1
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December 21, 1989
Release Date

Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid (1989)

Name: Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Action, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1989-12-21

47m

Running Time

1
Seasons

4
Episodes

December 21, 1989
Release Date

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Plot.

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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Release Date
December 21, 1989

Original Name
手天童子

Status
Ended

Seasons
1

Episodes
4

Running Time
47m

Genres
Adventure Animation Action Horror Science Fiction Fantasy

Last updated: 2025-02-14

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Wiki.

Shutendoji (Japanese: 手天童子, Hepburn: Shutendōji), also known as Legend of Shutendoji, is a Japanese manga series created by Go Nagai which combines elements from Japanese folklore with science fiction. An OVA series was released beginning in 1989 and ending in 1991, for a total of 4 episodes.

In 2002, a remake/sequel titled Gomaden Shutendoji (降魔伝手天童子, Gōmaden Shutendōji) started being published in the magazine Champion Red, being one of the series that were released in the first issue of the magazine.