# Where to Watch Dorohedoro

**A reptile-headed amnesiac hunting the sorcerer who cursed him gives Dorohedoro a stranger hook than most dark fantasy anime. Netflix and Crunchyroll carry the 2020 TV series, which tells its opening arc across 12 episodes. Each 24-minute episode combines graphic action with comedy that keeps the bleak setting from becoming exhausting. It suits viewers who enjoy horror imagery but want odd friendships to supply genuine warmth. MAPPA's CG-heavy presentation also fits the scuffed texture of the Hole. Start here before moving to the sequel, since this season establishes Kaiman's search.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GT00371893/dorohedoro)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80991903)

Netflix and Crunchyroll both carry Dorohedoro. Its CG-heavy animation may look unusual at first, but it complements the Hole's grimy surfaces and warped inhabitants.

## Synopsis

Sorcerers from another dimension use the filthy city called the Hole as a testing ground. One victim, Kaiman, has been left with a reptile's head and no memory of his former life. With help from his gyoza-cooking friend Nikaido, he searches for whoever transformed him. Their investigation relies on a bizarre clue hidden inside Kaiman's mouth, and each sorcerer may bring him nearer to an answer. His blunt hunt soon attracts a sorcerer family he would be wiser to avoid. The mystery stays central, while macabre jokes and affectionate bonds keep the story from sinking into misery.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 12
- **Premiered:** 2020
- **Studio:** Mappa
- **Score:** 7.9

## Watch Order

Begin with this 12-episode TV season, which opens Kaiman's story and introduces the central mystery. The sequel continues from the events established here.

- Dorohedoro: Ma no Omake (side\_story)
- [Dorohedoro Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/dorohedoro-season-2) (sequel)

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- **[Dandadan](https://hozuna.com/anime/dandadan)**: Dandadan suits the same appetite for horror and comedy colliding at high speed, while emotional connections keep the chaos grounded.
- **[Dorohedoro Season 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/dorohedoro-season-2)**: 
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## FAQ

### Where can I watch Dorohedoro?

Dorohedoro is carried by Netflix and Crunchyroll. Either service is a legal place to begin the TV series.

### How many episodes is Dorohedoro?

The 2020 TV series has 12 episodes. Each episode runs for 24 minutes, so the season is compact despite its dense mystery.

### Is Dorohedoro too gory?

The violence is graphic and frequent, with horror imagery built into both the world and Kaiman's investigation. Its playful comedy softens the experience, but viewers who dislike gore should still approach it cautiously.

### Do I need to read the manga first?

No, the anime begins at the start of Kaiman's search and explains the setting on its own. The manga is the source material, but prior reading is not required to follow this season.