The appeal and reputation of BACCANO!: A masterpiece anime depicting the chaos of the Prohibition era

The appeal and worldview of "Baccano!"

"Baccano!" is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Ryogo Narita, and was broadcast on WOWOW from July 27 to November 2, 2007. It consists of 13 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and is set in America during the Prohibition era, telling the story of a number of characters who are involved in a search for immortal liquor. This work has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and intricately intertwined story development.

story

The story begins in 1711, on the Atlantic Ocean. A group of alchemists heading for a new world obtain the "liquor of immortality" from the devil, turning them into immortals. However, the liquor has a strange property that allows the immortals to "eat" each other.

Time passes and we reach the 1930s in New York. People in the underworld live their lives with their own agendas. There is the young Martillo family member Filo and his boss Myzer, the thieving couple Isaac and Miria, the three mafia brothers Gandor, the delinquent Dallas and his sister Eve, and the over 200-year-old alchemist Cerrado and his assistant Ennis. Their fates become intricately intertwined when Cerrado revives the liquor of immortality.

Meanwhile, on the transcontinental train Flying Pussyfoot from Chicago, there are many people aboard, including revolutionary terrorists "Lemrace" Goose and Shane, a gang of delinquents led by Jacuzzi and Nice, murderer Ladd and his fiancee Lua, Senator Beliam's wife and her daughter Mary, an immortal boy, a mysterious conductor, and an informant. However, not only "humans" appear on this train, but also a legendary being called "Rail Tracer".

Commentary

Baccano! is a work written by Narita Ryogo that won the Gold Prize at the 9th Dengeki Game Novel Awards, and has since spawned a passionate fanbase. The work, which means "much agitation" in Italian, unfolds a thrilling story with a complex web of characters. Set in America during the Prohibition era, it depicts the complicated relationships between people living in the underworld as they get caught up in strange incidents. With each episode, the mysteries grow, leading to more mysteries, and the story takes an unexpected turn. The appeal of Baccano! is its ensemble drama that incorporates a variety of elements, from suspense, action, comedy, romance, and even supernatural phenomena.

The film is directed by Takahiro Omori, known for "Hell Girl" and "Alice Academy," written by Noboru Takagi of "Koikaze," character design by Takahiro Kishida of "Noein," and animation by Brain's Base of "Kamichu!". The highly original animation they create has the power to draw viewers in.

Based on the theme that "everyone can live happily," this is a bold and innovative entertainment drama. Baccano! will provide viewers with new emotions and surprises, and is sure to live up to expectations.

cast

The appeal of "Baccano!" comes from its unique characters. Below is an introduction to the main cast.

• Isaac/Masaya Onosaka
• Milia/Aoki Sayaka
• Filo/Yoshino Hiroyuki
• Myser/Mitsuru Miyamoto
• Ennis/Kobayashi Sanae
• Rudd/Keiji Fujiwara
• Jacuzzi / Daisuke Sakaguchi
• Nice/Yu Kobayashi
• Donny/Yoshinori Sonobe
• Young Conductor / Masakazu Morita
• Chané/Ryo Hirohashi
• Huey/Chiba Susumu
• Young/Tetsuji Ota
• Fan / Tsutomu Densaka
• Cerrado/Kintaka Arimoto
• Goose/Takayuki Sugo
• Beliam/Kazuhiro Nakata
• Natalie/Miki Ito
• Mary/Saori Goto
• Chess/Akemi Kanda
• Luck/Takehito Koyasu
• Berga/Kenta Miyake
• Chick/Kappei Yamaguchi
• Rua/Eri Yasui
• Bartolo/Ryusuke Obayashi
• Gustavo/Seiji Sasaki
• Gustave / Norio Wakamoto
• Eve/Marina Inoue
• Shaft/Wataru Hatano
• Dallas/Atsushi Imaruoka
• Samatha/Nagasawa Naori
• Benjamin/Toshitaka Hirano
• Nicholas/Toru Furusawa
• Elean/Daisuke Kusunoki
• Carol/Chiwa Saito
• Placido/Saburo Kamei
• Woman in Work Clothes / Shizuka Ito
• Ronnie/Nobutoshi Kanna
• Elmer/Shintaro Ohata
• Sylvie/Ayahi Takagaki
• Togo/Atsushi Ono
• Morsa/Katsumi Naga
• Yaguruma / Masaaki Tsukada
• President of DD Newspaper Company / Sho Hayami
• Spikes/Riichi Nishimoto
• Nick/Kunihiro Kawamoto
• Goulet/Daisuke Namikawa
• Beg/Kanko Nobuaki
• Fermate/Ken Narita
• Nile / Koichi Sakaguchi
• Randy/Soma Yukito
• Peccho/Kobushi Nobuyuki
• Vicky/Tetsuji Ota
• Burns/Tomoaki Nishimura
• Dune / Mitsutoshi Okada
• Tony/Tomohisa Aso
• Graham/Tomokazu Sugita

