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Dorohedoro

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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 of Hole's hospital on a daily basis.

Possessing free access to and from the cesspool, and with little challenge to their authority, the magic users appear indomitable to most—aside for a few. Caiman,...

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Why does Caiman have a lizard head in Dorohedoro?

Caiman is trying to find the sorcerer who transformed his head and erased his memories. His hunt usually involves biting a magic user so the mysterious man inside his mouth can identify them.

Who are Nikaido and En in Dorohedoro?

Nikaido is Caiman's close friend and the owner of the Hungry Bug restaurant in Hole. En is a powerful mushroom-themed sorcerer who leads a major crime family in the sorcerers' world.

Which studio animated Dorohedoro?

The 2020 TV anime was animated by MAPPA. Its CG-heavy visual style tries to preserve the grimy, violent look of Q Hayashida's manga.

Is the Dorohedoro anime a complete adaptation?

No. The 2020 season adapts only part of the manga, which ran for 23 volumes. A sequel anime project has been announced, but the first season alone does not resolve Caiman's full mystery.

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