Dorohedoro enthusiasts finally received the long-awaited continuation of the series after a six-year wait, but the behind-the-scenes reveal that the delay had a major culprit.
The influence of Attack on Titan on Dorohedoro
During Anime Central 2026, the core team from studio MAPPA, including director Yuichiro Hayashi and producers Yusuke Tannawa and Koya Okamura, clarified the reason for the long gap between seasons. According to the producers, the original intention was to continue the story immediately, but the sudden entry of Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) into the studio's schedule changed everything.
When MAPPA took over the final season of Attack on Titan, replacing WIT Studio, the workload increased drastically. Both works required intense use of 3D CG animation. To avoid team burnout and maintain quality standards, the studio opted to develop the visual concepts and character designs for the second season gradually over two and a half years, while finishing the Titan arc.
This parallel planning, although time-consuming, brought technical benefits. Director Hayashi explained that the experience gained allowed for a remarkable refinement in the integration between 2D and 3D elements. Although the series continues to use 3D models for the protagonists due to visual complexity and budget, the new phase features a more polished aesthetic, which has been highly praised by the public since its premiere in April.
More about Dorohedoro
Based on the manga by Q Hayashida, Dorohedoro presents a bizarre and violent world where humans and sorcerers coexist in distinct dimensions. The plot follows Caiman, a man with a reptile head and amnesia, who hunts magic users to recover his original form and his memories. With a unique blend of dark humor, horror, and urban fantasy, the work has established itself as one of the most original titles in studio MAPPA's catalog, with the third season already confirmed and in production.
Source: O Vício
