Nomention of the end where Hyakkimaru went on to fulfill the wishes of Mio and the kids? Planting the rice seeds and resulting in the fields of gold (ripened rice) that we see billowing in the background when a grown up Dororo catches up with him?
I thought the series was leading to Hyakki not getting all of his body back but continuing his journey with Dororo by his side. Instead it was the complete opposite of Hyakki getting his body back and separating with Dororo until he can learn more about being human on his own.
The ending is bitter sweet but it could very well have been a tragedy so I am content with what I got. I am happy I took this journey with these characters. Sad the journey is over for me but happy after some time apart Hyakki and Dororo will continue their own journey together.
I agree with your thoughts on Lady Nui. Women of her class married as children, and she likely gave birth to her boys when she was still a teen. She had no ability to make decisions for herself or for her children. Simply leaving the palace and traveling to the village was a defiant and risky thing for Lady Nui to do.
This ending is better than the previous TV adaptation that ends with Hyakkimaru killing Daigo in a final duel. Death is too easy of a way out for Daigo, and having him all alone without his realm and power is the true punishment.
Well i would like to thanks my brother for downloading the whole series in my phone.
Hyakki went on to learn things on his own meanwhile dororo is fulfilling the ambitions of her parents. In the end it is shown that grownup dororo is running towards hyakki which relieved me.
Im more curious about the priest biwamaru, he was always there when hyakki and dororo were in danger and helped them. I guess he was following them throughout the series. Greatest revelation priest was a samurai himself.
To sum my experience i would rate this anime 9.5/10.
Though its sad to see tohaoumaru,nui and jukai to die.
One great thing this anime taught us is patriotism and love for the nation.
Hats off to you the writer.
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