Title

GANGSTA.

Also known as: ギャングスタ, ҐЕНҐСТА, 갱스타.

by Kohske

Score from AniList: 78/100releasing

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In the city of Ergastulum, a shady ville filled with made men and petty thieves, whores on the make and cops on the take, there are some deeds too dirty for even its jaded inhabitants to touch. Enter the "Handymen," Nic and Worick, who take care of the jobs no one else will handle. Until the day when a cop they know on the force requests their help in taking down a new gang muscling in on the territory of a top Mafia family. It seems like business (and mayhem) as usual, but the Handymen are about to find that this job is a lot more than they bargained for. (Source: VIZ Media)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A gritty, violent crime story about two hired problem-solvers in a dirty city, with sharp action and a bleak sense of loyalty and betrayal.

Pros

Gritty, stylish crime atmosphere
Sharp action and tense standoffs
Strong partnership between the two leads

Cons

The violence and drug use are intense
The plot can feel scattered

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GANGSTA. is a gritty, violent crime story set in a dirty city where cops and criminals are often indistinguishable. Two hired problem-solvers take on the jobs no one else will touch, and a request from a corrupt cop pulls them into a turf war between a new gang and a top mafia family. The atmosphere is bleak and stylish, and the city feels like a character in its own right. The action is sharp, with tense standoffs and quick, brutal fights. The partnership between the leads is the emotional core, and their loyalty to each other is easy to root for. The honest cons: the violence and drug use are intense, and some readers will find the tone too harsh. The plot can feel scattered across its arcs, with new factions arriving quickly. Still, it is a gripping crime story for fans of gritty action. If you enjoy bleak cityscapes and tense partnerships, this is worth a look.