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Japanese manga series

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Jump from 1993 to 2000, with its chapters collected in 15 volumes. A two episode original video animation (OVA) adaptation, animated by Toei Animation, was released in 1996.

The series follows Seiichirō Kitano, a kind and naive boy with the heart of an angel, but the sinister looks of a devil. This paired with his horrible luck and awkward social skills causes many misunderstandings, leading people to assume that he is a delinquent and heroin addict, and (unbeknownst to himself) results in a career as the head thug, or "school guardian" at his new school.

They are known as special guidance counselors, but they are actually working for the Education Committee. They are known as the "Shadowy Seven" (and "Shadowy Six" after Shirataki's retirement). Irie, the first of the seven guidance counselors, seen in chapter 7. Kumagai, the most warrior like of the seven. Shirataki, the third special guidance counselor dispatched from the Education Committee to deal with Kitano. Haruka Hishida, first seen in chapter 43. The other three members of the seven/six were never introduced during the series.

Ryuichiro Kitano (北野 隆一郎), his father, an ordinary office worker, first seen in chapter 21. Midori Kitano (北野 みどり), his mother, first seen in chapter 21.

Heizo Koiso, Ryoko's father. Mrs. Koiso, Ryoko's deceased mother.

Papa Halford, an American with a Japanese wife and two children, who moved to Japan 20 years ago. Mama Halford, introduced in chapter 66. Leo Halford (レオ·ハルフォード), the half Japanese first son of the Halford family. Sana Halford (サナ·ハルフォード), Leo's little sister.

Written and illustrated by Norihiro Yagi, Angel Densetsu was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Jump from 1993 to 2000. Its chapters were collected in 15 volumes, released from August 4, 1993, to April 4, 2000.

On Anime News Network, Justin Sevakis calls the OVA "easily one of my top 10 anime comedies of all time."