Hibukuro is a character from the anime Dororo. He is the father of the young protagonist Dororo and the husband of a woman named Ojiya. Hibukuro was originally a farmer, but after witnessing samurai trampling fields, burning villages, and killing innocent people, he could no longer tolerate the oppression. In response, he became the leader of a bandit clan composed of other disenfranchised farmers who chose to fight back.

As a person, Hibukuro is defined by a strong and unyielding sense of honor and justice. He is a brave, stubborn, and principled leader who stands by his morals even when facing impossible odds. His core motivation is to fight for the sake of the poor, and his clan raids samurai forts to give the stolen fortunes to poorer villagers. He holds a deep-seated hatred for samurai, viewing them as cruel oppressors who take innocent lives, and he refuses to tolerate any form of collaboration with them. This uncompromising integrity ultimately dictates his tragic fate.

In the story, Hibukuro serves as a foundational figure for Dororo, representing a legacy of resistance and sacrifice. His role is primarily explored through flashbacks, revealing the harsh circumstances that led to Dororo becoming an orphan. His most significant relationships are with his family: his wife Ojiya, a faithful and strong partner, and his child Dororo, whom he protects and guides. A critical relationship is with his right-hand man, Itachi. When Itachi pragmatically suggests they make a deal with a samurai lord to ensure their survival, Hibukuro refuses, prioritizing his dignity over security. This decision leads to Itachi betraying him to the samurai. As a result, Hibukuro is ambushed, his legs are crippled by arrows, and his band is taken from him. Wounded and unable to steal, he wanders with his family, scavenging battlefields for food.

Hibukuro meets his end during a final confrontation. After encountering a group of samurai, one of whom recognizes him from a past attack, a fight breaks out. Even with his mobility severely limited, Hibukuro fights fiercely to protect his wife and child, ultimately killing his opponent and dying in the process. Before his death, however, he hid a treasure he had stolen from the samurai. He intended for this wealth to serve as a fund for future peasant revolts. The map to this treasure was tattooed on the backs of Ojiya and Dororo to keep it safe, ensuring that his fight for justice would continue through his child.

In terms of abilities, Hibukuro is a formidable and experienced warrior. He is noted for his mastery of the naginata, a Japanese bladed polearm, which he wields with great skill in direct combat and defense. Even after being gravely wounded and forced to use his weapon as a walking stick, he possesses the strength and determination to single-handedly take on multiple samurai enemies in a fight to the death. His physical resilience and combat prowess are a testament to his life as a fighter.