UNDERRATED: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Summary

The script is a nostalgic tribute to 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn', a series that starts as a comedic gag manga and evolves into a deep, meaningful battle shonen. It tells the coming-of-age story of Tsuna, a seemingly hopeless student destined to lead a mafia family, guided by a baby hitman named Reborn. The series is praised for its unique charm, character development, and blend of comedy and darker storylines. Despite its abrupt ending and decline in popularity, 'Hitman Reborn' remains a beloved series with a dedicated fanbase, offering a compelling narrative and memorable moments.

Takeaways

• 😄 'Hitman Reborn' is a unique and charming series that starts as a comedic gag manga and evolves into a battle shonen with emotional depth.
• 🎮 The protagonist, Tsuna, is introduced through the Nintendo DS game 'Jump Ultimate Stars', sparking curiosity about his character.
• 📚 The manga, written by Akira Amano, was published in Weekly Jump from May 2004 to November 2012, spanning 42 volumes.
• 📺 An anime adaptation aired from October 2006 to September 2010, comprising 203 episodes, but did not cover the entire manga storyline.
• 🏰 The story centers around the Vongola family, the most powerful Italian mafia, and Tsuna's destiny to become its tenth head.
• 👶 Reborn, a professional hitman in the form of a baby, is assigned to train Tsuna, despite Tsuna's initial reluctance to join the mafia.
• 🔥 Tsuna learns to harness the power of the Dying Will Mode, a state that grants him and others incredible strength for a limited time.
• 👥 The series features a diverse cast of characters, each with unique abilities and strong personalities, forming a bond with Tsuna.
• 🌩️ The Vongola Guardians, including Storm, Rain, Sun, Cloud, and Mist, play crucial roles in supporting Tsuna's growth and journey.
• 📊 Despite high sales and popularity, 'Hitman Reborn' experienced a decline in readership and an abrupt ending, affecting its legacy.
• 🎶 The series is remembered for its art style, memorable characters, and music, offering a nostalgic experience for long-time fans.

Q & A

What is the main theme of 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn'?

'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' is a coming-of-age story that parodies the Italian mafia and incorporates it into a comedic narrative, which later develops into a unique battle shonen series.

Who is the protagonist of 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn'?

The protagonist is Tsuna Sawada, a Japanese middle school student known as 'No-Good Tsuna' due to his poor grades and lack of self-confidence.

What is the significance of Reborn in the series?

Reborn is a professional hitman sent by the ninth head of the Vongola family to train Tsuna to become the tenth head. He plays a crucial role in Tsuna's growth and development throughout the series.

What is the 'Dying Will Mode' in 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn'?

The 'Dying Will Mode' is a state where an individual, after being shot with the Dying Will Bullet, is reborn with a flame on their forehead and can perform impossible feats for a limited time.

How many guardians does Tsuna need to become the Vongola Decimo?

Tsuna needs six guardians to fill the positions of Storm, Rain, Sun, Lightning, Cloud, and Mist.

What is the role of the Vongola Rings in the series?

The Vongola Rings are symbolic of the guardianship positions within the Vongola family. Each guardian must earn their ring to prove their worthiness as a successor.

How many volumes does the 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' manga have?

The 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' manga has been compiled into 42 volumes.

When did the 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' manga start and end its publication?

The manga was published in Weekly Jump magazine from May 24, 2004, until November 12, 2012.

What is the controversy regarding the ending of 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn'?

The ending of 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' was abrupt and left the story open-ended, which disappointed some fans who felt there was no proper conclusion.

Why might 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' be considered underrated?

Despite its unique charm, memorable characters, and emotional moments, 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' may be considered underrated due to its abrupt ending and the fact that it started as a gag manga before transitioning into a battle shonen, which might have affected its popularity.

How can one watch 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' anime?

The 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' anime can be watched on Crunchyroll and is also available on a standard definition Blu-ray compilation released by Disc Attack Media.

