Dororo
Originally released in 1968. Dororo is a animation/action film. directed by Gisaburō Sugii. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Before producing a TV series, a pilot film was made to let sponsors and television stations grasp the work's pervasive quality. This is the pilot film for "Dororo" in which the characters are closer to those of the original story compared to the characters in the TV series. The faces and personalities of the characters in the TV series are altered from time to time to gain popularity among its viewers. As a result, sometimes viewers really loved it, but at other times it didn't go over as well. The pilot for "Dororo" was made in color, but the TV series was monochrome due to a tighter budget. The story depicts a journey in which the boy thief named Dororo and a cursed man called Hyakkimaru destroy monsters. Hyakkimaru can be a complete "human" only after he destroys 48 devils.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 14m
14 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Mushi Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dororo about?
Before producing a TV series, a pilot film was made to let sponsors and television stations grasp the work's pervasive quality. This is the pilot film for "Dororo" in which the characters are close...
Who directed Dororo?
Dororo was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.
How long is Dororo?
Dororo has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Dororo released?
Dororo was released on January 16, 1968 in theaters.