Review of Dorohedoro

Yes. It's entirely cgi (at least for character models). No, it doesn't look like RWBY or some other garbage. I need a minute so let's talk about how this anime is probably going to take the top spot on Mappa's trophy shelf. This artstyle is the most experimental thing I've seen... probably ever in an anime. Using beautifully hand drawn backgrounds that show there isn't a lack of budget or talent, cgi models that move well and don't feel like a rubber doll flopping around, amazing hand drawn skins over those models that feel almost borderlands-esque, and of course the occasional still image thrown in for sightgags as if you're watching an episode of Flap Jack or something.

Off the art style alone I'd give this a 10, because Dorohedoro already has a following because of the source material being amazing. I haven't read the source material, but I can still tell that it translates well into this. I'm a bit of a Mappa fanboy but it's because they've consistently put out amazing adaptations such as this in the past few years.

So, story:
I want to spoil absolutely nothing here for you dudes so let's talk about how this story FEELS. It's a roller coaster, it's confusing and awkward at times, and everyone's already said this. It's pretty fucking engaging and can swing from serious shit into what feels like a filler episode which is actually still effecting the plot while having fun. Don't read reviews to figure out the story on this one, it's out, enjoy it.

Art:
Already said it. 10/10. It's incredible, it's risky, it's incredibly well thought-out and skillfully created. It's off-putting for the first episode because I thought I'd been slipped some drugs while enjoying the hell out of it. Not as trippy as something like mob-psycho but definitely more artsy in it's own way.

Sound:
Music's solid. Some of the music is great. None of the sounds were off-putting as far as normal sound-effects go so I'm saying 10. Idk, I'm a music guy not a sound-effect guy.

Characters:
Same as the story, watch it. None of the characters really seem boring in this. Some are predictable, but they're all still very fleshed out and you WILL be given perspectives, backstory, and all that jazz for every important character.

Enjoyment:
See everything above.