Outlines

00:00

😄 Introduction to 'Hitman Reborn' and Its Unique Storytelling

This paragraph introduces the anime and manga series 'Hitman Reborn', highlighting its evolution from a comedic gag manga to a unique battle shonen. It tells the story of Tsuna Sawada, a no-good student who is destined to become the head of the Italian mafia family, the Vongola. The series is known for its blend of comedy and emotional depth, as well as its development of Tsuna's character from a cowardly boy to a potential mafia boss under the tutelage of a baby hitman named Reborn. The paragraph also provides background information on the manga's publication history and its transition into an anime series.

05:01

🤝 The Guardians of Vongola and Their Distinctive Roles

This paragraph delves into the characters who become Tsuna's guardians in 'Hitman Reborn'. Each guardian represents a different natural element and has a unique personality and power. The paragraph describes the roles and characteristics of the Storm Guardian, Hayato Gokudera; the Rain Guardian, Takeshi Yamamoto; the Sun Guardian, Ryohei Sasagawa; the Cloud Guardian, Kyoya Hibari; and the two Mist Guardians, Mukuro Rokudo and Chrome Dokuro. It also touches on the importance of the Vongola Rings and the significance of the Dying Will Mode, a state of power that the characters can access under certain conditions.

10:02

📉 The Evolution and Decline of 'Hitman Reborn's' Popularity

This paragraph discusses the evolution of 'Hitman Reborn' from a comedic series to a darker, more serious storyline, which is when many fans believe the series truly shines. It also addresses the decline in popularity and sales of the manga after the anime's abrupt ending and the manga's rushed conclusion. The paragraph provides data on the manga's sales figures from 2008 to 2012 and reflects on the series' legacy, despite its lack of a proper conclusion and the subsequent decrease in discussion and appreciation.

Keywords

💡Katekyo Hitman Reborn

Katekyo Hitman Reborn is the central subject of the video, referring to a Japanese manga series that was later adapted into an anime. It tells the story of Tsuna Sawada, a young boy who is chosen to become the next boss of the Vongola family, one of the most powerful mafia families in Italy. The series is known for its blend of comedy, action, and coming-of-age themes, as seen throughout the script where it describes the evolution of the story from a comedic gag manga to a unique battle shonen.

💡Tsuna Sawada

Tsuna Sawada, also known as 'No-Good Tsuna', is the protagonist of the series. He is initially portrayed as an underachieving middle school student with low self-confidence and no real friends. The script highlights his transformation as he becomes involved with the Vongola family and Reborn, eventually growing into a strong leader. His character development is a key aspect of the video's narrative.

💡Reborn

Reborn is a central character in the series and the one the show is named after. He is a professional hitman who takes on the role of Tsuna's home tutor and mentor, guiding him towards becoming the next Vongola boss. The script emphasizes Reborn's influence on Tsuna's life, his mysterious background, and his role in pushing Tsuna out of his comfort zone.

💡Vongola Family

The Vongola Family is the most powerful mafia family in Italy within the series. The script discusses the family's significance as Tsuna is destined to become its tenth head, and the various guardians who support him in this role, each with their unique abilities and personalities.

💡Dying Will Mode

Dying Will Mode is a special state that characters in the series can enter using the Dying Will Bullet. The script explains that this mode is activated when a character feels regret upon being shot by the bullet, granting them great power and strength for a limited time. It is a key element in the series' battles and a turning point in Tsuna's growth.

💡Guardians

Guardians in the series are individuals who protect the Vongola boss and fill specific roles such as Storm, Rain, Sun, Cloud, and Mist. The script describes each guardian's unique characteristics and their importance to Tsuna's journey, emphasizing their loyalty and the bonds they form.

💡Manga

The term 'manga' refers to the Japanese comic books or graphic novels that the video discusses. The script mentions that 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' was published in Weekly Jump magazine and compiled into 42 volumes, highlighting the medium's significance in the series' storytelling.

💡Anime

Anime is the term used for Japanese animated productions, and the script describes the adaptation of the 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' manga into an anime series. It details the series' airing dates, episode count, and how the anime captures the essence of the manga's story.

