En had it rough in the past due to his Magic, but he is able to rise from below and reach to the top which is pretty amazing. This episode also reveals the reason why En is obsessed with a time controlling Sorcerer. Fun episode especially at the end with the pie contest as well.

animeroshi

7 mo

En’s backstory really changes how you see him. You start to understand his side, which makes things more interesting. At the same time, the episode still keeps its weird humor. It’s a mix of serious and funny, and somehow it works really well.

kuringkuring

7 mo

En's origin story hits. lowkey one of the most compelling villain backstories in recent anime. just when you thought you knew who to root for, Dorohedoro flips the whole thing on you

Episode Context

The penultimate episode of Dorohedoro cranks up the tension while refusing to abandon the series' signature grotesque humor. Expect a sharp tonal balancing act, one moment drenched in high-stakes confrontation, the next pivoting to absurdist comedy as Caiman leans into a disguise gambit that's equal parts ridiculous and resourceful. Nikaido's storyline takes on a more serious weight as En's plans come into sharper focus, giving this episode a sense of urgency that the earlier, more episodic installments didn't carry. The dual-title structure signals two distinct narrative threads running in parallel, each building momentum toward the finale. MAPPA's animation keeps the grimy, lived-in aesthetic sharp during both action sequences and quieter character beats. Identity, loyalty, and power collide in an episode that feels like a coiled spring waiting to release.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateMar 23, 2020

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