Dororo is an interesting anime adapted from infamous manga by Osamu Tezuka. This anime presents the adventure story of a ronin named Hyakkimaru and a poor kid named Dororo.
The adventure of the two of them is very dangerous because they have to deal with evil demons and other enemies who are stalking them. Apart from focusing on the two characters above, there are several interesting characters that also adorn the storyline.
For more details, we will share our opinipn about the most interesting characters in Dororo. Check the discussion below!
10. Itachi
Itachi is a very cunning and greedy bandit. He betrayed Dororo's father and chose to side with the authorities. In addition, he is very obsessed with treasures as well as wealth.
In order to get the money hidden by Dororo's father, Itachi did not hesitate to kidnap Dororo. In the end, he received karma for his heinous deeds. He died after being hit by an arrow from Kagemitsu Daigo's troops.
9. Nui no Kata
Nui is the mother of Hyakkimaru and Tahomaru. She had a bitter experience because her two children were forcibly taken away. At that moment, she felt so helpless that she couldn't fight back.
Nui also lives in guilt and deep sadness. She keeps a statue of Kanon as a reminder of her sin in the mistakes. Besides begging for forgiveness from the gods, she always prays for the safety of her children.
8. Biwamaru
Biwamaru is known as a blind priest who always carries a lute with him. He has a calm and wise nature in giving advice. Additionally, she becomes an invaluable companion in Hyakkimaru and Dororo's journey.
Even though he cannot see, Biwamaru is able to see the soul of a person. This ability makes him able to recognize evil creatures. Not only that, he turned out to be very skilled in using a sword.
7. Mio
Mio is a young girl Hyakkimaru likes. She lives in an old shrine with orphaned children. In order to support these children, she works as a whore in the night.
Even though Mio has had a hard life, she has a strong will as well as noble aspirations. She was able to act as a good mother figure for the children in the shrine. Ironically, she meets a tragic fate in the story.
6. Kagemitsu Daigo
Kagemitsu Daigo is a very vicious character in Dororo. He is the father of Hyakkimaru and the ruler of Ishikawa. In order to gain strength and power, he made a pact with the devil and sacrificed his son's body.
Kagemitsu doesn't care about Hyakkimaru at all. He instead wants to kill Hyakkimaru in various ways. With his power and influence, he is able to command an assassination squad to hunt down Hyakkimaru.
5. Nota
Nota is a cute and adorable little dog. He has high loyalty to Dororo and Hyakkimaru. Because of that, he always accompanies the adventures of the two of them which are full of dangers.
In addition, Nota has the ability to feel the presence of spirits or someone who has evil intentions. Every time he feels the air, he will bark as a form of distress signal to those around him.
4. Tahomaru Daigo
Tahomaru Daigo is the second son of Kagemitsu and Nui. He is ambitious and hardworking. In addition, he is very jealous of his older brother because his mother cares more for Hyakkimaru than him.
Despite his youth, Tahomaru shows confidence in taking over his father's throne. He has great leadership. In addition, he is very skilled in using a sword.
3. Jukai
Unlike Kagemitsu, Jukai is a very kind and loving man. He is known as a doctor who is very skilled in the field of healing and prosthetics. Additionally, he is a very important father figure to Hyakkimaru.
In the past, Jukai had a dark experience. He had become an accomplice to the authorities and acted badly to the people. In order to make up for his mistake, he became a doctor who treated other people for free.
2. Dororo
Dororo is a cunning thief and good at deceiving others. She was forced to do the job in order to live. When she was first introduced, she seemed to be suffering greatly from her harsh life.
After meeting Hyakkimaru, Dororo began to change for the better. She decided to stop stealing. As much as possible, she began to help people who were in trouble.
1. Hyakkimaru
Hyakkimaru is perhaps the most interesting character in Dororo's story. He has a very dark background. In addition, he experiences dynamic character development as the story progresses.
In order to get his body back, Hyakkimaru has to hunt down demons. He fought fearlessly against the demon. Even though he has a cruel and dark side, he is able to maintain his humanity thanks to help from Dororo.