91 Days

GREAT
95%
OF 18 SCOUTSRECOMMEND

Set in the Prohibition era, "91 Days" follows Avilio's calculated quest for revenge against the mafia family that murdered his family in the lawless district of Lawless.

📖 SYNOPSIS

Angelo Lagusa is just a boy when he watches his entire family get gunned down by the Vanetti mafia. He disappears, changes his name to Avilio Bruno, and spends the next seven years doing nothing but surviving — until a mysterious letter arrives, pulling him back to the fictional town of Lawless during Prohibition-era America. His plan is cold and deliberate: befriend Nero Vanetti, the don's son, worm his way into the family that destroyed his, and tear it apart from the inside.

This 12-episode TV series from Studio Shuka doesn't rush anything. It's a slow-burn revenge story where every handshake, every shared drink, every favor builds toward something devastating. The relationship between Avilio and Nero is the real core here — watching them genuinely bond while you know exactly what Avilio's endgame is creates this constant tension that never lets up. The show is honest about what revenge costs, and it doesn't flinch.

The Prohibition setting feels lived-in, with bootlegging, turf wars, and backroom deals giving it an atmosphere closer to classic American gangster films than typical anime. If you liked Baccano! but wanted something less chaotic and more focused, or if Gungrave's themes of friendship and betrayal hit you hard, this covers similar ground with a tighter narrative. Fans of Black Lagoon's criminal underworld energy will feel at home too. It's bleak, it's deliberate, and it earns its ending.

✨ MUST WATCH IF...

You're into Prohibition-era mafia stories — this nails the 1920s crime drama atmosphere
A cold, calculated protagonist running a long revenge scheme sounds like your thing
You want a tight 12-episode story with no filler — it's self-contained and complete
Realistic gunfights and grounded action appeal to you more than flashy anime-style battles

❌ SKIP IF...

Dark, somber tones with zero comedic relief aren't what you're looking for right now
Side characters feeling underdeveloped across 12 episodes would frustrate you
Shuka's animation has noticeable off-model moments — inconsistent quality bothers you

🎬 EPISODE GUIDE

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🎭 CHARACTERS

Angelo Lagusa

Seeking revenge against the Vanetti family for his family's murder, Angelo finds his purpose questioned after his quest concludes.

Portrayed by Kondo Takashi, Berry Morgan, Semm Johannes, Asai Ayaka

Nero Vanetti

Nero Vanetti, proud Vanetti son, upholds family honor, succeeding his father as Don, seeking to defend his family's legacy against rivals.

Portrayed by Eguchi Takuya, Graudus Konstantin, Moore Ian

Great
Great
88%(4 Reviews)
91 Days

Studio

Shuka

Season

Summer 2016

Start Date

2016-07-09

End Date

2016-10-01

Episodes

12

Type

TV

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