I finally got a review up ;u;
Plot Summary
With an almost Monte-Cristo-esque complicated plot of finding out who did what, why they did it, and how it all fits together, it's almost impossible to give a straight-forward plot summary. It includes three story lines that take place in the early 1930's that include a drink that makes you impossible, a Rail Tracer, two thieves that dress up in impossible costumes, a blood-loving psychopath, and train called the Flying Pussyfoot. (Yes, it's really called that).
Story
Yes, it does confuse you at first... a lot... but as you go on, discovering how everything fits together makes it all the more worth it. It's not easy to make such a complicated plot work, but this anime does it to a tee.
9.4
Characters
With a huge character cast, it's amazing this anime balances them all out so well. No one gets too much spotlight (no one, in fact, could be considered a definite "main character"), and because of the huge cast, you have plenty of favorites to pick from. However, because of the short timing, there isn't a whole lot of development for any character.
8.5
Animation
Original animation style does its job of being recognizable without becoming strange or obnoxious. The color palette does a beautiful job, easily adding to the 1930's feel. Actions scenes were pretty good, though not completely edge-of-your-seat.
8.7
Music
Completely catchy jazz tune for the opening, doing the genre of jazz justice while adding to the entire feeling of the anime.
The absolutely beautiful ending brings a more tender part of the anime into view.
Jazzy background music makes action scenes even more epic, though not completely standing out on their own.
8.8
Overall
Baccano! (Italian for ruckus) is just that - a fun time with a bunch of ruckus. It's a jazz-swinging, rick-rolling must-watch.
Gibbous
8.85
Other
Jacuzzi is the most kick-butt crybaby who ever lived, and I freakin' love him.
*scats the opening*
