
- The most recent episode is Episode 24, which aired on June 24, 2019.
- How many episodes does Dororo have?
- Dororo has 24 episodes.
- When did Dororo come out?
- Dororo premiered on January 7, 2019.
- Is Dororo finished?
- Dororo has finished airing and every episode has been released.