💡Story Arcs

Story arcs in the script refer to the different narrative segments within the series. The video discusses several arcs, including the Kokyo Arc and the Varia Arc, which are pivotal to the series' development and character growth, as well as the manga-only arcs that followed the anime's conclusion.

💡Cultural Impact

The cultural impact of 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' is implied through its popularity, sales data, and its presence in platforms like Crunchyroll. The script reflects on the series' peak in popularity and its decline, indicating its influence on the manga and anime industry.

💡Nostalgia

Nostalgia is a sentiment expressed in the script regarding the speaker's personal connection to the series. It is described as one of the first anime they watched and is associated with the art style, characters, and music that make up the series' charm.

Highlights

The speaker discovered 'Katekyo Hitman Reborn' at the age of 14, which became a significant part of their youth.

The series is a comedic parody of the Italian mafia, starting as a gag manga and evolving into a unique battle shonen.

The manga was written by Akira Amano and published in Weekly Jump magazine from 2004 to 2012, spanning 42 volumes.

The anime adaptation aired from 2006 to 2010, totaling 203 episodes.

The story revolves around Tsuna Sawada, a no-good student who is destined to become the tenth head of the Vongola family.

Reborn, a professional hitman in the form of a baby, is assigned to train Tsuna to be the next mafia boss.

Tsuna's character development is highlighted as he goes from a cowardly, self-doubting individual to a protective figure for his new family.

The Dying Will Mode, a state of power activated by the Dying Will Bullet, is a unique ability introduced in the series.

The series features a diverse cast of characters, each with distinct personalities and abilities.

Hayato Gokudera, the Storm Guardian, is described as Tsuna's loyal right-hand man with a rebellious streak.

The series underwent a tonal shift from light-hearted comedy to a darker, more serious narrative, which is considered its strength.

The Vongola Rings and the concept of earning them as a testament to worthiness are central to the series' plot.

The anime's cancellation and the manga's abrupt ending are cited as reasons for the series' decline in popularity.

Despite the decline, 'Hitman Reborn' has sold over 30 million copies and remains a significant series in Weekly Jump's history.

The series is remembered for its art style, lovable characters, and music, which contributed to its nostalgic appeal.

The speaker encourages new viewers to watch 'Hitman Reborn', highlighting its availability on Blu-ray and streaming platforms.

Transcripts

have you ever watched a show just at the

right age that really embodies the

energy of being youthful

when i was 14 i came across katekyo

hitman reborn after playing a sooner in

the nintendo ds game

jump ultimate stars i wanted to know

more about this character

called sooner particularly why he felt

compelled to run around in his underwear

while fighting

little did i know that i would stumble

upon a unique charming and comedic

series which will go on to have many

memorable and emotional moments

hitman reborn parodies the italian mafia

and incorporates this mafia concept into

a very comedic story

beginning as a comedic gag manga the

story of hitman reborn develops into a

unique battle shonen

hitman reborn tells us a story about a

no-good student who lacks

self-confidence and has no real friends

this coming-of-age story

is unlike any that you will have

experienced up until now let's look back

at hitman reborn and try to understand

what makes it an underrated series that

deserves more attention

the hitman reborn manga is written by

akira amino it was published in weekly

jump magazine

from the 24th of may 2004 until the 12th

of november 2012.

