Angel | Densetsu

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.

Unlike most delinquent manga where strength equals respect, Angel Densetsu argues that kindness equals respect. Kitano wins fights without ever realizing he is fighting. His opponents, terrified by his face, either surrender or knock themselves out. But when he actually does fight seriously (usually to protect a friend), his technique is laughably awful. He wins through sheer, accidental endurance. The manga constantly mocks the idea that violence solves problems; Kitano solves problems by being too nice to understand hatred. Angel Densetsu

The story follows Seiichirou Kitano, a high school student with a heart of gold but a face that looks like a psychopathic serial killer . With his bleached-white skin, perpetual scowl, and hair that stands on end, Kitano is naturally mistaken for a terrifying delinquent or even a "demon". The central joke, and the source of the