Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid

A dark, action-heavy anime with supernatural battles and a sense of impending destiny, mixing horror and adventure.

Created by

Go Nagai

Genres

Animation, Action & adventure, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Ryo Horikawa, Sumi Shimamoto, Michihiro Ikemizu

Overview

As a baby, Jiro was delivered to his foster parents by a massive oni, who said he would return for Jiro in 15 years. When the time comes Jiro must contend with enemy oni, dark cultists, and their minions while attempting to protect both his parents and girlfriend from their depredations. Ultimately he must embark on a journey through the past, future, and other dimensions to embrace his destiny as Shuten Doji reborn.

How it feels

Dark, eerie, tense and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, fate, family, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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