Gangsta is best known as the last anime of failed studio, Manglobe. 1 / 8
The story's set in a town run by four mafia; the protagonists are neutral handymen. 2 / 8
One of the protagonists, Nic, is Deaf, but the series never treats it as a disadvantage. 3 / 8
There are some creative ways his deafness is used in the series. 4 / 8
Sign language is used, and it is important to Nic's backstory. 5 / 8
There are some portrayals of racism and PTSD that are also noteworthy. 6 / 8
But the 2015 anime suffers from very poor animation and pacing issues. 7 / 8
If it gets a revival from a suitable studio, it could inspire some important discussions. 8 / 8