Episode
Dororo: The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
Overview
The spider-like ghoul Jorogumo is wounded by Hyakkimaru. To heal itself, it transforms into a woman and takes advantage of the hospitality of a young man named Yajiro. Having let Jorogumo slip through their fingers, Dororo and Hyakkimaru stop at a village where they hear rumors of a kidnapper at large.
Details
- Series
- Dororo
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 7
- Air date
- 2019-02-18
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider is Episode 7 in Season 1 of Dororo. It aired on 2019-02-18. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 6: The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2
Hyakkimaru has regained his voice from the devil god, but one leg was stolen from him. After returning to the deserted temple and having his wounds taken care of, he again goes into battle with the demon. Meanwhile, in the abandoned temple where Mio and the children are waiting ...
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