Katekyoshi Hitman Reborn
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Well, the general population IS stupid, but that's not the reason this manga is so popular. Make it past the first few chapters and what it becomes is a genuinely dark and fascinating story, with ridiculousness and slapstick peppered in. If you can't stand the stupidity, then I implore you to look past it, for what remains is a brilliant, brilliant story.
Originally being a manga targeted towards kids, it changed it's tone dramatically, so much so that the anime stopped being broadcast because the next art was too dark and violent. (That may not be the only reason but I assume it's a large part of it.)
On a side-note, those people who've only watched the anime, you MUST read the manga. The anime does not in any way live up to the manga. Amano's art is absolutely beautiful in many instances and it helps the story when it becomes dark or poignant.
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So, if you're prepared to take that on board, then I promise the rest of the ride won't leave you disappointed.
For what it is, it is a brilliant piece of work. It doesn't try to humanize the mafia or try to justify its actions. It is cheesy and melodramatic at times as most manga are (unlike a lot of manga, it succeeds in not sexualizing its female characters for the most part) , but I promise you, give it a chance and it won't disappoint.
(All images taken from [Katekyoshi Hitman Reborn Colore Official Artbook]
I claim no ownership of any of the images. It all belongs to Amano Akira.)
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