Dororo (2019)

Dororo (2019) is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga of the same name by Osamu Tezuka. Produced by MAPPA and Tezuka Productions and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi, the 24-episode series aired from January to June 2019. Set in the Warring States period of Japan, the story follows the journey of Hyakkimaru, a ronin whose body parts were sacrificed to demons by his father in exchange for prosperity. Abandoned as a baby, he is found and fitted with prosthetics by a doctor named Jukai. As he grows, Hyakkimaru travels to retrieve his stolen body parts. Along the way, he encounters Dororo, an orphaned thief, and the two embark on a journey filled with battles against demons and self-discovery. The anime is praised for its visuals, engaging plot, and exploration of human nature. The adaptation also makes changes from the source material, emphasizing character development, complex relationships, and deeper themes. The story of Dororo and Hyakkimaru depicts the choices and sacrifices people make during turbulent times, while pondering morality and humanity.