Synopsis
Hole—a dark, decrepit, and disorderly district where the strong prey on the weak and death is an ordinary occurrence—is all but befitting of the name given to it. A realm separated from law and ethics, it is a testing ground to the magic users who dominate it. As a race occupying the highest rungs of their society, the magic users think of the denizens of Hole as no more than insects. Murdered, mutilated, and made experiments without a second thought, the powerless Hole dwellers litter the halls...
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA lizard‑scaled amnesiac hunts sorcerers in a blood‑soaked slum, wielding bayonets and dark humor.
In the grimy underbelly of Hole, a lawless slum where sorcerers treat its residents like lab rats, the streets run red with blood and the air reeks of decay. The city’s magic‑wielding elite stroll through the chaos, indifferent to the suffering they cause, while the downtrodden scrape by amidst endless violence. Amid this nightmare, a lizard‑scaled amnesiac named Caiman roams with twin bayonets, his body a grotesque reminder of a failed spell. Immune to any magical influence, he hunts the sorcerers who twisted him into his current form, hoping each encounter will reveal the truth behind his curse. Beside him is Nikaido, a sharp‑tongued chef who runs the dingy Hungry Bug eatery. She’s more than a sidekick—her street smarts, combat prowess, and hidden connections make her the perfect partner for Caiman’s reckless crusade. Together they carve a path through the sorcerers’ twisted games, confronting grotesque experiments, brutal gang warfare, and the ever‑looming threat of the enigmatic En Family that controls the magical underworld. The series blends visceral action, black humor, and surreal horror, delivering a world where every alley could hide a new monster or a twisted revelation about Caiman’s past.
grittysurrealblack comedygoremagical noirseinen
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 17++
strong
ViolenceFrequent brutal combat with dismemberment, decapitation, and graphic injury detail played for both horror and dark comedy
strong
goreExplicit body horror including surgical experimentation, mutation, and visceral organ exposure throughout nearly every episode
strong
Disturbing themesSystematic dehumanization and magical experimentation on lower-class citizens, plus identity/body dysmorphia horror
moderate
Sexual contentPartial nudity (breasts, buttocks), sexual humor, and one recurring character works at a devil-themed adult establishment
moderate
LanguageFrequent strong profanity including F-bombs in both sub and dub
mild
Substance useCasual smoking and alcohol consumption by multiple main characters
Dorohedoro is a hyper-violent dark fantasy where magic users brutally experiment on powerless humans, and a lizard-headed amnesiac hunts them down in gloriously gory fight scenes. The show balances its extreme body horror with absurdist comedy and genuine heart, but the graphic mutilation and dehumanization themes make it unsuitable for younger teens.
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FAQ
Dorohedoro has 12 episodes.
Dorohedoro is currently finished airing.
Dorohedoro was produced by MAPPA.
Dorohedoro aired Jan 13, 2020 to Mar 30, 2020.
Dorohedoro is based on a Manga.
Dorohedoro is a hyper-violent dark fantasy where magic users brutally experiment on powerless humans, and a lizard-headed amnesiac hunts them down in gloriously gory fight scenes. The show balances its extreme body horror with absurdist comedy and genuine heart, but the graphic mutilation and dehumanization themes make it unsuitable for younger teens.
