Baccano!

Baccano! (バッカーノ!), is a Japanese light novel series written by Ryohgo Narita and illustrated by Katsumi Enami. The series is known for its unique narrative structure and multiple character perspectives, primarily set in a fictional United States across various time periods, most notably the Prohibition era. It focuses on a diverse group of people, including alchemists, thieves, thugs, Mafiosi, and Camorristi. In 1930 Manhattan, an immortality elixir is recreated, leading to the characters' paths intertwining and sparking a series of out-of-control events. The light novels won the Gold Prize at the 9th Dengeki Novel Prize and have been adapted into anime, manga, drama CDs, and video games. The anime adaptation is well-regarded for its non-linear storytelling and jazzy soundtrack. Baccano! has gained a dedicated following in both the light novel and anime communities for its complex plot, memorable characters, and distinctive narrative style.