Baccano! Specials
Synopsis
In 1929, Ladd Russo spared Graham Specter's life and earned his unwavering loyalty. Three years later, Graham is infuriated upon learning that Ladd was pushed off the train after the events aboard the Flying Pussyfoot. As a man of bizarre yet passionate philosophies, he plans to make an offering to Ladd by kidnapping Eve Genoard and subsequently capturing Jacuzzi Splot, who has been living in the Genoard mansion with his gang. Meanwhile, Jacuzzi and his gang take in an unfamiliar woman, Elmer C. Albatross pays a visit to the prison to meet an old friend, and Czeslaw Meyer runs into the man he hoped he would never see again. These seemingly separate storylines merge, tying up several loose ends and revealing the whole truth of the anomaly that occurred aboard the Advena Avis in 1711. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Baccano! Specials are generally well-received by fans of the original series as a satisfying epilogue, offering further insight into beloved characters and tying up loose ends. However, opinions are divided on the new antagonist, and some find the specials unnecessary or less compelling than the main series. While most appreciate the added closure, others feel it detracts from the original's ambiguous charm.
Strengths
- Provides closure to character arcs and plotlines from the main series.
- Maintains the original series' production quality, including art, animation, and music.
- Introduces interesting new characters that complement the existing cast.
- Expands on backstories and adds depth to beloved characters.
Weaknesses
- The new antagonist, Graham Specter, is divisive, with some finding him tiresome or annoying.
- The specials may not capture the same magic or pacing as the original series.
- Some viewers feel the additional content is unnecessary and detracts from the ambiguity of the original ending.
- The story may feel less impactful or more disjointed compared to the main series.