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Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid

1989–1991, Japanese. Created by Go Nagai.

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.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Episode length
47 min
Status
Ended in 1991

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S1 E4: Chapter of Ongoku

Aired 1 March 1991

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Details

First aired
21 December 1989
Last aired
1 March 1991
Original title
手天童子
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Video
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Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 47 minutes each.

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Who created Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?

Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid was created by Go Nagai and stars Ryo Horikawa, Sumi Shimamoto, Michihiro Ikemizu.

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