Baccano! Specials
Summary: 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.
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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]
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Baccano! Specials Review
Baccano! Specials — In 1929, Ladd Russo spared Graham Specter's life and earned his unwavering loyalty. This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.
Thematically, It sits firmly within Action, Mystery, Supernatural conventions as a Special work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.07). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.
Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.
On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.
The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.
Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.
No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.
In sum, Baccano! Specials offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Action, Mystery, Supernatural, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.
Characters & Voice Actors
Holystone, Nice
Main
Kobayashi, Yuu
Japanese
Holystone, Nice
Main
Clinkenbeard, Colleen
English
Holystone, Nice
Main
Cornibert, Sarah
French
Laforet, Chane
Main
Hirohashi, Ryou
Japanese
Laforet, Chane
Main
Rial, Monica
English
Rachel
Main
Itou, Shizuka
Japanese
Rachel
Main
Nishimura, Trina
English
Rachel
Main
Cornibert, Sarah
French
Russo, Ladd
Main
Fujiwara, Keiji
Japanese
Russo, Ladd
Main
Massey, Bryan
English
Russo, Ladd
Main
Maïnö, Michaël
French
Specter, Graham
Main
Sugita, Tomokazu
Japanese
Specter, Graham
Main
Patton, Chris
English
Specter, Graham
Main
Pasquier, Laurent
French
Splot, Jacuzzi
Main
Sakaguchi, Daisuke
Japanese
Splot, Jacuzzi
Main
McDonald, Joel
English
Splot, Jacuzzi
Main
Laquet, Damien
French
Stanfield, Claire
Main
Morita, Masakazu
Japanese
Stanfield, Claire
Main
Jewell, Jerry
English
Stanfield, Claire
Main
Gimenez, Pascal
French
Staff
Cook, Justin
Producer
Oomori, Takahiro
Director
Iwanami, Yoshikazu
Sound Director
Kanbe, Mamoru
Episode Director, Storyboard
Oohata, Kiyotaka
Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Terahigashi, Katsumi
Episode Director, Storyboard
Huber, Chuck
Script
Takagi, Noboru
Script, Series Composition
Kajiura, Yuki
Theme Song Composition
Oda, Kaori
Theme Song Performance
Abe, Rumi
Key Animation
Enami, Katsumi
Original Character Design
Fujii, Fumino
Key Animation
Fukunaga, Gen
Executive Producer
Hirayama, Osamu
Key Animation
Kametani, Kyouko
Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director
Kawahara, Kumiko
2nd Key Animation, Key Animation
Kawakami, Nobuhiko
Key Animation
Kawazoe, Masakazu
Key Animation
Kigi, Shirou
Key Animation