Anime DetailsFINISHED
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis & Story
Based on an ancient legend, Dojoji Temple tells the story of a young priest who finds himself the object of intense infatuation and lust from a young woman. As he rebuffs her advances she becomes more and more desperate eventually turning herself into a gigantic serpent. The priest is hidden under the bell of the temple but the woman's passion is so intense that escape is impossible. A short animation from filmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.
Trailer
Search YouTubeWhere to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Aniphoria guide
Doujouji: should you watch it?
At a glance
Doujouji has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 17% of 446 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 710 AniList users who started it, 3.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 668 have finished it.
As a 19-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Supernatural — especially no dialogue, historical, religion, puppetry.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Kihachirou Kawamoto
Doujouji FAQ
- How long is Doujouji?
- Doujouji runs 19 minutes (19 minutes).
- Is Doujouji finished?
- Yes. Doujouji has finished airing — the final episode aired 1976.
- Is Doujouji based on a manga?
- No. Doujouji is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.