the manga chapters have been compiled

into 42 volumes

an anime series based upon the original

manga began airing on the 7th of october

2006 and concluded on the 25th of

september

2010 totaling 203 episodes the story of

hitman reborn revolves around the most

powerful mafia family in italy called

the vangollo family the current ninth

head of the wangola family is an old man

who's ready for retirement

however before he can step down he

requires a worthy tenth successor to the

bongola family the ninth head

enlists the help of a professional

hitman to train and prepare the next

head of the family

it is here that we are introduced to our

protagonist sauda sunayoshi osuna for

shot he is a japanese teenage boy

attending middle school

sooner consistently gets poor grades

which earns him the nickname no good

sooner he is very cowardly

he doubts himself regularly often

behaving like a wimp he seems to have a

string of bad luck and he is not

all athletic sooner totally admits that

he has all of these faults

when the going gets tough sooner quits

he does not take well to difficult tasks

and he lacks any form of self-discipline

sooner is the definition of a loser this

all changes however when he is

introduced to a two-year-old baby

named rybonne who becomes sooner's home

tutor the professional hitman

sent by the ninth head of the vongola

family is none other than an infant and

it is here that you learn that no good

sooner is destined to become the tenth

head of the van gaal family

reborn introduces himself to sooner as a

home tutor to help him with his studies

and the other areas of his life that he

seems to like making any progress in

reborn who has dedicated his life to the

italian mafia has sworn to train sooner

well by keeping his word to the ninth

head of angola rybonne states to sooner

that he is destined to become the

successor to the vongola family and he

needs to be prepared to take up the

position as a mafia boss

sooner immediately declines the offer of

becoming the heir to the vongola family

and he does so repeatedly during the

series

he disagrees with the violent history of

the mafia and refuses to accept that he

is going to become a mafia boss

sooner is grateful however for the

friends that he has introduced to as a

result of reborn entering into his life

the friendships that he forms become

family members for sooner and he

develops a deep sense of care for this

new family as the series progresses

sooner goes out of his way readily in

the face of danger to protect his

vongola family members

ribon changes sooner's life for the

better he helps sooner with his studies

gradually improving his grades and

helping him to find the powers within

himself to save his friends during

desperate situations

reborn helps sooner through utilizing

the powers of the dying wheel bullet

the dying wheel bullet is a special

weapon developed by the vongola family

when this bullet comes into contact with

a person

they die however if the individual who

is shot feels regret upon the moment of

impact then they are reborn

with a flame on their forehead whilst in

this state the individual

loses their clothes besides their

underwear and can accomplish impossible

feats but with a time limit of five

minutes before they reassume their

normal state the dying bill bullet turns

off the safety switches of an individual

and in return they're able to harness

great power and strength through the

regret that they experience when they

are shot this state of being is called

the dying will mode

which sooner later learns to control and

maintain for longer than five minutes

hitman rebon has a great cast of

characters that form friendships with

sooner during the progression of the

show the characters have a likable charm

and have very strong personalities

the powers that these characters utilize

find their foundations within the

personalities of the characters

this makes each power or ability feel

creative and specific to that character

suna is in need of guardians if he is to

become vongola decimo these guardians

are required to fill the following

guardian positions

storm rain sun lightning cloud and

lastly mist

each of sooner's guardians are

introduced to us during the first arc of

the anime

soon as team was unofficially formed

during this first arc although

sooner has no say in the choice of the

members reborn is thought to have been

responsible for forming the guardians

for the 10th generation bongola family

let's look at the characters who become

soonest family by acting as his

guardians

i want to explain what makes each

guardian feel unique and worthy

of their respective titles beginning

with my favorite vanguala guardian in

the series hayato kokudera who takes on

the title of the storm guardian he

serves as soon as right hand man willing

to lay his life on the line for his boss

he is incredibly loyal and committed to

his italian mafia roots gokudera is

hot-headed rebellious and tends to be

annoyed by anyone who isn't sooner or

reborn he is very intelligent despite

his delinquent appearance

he finds schoolwork and exams to be very

easy unlike sooner who struggles

gokudera takes his responsibility as

soon as right hand man very seriously he

has offered to follow sooner to the ends

of the earth and will give his life for

his boss

the iran guardian takeshi yamamoto has a

