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In a manga landscape obsessed with anti-heroes and grimdark realism, the pure, silly, heartfelt optimism of Seiichirou Kitano is a refreshing antidote.

Kitano remains blissfully unaware of his reputation for most of the series, often thinking people are being friendly when they are actually paralyzed with fear. Key Characters Angel Densetsu

Do not judge this manga by its cover (or its early art). Look past the "face" of the series, just as Riko looks past Kitano’s face. If you do, you will find one of the most rewarding, hilarious, and truly angelic stories ever put to paper. In a manga landscape obsessed with anti-heroes and

The manga centers on the colossal misunderstandings that arise from this dichotomy. Kitano’s attempts to be helpful are interpreted as acts of sadistic domination; his terrified grimaces are seen as battle-hardened scowls, and his attempts to apologize are taken as threats of violence. Through a combination of bad luck, exaggerated rumors, and the projection of other people’s fears, Kitano accidentally climbs the ranks to become the most feared "Hiban" (Guardian) of his high school. Look past the "face" of the series, just

The supporting cast is phenomenal. There is , a cold, calculating, handsome fighter who initially wants to dethrone the "Demon" Kitano. He eventually becomes Kitano’s first true friend and the series' straight man—constantly baffled by how luck and misunderstandings favor his terrifying pal. Then there’s Riko Kouda , the female lead, who is one of the few people who sees past Kitano’s face from the beginning. Her father, the school principal, initially fears Kitano, leading to some of the funniest "meet the parents" sequences in manga history.

The central joke, and the source of the manga’s genius, is the dramatic irony. When Kitano nervously twitches, his enemies interpret it as a pre-battle roar. When he flails his arms to keep balance, his allies see a deadly martial arts stance. When he cries from loneliness, his rivals see tears of bloodlust.