Title

Black Cat

Also known as: ブラックキャット, Stray Cat

by Kentarou Yabuki

Score from AniList: 74/100finished20 volumes187 chapters

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Train Heartnet, also known as "Black Cat," was an infamous assassin for a secret organization called Chronos...until he abandoned that cold-blooded existence to live on his own terms as an easygoing bounty hunter. But is Train's past as far behind him as he thinks? (Source: VIZ Media)

Chapters available: 187
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A stylish, action-forward bounty-hunter series about a former assassin trying to live on his own terms, with energetic fights and a sly sense of humour.

Pros

Stylish, kinetic action
A charismatic lead with a past
Finished 187-chapter run

Cons

Some arcs run long
The pacing can feel uneven

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Black Cat introduces Train Heartnet, once an infamous assassin for a secret organisation. He abandoned that cold existence to live as an easygoing bounty hunter, and the premise is a rich one: a man who has left his past behind but cannot be sure it has let him go. The setup is clean and cool, and it gives the series a steady undercurrent of tension.The series is a pleasure in its action. The fights are kinetic and inventive, and the blend of guns, powers and wry humour keeps the tone lively. Train's easygoing manner makes him a charismatic centre for the episodes.The drawbacks are uneven pacing across a long run and a few arcs that linger. Fans of stylish action with a dash of melancholy will find much to enjoy. Readers wanting a tightly plotted story may find it loose at times, though the lead's charm keeps the chapters engaging.