Dororo (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1968, Dororo is an action, fantasy, adventure and animation film directed by Gisaburō Sugii, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. Before producing a TV series, a pilot film was made to let sponsors and television stations grasp the work's pervasive quality. This is the pilot film for "Dororo" in which the characters are closer to those of the original story compared to the characters in the TV series. The faces and personalities of the characters in the TV series are altered from time to time to gain popularity among its viewers. As a result, sometimes viewers really loved it, but at other times it didn't go over as well. The pilot for "Dororo" was made in color, but the TV series was monochrome due to a tighter budget. The story depicts a journey in which the boy thief named Dororo and a cursed man called Hyakkimaru destroy monsters. Hyakkimaru can be a complete "human" only after he destroys 48 devils.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Dororo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dororo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dororo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dororo (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dororo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dororo worth watching?
- Dororo holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Dororo released?
- Dororo was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.