I am not kidding that the majority of the villains the group encountered received considerably more character exploration than either Benny or Dutch (the other two Black Lagoon members). The characters are well defined, although I felt the focus given to the characters was rather strangely distributed Revy and Rock (the two main characters) aside, the rest of the Black Lagoon barely garnered any attention, and their involvement was so greatly reduced by the end of the series that you had to wonder why the show was even named after the group. The music is not something that impressed me there isn’t a lot of score music in the show (which is slightly refreshing given anime’s habbit of blasting violin and choir over every scene), and what it has is fitting, but not really memorable. The character designs are all attractive and original. It shines during the action scenes, which are very fluid and detailed, but overall has no real flaws other than the occasional lapse in consistency. The production values for the show are certainly excellent, some of the best to have come out of 2006. So Black Lagoon was a great change of pace a hollywood style action/adventure shoot ‘em up but with a darker and more thoughtful approach to themes and characters (as is often found in mature anime) - it’s a splendid mix. I found this refreshing because, typically, the only anime you are likely to find set in present-time reality are slice-of-life, revolving around dramatic or romantic themes. Although its depiction of battle features the usual problems of character shielding and the Stormtrooper effect, overall the show is very much grounded in reality, with no magic or science-fiction elements whatsoever. Typical action bases you could expect from hollywood, but which, for one reason or another, anime rarely delivers. From its premise to its execution, the show provides thrilling action sequences, from boat and car chases, to messy fisticuffs and bullet-spamming gunfights, the show covers all Generally, I tend to avoid those anime which are blatantly action-oriented, because an action anime series so often means that it will be generically shounen, or be some kind of absurd mecha-combat series very rarely can I find an action series which does not fall to those and other traps, and Black Lagoon is one of them. One word that keeps propelling itself to the forefront of my head when I go to describe this show is: ‘refreshing’. Witness Rokurou struggling to keep his values and philosophies intact as he slowly transforms from businessman to ruthless mercenary. In order to survive, he must quickly adapt to his new environment and prepare himself for the bloodshed and tribulation to come.Ī non-stop, high-octane thriller, Black Lagoon delves into the depths of human morality and virtue. Now abandoned and betrayed by his former employer, Rokurou decides to join Black Lagoon. The group plans to use him as a bargaining chip in negotiations which ultimately failed. His business trip swiftly goes downhill as Rokurou is captured by a mercenary group operating in Roanapur, called Black Lagoon. A haven for convicts and degenerates alike, the city is notorious for being the center of illegal activities and operations, often fueled by local crime syndicates.Įnter Rokurou Okajima, an average Japanese businessman who has been living a dull and monotonous life, when he finally gets his chance for a change of pace with a delivery trip to Southeast Asia. Within Thailand is Roanapur, a depraved, crime-ridden city where not even the authorities or churches are untouched by the claws of corruption.
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