Main Staff

The following staff members were involved in the production of "Baccano!"

• Original work: "Baccano!" by Narita Ryogo (MediaWorks Dengeki Bunko)
• Original illustration by Katsumi Enami
• Director: Takahiro Omori
• Composition and script by Noboru Takagi
• Character design: Takahiro Kishida
• Art Director: Sei Ito
• Color design: Ritsuko Utagawa
• Director of photography: Yoshihiro Sekiya
• Edited by Kazuhiko Seki
• Music by Makoto Yoshimori
• Sound Director: Yoshikazu Iwanami
• Producer: Akiko Yokoyama
• Animation Producer/Yumi Sato
• Animation Production: Brain's Base
• Produced by: Project Baccano! (Aniplex, Movic, Brain's Base)

Main Characters

Introducing the main characters of "Baccano!"

• Isaac Dian: A costumed robber who appears out of nowhere. A costumed robber who is extremely cheerful and extremely stupid. He and his partner Milia always happen to be in various places together, and always do stupid things.
• Milia Harvent: A costumed robber who appears out of nowhere. A costumed robber who is extremely cheerful and extremely stupid. She and her partner Isaac always happen to be in various places together, and always do stupid things. She loves Isaac.
• Filo Proscenzo: A young man with a baby face and a knife. He is a member of the Martillo Family. He has a baby face but is strong. He uses a knife. He is about to be promoted to an executive position.
• Maiser Avaro: A senior member of the family. He is the cashier of the Martillo family. He has a gentle personality, but also has a dark side. He loves Filo like a younger brother.
• Ennis: A woman in a dark suit. Cerrado's driver. She lived a lonely life, but eventually she and Filo were drawn to each other.
• Ladd Russo: Murderer. He's a vicious man whose hobby is murder, but he's deeply in love with his fiancée, Lua.
• Jacuzzi Sprott: A crybaby gangster. The boss of a gang of delinquents in Chicago. He's a crybaby and a coward, but when it matters, he'll take a firm stance even if he's half crying.
• Nice Holystone: A bomb maniac with an eye patch. A member of Jacuzzi's gang of delinquents. Jacuzzi's right-hand man and lover. A bomb maniac.
• Donnie: A member of Jacuzzi's gang of delinquents. A Mexican bodyguard.
• Young Conductor: I boarded a transcontinental train... The conductor of a transcontinental train bound for New York from Chicago.
• Chané La Follette: A silent terrorist. A member of the terrorist group "Lemrace". Daughter of Huey La Follette. A knife user who has lost her voice.
• Huey LaFollette: Shane's father and leader of the Lemrace. Currently held captive by the United States government.
• Young Parnell: A member of Jacuzzi's gang of delinquents. He works as a waiter in the diner on the transcontinental train.
• Fan Lingshan: A member of Jacuzzi's gang of delinquents. He works as a cook in the dining hall on the transcontinental train.
• Cerrado Quates: An immortal alchemist. An immortal alchemist who is over 200 years old. He is obsessed with creating the "liquor of immortality" and will stop at nothing to achieve it.
• Goose Perkins: A senior member of the "Lemurace" and a devotee of Huey.
• Manfred Beliam: United States Senator.
• Natalie Berriam: Senator Berriam's wife.
• Mary Beriam: Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beriam.
• Czeslaw Meyer: A mysterious boy. Nicknamed Chess. A mysterious boy who boarded a transcontinental train from Chicago to New York.
• Luck Gandor: The third of the three Gandor brothers. Don of the Gandor family, the third of the three Gandor brothers. He is childhood friends with Filo. He is refined and gentlemanly.
• Berga Gandor: The second of the three Gandor brothers. Don of the Gandor family, the second of the three Gandor brothers. He is childhood friends with Filo. He is hot-blooded and short-tempered.
• Chick: The Gandor family's torturer. He tortures with scissors.
• Lua Klein: A melancholic murderer. Fiancee of the murderer Ladd. She hopes to one day be killed by her fiance Ladd.
• Bartolo Runorata: Don of the Runorata family. Currently in conflict with the Gandor family. Orders Gustavo to find Dallas.
• Gustavo Bajetta: A member of the Runorata family. He is pursuing Dallas.
• Gustave Saint-Germain: Vice President of DD Newspapers.
• Eve Genoard: Sister in Search of Brother. Daughter of the wealthy Genoard family. She is searching for her missing brother Dallas.
• Dallas Genoard: The second son of the Genoard family. Eve's older brother. An unruly delinquent.
• Samatha: A maid for the Genoard family.
• Benjamin: The Genoard family's butler.
• Nicholas Wayne: DD Newspaper Desk.
• Elean Doogar: DD Newspaper employee.
• Carol: Assistant to Vice President Gustave.
• Placido Russo: Don of the Russo family. Ladd's uncle.
• Woman in Work Clothes: A mysterious woman who boards a transcontinental train from Chicago to New York.
• Ronnie: Secretary of the Martillo family (Chiamatore).
• Morza Martillo: Head of the Martillo family (Cape Sochieta).
• President of DD Newspaper Company: President of DD Newspaper Company.
• Nick: A member of the gang of delinquents led by Jacuzzi.
• Gret Avaro: Maiser's younger brother and Sylvie's lover.
• Randy: A senior member of the Martillo family.
• Peccio: A senior member of the Martillo family.
• Vicky: Ladd's minion.
• Burns: Brews the "liquor of immortality" under Cerrado's orders.
• Dune: Ladd's minion.

