Review of Dorohedoro

Works less as a mystery or action show so much as a fun, character-centric comedy. I didn't find the mystery regarding certain character's backstories and how they relate to Caiman's past that compelling, and the show seems to agree. Many episodes seem less interested in pushing the plot forward so much as just lounging around with this colorful cast of characters as they cast spells, fight amongst themselves, and eat gyoza. To be clear, this is not to Dorohedoro's detriment. The characters are easily the most enjoyable part of the show, and I found watching them play baseball and attend a zombie-hunting party far moreinteresting than learning more about whatever the cross-eyed sorcerers are. Not to say the show is entirely episodic, it isn't. Major developments for plot and characters happen over these twelve episodes, it's just that those developments rarely seem the focus point of any episode. For instance, one character's desire for vengeance is shown in the backdrop of a baseball games with zombies and giant bugs. And that's the lovely thing about the show. The weird setting of the Hole and the Sorcerer's realm is given just as much focus as any major plot beat. I had fun.