Dorohedoro

Watch in the UK

  • Crunchyroll
  • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
  • Netflix
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

Watch in the US

  • Crunchyroll
  • Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
  • Netflix
  • Netflix Standard with Ads
  • Rakuten Viki

Data provided by jw-logo

8 / 10
1 Review
Rate this movie:
8 Based on 1 Votes
  • 10
    0
  • 9
    0
  • 8
    1
  • 7
    0
  • 6
    0
  • 5
    0
  • 4
    0
  • 3
    0
  • 2
    0
  • 1
    0

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.

Media

View all media
Dorohedoro

Cast

View all cast
Actor Avatar
Yoshimasa Hosoya
Actor Avatar
Reina Kondo
Actor Avatar
Wataru Takagi
Actor Avatar
Yu Kobayashi

Review

View all reviews
  1. Insomniacs Reviews
    8 Based on 1 Votes
    • 10
      0
    • 9
      0
    • 8
      1
    • 7
      0
    • 6
      0
    • 5
      0
    • 4
      0
    • 3
      0
    • 2
      0
    • 1
      0

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARY If you think your morning breath is rough, try waking up with a lizard head and a mysterious man living inside your throat. Dorohedoro (2020–Present) is a high-octane, grime-soaked fever dream set in "The Hole," a desolate city where sorcerers treat humans like lab rats for magical experiments. We follow Caiman, a reptile-headed amnesiac who is immune to magic, as he hunts down sorcerers with his best mate Nikaido to find out who cursed him. It’s a witty-ly bizarre mix of ultra-violence, urban fantasy, and a strange obsession with gyoza that somehow makes total sense in this chaotic vault. THE PROS The world-building is the absolute business—it manages to make a bleak, trash-filled wasteland feel vibrant and 100% authentic. The characters are a total win; unlike most shows, the "villains" (the En Family) are so charming and sincere in their camaraderie that you end up rooting for them just as much as the protagonists. The art style is a genuine belter, capturing the "metal" aesthetic of the original manga with a gritty, textured look that makes other anime seem a bit wet. It witty-ly balances horrific body horror with moments of domestic comedy, making for a sincere and unique experience in the 900+ archive. THE CONS It misses the 9/10 "Epic" mark because the CGI animation can be a bit of a head-scratcher for purists who prefer traditional 2D drawings. While it’s some of the best 3D work out there, it occasionally feels a bit stiff during the high-octane fight scenes. The plot is a total Languid Burn that leaves a massive amount of mysteries unanswered by the end of the first season, which can be total garbage if you aren't prepared to wait years for a sequel. It’s an 8/10 because while the vibe is the business, the cliffhanger ending feels a bit abrupt for such a wild ride. THE VERDICT An 8/10. It is a sincere, witty, and masterfully weird series that feels like a 100% authentic trip to another dimension. It isn't a 9/10 because the wait for the 2026 continuation has been a bit of a joke, and the CGI style isn't for everyone. However, for sheer creativity and "what the hell am I watching" energy, it’s a total win. If you want a show that combines sorcery, industrial grime, and the best-looking dumplings in animation, this is a vault essential. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • Gyoza Obsession: The author of the manga, Q Hayashida, is a sincere fan of gyoza in real life. She witty-ly included the "Gyoza Fairy" and Nikaido’s restaurant as a 100% authentic tribute to her favorite food, making it the most delicious-looking post-apocalyptic show in the vault. • Masked Identity: Every sorcerer in the show wears a unique mask designed by the En Family. These masks were witty-ly inspired by real-world slipknot-style aesthetics and anatomical drawings, giving the 900+ archive of characters a sincere, terrifying edge. • The "Z-Word" Zone: The show witty-ly plays with "Z-word" (Zombie) themes during the "Living Dead Day" episode. It’s a 100% authentic tradition in The Hole where the dead rise once a year, and the citizens treat it like a casual sporting event rather than a disaster—a total win for the show's dark humor. THE VIBE Like a heavy metal concert in a sewer, the smell of frying garlic and old oil, and the feeling of a sharp knife hidden in a chef’s apron. It’s grungy, hilarious, and incredibly violent. It makes you want to wear a gas mask, open a small restaurant, and realize that even in a hole, you can still find a decent meal.

Genres:
Action & Adventure Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Keywords:
3d animation anime anthropomorphism based on graphic novel based on manga bitter horror seinen steampunk supernatural
More Show Details

Vote Average: 8.3/10

Vote Count: 400 Votes

Show Popularity: 21.4851

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: Japanese

TV Show Poster

Season 1

12 Episodes

Air Date: 2020-01-13

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.

TV Show Poster

Season 2

11 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-04-01

Videos

Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro
Dorohedoro

Related Shows To

Dorohedoro

Chen Ping’an grew up in a small, quiet town, living a humble and peaceful life. But when mysterious outsiders arrived, his ordinary world unraveled, exposing him to a reality where immortal cultivators, mythical dragons, and extraordinary powers were no longer just stories. Strange occurrences began to ripple through his town, pulling him into a grand, unpredictable destiny he never imagined.

