--- product_id: 8701405 title: "Dorohedoro, Vol. 1" price: "₱3659" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8701405-dorohedoro-vol-1 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Dorohedoro, Vol. 1 **Price:** ₱3659 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dorohedoro, Vol. 1 - **How much does it cost?** ₱3659 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8701405-dorohedoro-vol-1) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A twisted tale of sadistic Sorcerers and the monsters they create. In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers has been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds. In a city so dismal it's known only as "the Hole," a clan of Sorcerers have been plucking people off the streets to use as guinea pigs for atrocious "experiments" in the black arts. In a dark alley, Nikaido found Caiman, a man with a reptile head and a bad case of amnesia. To undo the spell, they're hunting and killing the Sorcerers in the Hole, hoping that eventually they'll kill the right one. But when En, the head Sorcerer, gets word of a lizard-man slaughtering his people, he sends a crew of "cleaners" into the Hole, igniting a war between two worlds. Review: Grimey, Violent, Delightful - I'd like to start off with a word to the unwise, this comic is published in IKKI for good reason. Dorohedoro is unapologetically violent and downright mad. The story takes place in some strange dystopia where magic reigns supreme. We start out in "Hole," a literal hellhole where the entire population suffers at the whims of magic users. Grotesque mutations are commonplace and one such grotesque character is our hero Kaiman. Now Kaiman has been transformed into a lizard-man and lost all of his memories in the process. He and his good friend Nikaido patrol the streets in search of the magic user responsible. Of course, there's a lot more to Kaiman's transformation than that. The story really takes off after the initial introductions and world-building (this first volume). The world itself is enchanting. Magic takes on a sinister air, there's not a hint of hiddly-piddly wand waving or charming little spells for the domestic housewife. It's dangerous stuff, unique to each person and usually deadly for the victim. There's no set good and evil in the series. We're introduced to Kaiman as he kills a man, and introduced to Shin and Noi as they massacre a gang. In contrast to this sinister vibe, the characters are all quirky, lovable, and light-hearted. Kaiman in particular acts quite childish at times. He's sheepish around Nikaido and quite confused about his past. The artwork fits the series perfectly, it's actually how I heard about Dorohedoro. Q Hayashida was an assistant to Tsutomu Nihei, famous for BLAME! You can definitely feel his influence what with the dark alleys, exposed plumbing, and grime. But Hayashida has a style all her own and I can only describe it as quirky. She employs a dark humor in her artwork. A note on the Viz's publication, Viz has translated a few things differently from the fan translations circling around the net. For example magic users are called sorcerers and Kaiman is spelled with a "C", Caiman. Also I believe I found a misspelled word, "heve" instead of have. Though perhaps it was meant to be an accent. But it's not censored, the book is slightly larger than most manga keeping the detail of Hayashida's work, and there are some lovely colored pages. Overall, I'd recommend Dorohedoro for anyone looking for something unique, creative, and gory. Believe me, this series just gets better and better and the first volume is a great start. Review: Highly recommend - This book series is gritty, brutal and bloody. If you like halloween or twisted drawings give it a whirl. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #13,098 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Science Fiction Manga (Books) #23 in Seinen Manga #234 in Action & Adventure Manga (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,475 Reviews | ## Images ![Dorohedoro, Vol. 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91-um1ueRqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grimey, Violent, Delightful *by L***E on April 10, 2010* I'd like to start off with a word to the unwise, this comic is published in IKKI for good reason. Dorohedoro is unapologetically violent and downright mad. The story takes place in some strange dystopia where magic reigns supreme. We start out in "Hole," a literal hellhole where the entire population suffers at the whims of magic users. Grotesque mutations are commonplace and one such grotesque character is our hero Kaiman. Now Kaiman has been transformed into a lizard-man and lost all of his memories in the process. He and his good friend Nikaido patrol the streets in search of the magic user responsible. Of course, there's a lot more to Kaiman's transformation than that. The story really takes off after the initial introductions and world-building (this first volume). The world itself is enchanting. Magic takes on a sinister air, there's not a hint of hiddly-piddly wand waving or charming little spells for the domestic housewife. It's dangerous stuff, unique to each person and usually deadly for the victim. There's no set good and evil in the series. We're introduced to Kaiman as he kills a man, and introduced to Shin and Noi as they massacre a gang. In contrast to this sinister vibe, the characters are all quirky, lovable, and light-hearted. Kaiman in particular acts quite childish at times. He's sheepish around Nikaido and quite confused about his past. The artwork fits the series perfectly, it's actually how I heard about Dorohedoro. Q Hayashida was an assistant to Tsutomu Nihei, famous for BLAME! You can definitely feel his influence what with the dark alleys, exposed plumbing, and grime. But Hayashida has a style all her own and I can only describe it as quirky. She employs a dark humor in her artwork. A note on the Viz's publication, Viz has translated a few things differently from the fan translations circling around the net. For example magic users are called sorcerers and Kaiman is spelled with a "C", Caiman. Also I believe I found a misspelled word, "heve" instead of have. Though perhaps it was meant to be an accent. But it's not censored, the book is slightly larger than most manga keeping the detail of Hayashida's work, and there are some lovely colored pages. Overall, I'd recommend Dorohedoro for anyone looking for something unique, creative, and gory. Believe me, this series just gets better and better and the first volume is a great start. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend *by A***J on December 17, 2025* This book series is gritty, brutal and bloody. If you like halloween or twisted drawings give it a whirl. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Start to a great story! *by G***O on January 15, 2023* The books might seem really thin, especially when compared to other manga (even chainsaw man is longer per volume despite being so small) but the art totally makes up for it. It’s decently easy to follow, and beautifully drawn with a dark and gritty style with multiple highly detailed panels. It does contain some nudity but it’s pretty few and far between, and the character dynamics are all great and hilarious. If you liked the anime, then I recommend this because it’s far superior to the show. Also, odds are that it won’t be getting a second season anytime soon due to how crammed full of projects MAPPA is anyways. All in all, great wacky mind**** of a series, definitely recommend. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dorohedoro, Vol. 1 (1) - Dorohedoro, Vol. 2 (2) - Dorohedoro, Vol. 3 (3) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8701405-dorohedoro-vol-1](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8701405-dorohedoro-vol-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*