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Baccano: The Complete Series

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J. Michael Tatum (Actor), Caitlin Glass (Actor), Tyler Walker (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 497 ratings
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Don’t let nobody tell you there’s no future in a life of crime, because some rackets can last forever. But we’ll get around to all that immortality jazz later. A mafia turf war is raging on the mean streets of the Big Apple, a place where regular joes bounce between backdoor booze joints and the breadline. But this caper ain’t about a simple gangland brawl. It’s about hoods who can’t seem to die proper after catching a bullet or five between the eyes. Sadistic hit-men and the dames they love, mad bombers going boom, monsters going bump and soul sucking alchemists bootlegging an elixir of eternal life. Just remember, Baccano! ain’t about beginnings and ends. It’s about the twists and turns, bub. Paths don’t cross in this story – They collide. Every Dick and Jane plays the lead and it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Product details

  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.7 x 5.4 inches; 8.8 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 8065659
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Tyler Walker
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 6 hours and 40 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 28, 2010
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ J. Michael Tatum, Caitlin Glass, Ian Sinclair
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Funimation Prod
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0043988G2
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 3
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 497 ratings

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BuckBran
5.0 out of 5 stars Wacky and Gory
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2021
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First off this is a Region B Blu Ray, so if you don’t have a region b Blu-ray player or a region free Blu Ray player then you don’t need to get this. Ok, Baccano! is a crazy anime. It almost feels like a zany animaniacs episode at time it’s so weird but then someone’s brains get splattered on the wall. This may be one of the most brutal gory animes out there. No it’s not as bloody and intense as something like attack on Titan, but the detail and the brutality of the violence is in a league of its own. I know it’s not common to see someone shoot a kid in the head and see the bullet hole in the front and the huge exit hole out the back, or a guy who’s arm was sheered off with his bones sticking out with flesh hanging on, or fingers cut off with the muscles and bone visible as they fall to the ground. This is filled with psychopaths and brutal killers. From an entertainment standpoint it’s great. The story is very convoluted and hard to follow at times because it jumps around to different years constantly, then the same scenes will replay with a different character as the focus. As a matter of fact I think about 12 of the 16 episodes are all focused on the same event that takes place in one night. This is definitely one that will be a lot easier to follow when rewatching it. I love the scenes with Isaac and Miria they are hilarious and insane. While maybe not as good as some people have led me to believe, this is still a really good anime that I don’t regret getting and watching and will rewatch. Probably around my 7th favorite anime in the action/fighting genre, and around 25 overall. Definitely not for the faint of heart given it’s brutality and gore.
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Evan W. Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars How can a show so violent make you feel so...good?
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2010
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There's no avoiding or denying it: "Bacanno!" is at times a complete bloodbath. Characters literally drenched in blood, bursting heads, and fingers being chopped off are common fare. You would think this would create a sense of...foreboding, disgust maybe? Nope! "Baccano!" is above all a love letter written to life itself. Every character has something or someone they love despite having massive psychological issues. You have the (suprisingly touching) wedding plans between two murderous assassins, a sadistic beau who one day hopes to kill his lady love, and the amazing comic duo of Isaac and Myria who serve as the beating heart of this masterpiece.

After the joyous and mood-setting opening title, the style of storytelling that awaits you can be confusing upon initial viewing. Most viewers will get the hang of the changing time periods and settle into the show, but those who never quite get it will completely understand on their second viewing. Think of the plot presented here as three chapters of an enormous, endless story. It's not "incomplete" in any sense. In fact, the style of the story only adds to the feeling that "Baccano!" is a story about the joys of life, both endless and finite.

I know I promised you'd feel good, and you will. "Bacanno!" is filled with a wild energy. At it's most absurd moments (like when you get to follow Isaac and Myria on their ridiculous capers) it's refreshing and almost innocent in its presentation. Obviously real-life mobsters were never this good-natured and warm, but even when these fictional gangsters take to gunning down their foes, the mood stays pretty light. The main villian, unsurprisingly, is truly despicable (he has to be to make the mobsters look like good guys) and is the show's sole source of unease.

I could go on about this excellent series forever, but the more I say, the less you will get to experience first-hand. Go ahead and pick up "Baccano!" right away. It will not disappoint.