Stars: Bai Xuecen Chen Hao Chen Zhangtaikang He Wenxiao Li Min Ling Zhenhe Liu Xiaoyu Shuxin Wan Yun Wei Yi 徐宇隆

In a world where only witches can cast magic, they must avoid being seen by ordinary people while casting. While Coco does her chores, she daydreams of becoming a witch. When a young witch named Qifrey visits her village, Coco uncovers the “absolute secret,” becomes Qifrey’s apprentice, and begins her studies. This is the story of children who encounter despair, yet reach out toward hope.

Stars: Hibiku Yamamura Hika Tsukishiro Kurumi Haruki Natsuki Hanae Rena Motomura Yuichi Nakamura

9 / 10
The daughter of a former Hooter's waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mounting pile of bills, and dwindling number of ways to pay them, Margo must find a way forward.

Stars: Elle Fanning Greg Kinnear Michael Angarano Michelle Pfeiffer Nick Offerman Thaddea Graham

8 / 10
When aristocratic Eddie inherits the family estate, he discovers that it's home to an enormous weed empire — and its proprietors aren't going anywhere.

Stars: Daniel Ings Joely Richardson Kaya Scodelario Theo James Vinnie Jones

8 / 10
In the year 199X, the world was engulfed in nuclear fire!! Yet...humanity somehow survived!! A lone man with seven scars on his chest emerges. His name is Kenshiro, heir to Hokuto Shinken. In a world where only the strong survive, Kenshiro forges a path with his iron fists!

Stars: Daiki Yamashita Mao Ichimichi Shunsuke Takeuchi Taiten Kusunoki Tsuguo Mogami Wataru Takagi

Collections

Dorohedoro

This show is not part of any collection.

Reviews for

Dorohedoro

Comment (1)

  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10

    THE SUMMARY
    If you think your morning breath is rough, try waking up with a lizard head and a mysterious man living inside your throat. Dorohedoro (2020–Present) is a high-octane, grime-soaked fever dream set in “The Hole,” a desolate city where sorcerers treat humans like lab rats for magical experiments. We follow Caiman, a reptile-headed amnesiac who is immune to magic, as he hunts down sorcerers with his best mate Nikaido to find out who cursed him. It’s a witty-ly bizarre mix of ultra-violence, urban fantasy, and a strange obsession with gyoza that somehow makes total sense in this chaotic vault.

    THE PROS
    The world-building is the absolute business—it manages to make a bleak, trash-filled wasteland feel vibrant and 100% authentic. The characters are a total win; unlike most shows, the “villains” (the En Family) are so charming and sincere in their camaraderie that you end up rooting for them just as much as the protagonists. The art style is a genuine belter, capturing the “metal” aesthetic of the original manga with a gritty, textured look that makes other anime seem a bit wet. It witty-ly balances horrific body horror with moments of domestic comedy, making for a sincere and unique experience in the 900+ archive.

    THE CONS
    It misses the 9/10 “Epic” mark because the CGI animation can be a bit of a head-scratcher for purists who prefer traditional 2D drawings. While it’s some of the best 3D work out there, it occasionally feels a bit stiff during the high-octane fight scenes. The plot is a total Languid Burn that leaves a massive amount of mysteries unanswered by the end of the first season, which can be total garbage if you aren’t prepared to wait years for a sequel. It’s an 8/10 because while the vibe is the business, the cliffhanger ending feels a bit abrupt for such a wild ride.

    THE VERDICT
    An 8/10. It is a sincere, witty, and masterfully weird series that feels like a 100% authentic trip to another dimension. It isn’t a 9/10 because the wait for the 2026 continuation has been a bit of a joke, and the CGI style isn’t for everyone. However, for sheer creativity and “what the hell am I watching” energy, it’s a total win. If you want a show that combines sorcery, industrial grime, and the best-looking dumplings in animation, this is a vault essential.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • Gyoza Obsession: The author of the manga, Q Hayashida, is a sincere fan of gyoza in real life. She witty-ly included the “Gyoza Fairy” and Nikaido’s restaurant as a 100% authentic tribute to her favorite food, making it the most delicious-looking post-apocalyptic show in the vault.

    • Masked Identity: Every sorcerer in the show wears a unique mask designed by the En Family. These masks were witty-ly inspired by real-world slipknot-style aesthetics and anatomical drawings, giving the 900+ archive of characters a sincere, terrifying edge.

    • The “Z-Word” Zone: The show witty-ly plays with “Z-word” (Zombie) themes during the “Living Dead Day” episode. It’s a 100% authentic tradition in The Hole where the dead rise once a year, and the citizens treat it like a casual sporting event rather than a disaster—a total win for the show’s dark humor.

    THE VIBE
    Like a heavy metal concert in a sewer, the smell of frying garlic and old oil, and the feeling of a sharp knife hidden in a chef’s apron. It’s grungy, hilarious, and incredibly violent. It makes you want to wear a gas mask, open a small restaurant, and realize that even in a hole, you can still find a decent meal.

Leave a Review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rating*