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Dorohedoro, Vol. 1 (1) Paperback – March 16, 2010

by Q Hayashida (Author)
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A twisted tale of sadistic Sorcerers and the monsters they create.

In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers have been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds.
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    Dorohedoro
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    VIZ Media LLC
  5. Publication date
    March 16, 2010
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1 x 8.25 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1421533634
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1421533636
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Known for her bold style and seamless creation of alternate universes, QHayashida made her manga debut with Maken X Another, which ran in Magazine Z and was subsequently adapted into a video game. She followed this series with a sequel, Maken X Another Jack. Dorohedoro is her latest series.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ VIZ Media LLC; Illustrated edition (March 16, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1421533634
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1421533636
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1 x 8.25 inches
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Dr. Gonzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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Fantastic manga! Great story and characters, but what really made it great for me was the art. I love how dark, gritty and weird everything is and it is fantastically presented to you in the art of Q Hayashida. If you like dark and weird content then this manga is for you!
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G.O
5.0 out of 5 stars Start to a great story!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
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The books might seem really thin, especially when compared to other manga (even chainsaw man is longer per volume despite being so small) but the art totally makes up for it. It’s decently easy to follow, and beautifully drawn with a dark and gritty style with multiple highly detailed panels. It does contain some nudity but it’s pretty few and far between, and the character dynamics are all great and hilarious. If you liked the anime, then I recommend this because it’s far superior to the show. Also, odds are that it won’t be getting a second season anytime soon due to how crammed full of projects MAPPA is anyways. All in all, great wacky mind**** of a series, definitely recommend.
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Devin
5.0 out of 5 stars The GOAT
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
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Perfect size, perfect book.
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Leanne Franchville
5.0 out of 5 stars Grimey, Violent, Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2010
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I'd like to start off with a word to the unwise, this comic is published in IKKI for good reason. Dorohedoro is unapologetically violent and downright mad.

The story takes place in some strange dystopia where magic reigns supreme. We start out in "Hole," a literal hellhole where the entire population suffers at the whims of magic users. Grotesque mutations are commonplace and one such grotesque character is our hero Kaiman. Now Kaiman has been transformed into a lizard-man and lost all of his memories in the process. He and his good friend Nikaido patrol the streets in search of the magic user responsible.

Of course, there's a lot more to Kaiman's transformation than that. The story really takes off after the initial introductions and world-building (this first volume). The world itself is enchanting. Magic takes on a sinister air, there's not a hint of hiddly-piddly wand waving or charming little spells for the domestic housewife. It's dangerous stuff, unique to each person and usually deadly for the victim. There's no set good and evil in the series. We're introduced to Kaiman as he kills a man, and introduced to Shin and Noi as they massacre a gang. In contrast to this sinister vibe, the characters are all quirky, lovable, and light-hearted. Kaiman in particular acts quite childish at times. He's sheepish around Nikaido and quite confused about his past.

The artwork fits the series perfectly, it's actually how I heard about Dorohedoro. Q Hayashida was an assistant to Tsutomu Nihei, famous for BLAME! You can definitely feel his influence what with the dark alleys, exposed plumbing, and grime. But Hayashida has a style all her own and I can only describe it as quirky. She employs a dark humor in her artwork.

A note on the Viz's publication, Viz has translated a few things differently from the fan translations circling around the net. For example magic users are called sorcerers and Kaiman is spelled with a "C", Caiman. Also I believe I found a misspelled word, "heve" instead of have. Though perhaps it was meant to be an accent. But it's not censored, the book is slightly larger than most manga keeping the detail of Hayashida's work, and there are some lovely colored pages.

