Netflix’s gritty anime Dorohedoro will return for a third season, with Studio MAPPA already in production, according to the studio’s announcement. The green light follows a well‑received second season that arrived in April 2026 after a six‑year gap since the first installment debuted in 2020.

Studio MAPPA greenlights Dorohedoro Season 3

MAPPA officially confirmed that work on the third installment is underway, positioning the series as one of the most active dark‑fantasy properties on the platform. The studio’s statement, reported by the original source, emphasizes that production has begun, suggesting a clear roadmap rather than the typical waiting period that follows many anime conclusions.

Season 2’s April 2026 release ends six‑year gap

The second season dropped on Netflix in April 2026, fiinally bridging the six‑year interval since the first season’s 2020 debut. Fans praised the comeback,with many calling it one of the strongest anime seasons in recent years, according to community reactions cited in the source.

Untapped manga chapters give Dorohedoro years of material

Q Hayashida’s manga still contains dozens of chapters that have not yet been adapted, meaning MAPPA has ample source material for future storyliines. The report notes that only a fraction of the manga has been covered, leaving room for additional revelations, intense battles, and bizarre twists as the series moves toward its conclusion.

Fans compare Dorohedoro to Chainsaw Man and Berserk

Viewers have drawn parallels between Dorohedoro’s graphic violence, dark humor,and morally ambiguous world and recent hits like Chainsaw Man and the classic Berserk. As the source points out, the series shares a chaotic, death‑laden setting that appeals to audiences seeking a less predictable alternative to typical action anime.

Will the series resolve Caiman’s reptilian mystery?

The central question that remains is whether Season 3 will finally explain Caiman’s amnesiac, lizard‑headed transformation. The source does not reveal any concrete plot details, leaving fans to wonder how the mystery will unfold amid the expanding conflict between Hole’s residents and the sorcerers .