Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid (1989)

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.

First aired

1989-12-21

Genres

Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

1 (4 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Go Nagai

Directed / written by

Jun Kawagoe, Junji Nishimura, Masatomo Sudo

TMDB rating

3.6/10 from 5 votes