Before the TV series adaptation, a pilot film was created to showcase the essence of 'Dororo' to potential sponsors and networks. This pilot film stays truer to the original characters compared to the series, where character traits and appearances might change to cater to audience preferences. The reception fluctuates as some viewers embrace these alterations while others may not. Unlike the colorful pilot, the TV series opts for a monochromatic aesthetic due to budget constraints. The narrative follows the adventures of the young thief Dororo and the cursed Hyakkimaru as they battle monstrous foes. Hyakkimaru seeks to regain his humanity by vanquishing 48 demons along their journey.