As a side note: Baccano! is blessed with two excellent audio tracks. The English voice work is quite spectacular. Even if you're a subs fan make sure you watch with both audio tracks. (you'll love it even more the second time anyway)
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Margaret C.
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars and two thumbs up!
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2014
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If you've never heard of Baccano! before, you're missing out. It is based on a novel series by the same name. I can't remember the author's name, but he wrote/is writing Durarara!! also (don't get me started on Durarara!! It's been adapted to an anime too and second season is on the way *wink*) Durarara and Baccano both have their novel versions, manga adaptations and anime versions.

Baccano is intended for Mature audiences. There is quite a lot of blood and some gore in it because of the plot. But! I actually think that makes it appealing in some respects. It is also hilarious at times. Every character is fascinating in their own right. By the way, the English voice acting is INCREDIBLE. I love how they use the terms "doll" for instance. Jerry Jewel is amazing! He plays the red head dude. I've watched this anime over four times all the way through, twice in a 2 part marathon. The anime opening is just instrumental like Cowboy Bebop and very entertaining. Most of the time I don't skip the opening. It shows all the characters with their names which is helpful.

There are a lot of characters and the time periods skip around every single episode. You really have to pay attention. Yeah. It's one of those watch again and learn new things kinda series. Anyway, I love this anime to death. It's in my top five anime list. Go and watch it, and better yet, buy it! There's around 16 episodes. Perfect amount in my opinion.

Oh, and the dvd cases. They are thin with reversible covers with the major characters in duos! Pretty fun and nice to display.

p.s. this anime is for ladies just as much as for boys.

I think the author's name is Ryogo Narita. Not sure though. So don't quote me on that.
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issa me, very gud reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars Issa gud show
Reviewed in the Netherlands on September 28, 2020
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Dennis Reichard
5.0 out of 5 stars Großartig
Reviewed in Germany on December 18, 2018
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Einfach einzigartige Erzählweise und Erzählstruktur mit grandioser Handlung umwerfend gezeichnet. Kleine Warnung allerdings an zarter besaitete: Auch wenn sie nicht besonders im Fokus der Serie stehen sind einige Gewaltdarstellungen nichts für schwache Nerven.
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oasisLove
5.0 out of 5 stars 海外ドラマのような面白さ!!
Reviewed in Japan on July 31, 2023
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原作は未読です!

この作品は特定の主人公が存在しない群像劇で、アニメよりも寧ろ洋画や海外ドラマに近いです。
数多くの登場人物、過去・現在・未来とバラバラに進行して行く物語など、最初は関係ないと思っていた出来事が徐々に繋がり、それら全てが一つに集約されていく感じが正にそれです。

多少のグロ表現はありますが、私は全く気になりませんでした。
気になった方は是非、視聴してみて下さい!!

因みにOPは映画"スナッチ"のオマージュになっていて、それと比較するのも面白いと思います!
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Alexa Laplante
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it ! RIGHT NOW !!!
Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2014
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I am seriously glad I bought this anime, as I now rank it with my favorite series I've seen up until now. The story telling is quite original, as you have no central character to focus on : instead, you get half a dozen, all as loveable and unique as the others. What's more, you get to see, with the occurrence of multiple jumps through time, how all of their stories tangle to finally form a complex intrigue. The only thing I recommend is that you watch this series in a short amount of time (I didn't have any trouble, as each episode left me craving for more), as the recurring flashbacks and swaps between characters can get a bit confusing if you do not pay enough attention.
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F. C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un excellent visionnage
Reviewed in France on September 7, 2013
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Baccano! raconte une histoire qui se déroule à plusieurs époques. Au début, des personnages nous présentent le cadre : quels sont les héros de l'intrigue? Quand commence-t-elle, et quand finit-elle? Il faut avouer que durant l'épisode 1, on se demande où on a atterrit, tant les acteurs de l'intrigue sont nombreux, et qu'on peine à comprendre ce qui se passe. Mais dès l'épisode 2, la série trouve son rythme, avec ses personnages aux caractères forts, ses péripéties à foisson, et le mystère entretenu jusqu'au bout autour des tenants et des aboutissants du scénario! Un anime haletant, qui trouve sa conclusion au bout d'une douzaine d'épisodes. Dans un autre registre, un peu plus "léger" que la série anime, les trois OAV prolongent le plaisir en se montrant à la hauteur du reste. Baccano! alterne à merveille entre le comique, le tragique, et le fantastique. Une série à posséder!
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