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Shuten Douji

Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid · 手天童子

AniLumi score

Kitsu · AniList

by score
#11,517
by score
popularity
#9,354
popularity
episodes
4
episodes · 50 min each
to binge
3h 20m
to binge
members
442
members
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Where to watch

📚 Manga on Amazon

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Synopsis

As a baby Jiro was delivered to his foster parents by a massive oni, who said he would return for Jiro in 15 years. When the time comes Jiro must contend with enemy oni, dark cultists, and their minions while attempting to protect both his parents and girlfriend from their depredations. Ultimately he must embark on a journey through the past, future, and other dimensions to embrace his destiny as Shuten Doji reborn. (Source: ANN)

Episodes (4)

All episodes →
  1. Ep 1EP 1Episode 1
  2. Ep 2EP 2Episode 2
  3. Ep 3EP 3Episode 3
  4. Ep 4EP 4Episode 4

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Senki

Main

Jiro Shutendo

Kyouko Shiba

Goki

Miyuki Shiratori

Ryuuichirou Shiba

Senki

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

Kitsu rates it 1.2 points higher than AniList. Each site's score for Shuten Douji, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#11,517
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#9,354
442 members
Favorited by
0.0%
0 of its members

Score breakdown

3% of 146 ratings are 9★ or 10★

02550
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★3
2★12
3★9
4★11
5★27
6★43
7★31
8★6
9★0
10★4

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 11 people who start Shuten Douji drop it, above the action median of 2.5%. Based on 622 AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
8.8%
Action median 2.5%
Finished it
76%
471 people
On hold
5.6%
35 paused
Plan to watch
707
not started yet

What people who started it did

622 AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished471 · 76%
  • Watching61 · 10%
  • Paused35 · 6%
  • Dropped55 · 9%

Parents’ guide to Shuten Douji

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (Mild Nudity)

Violence & goreMildGore
Sexual content & nudityMildNudity
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesStrongFlagged by viewers
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Shuten Douji okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

4 episodes × 50 min = 3h 20m

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Shuten Douji FAQ

How many episodes does Shuten Douji have?

Shuten Douji has 4 episodes, each around 50 minutes.

Is Shuten Douji finished?

Yes. Shuten Douji finished airing on Dec 21, 1991.

How long does it take to watch Shuten Douji?

Shuten Douji runs about 3h 20m in total (4 episodes of 50 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 2 days.

Is Shuten Douji appropriate for kids?

Shuten Douji is best for older teens and adults (17+) and is rated R (Mild Nudity). Viewers flag disturbing & frightening themes. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Shuten Douji?

8.8% of AniList members who start Shuten Douji drop it, and 76% finish it. The median for popular action anime is 2.5%.

Is Shuten Douji worth watching?

Shuten Douji holds a community score of 6.1/10 from 442 Kitsu users and ranks #11517 among all anime by rating.

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