Hyakkimaru

百鬼丸

Hyakkimaru serves as the central figure in Tezuka's most famous samurai tale, Dororo. As a formidable warrior, Hyakkimaru embarks on an extended quest to reclaim the 48 body parts his father sold to demons at his birth. This highly dramatic adventure series features a wide array of unusual mythological creatures and demons, alongside bandits and other fierce adversaries. Gradually, the harsh realities of his journey render Hyakkimaru increasingly distant and grim; thus, as he regains more of his physical humanity, he simultaneously becomes less human.