Ep 11. The story of Banmon, part 1

Dororo is an anime series set in the feudal era of Japan, following the story of a young orphan boy, Hyakkimaru, who was born without many of his body parts that were sacrificed by his father to achieve power. Hyakkimaru embarks on a journey to reclaim his missing body parts while accompanied by a young thief named Dororo. The show is a mix of action, adventure, and supernatural elements.

Season 1 episode 11 titled "The Story of Banmon, Part 1" focuses on Hyakkimaru and Dororo's encounter with a group of travelers who are on their way to enter the Burando Pass. The travelers, including the elderly Banmon, are warned by the locals to avoid the pass as it harbors a powerful demon known as the Laughing Devil.

Despite the warnings, Banmon insists on entering the pass as it is a shortcut to their destination. Along the way, Hyakkimaru senses something strange in the air and asks Dororo to follow him to investigate. They come across a burning temple and discover the remains of previous travelers who have fallen to the Laughing Devil's curse.

As they continue their journey, Banmon begins to tell them the story of how he lost his eyesight many years ago to the demon. Banmon's brother, Risu, was a greedy and ambitious man who searched for the Laughing Devil to make a deal with it for power and riches. In return, the demon took Banmon's eyesight and Risu's ability to breathe.

Hyakkimaru and Dororo then encounter Risu who is being carried by two men and appears to be on the brink of death. He tells them that he has seen the Laughing Devil and that it will come for Banmon next. The group travels to a nearby village where Risu reveals that before he lost his ability to breathe, he learned of a way to defeat the Laughing Devil by using a special weapon.

As they attempt to retrieve the weapon, they are ambushed by the demon's minions, and Risu sacrifices himself to allow the others to escape. The group then sets up camp and prepares for the battle with the Laughing Devil.

Overall, the episode sets up an intense and action-packed battle between the group of travelers and the Laughing Devil. It also delves into the backstory of the characters, particularly Banmon and Risu, and the consequences of seeking power and making deals with demons. Fans of the series will enjoy the addition of new characters and the continuation of Hyakkimaru's journey to reclaim his body parts.