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Consisting of 24 episodes, the roadmap of the show also gives an easy pacing for new viewers. Do note that I have not read the manga but jumping
into this anime isn’t much of a problem. We have two main characters – Hyakkimaru and Dororo traveling together during the Sengoku period. Hyakkimaru is the limbless ronin due to circumstances of his birth while Dororo is the thief who joins as his partner during their journey. The two forges a unique bond despite their contrasting differences. And throughout their journey, they face many obstacles ranging from powerful demons, saving people, and overcoming their own personal struggles.
At the heart of the show, Dororo is known for its moody and dark tones. There’s the theme of revenge born from the beginning. The episodic structure (as some fans dubs it as ‘monster of the week’) is a typical style of storytelling for this show. However, Dororo’s intriguing content comes from character development. This is especially true for Hyakkimaru as he begins to develop human characteristics, feelings, and becoming more of himself.
12 12 "Global Training" July 19, 1989 July 4, 2005 Unaired Gohan spends his day tormenting a T-Rex. Across the planet, Tien and Chiaotzu find their training interrupted by Launch. Meanwhile,
Goku tries to find King Kai on Snake Way. 13 13 "Goz and Mez" July 26, 1989 July 5, 2005 Unaired Goku encounters two giant ogres who want nothing more than to use the hero as a play toy! If he can defeat their challenges, the ogres vow to show him the way back to Snake Way. 14 14 "Princess Snake" August 2, 1989 July 6, 2005 Unaired Back on Snake Way, Goku comes across a house he believes might belong to King Kai! Unfortunately, the dwelling is inhabited by Princess Snake, and she’ll do anything to keep Goku as her prisoner forever! 15 15 "Dueling Piccolos" August 9, 1989 July 7, 2005 Unaired Piccolo splits himself in half, and the two forms fight each other to train. Meanwhile, Gohan decides to take a raft across the sea to visit his mother, gets caught in a storm, and suddenly remembers that he can’t swim! 16 16 "Plight of the Children" August 16, 1989 July 11, 2005 Unaired Gohan finds shelter with a gang of orphans living on the run from meddling adults. The group’s leader hatches a plan to take the kids to a safer hiding place, but when the police show up everything goes wrong! 17 17 "Pendulum Room Peril" August 30, 1989 July 12, 2005 Unaired Earth’s top warriors visit Kami’s Pendulum Room where the past, present, and future co-exist.
After a trip back in time, they realize they’ll need to train harder to stand a chance against the approaching Saiyans. 18 18 "The End of Snake Way" September 6, 1989 July 13, 2005 Unaired Gohan continues training, but a full moon causes the young Saiyan to rampage out of control! Meanwhile, Goku makes it to the end of Snake Way only to mistake a friendly ape named Bubbles for King Kai! 19 19 "Defying Gravity" September 13, 1989 July 14, 2005 Unaired The intense gravity of King Kai’s planet makes Goku’s training difficult, but when he learns that the Saiyans are used to extreme fighting conditions, Goku is inspired to give it his all. Will it be enough? 20 20 "Goku's Ancestors" September 20, 1989 July 18, 2005 Unaired After Goku struggles to bash Gregory with a hammer, King Kai inspires him with the story of the Saiyan race - and offers to train him personally! Will it be enough to stop the looming Saiyan invasion? 21 21 "Counting Down" September 27, 1989 July 19, 2005 Unaired There’s only one day left before the Saiyans arrive and Goku’s training is complete, so the gang summons the Eternal Dragon to wish him back to life. Unfortunately, it will take Goku two days to return! 22 22 "The Darkest Day" October 11, 1989 July 20, 2005 Unaired Vegeta and Nappa mark their arrival with the destruction of an entire city! When the Z-Fighters confront them, the heroes must face an onslaught of Saibamen under the command of the Saiyans.
