Since this show is very character heavy, I decided to focus on my favorite characters.
Let's touch upon the plot very quickly before we start, though.
The plot was, simply, confusing.
There was so much going on. I think I can figure out a vague timeline, but the jumps between 1931 and 1932 were so rushed and confusing. I could write it out and try to understand it, but, for this anime, it doesn't seem worth the effort. The only part of the plot I really understand is the 1700s event with the demon. Beyond that, though, it's a muddled mess.
So back to the characters. Here are my top five 'Baccano' characters:
1) Issac and Miria
Okay. I'm cheating here, but these two are inseparable.
I love them because they're the comedy. These two are the only characters I can make sense of. They are, as seen in the OP, pure comedy.
They rob candy stores. They steal doors. They dress up as whacky characters.
But out of everything, they are the characters who really are interesting. They're weird, but I wonder why so. I'm interested in these two out of all the other couples/characters in this show. And that's what makes them great.
Also, I need to remind you that these two are pretty smart. They might seem airheaded or ditzy at first, but they help Eve reconcile with her pain and help Czeslaw embrace trust again. That's amazing.
2) Jacuzzi
Out of all the characters, Jacuzzi is the only one who seems to change throughout the entire anime. He starts out as this crybaby who seems to need Nice a lot.
More often than not, he's crying his eyes out. But as we near the end of the anime, you get to see something in him. He cries for a reason. And you kinda respect him for that. He's way stronger than you think, and he is willing to do anything to protect those he loves. I really do admire that. And his character change was, really, a curveball for me. I would have never seen it coming.
3) Firo
Out of all the 'Baccano' characters, Firo has to be the nicest. In his initiation, the head of the group does ask him if he'd like to pull back because he's so good. And I have to agree. Firo is such a nice guy. You'd never think he's in with the mafia families.
He wields a blade like a boss, but what I love most is that he treasures his hat. I love that, and it's so funny that he holds onto it while fighting.
4) Czeslaw
At first, you think he's innocent. Then, he comes out blazing with anger. Which I think is pretty interesting. Czeslaw is this complicated character. I think he deserves much more screen time.
He went through so much pain. I hurt for him. His story is so sad. And I'm kinda upset we didn't get more of this. It would have been really interesting if we had more of him.
5) Rachel
Rachel deserves more credit. She snuck onto the train. And fought back against so many people. And she only had a leg injury. How does her body work? She's so amazing.
And she puts herself out of the way (As an informant) to rescue so many people. She put herself in danger to help. I loved that. She was so brave.
And she's, somehow, just a side character? I don't get that.
Who is your favorite 'Baccano' character? Why? And what are you overall thoughts on 'Baccano'?
