I intended to keep this list short at ten, however, I just couldn't leave out the many top anime from 2010-2019. If the late 80's and 90's are known as the greatest era of anime, the 2010's should be known as the most prolific. With that said, let's get to the list. 20. Dororo (2019) … Continue reading Top 20 Anime from the 2010’s (Part 1)
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Dororo Episode 24: Recap & Review
Hyakkimaru and Tahomaru accept each other Episode 24, Dororo and Hyakkimaru The final episode of Dororo begins with Tahomaru and Hyakkimaru continuing their battle among the blaze of Daigo castle. Both lay claims to the castle and their mother. As Oku head into the hidden passage to the castle, she asks Dororo to stay by … Continue reading Dororo Episode 24: Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 22 and 23: Recap & Review
Midoro the demon horse Episode 22, The Story of Nui Tahomaru and his group return home with Dororo now captured. Daigo is preparing to fight against the Asakura Clan at Banmon. Finding out that Dororo has been kidnapped, Hyakkimaru becomes enraged. His anger attracts the demonic horse. Oku decides to free Dororo because she became … Continue reading Dororo Episode 22 and 23: Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 20 and 21: Recap & Review
The Nue eats Saburota Episode 20, The Story of the Nue The Diago villages begin suffer from what Tahomaru believes is the result of demons being upset that Hyakkimaru is alive. Diago realizes that his deal with the demons must have been revoked and the prosperity he received is now over. Hyakkimaru and Dororo meet … Continue reading Dororo Episode 20 and 21: Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 18 and 19: Recap & Review
Hyakkimaru kills Shiranui Episode 18, The Story of the Cape of No Mercy Shiranui calls Jiromaru to "eat all their enemies." It then consumes the corpse of Saburomaru becoming a grotesque white shark that can move on land. It quickly tries to eat Dororo, who's saved by Hyakkimaru. He slays Jiromaru and tells Dororo that … Continue reading Dororo Episode 18 and 19: Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 17 Recap & Review
Hyakkimaru kills the demon Episode 17, The Story of Questions and Answers Jukai returns. He's continuing his mission to proved prosthetic limbs to the dead. He is attacked by a ghoul on the battlefield. Hyakkimaru intervenes. Jukai remembers his experience with Hyakkimaru. Of course Hyakkimaru has change significantly. He now has real human skin, ears … Continue reading Dororo Episode 17 Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 16 Recap & Review
Shiranui Episode 16, The Story of Shiranui After the terrible animation of the previous episode this one reverted back to the traditional level. Anyway, Dororo was kidnapped at the end of the last episode by Itachi. This episode doesn't include Hyakkimaru at all, which is fine. As a result Dororo shines as we get to … Continue reading Dororo Episode 16 Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 15 Recap & Review
Episode 15, The Story of the Scene from Hell This episode seem to have marked a low for the series in terms of animation quality. There was weird distant camera angles, coupled with no faces on the characters. The episode is weirdly inconsistent animation wise and was disappointing. After some research it appears that the … Continue reading Dororo Episode 15 Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 14 Recap & Review
The non-demons, the old nun and the baby Episode 2, The Story of Sabame We get an explanation as to what the map on Dororo's back is. Or at least we kinda get the explanation. We could assume that Dororo had the map placed on his back at some point but he doesn't seem to … Continue reading Dororo Episode 14 Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 13 – The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
That statue carver Dororo has been on break for a week. It has returned with Hyakkimaru now talking in fun sentences. He remembers the events of the previous episode. Dororo nags him with pleas, asking him to rest. We find that Oku has survived her suicide attempt. We then get to witness the latest demon … Continue reading Dororo Episode 13 – The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
Dororo Episode 12 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 2
The Priest realizing that their are too many demons Hyakkimaru of course doesn't recognize his father, but Diago recognizes him. Diago asks why "his half-born demon child survived." He orders his soldiers to kill Hyakkimaru, and they fire arrows at him. He escapes into the forest. However, the words of Diago echoes in his mind. … Continue reading Dororo Episode 12 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 2
Dororo Episode 11 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 1
Hyakkimaru and Tahoumaru finally meet Hyakkimaru and Tahoumaru finally meet, after the former saves one of Tahoumaru's subordinated from death. After he pays Dororo, he tells them where to find the land of Daigo. Tahoumaru learns Hyakkimaru's name before they leave. The old blind priest is there and he plans on going to the "Hall … Continue reading Dororo Episode 11 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 1
Dororo Episode 9 Review – The Story of the Merciless
Dororo's father Hibukuro Dororo becomes ill and passes out. Hyakkimaru searches for someone to help him. He's able to say some words, but no one could or would help. A nun arrives and takes Hyakkimaru and Dororo to a temple for treatment. Dororo remembers his childhood. His mother, Ojiya and father, Hibukuro were members of … Continue reading Dororo Episode 9 Review – The Story of the Merciless
Dororo Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
Saru Nokosaregumo the forsaken cloud A dark cloud arrives over a village pouring "ashe rain," a villager suggest they prepare a bride for sacrifice. It's called Nokosaregumo, a massive flying centipede demon that has tormenting the village. It would kill the entire village. At some point the villagers decided to sacrifice a "bride." Once it … Continue reading Dororo Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
Dororo Episode 7 Review – The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
Dororo tickling Hyakkimaru Dororo encounter a spider demon in the process of eating a man that seem infatuated with her. Hyakkimaru fights it off. However, she escapes when she webs Hyakkimaru to a tree. It turns out that the spider demon has been kidnapping the villagers. The demon wraps herself in a cocoon of web … Continue reading Dororo Episode 7 Review – The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
Dororo Episode 6 Review – The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2
Dreams of Rice Paddies After the last episode I can't say that I'm hopeful that this on will be happier. Dororo leaves Mio stunned at what he just witnessed. He quickly runs into Hyakkimaru and the Old Priest as they return from their battle against the demon. Mio returns with food for the children, she … Continue reading Dororo Episode 6 Review – The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2
Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
Hyakkimaru meets Mio Hyakkimaru is having trouble with his new found hearing. He's able to hear all the animals surrounding and it's overwhelming him. To Dororo it's quiet. It's remarkable that something that we assume would be great for Hyakkimaru, his hearing, turns out to be a bit of a burden. It made sense that … Continue reading Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
Dororo Episode 04 Review – The Story of The Cursed Sword
Bloody Massacre The thirst of the sword The fourth episode of Dororo, The Story of the Curse Sword , starts with Hyakkimaru enjoying the rain. With his ability to feeling returning many mundane experiences must be profound. Dororo doesn't seem to be too impressed though. He talks to a woman that was praying for her brother … Continue reading Dororo Episode 04 Review – The Story of The Cursed Sword
Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai
Dr. Jukai jumping off of a cliff Jukai the mass murderer The Story of Jukai reveals how Dr. Jukai came to learn and provide prosthetics. During war Jukai worked for the Shiba Clan, crucifying wounded enemies. Until his loved one is killed by a soldier. Traumatized, Jukai jumps into the sea. Years later Jukai becomes … Continue reading Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai
Dororo Episode 02 Review – The Story of Bandai
The old man and the bell The Fire of the soul We see the blind old priest meet what I assume is a demon in the woods. For his vantage point the odd looking demon is nothing but a green aura. Dororo is desperately trying to communicate with Hyakkimaru. It's clear to him that Hyakkimaru … Continue reading Dororo Episode 02 Review – The Story of Bandai