cheerful and friendly personality

yamamoto has a similar academic ability

to sooner due to his focus being on

baseball as he has found success playing

for the school baseball team

yamamoto also helps his father with

their family-run sushi restaurant and he

wheels a katana

as he is taught the shigeru so in ryu

style of swordsmanship by his father

at their family dojo yamamoto is not a

selfish character he has sacrificed what

is important to him on several occasions

during the show to save his friends from

danger

he always maintains a happy-go-lucky

exterior but on the right occasion when

he is angry it is only when his friends

or family have been harmed

yamamoto treats everything like a game

due to his love for sports

this stretches even to the way that he

treats the vanguard family he believes

that it is some sort of mafia

role-playing game

the sun guardian sasagawa ryohei is

obsessed with boxing he lives his life

to the extreme he demonstrates this way

of life by looking at any weaknesses

as an area of improvement to develop his

fighting skills he is very enthusiastic

and is often excited by sooner and his

friends when they are involved in a

battle

he too like the other guardians is loyal

to his friends he is willing to protect

them without hesitation

due to his excellent boxing ability he

has great strength he combines this with

his extreme spirit to fight against

opponents

when he fights he is in a similar state

to soon as dying will mode due to his

extreme nature

because of this the dying will bullet is

ineffective against him the position of

lightning guardian is taken up by the

annoying five-year-old hitman

lambo he is a cowardly child who

initially comes to japan to kill reborn

due to his spoil over the annoying and

stupid nature he fails at almost

everything that he attempts being the

youngest member of the vongola family he

is often looked after by the other

members

except for reborn and kokudera who find

him to be too intolerable he cries over

small things we often see him picking

his nose and getting into trouble

consistently

lambo possesses a 10-year bazooka which

switches the individual using it with

their own cell from 10 years in the

future the effects of the bazooka only

lasts for five minutes

in those seldom five minutes we see the

only glimpses of anything cool from

nambo when he switches to his 15 year

old self

the cloud guardian kyoya hibari is a

member of the middle school disciplinary

committee he doesn't really care about

the well-being of others and he prefers

to do whatever he wants as long as it

benefits himself

hibari has confidence in his own

strength and power but he attacks

without thinking which ends up becoming

his shortfall as the leader of the

school disciplinary committee

he uses his position to assault others

that get on his nerves he is often

referred to as being scary by the other

characters in the series

hibari prefers to be alone and he

dislikes working with others as it makes

him feel like he's being held back

he takes his position as the leader of

the disciplinary committee seriously

often punishing other students for

breaking the rules

lastly the position of the vongola

missed guardian is split between the two

characters of

mukuro rokudo and his vessel krom dokuro

mukuro rokudo

is the first antagonist of the series he

is arrogant and apathetic towards others

however he is carrying towards his

subordinates

mukuro rokudo was chosen as the miss

guardian while he was possessing the

body of chrome

mukuro now being imprisoned controls the

body of chrome to get his motivations

across to the others

mukuro and chrome have a connection

which is built when chrome experiences a

car accident which leaves her

hospitalized with several failing organs

and a lost eye

mukuro helps her by creating illusionary

organs for her so that she can continue

to live

in exchange he possesses her to fight

strong opponents the final character i

want to mention

is the one that the show is named after

ribon despite not being the main

character the show would not be the same

without him he really is the most

lovable character in this series he has

the largest influence to the individuals

in this series reborn does not think

about himself he always looks out for

the best interest of others there is a

mystery attached to him also as you

wonder throughout the series how such an

experienced individual can know so much

despite being only a baby

you assume that there is some sort of a

tragic event attached to reborn which

has resulted in him assuming the body of

a baby this later is confirmed as you

learn that he is cursed

the adult version of reborn is teased

during the show and the mystery relating

to his character has always been a huge

draw for me and probably the reason why

i kept watching the show the things that

reborn does

are crazy but if it wasn't for reborn

pushing sooner out of his comfort zone

then sooner would not form the

friendships that he ends up making

reborn's purpose is to teach sooner to

become a strong mafia boss his loyalty

to the vanguala family helps him to form

an instant connection with sooner and

they make

a really great student and teacher duo

hitman reborn is split up into six story

arcs

the first four are adapted into the 203

episode anime series and the final two

arcs the inheritance ceremony arc and

