Gangsta is adventure fiction, action thriller Japanese manga, and anime written and illustrated by Kohske. Firstly, the manga was published in Shinchosa’s Monthly Comic at BUNCH magazine in 2011.
Moving towards the anime, the anime was first aired on 1 July 2015 in Tokyo MX, Tv Aichi, and BS11 Japan. The anime is directed by director Shūkō Murase and Kōichi Hatsumi and written by Shinichi Inotsume. It is produced under the Manglobe studio. As of now, the anime has completed its first season with 12 episodes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Main Plot
The anime especially is about the two “Handymen” who used to work as both cops and mob. The two handymen are Worick Arcangelo and Nicolas Brown. They work in a town named Ergastulum a place that is full of mafia, prostitutes, and dirty cops. The two handymen used to do any job of police and mob as if they get the good price.
Ergastulum at past was a good place for twilights, the person born from the use of some special drugs. But at present, the twilights are hunted by underground organizations. A threat like this is coming and the two handymen are going for it.
Gangsta Characters
Worick Arcangelo
Worick Arcangelo is the main protagonist of the Japanese anime series Gangsta. He works with his partner Nicolas Brown. Arcangelo works as both gangster and a police to pay the rent. He is from the Arcangelo family, and he is the second son. Moreover, he is only the surviving influence of his family.
The Japanese voice actor and singer Junichi Suwabe have provided the voice for this character. He is affiliated with Haikyō.
Moving towards the English dubbed version, the American voice actor and voice director Ian Sinclair has provided the voice. Furthermore, he also works with Funimation and Sentai Filmworks.
Nicolas Brown
Nicolas Brown is the center protagonist of the anime series Gangsta. Though he is deaf and communicates with sign language, he is highly skilled in using swords and fighting. He can speak too but only of the limited words. He is a good partner of Worick Arcangelo.
The Japanese voice for the character is provided by Japanese voice actor, Kenjiro Tsuda. As an actor, he works also at Stardust Promotion.
Whereas, the English voice for the character is provided by American voice actor, voice director, and scriptwriter Brandon Potter. He works for the Funimation/OkrTron 5000 for anime series.
Alec Benedetto
Alex Benedetto was previously involved in prostitution. As of now, she works as a secretary for Benriya( two handymen). Having the singing quality she works as a singer at Bastard which is the club that is owned and managed by the Cristiano family.
The character is voiced by the Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer Mamiko Noto. Some of her projects include Attack On Titan, Fairy tail, and Demon Slayer.
For the English dubbed version American voice actress and ADR director, Felecia Angelle has provided the voice. She is affiliated with Funimation.
Constance Raveau
Constance Raveau is also known as “Connie”. She is the granddaughter of Granny Joel. She also owns a gun shop in Ergastulum. Her gun shop name is Ergastulum.
The Japanese voice actress and singer Ami Koshimizu has provided the voice for Constance Raveau.
The American voice actress and ADR director Jād Saxton have provided the voice for the English dubbed version. Furthermore, She works for Funimation and Sentai Filmworks.
Cody Balfour
Cody Balfour is 26 years old junior detective within Ergastulum Police Department. Moreover, he is also a subordinate of Chad Adkin.
The Japanese voice actor Kaito Ishikawa has played the character, Cody Balfour, for Japanese voice. He is affiliated with Pro-Fit. At 14th Seiyuu Awards (2020) he won Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Also, the English voice is provided by the American voice actor Aaron Roberts. He works for Funimation, Sound Cadence Studios, and Studio Nano.
Doug
Doug is high-ranked twilight. In past, he became the soldier of unit 13. He works for Paul Klee Guild. Though he seems to be young he is an adult. He has a very strong relationship with Galahad Woehor.
The Japanese voice actor and singer Hiroyuki Yoshino has played the character, Doug, for providing a Japanese voice. He works for Sigma Seven.
The American voice actor Greg Ayera has provided the voice for Doug for the English dubbed version. He works at ADV Films, Funimation, and Sentai Filmworks.
