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Hello Baby

Alternative Titles

Japanese: ハロー ベイビー


Information

Type: One-shot
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: 1
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 2, 2007
Genres: Action Action, Drama Drama
Demographic: Shounen Shounen
Serialization: Jump SQ.
Authors: Obata, Takeshi (Art), Morita, Masanori (Story)

Statistics

Score: 6.981 (scored by 50945,094 users)
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Ranked: #91342
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Popularity: #2270
Members: 8,853
Favorites: 53

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Jul 5, 2010
Mixed Feelings
The story talks about a "gang" that seemed to be given a job to kill certain man that looked like a boss of something to me. The main character has the chance of killing the target but fails... If i say more I might spoil the story, hahaha. Well overall it had me quite intrigued! Genuinely from the artist of Death Note, the art is stunning, detailed, awesome over all... BUT the story to me was quite lacking and dissatisfying. It is a one shot though, never worthless to give it a try.
Nov 25, 2010
Extremely original! You won't find a manga with the same plot anywhere! A story of misunderstandings, betrayal, confidence, and misconceptions, you won't be able to tear yourself away! The art is gorgeous, and the characters have much appeal, fashion and real life situations fit to a, 'T.' This manga is particularly amazing for it's detail and amazing attention to characters regardless on how short the piece may have been. Though you're only familiar with this band of teenagers for one chapter, you find yourself instantly connected and have feelings for all of them. You'll scream at their mistakes and find yourself exclaiming, "Why? Whyyy?!" Be ...
Apr 14, 2018
Mixed Feelings
The plot was original and kept my attention throughout. The characters were interesting and realistic. It's a one shot so there was only room the flesh out 3 of them, but they're well done.

The art is really good, just what you would expect out of Takeshi Obata.

From the cover art I thought that the main character's mechanical arm would fit in to the story somehow, but it was completely ignored. Yup, the "extra baggage" that the synopsis is referring to is something completely different.

It's a 49-page one shot with some good art, so I'd recommend it if you have a few minutes to kill.
Feb 23, 2014
Short review:
This one shot was created by two people, the art from Obata, Takeshi (Death Note, Hikaru no Go, Bakuman), and the story from Morita, Masanori (Rookies). Which I thought was pretty cool and so I decided to read it. I don't know any words that can describe this one shot but it sure was a ride. The art was absolutely beautiful and the story was really a tragic of betrayal.
I don't know about you guys, but I really enjoyed reading this one shot. The characters in here weren't really revealed nor developed, but it had the potential of becoming a series. So ...
Jun 2, 2013
A short but very good yakuza story.

The main character seems to be a newbie or rather a freelance yakuza aiming to get recognized as a clan member by committing certain crime, but he fails in his attempt, and so the hunting begins. He must escape with his friend and his pregnant girlfriend from the yakuza clan that had ordered the failed hit.

The story is good, so are the characters, especially given that the manga is so short. The ending is mind-blowing.

The art is great (it represents successfully the adrenaline of the plot). Good character design, especially the two main characters.

I only wish it ...
Jan 23, 2021
Mixed Feelings
Hello Baby tells a simple story of how gangster mentality can be the deadliest killer. Our story centers on Kinya as he deals with the aftermath of a failed execution and attempts to regain his masculinity. He's joined by his right-hand man Taku and his girlfriend Aya who all believe that the only way for him to become a man is to be a killer.

Kinya was supposed to kill a gang leader but he didn't have the nerves to do it. Things get even worse when Aya reveals she's pregnant. This leads to Kinya's inner turmoil where he wants to prove he's a man ...