‘Dorohedoro’ season 3 confirmed in production by Toho

Toho has confirmed that “Dorohedoro” is in production for a third season.

The anime’s second season ended in April.

“Dorohedoro” is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Q Hayashida, which debuted in 2000 and ran for 18 years in 23 volumes. The property built a devoted international following during that period thanks to its unique worldview, dark humor and chaotic storytelling. When the anime adaptation first arrived in 2020, it defied expectations for a screen adaptation and received strong critical notes.

The anime follows Cayman, an amnesiac man whose head is turned into that of a lizard by a sorcerer, and his partner Nikaido as they search for the one responsible for the curse. No release timeline for season 3 has been announced.

MAPPA, the animation studio behind the previous two seasons – also known for ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ and ‘Zombie Land Saga’ – will once again produce. Hayashi Yuichiro, who directed previous seasons as well as “Attack on Titan: The Final Season,” returns to the helm. To mark the announcement, Hayashi shared a commemorative illustration of the character Haru halfway through the song.

The extension caps off a remarkable year for the franchise. Seasons 1 and 2 released simultaneously on multiple North American platforms in April, bringing new audiences into the world of The Hole. All episodes from both seasons are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu/Disney+, Rakuten, and Viki.

Toho, the Japanese entertainment and distribution company behind the “Godzilla” franchise and “My Hero Academia,” has been expanding its international anime footprint in recent years through its Toho Animation label.