Angel Densetsu is one of those rare series which simply makes you feel good for having read it.
Kitano isn't a typical hero, he's just a really nice guy who happens to have a really ugly face. Unlike similar "nice" guys in other works though, where the use of the word is rather questionable, we get a chance to see what he's thinking and the way he acts, and he is sincerely and truly one of the kindest and most optimistic people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.
After having read and seen far too many anime and manga where the main character is a bishonen, angsty 'badass' in a world half-empty, its a breath of fresh air to read about someone who biggest act of violence is a really strong shove, who's biggest problem is how to avoid hurting the feelings of others inadverdently, and who's face would disturb a blobfish. Kitano is like a more extreme version of Vash from Trigun, if Vash lived in a better world and was more oblivious to the shortcomings of those around him, and got hit in the face by a forest of ugly trees.
"Angel Densetsu" is a comedy on the idealistic side of things, so don't expect hyper-realism. If you can enjoy a plot that uses misunderstandings for much of its comedy, then this manga is a great read. For a non-manga example, if you liked "What about Bob" or "The Man Who Knew Too Little", then this sorta comedy might appeal to you. If you can't, but you really like the idea of a different sort of protagonist, then its still worth a try, the series is rather short, especially the anime.
I'd highly recommend this series to just about anyone. Its one that I still remember fondly, though it will never be a major series, its nice just the way it is. Much like Kitaro himself.
A different opinion
Angel Densetsu is one of those rare series which simply makes you feel good for having read it.
Kitano isn't a typical hero, he's just a really nice guy who happens to have a really ugly face. Unlike similar "nice" guys in other works though, where the use of the word is rather questionable, we get a chance to see what he's thinking and the way he acts, and he is sincerely and truly one of the kindest and most optimistic people you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting.
After having read and seen far too many anime and manga where the main character is a bishonen, angsty 'badass' in a world half-empty, its a breath of fresh air to read about someone who biggest act of violence is a really strong shove, who's biggest problem is how to avoid hurting the feelings of others inadverdently, and who's face would disturb a blobfish. Kitano is like a more extreme version of Vash from Trigun, if Vash lived in a better world and was more oblivious to the shortcomings of those around him, and got hit in the face by a forest of ugly trees.
"Angel Densetsu" is a comedy on the idealistic side of things, so don't expect hyper-realism. If you can enjoy a plot that uses misunderstandings for much of its comedy, then this manga is a great read. For a non-manga example, if you liked "What about Bob" or "The Man Who Knew Too Little", then this sorta comedy might appeal to you. If you can't, but you really like the idea of a different sort of protagonist, then its still worth a try, the series is rather short, especially the anime.
I'd highly recommend this series to just about anyone. Its one that I still remember fondly, though it will never be a major series, its nice just the way it is. Much like Kitaro himself.