Dororo English Sub & Dub

About Dororo

Here is what Dororo (どろろと百鬼丸) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and supernatural anime by Mushi Production and Tezuka Productions (1969). At its core: Hyakkimaru is a young man who lacks 48 body parts because they were taken from him by demons before birth, as payment by his father, Kagemitsu Daigo, to obtain his wish to take over the country. When the baby boy was born he was missing 48 parts of his body, and thus was abandoned—thrown into a river.

Beyond that: Hyakkimaru has grown up and now has obtained fake body parts so he can eliminate the 48 demons that were made from his body, and to retrieve his missing parts. Along for the adventure is the boy thief, Dororo, with whom he becomes companions.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Hyakkimaru (Nachi Nozawa) and Dororo (Minori Matsushima) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 26 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Mushi Production and Tezuka Productions, which means the visual identity of Dororo follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Nachi Nozawa as Hyakkimaru, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 1969, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.