Main Robot Items

The world of Baccano! contains the following important items and beings:

• Wine of Immortality: A liquid that grants immortality when drunk. In 1711, on board the Advena Avis, which was heading for the New World, it was given to the alchemists aboard by the devil. There are "finished products" and "failed products," and the "finished products" grant immortality. On the other hand, the "failed products" grant immortality but not age.
• Immortals: Those who have drunk the "Immortal Wine" and become immortal. Definition of an immortal: (1) They do not age, and no matter how much their body is injured, it regenerates completely, especially the head. (2) The only exception is when two immortals kill each other. In this case, if they grab the other person's head with their right hand and wish to eat the other person, they will be absorbed into their right hand and die. (3) The absorbed person can take all of the other person's knowledge as their own. (4) Immortals cannot use false names when registering with other immortals or in public.
• Flying Pussyfoot: A steam locomotive manufactured by Nebraska that travels from Chicago to New York. It has an overly decorated and unique design. The first and second class passenger compartments are decorated with marble, and the first class passenger compartment, which is usually located at the back, has a unique shape in which it is located at the front. It is sometimes mocked as being in bad taste. "Pussyfoot" means "to walk stealthily like a cat." There is also a non-alcoholic cocktail named "Pussyfoot."
• Rail Tracer: A legendary monster that transforms into various objects and chases after trains. When it catches up with the train, passengers disappear from behind it, and in the end, the train itself disappears.
• The Great Depression of 1929 "Black Thursday": A worldwide depression triggered by the stock market crash on Wall Street in New York on Thursday, October 24, 1929. Over the next four years, more than 4,500 banks went bankrupt, and by 1933, unemployment had risen to 13 million.
• Mafia: A general term for organized crime that originated in Sicily, Italy.
• Camorra: Unlike the Mafia, which originated in Sicily, this organization is primarily based in Naples. In the United States, it is often equated with the Mafia.
• Prohibition: A law that banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol, which was enacted across the United States in 1920 and repealed in 1933. Because drinking alcohol itself was not prohibited, the sale and trade of moonshine and the operation of speakeasies were rampant, providing a huge source of funding for criminal organizations. Many real-life mafia members, such as Al Capone and Lucky Luciano, made their fortunes from the sale and trade of moonshine.
• Speakeasy: A bar that operated secretly during the Prohibition era in the United States. The origin of the name comes from the idea of ​​"secretly ordering alcohol."

