Story - twisted! This anime starts with the end. Strange? Maybe a bit - you won't be able to understand a single thing at the beginning. Don't worry - it only makes this series more surprising. You'll soon find „time jumping” and changes in scenes very enjoyable. Baccano! is a great mystery which can be solved by observant watching and having fun with characters. 30s, mafia, killers and alchemist - those can easily be mix into an brilliant anime.
Animation - outstanding! It's a rare thing - smooth fighting scene. I assure you - movements in this anime are simply perfect. Details were made with such care that a viewer can feel the atmosphere of a time and space in which anime take place.
Sound - catching! Even if you don't like music from prohibition era in America, this soundtrack will definitely appeal to you. Music suite action extremely well - especially during fights and „quick” scenes. It's lively and optimistic, but be careful - it's also addictive. Don't be surprise if you decide to buy a CD with it.
Characters - varied! It's pretty unusual to put so many characters into 13-episode anime. At the beginning it's impossible to remember all of them, but after few episodes you'll definitely love or hate some of them. The variety of characters is pretty impressive - from humorous couple (you'll die laughing because of them) to psychopathic killers.
Overall - Baccano! is one of a few anime, which are on my „must watch” list. The story itself is enough to say this anime is great - but brilliant animation, well-chosen music and dozens of extraordinary characters make this series perfect.