Marco Adriano
Marco Adriano is a member of the Cristiano family. Among the Cristiano family, he is the high ranking. As well as he is also a part of Hunters. He was a Superhuman Normal. Superhuman Normal are the people drug user twilights as the drug helps them to maintain bodily and stay alive. The main motive of Superhuman is to become Hunter.
The Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality Takahiro Sakurai have played the character Marco Adriano in the Japanese anime series Gangsta. Some of his projects include Naruto Shippuden, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Ace of Diamond
Moving towards the English dubbed version, the American voice actor Alex Organ has provided the voice. He works for FUNimation Entertainment.
Veronica
Veronica is also the twilight. She even lived with the two handymen Worick Arcangelo and Nicolas Brown. Furthermore, Gina uses her to give example to Nicolas Brown about the danger of overdosing Cerebret Uppers. Cerebret Uppers is the drug that increases the physical power of a person but it decreases the lifespan of the user
Delico
Delico is also among the twilight and from Monroe Family. He shares a very strong friendship bond with his best friend, Yang. They first met each other in an orphanage where they used to live. The orphanage was attacked too where many of the twilights were abducted. Among which there was Delico’s younger sister Erica.
The Japanese voice actor Tomohisa Hashizimu portrayed the character Delico. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. Some of his projects include Attack on Titan, Detective Conan, and All Out!!
Whereas, the English voice for the character is provided by the American voice actor Marcus Stimac.
Erica
Erica is twilight. Currently, she works for the Corsica family as a hunter. Also, she happens to be the younger sibling of Delico who works as Mafioso for the Monroe Family.
She spent her childhood as a Twilight Orphan at an orphanage that lies in Ergastulum. Erica was only a member of the orphanage to function normally though getting the drug that is superior to Celebrate. She also has a deep emotional attachment to her combat partner Mikhail.
The Japanese voice actress Yū Shimamura provided the voice for Erica.
For the English dubbed version, the American voice actress, Caitlin Glass provided the voice. She works at Funimation, New Generation Picture, and Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
Colt
Colt is a member of the Third Destroyers. He is a dangerous knife user. He is also the youngest member of the Third Destroyer. Moreover, he is a hunter too.
The Voice character, Yuta Kasuya Voice the character. Currently, he works as a voice talent for the talent management company, Aoni Production. Some of his projects include My Hero Academia, One Piece, and Dragon Ball Z Kai.
The American voice actor Newton Pittman has provided the English voice. He works for Funimation. Some of his projects include Fairy Tail, Eden of the East, and Phantom.
Dr. Theo
Dr. Theo is the doctor of Ergastulum. He has his own clinic and runs properly with the help of Nina. He is also teaching Nina how to be a nurse. Usually, he treats two handymen. He has known the two handymen since a young age.
The Japanese actor and voice actor Satoshi Mikami has played the character, Dr. Theo. Some of his projects include Black Clover, Giant Killing, and Rozen Maiden.
Moving towards the English dubbed version, the American voice actor, television host, and producer Robert McCollum has provided the voice.
Nina
Nina is a young talented girl. She is learning how to be a nurse from Dr. Theo at his clinic. The two handymen are her regular customer. She enjoys practicing and singing with Nicolas Brown. She also learns sign language from Nic.
The Voice actress, Aoi Yabusaki provided her voice to the character. Also, she is famous with her alias name, Aoi Yūki.
Also, the English voice is provided by the American voice actress Bryn Apprill. She is popular for her affiliation with Funimation as a voice artist. Some of her projects include Attack On Titan, Noragami, and Fruits Basket.
Ivan Glaziev
Ivan Glaziev is the antagonist of the Japanese anime series Gangsta. He is also a member of the Monroe Family. He sees the Twilights as monsters. Furthermore, he is the spy working for Corsica Family. Besides it, he even killed his family too.
The Japanese actor and voice actor Takuya Kirimoto has portrayed the voice for Ivan Glazier. Currently, he is with the talent management agency, Aoni Production. Some of his projects include Bleach, Naruto, One Piece, and Fairy Tail.
Whereas, the English voice for the character is provided by American voice actor, ADR director, and scriptwriter Christopher Bevins. He works for Funimation and Bang Zoom! Entertainment.
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