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Baccano!" are as follows:

• Act 1/The vice president doesn't talk about the possibility that he is the lead
• Act 2: The transcontinental train departs despite the old woman's misgivings
• Act 3/Randy and Peccio are busy preparing for the party.
• Act 4: Ladd Russo talks a lot and enjoys killing a lot
• Act 5: Jacuzzi Sprott cries, fears, and shows his courage
• Act 6: The Rail Tracer operates secretly within the train and repeats the massacre.
• Act 7: It all begins on board the Advena Avis
• Act 8: Isaac and Miria unwittingly spread happiness around them
• Act 9/Claire Stanfield performs her duties faithfully
• Act 10: Czeslaw Meyer is frightened by the shadow of the immortals and plots a scheme.
• Act 11 / Chané Laforet is silent before the two Phantoms
• Act 12: Filo and the three Gandor brothers are shot down
• Act 13: Immortals and non-immortals alike enjoy life

Related Titles

"Baccano!" has the following related works:

• BACCANO! Baccano! Extra Edition

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Baccano!" are as follows:

• OP1
  • Gun's & Roses
  • Composer: Akane Noguchi
  • Performance by Paradise Lunch
• ED1
  • Calling
  • Lyrics by Yuki Kajiura
  • Composer: Yuki Kajiura
  • Vocals: Kaori Oda

The appeal and worldview of "Baccano!"

"Baccano!" has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and intricately intertwined storyline. Set in America during the Prohibition era, the story of the many characters surrounding the immortal liquor has the power to draw viewers in. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal of "Baccano!" and its worldview.

America in the Prohibition Era

"Baccano!" is set in America during the Prohibition era of the 1930s. During this time, the manufacturing, sale, and transportation of alcohol was prohibited, so the buying and selling of moonshine and the running of speakeasies were rampant. This allowed criminal organizations to obtain huge amounts of money, and the underworld became active. "Baccano!" depicts America during the Prohibition era in a realistic way, and succeeds in allowing viewers to feel the atmosphere of that era.

In particular, criminal organizations such as the Mafia and the Camorra make an appearance, and their rivalries and schemes add excitement to the story. Organizations such as the Martillo Family, the Gandor Family, and the Runorata Family act with their own motives, keeping viewers entertained. Speakeasies, a symbol of America during the Prohibition era, also make an appearance, providing a deeper sense of the historical background.

Immortal Wine and Immortals

The central item in "Baccano!" is the "Immortal Wine." Drinking this wine grants immortality, making it an important element of the story. The "Immortal Wine" was given to the alchemists aboard the Advena Avis in 1711 by the devil, on board the ship. The ship is heading for the New World. There are two types of wine: the "finished product" and the "failed product." The "finished product" grants immortality, while the "failed product" has the unique property that it can grant immortality but not immortality.

Those who drink the "liquor of immortality" are called "immortals" and have the following characteristics: (1) they do not age, and no matter how much their body is injured, it regenerates completely, especially the head; (2) the only exception is when two immortals kill each other, in which case they grab the other person's head with their right hand and wish to eat the other person, and will be absorbed into their right hand and die; (3) the absorbed person can take all of the other person's knowledge as their own; (4) immortals cannot use false names when registering with other immortals or in public. These characteristics make the story complicated and are elements that draw the viewer in.

Transcontinental Express Flying Pussyfoot

One of the important scenes in "Baccano!" is the transcontinental express train "Flying Pussyfoot". This train is a steam locomotive that travels from Chicago to New York, and has an overly decorated and unique design. The first and second class passenger compartments are decorated with marble, and the first class passenger compartment, which is usually at the back, is at the front due to its unique shape, which has led to it being mocked as being in bad taste. "Pussyfoot" means "to walk stealthily like a cat", and there is even a non-alcoholic cocktail named "Pussyfoot".

