Dorohedoro

Dorohedoro is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Q Hayashida.

Dorohedoro is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Q Hayashida. It follows Caiman, an amnesiac man with a reptilian head, and Nikaido as they search for the cause of his transformation in a violent, magic-filled setting. The manga was adapted into a 12-episode anime series by MAPPA, with additional seasons announced and aired in the 2020s.

Premise

The story follows Caiman, an amnesiac man transformed into a reptile-headed figure, as he searches for the sorcerer responsible. The narrative unfolds across the human district called Hole, the sorcerers' world, and Hell.

Manga

Dorohedoro was created by Q Hayashida and serialized over multiple magazine runs before being collected into 23 volumes. It is known for its violent setting, black comedy, and surreal world-building.

Anime adaptation

MAPPA produced a 12-episode television adaptation that aired in Japan in early 2020. It later became available worldwide on Netflix, and further seasons were announced afterward.

Setting and themes

The series combines urban fantasy, horror, and action elements in a post-apocalyptic world divided between humans and sorcerers. Its setting includes a polluted city called Hole and a separate magical society.