Review of Gangsta.

So this anime is rated average on MAL, but I disagree. It is above average in my opinion, and I enjoyed so much that I finished it in two days (normally I drop anime around episode 6). Be warned that this review is HEAVILY opinionated, as I really enjoy things that have to do with gangs, the mafia, drugs, criminal underworld, etc. Regarding the storyline, it does not a little bit up brushing-up. It is intriguing and hooks the viewer--especially the backstories--but it is told in a slightly confusing manner. This may also be becausethe anime is not and will never be completed, but the major conflicts never get resolved. The climax of the plot is near the end, and there is no possible way that this anime could resolve EVERY conflict in one episode, and they still included the OP and ED, meaning that it is the same length as every other episode. So, if you want an anime that comes together nicely, keep looking. It's a lot like Baccano! in that it has no real ending and the story flies from character to character, past to present, etc.
The art and animation is perfect and fits the anime very well. It isn't childish and is done in a mildly American comic-like fashion, and looks far more realistic than most anime. Compare it to the style of Death Parade or Baccano!.
The only reason I watched this anime is because I was hooked on the opening theme, Renegade. The soundtrack can be dark or intense, depending upon the nature of the scene, and it fits the anime very well. I hardly ever skipped the OP, and I am pleased to say that this anime has one of the best soundtracks I have personally heard, but my taste in music is not very conventional. Compare the music to Jormungand for reference.
Gangsta.'s characters are interesting and come from unique backgrounds, even though the viewer only gets the backstories of the three main characters. It is interesting to look into each character, and most characters are very likeable. There are a few that I love to hate, but the vast majority make sense in the story and are likeable after a while. However, many characters don't receive full backstories and many are not very deep, even though they are an integral part to the story. Some are just copy-and-paste from anime like 91 Days and Baccano!, so be warned. The lack of proper deepness and backstories is likely due to the fact that this anime won't be completed.
I enjoyed this anime SO much. I wish that there were a second season to tie up the loose ends. The reason I enjoyed it is likely because the themes of crime are similar to those in my story, and also because I so enjoyed Baccano!. The story propels along nicely, the art and sound fit the nature of the anime, and the characters are likeable and interesting.
The verdict? I think this anime is a great pick for anyone who enjoyed Baccano!, likes the themes of the dark criminal underground, and for anyone who doesn't mind if an anime has little to no humour but loads of violence and an intriguing storyline. Don't watch this if you're not into gore, sexual themes, a lack of a fixed ending, gangs, or any anime similar to Jormungand, Baccano!, and 91 Days. In the end, I think that this was the most enjoyable anime I've seen since Pumpkin Scissors, and that's saying something. Give it a watch if you haven't already, and enjoy the madness unravel to a never-ending mess.