Overall, I'd recommend Dorohedoro for anyone looking for something unique, creative, and gory. Believe me, this series just gets better and better and the first volume is a great start.
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Esoterica Moon
5.0 out of 5 stars An Incredibly Unique Vibe: Noir, Horror, and Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2023
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The style goes swimmingly with the story, its charming in the way that it almost feels like it started in a highschool student's notebook. Dorohedoro teases out its mysteries in a cool way, its compelling and everything is tied up. The characters are lovable, they never feel stuck in tropes.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the Anime, love the Manga even more
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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After watching the Anime I decided to get the Manga. Really loved it. The Anime follows the Manga very closely but the atmosphere created by Q Hayashida in the Manga has a darker edge. The scratchy dark style she uses makes the Hole a lot more grimier, miserable, and destitute. The violence felt a lot more impactful because it kind of made me feel disgusted and revolted by it which the Anime never made me feel like that. I see this as a plus since it made me feel the stakes and the danger of the story's world. Looking forward to reading the other volumes!
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Crazy88
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Art. Great Story. Small pages.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2022
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Picked this up after deciding to give up on future seasons on Netflix. Great product. My only gripe is (and it's on me for not checking the description more closely) the size of the pages. I didn't realize it was like 5 by 8 inches. I don't have the best eyes and I really prefer full size comics more in the 8.5 by 11 page size. That said, I plan to continue to buy more as long as the quality continues. It's a really unique story with great artwork.
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Kylie pontious
5.0 out of 5 stars Such an interesting world!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
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I love how immersive at atmospheric the worldbuilding is. Part of the reason this series is so compelling is that you’re always learning new things about the world, sorcerers, and the main mystery regarding Caiman’s lizard head. Every character is memorable and you can’t help but root for them all. Because you follow each of the perspectives a relatively equal amount, it makes you wonder where the line between good and evil is—and whether that line really exists ally all.
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Riza
5.0 out of 5 stars Story: chefs kiss
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2021
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THE SERIES IS A SLEEPER. I had to buy all of it. 23 is proving impossible to find. How dare Dorohedoro aweken my weaboo after 10 years, how dare. This is the first manga I've bought in 10 years, so if that helps you make your mind up great. I'm upset I only just learnt about it because of Netflix. It's now nearly rivaling my all time favorites. Sheesh. Do not skip on Dorohedoro if you're thinking about it. Just know, that Noi is best. Okay maybe Nikaido and Caiman too.
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Riza
5.0 out of 5 stars Story: chefs kiss
Reviewed in Canada on July 13, 2021
THE SERIES IS A SLEEPER. I had to buy all of it. 23 is proving impossible to find. How dare Dorohedoro aweken my weaboo after 10 years, how dare. This is the first manga I've bought in 10 years, so if that helps you make your mind up great. I'm upset I only just learnt about it because of Netflix. It's now nearly rivaling my all time favorites. Sheesh. Do not skip on Dorohedoro if you're thinking about it. Just know, that Noi is best. Okay maybe Nikaido and Caiman too.
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Julio Cesar Souza Murta
5.0 out of 5 stars E assim a aventura começa
Reviewed in Brazil on April 2, 2021
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Nesse primeiro volume somos apresentados aos personagens principais: Caiman, Nikaido, Shin, Noi, Fujita e Edisu.

A arte é muito boa e com estilo único. O mundo em que habitam os personagens tem os tópicos de uma aventura Dark Fantasy. E num mundo tão cruel, onde a morte é tratada com indiferença, damos início a uma das minhas histórias favoritas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars go read it now.
Reviewed in India on September 25, 2022
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Everything was great
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Alejandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2020
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Llegó rápido y en perfecto estado. El manga es una maravilla, espero poder conseguir el resto.
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Alejandra
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendado
Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2020
Llegó rápido y en perfecto estado. El manga es una maravilla, espero poder conseguir el resto.
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justina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and good manga
Reviewed in Germany on April 21, 2021
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I bought the first 3 for my boyfriend as a birthday gift, and he had actually asked for them, so I know they are good! He is watching the Anime and loving the manga! So it was a great gift! It wouldn't be for me though because of the blood and graphic deaths.. but he loves it so I'm happy 👍🏼👍🏼
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