Q Hayashida's cult-hit manga series, "Dorohedoro" (ドロヘドロ), first hit screens as a TV anime in 2020. After its initial run, a sequel was finally announced in early 2024, sending fans into an absolute frenzy!
And now, after what felt like an eternity, the official word dropped today (10/10): the "Dorohedoro" anime sequel is officially slated for Spring 2026, finally making its long-awaited return!
▼ The announcement immediately trended on X!
"Dorohedoro" (ドロヘドロ) plunges us into a world where two distinct realms coexist: "The Hole," home to ordinary humans, and the world of sorcerers. Sorcerers, though human-like, are a species created by the devil Chidaruma, possessing an organ that produces "smoke"—the very source of their magical powers.
Our protagonist, Caiman, is one such victim of magic, his head transformed into that of a lizard. To reclaim his lost memories, he embarks on a brutal sorcerer-hunting journey with his companion Nikaido.
The 2020 anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA and directed by Yuichiro Hayashi, was nothing short of a miracle—a critical hit that left fans clamoring for more. Now, after a six-year wait, it's finally happening! The new season is confirmed for a Spring 2026 premiere, launching simultaneously worldwide!
The newly released key visual, personally drawn by Tomohiro Kishi, is pure "Dorohedoro" madness! It features Caiman with half his body exposed like an anatomical model, revealing his organs, while a row of sorcerer masks hangs beside him. The entire image is a bizarre blend of grotesque and darkly humorous. And the tagline? "Welcome back, Chaos."—perfectly encapsulating the series' spirit: a chaotic explosion of gore, comedy, and the utterly bizarre, all mashed together in one glorious package.
While Spring 2026 is confirmed, an exact premiere date is still under wraps. The official channels have promised more details soon, so keep your eyes peeled for further updates!
via： 《異獸魔都》動畫官方 X