Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
TV ShowTitle | 手天童子 |
User score | 3.5 |
Release date | Dec 21, 1989 |
Release date of last episode | Mar 1, 1991 |
Genre | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
Director | Go Nagai |
Production country | Japan |
Production companies | Nippon Animation, Studio Signal Club, Dynamic Planning |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 4 |
Run time | 47 min. |
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.