English Dub Review: Dorohedoro “MY SECRET PLAN/CROSS-EYE EXPEDITION/DEFORMED REUNION”
Overview
Fujita’s losing his mind trying to get Kikurage to bring Ebisu back to life. The Cross-Eyes guys are scrambling for cash, and things around En are getting kind of dicey.
Our Take
Picking up from the previous episode, the story opens with a deceptively light and chaotic tone, blending dark humor with the series’ usual absurdity as Fujita desperately tries to get Ebisu revived, leading to a string of bizarre and comedic moments. Even when she’s finally brought back, things don’t exactly go smoothly, reinforcing the show’s knack for turning even simple outcomes into something strange and unsettling. Beneath the humor, though, there’s a lingering sense that things aren’t quite right, as multiple characters continue dealing with the fallout of recent events in ways that feel increasingly unstable.
As the episode progresses, that uneasy feeling begins to take center stage, with several plot threads quietly intensifying at once. Character motivations grow murkier, relationships feel more strained, and the world itself starts to feel more dangerous and unpredictable. The narrative juggles multiple perspectives without losing momentum, gradually shifting from quirky and chaotic to tense and foreboding, while hinting at deeper conflicts and hidden truths that haven’t fully surfaced yet. It’s a careful escalation that keeps the viewer engaged without revealing too much outright.
Overall, this episode perfectly captures what makes the series so compelling: its ability to balance dark comedy, unsettling atmosphere, and sudden bursts of intensity without losing its identity. What starts off feeling almost playful quickly evolves into something far more gripping, delivering a sharp tonal shift that leaves a lasting impression. It’s another strong entry that reinforces the show’s unpredictability and keeps anticipation high for what comes next.
