Raizo Hirayama is a man pushed to the absolute edge. Retired and drowning in the astronomical medical bills for his sick grandson, he has no choice but to take a job that would make any normal person run for the hills. He finds himself working for an ultra-secretive organization where the pay is high but the survival rate is low. But the real shocker? His partner is Miharu, a primary school girl who handles a firearm with more precision than most seasoned veterans. Candy and Cigarettes is a masterclass in hard-boiled storytelling, blending the stark reality of aging and desperation with the jarring image of a child assassin. This series doesnt pull its punches. It is a stylish, visceral journey through the criminal underworld where the bond between a grandfather figure and a young killer becomes the only thing worth holding onto. If you are tired of generic tropes and want a narrative that feels both cinematic and deeply personal, this is the series you have been waiting for. Strap in, because the contrast between lollipops and lead is going to leave a mark.

Seinen, Action, Crime, Drama, Assassin, Hitman, Gritty, Mystery, Thriller, Manga