Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid 1989
What is Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 21, 1989
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid is a television series first released in 1989. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A teen discovers his destiny as a legendary oni reborn while battling dark forces.”
- Animated action with mythic Japanese folklore
- Sci-fi elements like time-travel and other dimensions
- Bold visual style from director Junji Nishimura
- Genre-blending plot can feel dense for newcomers
Watch it if you enjoy animated tales of mythic heroes battling supernatural threats across time.
The series includes mature fantasy violence and dark themes, making it appropriate for older teens and adults.
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What genre does the series belong to?
It is an animated series that mixes action-adventure with sci-fi and fantasy elements.
Who created the series?
The series was directed by Junji Nishimura.
When was the series released?
It originally aired in 1989.
Who is the main character?
The story follows a boy named Jiro who is destined to become the reborn Shuten Doji.
What is the basic premise?
Jiro, delivered by an oni as a baby, must confront enemy oni, cultists, and travel through time and dimensions to fulfill his destiny.
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