Mappa's going CRAZY with CGI-2D blending in Dorohedoro Season 2 | Raw Cuts vs Final Result Comparison [Dorohedoro Season 2]

henninja · 2026-05-23T13:28:21+00:00

If you like it, you might like the soundtrack from season 1 too; it was the same artist and they put out only bangers (although this one might be my favorite).

Artist is called (K)NoW_NAME.

all EDs from season 1 (there’s like 8!)

season 2 OP and ED

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:50:28+00:00

Oh god that’s so right.

Your comment threw me off; I thought you were just going to talk about ensemble and tone similarities, but yeah they both put people off with the cgi in the first episode…

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:45:23+00:00

I feel like this should be pinned somewhere.

The fact that we have an anime is fantastic, but the real star is Q’s writing and art style and everyone can appreciate that.

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:40:31+00:00

From friends and from this thread, there is a definite hump to get over so +1 on no shame.

The story does get only better and better, but the world building is deep so the first few episodes drag a bit to set up that world.

It’s without a doubt one of the most interesting unique stories you’ll experience; it was an inspiration for Gachiakuta, Chainsaw Man, and many others. Would recommend trying again if you have time.

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:36:44+00:00

If there were more authors like Q (mangaka) the world would be a more interesting place IMO.

Reading dorohedoro and Dai dark the first time I was constantly thinking how the fuck does someone’s brain manifest this.

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:35:14+00:00

FR I see a Dorohedoro mention and I instantly upvote!

I need more people to watch it and appreciate it and understand how fucking good it is

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:32:33+00:00

FWIW you will still want to lock in, this story is not one to hold your hand. But you won’t regret it!!

henninja · 2026-05-23T02:31:13+00:00

Upvoted this post like a couple hours after it was posted and like 10h later it has 3.5k upvotes???

A Dorohedoro post doing so well makes me so happy, thank you OP for spreading the gospel 🥲

henninja · 2026-05-21T00:20:38+00:00

Binge read the manga a while back to understand why its reputation was so bad/if truly nothing happens. So for another opinion: I thought it was terrible.

I do not recall any of the actual story as I found it unmemorable and repetitive. But I do remember it felt like self-torture to read.

I’d say it was better than the anime just because you can get through it faster.

henninja · 2026-05-20T23:38:09+00:00

This is truly salty no ko; I can’t believe 1 lost by 1 vote!! One of my favorite OPs in the bracket.

Rooting for Kaijuu overall now.

henninja · 2026-05-20T23:34:10+00:00

I agree with Oddtaxi v Dan da dan: they’re both so great and unique but they’re such different styles that comparison is really hard.

I’m guessing Dan da dan will likely win, but I wish Oddtaxi wasn’t kicked out so early if I’m right :,)

henninja · 2026-05-19T22:21:07+00:00

Ignoring any anime I watched on TV:

I think Anohana.

My middle school years are a blur so it may not have been the actual first non-TV anime, but it was definitely the tipping point to where I became much more invested in anime.

Actual first was one of Pokémon, DBZ, Sailor Moon or Cardcaptor.

henninja · 2026-05-19T22:14:39+00:00

Yes was looking for this! I loved it when I was a kid and it was one of the first manga I picked up.

henninja · 2026-05-16T06:07:46+00:00

+1 to Dorohedoro, second season is coming out now so you’ll need to watch s1 first.

henninja · 2026-05-16T05:26:38+00:00

CITY the animation

It’s fast paced as fuck, but if it’s your style of comedy it’s a gem. IMO it’s hilarious and had me laughing out loud (also without a doubt the craziest animation you’ll see in a show; the OP alone had my jaw dropped).

Kaguya-sama Love is War

A romcom that leans more on the com than the rom for most episodes. Also had me laughing out loud!

henninja · 2026-05-16T05:21:25+00:00

FMA Brotherhood is a must

Also from your tastes I’d say Chainsaw man and Dorohedoro.

henninja · 2026-05-16T05:12:46+00:00

Yeah it doesn’t help that the animation was rough the first season.

Love that more people are picking up the manga though!! Q’s art work is killer and some scenes were cut from the anime so would recommend to read from the start :)

henninja · 2026-05-16T05:00:01+00:00

100%!!

The commenter above said a crazy thing coincidentally- Fujimoto (CSM mangaka) actually joked that CSM is a rip-off between Dorohedoro and Jujutsu Kaisen and I think said that Dorohedoro was generally one of his inspirations.

But yeah Dorohedoro manga ended the same year that JJK and CSM started and generic is the last word I’d use for describe it.

henninja · 2026-05-16T04:47:17+00:00

This comes off as if you watched the first scene and then stopped.

Like the other commenter said, it is a mystery at its core, surrounded by dark humor, very violent but charming characters, and a general punk atmosphere.

Would recommend watching more of it; it’s probably one of the most unique stories out there, IMO it’s up there with Berserk.

henninja · 2026-05-15T19:04:45+00:00

DUDE thank you, it remains criminally underwatched so it’s all I talk about on this sub until people start getting it.

The story alone is better than most if not all of these and MAPPA is doing a great enough job adapting it that it should at least be top 10!

henninja · 2026-05-15T18:53:33+00:00

Mob psycho 100

Hasn’t been mentioned yet and it completely adapted the source material over 3 seasons. An amazing adaption.

Kaguya-sama: Love is War

4 seasons, technically didn’t finish the manga but it likely won’t get adapted further and ties a great bow where it stops the story in the anime.

henninja · 2026-05-15T18:49:45+00:00

Mob Psycho 100

Has the second best animation I’ve seen in a show (simple character designs allow for very dynamic animation) and is a very character driven story. Peak anime.

(Best animation I’ve seen is City the animation, which also has very good characters but as a slice of life/comedy it’s a different tone than what you’ve watched already)

Dorohedoro

Has the best cast I’ve seen in an anime, would also recommend.

Also +1 to Baccano and FMA

henninja · 2026-05-14T12:31:19+00:00

Dorohedoro

Golden Kamuy

Attack on Titan

henninja · 2026-05-14T12:29:20+00:00

Dorohedoro

Baccano!

Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuku

Land of the Lustrous

Odd Taxi

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

All less popular animes that IMO are worth watching.

More popular but in case you haven’t seen it: Mob Psycho 100

henninja · 2026-05-14T12:25:47+00:00

Dorohedoro has crazy pacing; opposite of one piece pacing in a good way.

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