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Dorohedoro seasons
The Dorohedoro anime has two seasons and 23 TV episodes so far: 12 in season 1 (2020) and 11 in season 2 (2026). Both seasons were animated by MAPPA and directed by Yuichiro Hayashi. Season 1 also has six short OVA episodes released with the Japanese Blu-ray, which Netflix later added as a single extra episode. The anime adapts the manga by Q Hayashida, which ran from 2000 to 2018 and is complete in 23 volumes. A third season is in production. In North America, Crunchyroll and Netflix are among the services streaming both seasons, with an English dub available.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | January 13, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | 12 | MAPPA |
| Season 2 | April 1, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | 11 | MAPPA |
Season 1
Season 1 introduces the Hole and the sorcerers' world. Caiman and Nikaido hunt sorcerers for clues about his curse, while the En Family start looking for him. It aired in Japan from January 13 to March 30, 2020, with 12 episodes, and reached Netflix outside Japan on May 28, 2020.
Season 2
Season 2 picks up where season 1 left off, with Caiman still searching for his past and tensions growing between the En Family and their enemies. It was announced on January 9, 2024, after an earlier 2025 plan slipped, then premiered on April 1, 2026 with near-simultaneous streaming worldwide. It ran for 11 episodes until May 27, 2026.
Next season Announced
Season 3 is confirmed. The official site and Toho announced on May 27, 2026, right after the season 2 finale, that a third season is in production. A short teaser followed at MAPPA's 15th anniversary lineup livestream on June 19, 2026. As of October 2026 there is no premiere date, release window or episode count, and the staff for season 3 has not been officially listed. Any specific date you see online is not official yet.
FAQ
Is Dorohedoro season 2 out?
Yes. Season 2 premiered on April 1, 2026 and finished on May 27, 2026 with 11 episodes. It streamed almost at the same time worldwide, on services including Crunchyroll and Netflix, and has an English dub.
How many seasons and episodes does Dorohedoro have?
Two seasons and 23 TV episodes as of October 2026: 12 in season 1 and 11 in season 2. Season 1 also has six short OVA episodes, shown on Netflix as one extra episode. Season 3 is in production.
Will there be a Dorohedoro season 3?
Yes. A third season was announced on May 27, 2026, the day the season 2 finale aired, and a teaser came out in June 2026. As of October 2026, no release date or window has been announced.
Is the Dorohedoro manga finished?
Yes. Q Hayashida's manga started in 2000 and ended in 2018, with 23 volumes in total. The anime has not adapted the whole story yet, so there is still material left for season 3.
Who is the main character of Dorohedoro?
Caiman, a man with a reptile's head and no memory of his past. He hunts sorcerers in the Hole with his friend Nikaido, trying to find the sorcerer who cursed him so he can undo the spell and learn who he really is.
Who animates Dorohedoro?
MAPPA animated both seasons, with Yuichiro Hayashi as director. The season 3 teaser was shown at MAPPA's anniversary livestream in June 2026, but the full staff for the new season has not been announced yet.