Baccano!
In the year 1711, a group of alchemists are granted an elixir of immortality, with the stipulation that they must kill each other until there can be only one. The now-immortal group unanimously decides it wasn't worth it and destroy the elixir; but one of them, Slizard Quates, starts to kill off his fellow immortals. To reduce the risk of Quates tracking them all down, the group separates and goes their separate ways. Neither of them crosses paths again till 1930, Manhattan, when Quates manages to create a new elixir of immortality. However, he loses it and it ends up going around town, taken to be a bottle of alcohol and unknowingly drunk by many residents. The drinkers of this new elixir include Isaac and Miria, an eccentric pair of thieves; the Gandor brothers, a Mafia family; and their associates in the Camorra, the Martillos (who employ some of the original immortals). Now, not only are a new group of immortals created, but the simmering criminal underworld is about to explode.
- 2007-2008
- 1 season
- Aniplex of America
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Suspense, Fantasy, Documentary
- TV-MA
In the year 1711, a group of alchemists are granted an elixir of immortality, with the stipulation that they must kill each other until there can be only one. The now-immortal group unanimously decides it wasn't worth it and destroy the elixir; but one of them, Slizard Quates, starts to kill off his fellow immortals. To reduce the risk of Quates tracking them all down, the group separates and goes their separate ways. Neither of them crosses paths again till 1930, Manhattan, when Quates manages to create a new elixir of immortality. However, he loses it and it ends up going around town, taken to be a bottle of alcohol and unknowingly drunk by many residents. The drinkers of this new elixir include Isaac and Miria, an eccentric pair of thieves; the Gandor brothers, a Mafia family; and their associates in the Camorra, the Martillos (who employ some of the original immortals). Now, not only are a new group of immortals created, but the simmering criminal underworld is about to explode.
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2007 - 2008
Episode 1
The Assistant Editor Refuses to Discuss the Possibility that He Is the Main Character
In 1932, two reporters investigate a gangster war, and a bizarre incident: a transcontinental train was hijacked by two gangs, who were then massacred by a monster aboard the train.
Episode 2
In Spite of the Old Woman's Anxieties the Trans-Continental Train Departs
In 1931, the "Flying Pussyfoot" train departs for New York on the Grand Punk Railroad, carrying a group of (mostly) unrelated passengers.
Episode 3
Randy and Pezzo Are Busy Getting Ready for the Party
In 1933, Eve Geonard searches for her missing brother Dallas. In 1930, an immortality elixir is lost by its alchemist owner. In 1931, the train is doubly hijacked.
Episode 4
Ladd Russo Enjoys Talking a Lot and Killing a Lot
In 1931 Ladd Russo likes to talk... mostly about slaughtering. In 1932, Eve begins searching for Dallas. In 1930, Slizard Quates searches for his missing elixir.
Episode 5
Jacuzzi Splot Cries, Cowers, and Shows His Mettle
24 mins
In 1931, Jacuzzi Splot decides to stop the hijacking... but finds something has started slaughtering a gang. In 1930, Firo Prochainezo is inducted into the Martillo Family at a party.
Episode 6
The Rail Tracer Maneuvers Through the Train Slaughtering Many
In 1931, the Rail Tracer continues its murderous rampage. In 1930, Dallas becomes an Immortal.
Episode 7
Everything Began on Board the Advena Avis
Where it all began. In 1711, a group of Immortal alchemists fight over the elixir due to its power, and its dreadful proviso (they must kill each other off).
Episode 8
Isaac and Miria Spread Happiness Without Realizing It
Isaac and Miria spread happiness around them: in 1930, they meet and comfort Eve and later Ennis; and in 1932 they meet and comfort Jacuzzi.
Episode 9
Clare Stanfield Faithfully Executes His Professional Duties
In 1932, after the train ends its trip, assassin Claire Stanfield (aka the Rail Tracer), in love with passenger Chane Laforet, meets his adoptive family, the Gandors.
Episode 10
Czeslaw Meyer Reflects on His Scheme of Being Frightened by the Shadow of an Immortal
24 mins
In 1931, Ladd almost kills Immortal Czeslaw Meyer. In 1932, Dallas attacks the Immortal Gandor brothers. In 1930, Isaac and Miria steal the elixir and head to the Martillos' party.
Episode 11
Chane LaForet Is Silent Before the Two Mysterious People
In 1930, Firo flirts with Ennis, while his boss Maiza meets his nemesis... Slizard, Ennis's master. In 1931, Claire and Ladd fight aboard the "Flying Pussyfoot".
Episode 12
Firo and the Gandor Brothers Are Shot Down
In 1931, Isaac and Miria fall off the train with Czeslaw, and Ladd jumps off to rescue his fiancée Lua. In 1930, Isaac and Miria attempt to save Maiza from Slizard.
Episode 13
Both the Life of an Immortal and a Mortal Are Equally Glorified
In 1930, Firo manages to slay Slizard and rescue Ennis. In 1931, Isaac and Miria adopt Czeslaw as their brother; Claire proposes to Chane. In 1932 Eve arranges to rescue Dallas.
Episode 14
Graham Spector's Love and Peace
27 mins
In 1931, an Immortal named Elmer watches Firo, Ennis and Maiza reunite with Isaac, Miria and Czeslaw; later he visits Chane's Immortal father, Huey.
Episode 15
The Juvenile Delinquents Who Arrived at the Upscale Residential District Are Still the Same as Always
Ladd's friend Graham Specter kidnaps Chane, now a member of Jacuzzi's gang. The gang sets off to rescue her, with Claire in hot pursuit.
Episode 16
Carol Realised There Was No End to This Story
29 mins
The 1932 reporters from the beginning finally pronounce the Immortals' affair they're investigating as too complicated and convoluted to have a beginning, and probably without an ending.
