First Promotional Video Released for Dorohedoro Season 3: Storyboard Images and Best Duo Voting
Exciting news for Dorohedoro fans! The first promotional video for the third season of the series (Dorohedoro Season 3) has been released. According to Japanese news site Natalie, the video uses storyboard images (rough sketches of scenes), not finished animation frames. This indicates that production is still in an early stage, but the studio has begun work. Along with the announcement, a “Best Character Duo” vote has been launched; fans can choose their favorite fighter pair.
The first season of the series was adapted by MAPPA in 2020 and received great acclaim. The second season aired in 2021 and continued the story's wild but comedic adventures set in the dark city called Hole. Q Hayashida's original manga, published between 2000 and 2018, had become a cult classic thanks to its unique art style and dark humor-filled narrative. It is not yet clear which part of the story the third season will cover, but conflicts between important groups such as “En” and “Cross-Eyes” from the manga are expected to be brought to the screen.
In the promotional video, storyboard images of main characters such as Caiman and Nikaido stand out. Fans are looking for more clues about the duo's past. Those who wish to participate in the vote can choose their favorite pair (e.g., Caiman & Nikaido, En & Fujita, Shin & Noi, etc.) on the official Dorohedoro website or social media accounts. Such votes are usually made with the promise of additional content in the future (e.g., a special episode or illustration), so voting is not only fun but also important to show the producers which characters are more popular.
No official release date has been announced for the third season yet. However, given MAPPA studio's busy schedule (the studio is working on major projects like Jujutsu Kaisen, Attack on Titan: Final Season, Chainsaw Man), the new season is expected to air in late 2025 or 2026. Meanwhile, it's a great opportunity for those who haven't read the manga: The original story is complete, and all volumes are also available in Turkish. You might want to finish the series before the third season to dive into Dorohedoro's dark yet warm world.
In the coming months, the studio is expected to share more footage, promotional posters, and possibly a release date. Dorohedoro's third season will mark the beginning of an exciting period for both manga fans and anime viewers. Don't forget to participate in the best duo vote!
