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It has been a while since there was any news about Dorohedoro, and fans had almost lost hope about this series being renewed. But recently, it has been confirmed that Season 2 of the anime is going to be released, and fans have caused uproar within the community.
As some time has already passed, this article will focus on delivering all the important aspects of Season 1 of Dorohedoro. The story of the series is divided between two equally disturbing worlds: The Hole, a rundown city full of humans used as test subjects for magic experiments, and the Sorcerers’ world, a parallel dimension where those same magic users live lavishly while causing chaos across the veil.
Our protagonist, Caiman, is a gyoza-loving man cursed with a reptilian head and amnesia. His only clue to his true identity lies with a mysterious man who lives inside his mouth, yes, literally. Together with his best friend and restaurant owner Nikaido, Caiman hunts sorcerers across the Hole, hoping to find the one who transformed him.
While some fans were not super stoked about this kind of animation, MAPPA’s hybrid approach by mixing 3D models with 2D backgrounds surprisingly ended up working. This was a risky move by the production house, which ended up having a good payout as the blended type of animation worked for this type of story.
If they had used this technique in any shonen genre story, it might have backfired. Sure, CGI limitations are noticeable during some fight scenes, but the overall presentation fits comic-book style perfectly, chaotic, textured, and completely unfiltered.
Why does Dorohedoro Season 2 matter?
The first season of Dorohedoro adapted roughly seven volumes of Q Hayashida’s manga, leaving plenty of story left to explore. And given MAPPA’s recent track record with hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man, the studio’s return to Dorohedoro promises a level of polish and ambition that could make the second season even better than the first.
At first glance, Dorohedoro may seem like a confusing fever dream, but each episode deepens the lore, introducing new sorcerers, new magic systems, and new questions about Caiman’s identity. If we also look at some fan reaction to Season 1, we will understand why viewers are desperate for the next installment.
A fan said:
"I just finished Season 1 of Dorohedoro and I enjoyed it quite a bit tbh, watched it all in a day. It's been awhile since I properly binged a show like that but this one kept my interest throughout. The cast and humour are really strong. Overall, I recommend this one, solid 8/10."
Another fan added:
"Dorohedoro Season 1 8/10. I really enjoy the first season, I really like the relationship between Caiman and Nikaido, the CGI isn’t that bad, I can’t wait for season 2."
When a series gets support and love like this, fans confidently recommend that to give this series a watch at least once.
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Final thoughts
As the anticipation for Season 2 builds, one thing’s for sure: This gritty, gory world still has plenty of magic left to show us. So dust off your gyoza pan, grab your mask, and get ready, the Hole is about to reopen.
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