Review of Dorohedoro

Bloody, gory, and endlessly funny, Dorohedoro follows Caiman, a man with a Lizard head who is trying to find the sorcerer who made him what he is. He is able to embark on this journey with his friend, Nikaido, who also has a bit of a past. The world of Dorohedoro is strange and we're made to understand that there are humans and sorcerers with the latter acting as oppressors to the former. The humans are forced to live in a dingy city simply known as 'Hole' where they lead a miserable existence and are at the mercy of the sorcerers. While there is noclear 'good guy,' every character on the show is understandable. They're fun to watch and are well fleshed out. Also, the relationship between Nikaido and Caiman is a joy to behold while even the villainous En (antagonist) is also really relatable while the Hitman team of Shin and Noi is also really fun to root for. The mystery of Caiman's origins is peeled back little by little and while we don't have all the answers at the end, it was still a thrilling ride. Dorohedoro is funny, smart, most importantly, weird... Very, very weird. The animation was gritty, the color palettes dull, and the tone decidedly grim. I feel the anime ended pretty flatly which was a bummer, but at the end of the day it was a very enjoyable watch. I'll recommend, but with the caveat that this is not for the squeamish.