Baccano! 2007

Overview

Baccano! is an action-packed anime series created by Ryohgo Narita that debuted in 2007. The title of the series is derived from an Italian word meaning ruckus, which the author translates as a stupid commotion. The narrative centers on a group of immortal 18th-century alchemists who are living as gangsters during the Prohibition era. The plot follows a diverse cast of characters, including alchemists, swindlers, thieves, outlaws, and gangsters, who cross paths on a transcontinental train known as The Flying Pussyfoot. As the train embarks on a legendary voyage during the early 1930s, the journey leaves a trail of blood across the country. The story also involves an elixir of immortality. The series has received critical acclaim and praise from reviewers, who have described the work as sometimes humorous, occasionally brutal, and nearly always fun. Based on an ongoing light novel series, the anime is part of a broader franchise that has seen multiple media adaptations over the years.