Inumaru
main character
ONA
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 5 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 17, 2023
- Season
- Winter 2023
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Masashi Kawamura
- Music
- SPIN MASTER A-1
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
Estimated watch time
0h 5m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Revenge90%Stop Motion80%Historical80%Martial Arts80%Samurai64%Steampunk55%Anachronism45%Super Robot10%
overview details
Synopsis
Stories have been told of a legendary craftsman during the Edo-era, by the name of Jingoro Hidari. Today, sculptures accredited to Jingoro can be found throughout Japan, but his very existence is yet to be confirmed. Having lost his foster parent and right arm to the betrayal of his senior apprentices, Jingoro is on a journey of revenge with a mechanical prosthetic arm and his sidekick, “Sleeping Cat.” People soon came to call him Jingoro “Hidari” because of his ability to artfully use his carpentry tools with only his left arm (“hidari” means “left” in Japanese). Finally, Jingoro faces one of his adversaries “Inumaru” and the curtains rise on a fight to the death. (Source: Niigata International Animation Film Festival) Note: Public release on 8th March 2023.
Should you watch HIDARI (Pilot Film)?
HIDARI (Pilot Film) has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 69/100 — 51% of 401 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 715 AniList users who started it, 2.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 683 have finished it.
At about 5 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action — especially revenge, stop motion, historical, martial arts.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masashi Kawamura
- Character design
- Iku Ogawa
- Music
- SPIN MASTER A-1
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: HIDARI
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HIDARI (Pilot Film) FAQ
How many episodes does HIDARI (Pilot Film) have?
HIDARI (Pilot Film) has 1 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 5 minutes in total.
Is HIDARI (Pilot Film) finished?
Yes. HIDARI (Pilot Film) has finished airing — the final episode aired January 17, 2023.
Is there a season 2 of HIDARI (Pilot Film)?
No sequel is listed for HIDARI (Pilot Film) as of October 2026.
Is HIDARI (Pilot Film) based on a manga?
No. HIDARI (Pilot Film) is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch HIDARI (Pilot Film)?
HIDARI (Pilot Film) is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.