the curse of the rainbow arc are manga

only story arcs

reborn begins as a gag manga and follows

this formula for the first arc the

series retains many of its comedic

elements as it slowly transforms into a

battle series the general consensus

is that the series picks up and gets

good during the varya arc

the first arc primarily introduces us to

the cast of likable characters

while the second arc practices its first

attempt at a darker tunnel shift in the

show

the first 19 episodes are light-hearted

comedy but after that the anime begins

the kokyo arc with

episode 20. this story arc has several

interesting moments as well as having a

darker more serious tone

the third story arc the ivaria arc is

responsible for the popularity that the

show had when it was first released the

build up pays off after spending the

first two arcs introducing us to the

cast of characters and their own

individual motivations

in this arc we see the introduction of

the vongola rings the ownership of each

ring must be earned by each fongola

guardian

to prove themselves worthy to be a

successor the ivaria arc begins with

episode 34

and without spoiling anything it is

followed up with the future rock which

is my favorite in the series

many people drop the show or don't

really stick around with it until the

series changes its tone

yes it does rely heavily on gags at the

beginning but it develops into a deeper

more meaningful show once all the

character introductions have been made

not to say that it is not good from the

start it genuinely feels like a

different show once the tonal shift

occurs

the series incorporates its comedy

alongside a darker storyline and it

works very well

i don't think anyone should have to sit

through more than one episode of a show

until they start to enjoy it if you find

any likeability from the start of the

show then just rest assured that it

develops into a very good battle shonen

at the time

of its publication hitman reborn was

regularly in the top five ranked manga

in weekly jump the sales of the manga

volumes reflected this

selling over 3 million manga volumes a

year between 2008 to 2010. the following

chart shows the sales data for hikman

rebound from 2008 to 2012. we can see

how the series gradually declined in

sales

notably after 2010 the sales dropped

below 3 million sales

assuming that the abrupt ending of the

anime caused the sales of the manga to

drop to 2.5 million copies sold in 2011

then to 1.8 million copies in 2012. with

its decline in popularity

reborn ended in 2012. despite its abrupt

ending

hitman reborn is still one of the most

popular manga to have ever been

published in weekly drop magazine

data from 2016 suggests that the series

has sold over 30 million copies

cumulatively across its 42 volumes

at the time of its release reborn was

popular it had enough demand to warrant

being one of the first simulcast anime

on crunchyroll back in march 2009

this popularity began dwindling as the

anime came to an end with episode 203 on

the 25th of september 2010.

the anime may have been cancelled or it

may have ended due to catching up with

the manga

the manga only story arcs which follow

the conclusion of the anime are the best

in the series

notably the inheritance ceremony arc

what came as more of a surprise to fans

was when the manga was announced to be

ending

the final chapters of the manga had felt

like they had been rushed and it

suddenly ended on the 12th of november

2012. the ending disappointed some fans

but some had more of an optimistic

outlook towards how it ended

the main complaint was that we didn't

get a proper conclusion the story is

left

open-ended the series did end with a mix

of emotions but the feeling that there

could be more

lingers the way that the anime ended

without adapting more of the manga and

the sudden manga conclusion have

definitely hurt the popularity of the

series it is a shame as the series

features a great storyline

amazing characters and still more ground

which is left to cover if reborn did

return one day i'm

certain that many would pick it back up

speaking about a series which had its

anime concluding in 2010 and the manga

ending in 2012

it is no surprise that it is slept on

reborn isn't discussed much now and it

lacks the same level of appreciation

that other series which shared its level

of success experience

most of the discussions about the series

are from years ago which are discussing

the latest episode of manga chapter

releases

unless you got into this series through

these discussions there is not much to

remind you of this shonen series

hitman reborn has a lot of nostalgia for

me as it's one of the first anime that i

watched

the series has an amazing art style

lovable characters and incredible music

which complements the show

so well soon as life is changed by

reborn and it was fun watching sooner

grow and form strong friendships

throughout the series you may not have

heard about reborn up until now

and if this video has convinced you to

check out hitman reborn then i'm

definitely glad disc attack media

recently released a standard definition

blu-ray compilation of the hitman reborn

anime and it has also been available to

watch in crunchyroll for several years

so go and watch hitman rebon like your

life depends on it

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