Before the TV series was produced, a pilot film was created to let sponsors and television stations grasp the work’s overall quality. This pilot remains closer to the original story’s characters than the series, presenting faces and personalities that more faithfully reflect the source material. In the TV series, character designs and personalities were altered over time to appeal to audiences, resulting in mixed reactions. The pilot was produced in color, while the series had to be filmed in black‑and‑white due to a tighter budget. The story follows the journey of a boy thief named Dororo and a cursed man, Hyakkimaru, as they battle monsters. Hyakkimaru ca...