New Details Emerge for Dorohedoro Second Season
The official website for the second anime season based on Q Hayashida's Dorohedoro manga has released a promotional video and further cast announcements. Details regarding the show's theme song artists were also shared. The newly released video offers a preview of the upcoming season's visuals and sound.
New Voices for the Cross-Eyes Organization
Six new cast members have been revealed, joining the series to portray characters within the enigmatic Cross-Eyes organization. Koki Uchiyama is set to voice Dokuga, bringing his distinct talent to the role. Daiki Hamano will contribute his voice to the character Tetsujo, expanding the diverse cast. Tomokazu Koshimura has been announced as the voice of Saji, further solidifying the organization's roster. Katsuhito Nomura takes on the character of Ton, adding to the intrigue of the group. Atsushi Imaruoka will provide the voice for Ushishimada, enriching the ensemble. Completing the new additions, Sara Matsumoto will portray Natsuki, rounding out the Cross-Eyes members.
Musical Themes Revealed for the New Season
The musical collective (K)NoW_NAME has been confirmed to perform both the opening and ending theme songs for the second season. Their work will include the opening theme titled "Zettai Must Danmen," setting the tone for each episode. Additionally, (K)NoW_NAME will deliver the ending theme, "Return to Head," concluding the viewers' experience. A preview of the opening theme song is featured in the recently released promotional video, giving fans an early listen to the season's sonic identity.
Global Release Details and Early Screening
A world premiere screening event is scheduled to take place in Tokyo on March 22. This special event will feature the first three episodes of the anticipated second season. The new season will then officially debut on April 1 at 11:00 p.m., which corresponds to 10:00 a.m. EDT, across various platforms. The release is described as occurring almost simultaneously worldwide, ensuring a broad global reach. Crunchyroll will stream the second season starting in April, building on its existing offering of season one. Season one is available with English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Thai dubs globally, and Japanese audio with subtitles in all regions except Japan and China. Furthermore, Netflix has confirmed its plan to stream the anime, with availability commencing on April 1.
Key Creative Team Updates and Returns
The production sees a strong return of staff members from the first season. Yuichiro Hayashi is once again directing the new season at MAPPA, maintaining consistency in the creative leadership. Tomohiro Kishi is also returning to his role as character designer. While many core team members are back, there are new additions to key positions. Miho Sugiura steps in as the art director for the new season, bringing a fresh perspective to the visual aesthetics. Itsuku Onishi has received a promotion, now serving as the color key artist for the series. This blend of returning talent and new appointments shapes the production of the upcoming episodes.
The World of Dorohedoro
Viz Media provides a compelling description of the manga's initial volume, painting a picture of its dark and gritty setting. The story unfolds in a desolate urban area known simply as "the Hole." Here, Sorcerers engage in grim practices, abducting individuals from the streets to subject them to horrifying experiments using black magic. In a dimly lit alley, the character Nikaido discovers Caiman, a man afflicted with a reptile head and a severe case of amnesia. Their shared mission becomes to reverse the spell, leading them to hunt and eliminate Sorcerers throughout the Hole, in the hope of eventually finding the one responsible. However, their actions draw the attention of En, the most powerful Sorcerer, who dispatches a specialized team of "cleaners" into the Hole. This intervention ignites a brutal conflict, escalating into a full-scale war between two distinct worlds.
Reflecting on the First Season
The initial anime season made its debut on Netflix within Japan in January 2020. This first installment comprised 12 episodes, introducing viewers to the unique narrative and characters. Following its Japanese release, Netflix subsequently streamed the season to international audiences outside of Japan in May 2020, allowing a wider global viewership to experience the series. Yuichiro Hayashi, known for his work on Garo the Animation and Kakegurui, directed the first season at MAPPA. Hiroshi Seko, recognized for his contributions to Banana Fish and Vinland Saga, was responsible for the series scripts. Tomohiro Kishi, with credits including 91 Days, served as the character designer. (K)NoW_NAME, previously associated with Sakura Quest, composed the music for the original season.