A variety of characters are on board this train, and their fates intersect. In particular, a diverse cast of characters, including the revolutionary terrorists "Lemrace" Goose and Shane, the delinquent group led by Jacuzzi and Nice, the murderer Ladd and his fiancee Lua, Senator Beliam's wife and her daughter Mary, the immortal boy, the mysterious conductor, and the informant, make an appearance that adds excitement to the story. Also, the legendary monster "Rail Tracer" that chases the train makes an appearance that surprises viewers.

Character Appeal

The appeal of "Baccano!" comes from its unique characters. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of the main characters.

• Isaac Dian and Milia Harvent: They are disguised robbers who appear out of nowhere, and are incredibly cheerful and incredibly stupid characters. They always happen to be in various places together, and their foolish behavior makes viewers laugh. In particular, the friendship between Isaac and Milia and the way they spread happiness to those around them add brightness and warmth to the story.
• Filo Proscenzo and Maiser Avaro: The young and senior members of the Martillo family, Filo is a boyish knife user and Maiser is a gentle cashier. Filo's promotion to senior position and Maiser's affection for Filo as a younger brother are moving for the viewers. Also, how the two will act in the story of the immortal liquor is attracting the viewers' interest.
• Ennis: A driver for Cerrado, she lived a lonely life, but she is drawn to Filo. Her lonely past and the way her relationship with Filo deepens will evoke sympathy from viewers. Also, how Ennis acts in the story surrounding the immortal liquor will draw the viewers' attention.
• Ladd Russo: He is a murderer and a cruel man who enjoys murder, but he loves his fiancée, Rua, dearly. His cruel side and the depth of his love for Rua attract viewers. Also, how Ladd acts in the story surrounding the immortal drink attracts viewers' interest.
• Jacuzzi Sprott and Nice Holystone: A crybaby gangster and an eyepatch-wearing bomb maniac. Jacuzzi is the boss of a Chicago gang, and Nice is Jacuzzi's right-hand man and lover. Jacuzzi is a crybaby and timid, but when it matters, he will take a firm stance even if he is half-crying, and Nice's bomb maniac appearance attracts viewers. Also, how the two act in the story surrounding the immortal liquor attracts viewers' interest.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Baccano!" is fascinating because the destinies of the characters are intricately intertwined and the plot unfolds in an unexpected direction. In particular, the story surrounding the immortal liquor has the power to draw viewers in. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of the main story.

• A story about the immortal drink: The story begins on the Atlantic Ocean in 1711, and the fates of many characters intertwine around the immortal drink. In particular, the development of their fates becoming more and more complicated as Cerrado revives the immortal drink draws viewers in. Also, how the characters act in the story about the immortal drink draws the viewers' interest.
• The story of the transcontinental express Flying Pussyfoot: A variety of characters are on board the transcontinental train Flying Pussyfoot from Chicago, and their fates intersect. In particular, the appearance of the legendary monster "Rail Tracer" that chases the train surprises viewers. Also, how the characters behave on the train attracts the viewers' interest.
• A story set in America during the Prohibition era: The story is set in America during the Prohibition era and depicts the underworld, where moonshine trade and speakeasy businesses are rampant. In particular, criminal organizations such as the Mafia and the Camorra appear, and their conflicts and schemes add excitement to the story. Speakeasies, a symbol of America during the Prohibition era, also appear, providing a deeper sense of the historical background.

The appeal of the production staff

The following staff members are involved in the production of "Baccano!". Their efforts have resulted in the creation of animations overflowing with originality, with the power to draw viewers in. Below, we will take a closer look at the appeal of the main staff members.

• Director: Takahiro Omori: This film is directed by Takahiro Omori, who is known for "Hell Girl" and "Alice Academy". His unique direction and storytelling enhance the appeal of "Baccano!". Takahiro Omori's experience and talent as a director provide new excitement and surprises to viewers.
• Composition and scriptwriting by Takagi Noboru: Takagi Noboru of "Koikaze" was in charge of composition and scriptwriting. His skillful storytelling and character portrayal enhance the appeal of "Baccano!". Takagi Noboru's experience and talent as a screenwriter also provide new excitement and surprises to viewers.
• Character design by Takahiro Kishida: Takahiro Kishida of "Noein" was in charge of character design. His unique character designs enhance the appeal of "Baccano!" Furthermore, Takahiro Kishida's experience and talent as a character designer provide new excitement and surprises to viewers.
• Animation Production / Brain's Base: Brain's Base, the studio behind "Kamichu!", was in charge of animation. Their unique animations enhance the appeal of "Baccano!". Brain's Base's experience and talent in animation production also provide new excitement and surprises to viewers.

