The essential episodes of Dorohedoro

Watch these 15 in order and you've got Dorohedoro — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · January 13, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 17.7

   Caiman and Nikaido hunt for the sorcerer who cursed him with a lizard's head, while Fujita returns to the Hole to avenge Matsumura's death.

2. 02

   S01E05 · Top rated · February 10, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 58.1

   In the sorcerers' world, Caiman and Nikaido locate a man with cross eyes, but the trail goes cold when Shin and Noi show up on a mission.

3. 03

   S01E06 · Season 1 peak · February 17, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 68.4

   En's mushroom magic gravely injures Nikaido when she infiltrates his mansion. Dr. Vaux and Professor Kasukabe tell Caiman about Shin's dark past.

4. 04

   S01E10 · Top rated · March 16, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 108.2

   Nikaido dons a powerful mask to defeat her enemy, only to find the attack was a trap by En. With Tanba's help, Caiman visits one of the Cross-Eyes.

5. 05

   S01E11 · Top rated · March 23, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 118.0

   As a member of the family, Nikaido learns why En needs a sorcerer who can manipulate time. Caiman disguises himself as Tanba's wife to rescue her.

6. 06

   S01E12 · Top rated · March 30, 2020 · 24m

   Episode 128.0

   Caiman tries to convince Nikaido to return to the Hole with him, but her contract with En binds her. After the fight, En launches a search for her.

7. 07

   S02E01 · Top rated · April 1, 2026 · 27m

   LET'S USE OUR RESOURCES WITH CARE / HORROR! BLOODY MANSION SLAUGHTER DANCE8.4

   While Risu tracks down the Cross-Eyes' hideout, Kasukabe's group heads off to find the professor's estranged wife, only to make a gruesome discovery.

8. 08

   S02E02 · Top rated · April 1, 2026 · 26m

   MEOTO ZENZAI / MASTEMA SUBNADE / THE TRAGIC TALE OF THE CROSS-EYES8.6

   The battle heats up as Shin and Noi fight for their lives. Caiman and Nikaido find themselves being followed as they explore a bustling underground city.

9. 09

   S02E03 · Top rated · April 1, 2026 · 26m

   SWEET HOME / SHINING YOUTH / MEMORIES KEEP CIRCLING ROUND AND ROUND / COME BACK HOME8.8

   Ebisu regains her memories after eating En's new product. Meanwhile, Caiman experiences a violent flashback and Kasukabe goes grave-digging in the Hole.

10. 10

    S02E05 · Top rated · April 15, 2026 · 25m

    MEETING IN THE RAIN / TRAVEL COMPANIONS / FINAL NIGHT FOR TWO8.8

    Looks like Ebisu got her memory back, thanks to eating some weird mushrooms, and now she’s all eager to head back to her parents’ place.

11. 11

    S02E06 · Season 2 peak · April 22, 2026 · 25m

    FAREWELL, CAIMAN / MEMORY BUBBLES9.2

    En’s found the lizard guy and Nikaido, and they’re going at it hard. Meanwhile, the Cross-Eyes guys are sitting around swapping stories about their boss.

12. 12

    S02E07 · Top rated · April 29, 2026 · 27m

    MY SECRET PLAN / CROSS-EYE EXPEDITION / DEFORMED REUNION8.6

    Fujita's losing his mind trying to get Kikurage to bring Ebisu back to life. The Cross-Eyes guys are scrambling for cash, and things around En are starting to get kind of dicey.

13. 13

    S02E08 · Top rated · May 6, 2026 · 25m

    CHAOS SHOCK / BLACK BOX / ROOM 5018.3

    I never imagined En would go down that easily. The sorcerers are thrown into total chaos. And now I get why Nikaido doesn't use magic.

14. 14

    S02E09 · Top rated · May 13, 2026 · 27m

    MOSH PIT / CROSS-EYES IN THE NEWS9.0

    The Cross-Eyes boss has finally shown up. The En Family's been wiped out, and it looks like the Cross-Eyes have taken over that huge mansion.

15. 15

    S02E10 · Top rated · May 20, 2026 · 25m

    LUCKY JERK / ADVANCED MAGIC8.3

    Looks like they've found missing Kikurage. And that bastard Asu, well, Kawajiri now, is sneaking around, up to something weird again. That Haru chick’s getting a little too carried away.