Jiro Shutendo
main character
OVA
4.9
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Episode: 0 / 4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 20 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 21, 1989 – December 21, 1991
- Season
- Fall 1989
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Signal
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Music
- Fumitaka Anzai
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 49/100
Estimated watch time
3h 20m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons79%Mythology79%Shounen50%Time Manipulation40%Space40%Swordplay20%Cyborg20%Nudity20%Gore20%Male Protagonist20%
OVAFINISHED1989 FALL4.9 / 10 AniList score
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid
手天童子• Shuten Douji
Synopsis
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 49/100 — 17% of 360 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 622 AniList users who started it, 8.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 471 have finished it.
At about 3 h 20 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Horror, Sci-Fi — especially demons, mythology.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Director
- Junji Nishimura
- Music
- Fumitaka Anzai
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Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid FAQ
How many episodes does Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid have?
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid has 4 episodes of about 50 minutes each, roughly 3 h 20 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?
About 3 h 20 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid finished?
Yes. Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid has finished airing — the final episode aired December 21, 1991.
Is there a season 2 of Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?
No sequel is listed for Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid based on a manga?
Yes. Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid adapts the manga by Gou Nagai.
Who animated Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid?
Shuten Doji - The Star Hand Kid was animated by Studio Signal and directed by Junji Nishimura.