The appeal of the theme song and music

The theme songs and music for "Baccano!" are as follows. These songs have the power to enhance the atmosphere of the story and draw the audience in. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal of the main theme songs and the music.

• OP1 "Gun's & Roses": Composed by Akane Noguchi and performed by Paradise Lunch, "Gun's & Roses" was used as the opening theme for "Baccano!". The powerful melody and rhythm of this song have the power to enhance the atmosphere of the story and draw the audience in. The lyrics of "Gun's & Roses" also symbolize the theme of the story.
• ED1 "Calling": "Calling", written and composed by Yuki Kajiura and sung by Kaori Oda, was used as the ending theme for "Baccano!". The beautiful melody and lyrics of this song have the power to enhance the atmosphere of the story and draw the viewer in. The lyrics of "Calling" also symbolize the theme of the story.

Evaluation and recommendation of "Baccano!"

"Baccano!" has fascinated many fans with its unique worldview and intricately intertwined story development. Below, we will explain in detail the evaluation and recommendation of "Baccano!".

evaluation

Baccano! has received the following reviews:

• Story: The destinies of the characters are intricately intertwined, and the plot unfolds in an unexpected direction. The story of the immortal liquor in particular has the power to draw viewers in. The story of the transcontinental express train Flying Pussyfoot and the story of America during the Prohibition era also attract viewers.
• Characters: The diverse characters make Baccano! even more appealing. In particular, the brightness and warmth of Isaac and Millia, the touching relationship between Filo and Myser, Ennis' lonely past and his relationship with Filo, Ladd's violent side and his love for Lua, and Jacuzzi and Nice's appearances as a crybaby gangster and a bomb maniac draw viewers in.
• Production staff: Takahiro Omori's unique direction and storytelling, Noboru Takagi's skillful storytelling and character portrayal, Takahiro Kishida's unique character design, and Brain's Base's original animation enhance the appeal of "Baccano!". Their experience and talent provide new excitement and surprises to the audience.
• Theme songs and music: The powerful melody and rhythm of "Gun's & Roses" and the beautiful melody and lyrics of "Calling" have the power to enhance the atmosphere of the story and draw the audience in. The lyrics of these songs also symbolize the theme of the story.

Recommendation

Baccano! is recommended for the following viewers:

• Viewers who enjoy complex story developments: The story of Baccano! is fascinating because the fates of the characters are intricately intertwined and the plot unfolds in an unexpected direction. In particular, this is recommended for viewers who enjoy stories about immortality liquor, the transcontinental express train Flying Pussyfoot, and stories about America during the Prohibition era.
• Viewers who want to enjoy unique characters: The characters in "Baccano!" are unique and captivating. We recommend this to viewers who want to enjoy the brightness and warmth of Isaac and Milia, Filo and Meiser's moving relationship, Ennis's lone past and Filo, Rudd's vicious side and love for Lua, and Jacuzzi and Nice's crybaby gangster and bomb nerds.
• Viewers who want to enjoy original animation: The production staff of "Baccano!" are specially directed and storytelling by Omori Takahiro, clever storytelling and character depictions by Takagi Noboru, Kishida Takahiro's unique character design, and brains-based original animation that highlight the appeal of "Baccano!". We recommend this to viewers who want to enjoy the experience and talent of these staff.
• Viewers who want to enjoy the theme song and song: The theme song and song for "Baccano!" is the powerful melody and rhythm of "Gun's&Roses" and the beautiful melody and lyrics of "Calling" that excite the vibe of the story and have the power to attract viewers. We recommend this to viewers who want to enjoy the fact that the lyrics of these songs represent the story's theme.

The above is a detailed explanation of the appeal of Baccano!, its worldview, evaluation and recommendations. Baccano! has captivated many fans with its unique worldview and its complex storyline. Baccano!, which provides new excitement and surprise to viewers, can be said to be a work that meets expectations.