Anime Hajime Review: Black Lagoon Roberta's Blood Trail

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Black Lagoon Roberta’s Blood Trail. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

A life of war and violence will leave deep scars on even the most hardened of soldiers. Once the fighting stops, the most difficult thing to do is find peace. Yet peace was something the infamous Bloodhound of Florencia had achieved. At last, the assassin turn housemaid, Roberta (voiced by Michie Tomizawa), could store away her guns.

Then in an instant, that life was taken from her.

An American operation in Colombia results in the death of Roberta’s beloved new master. The unstoppable killer now had a new target. By any means necessary, Roberta would see to it that the people responsible would die. Even if that meant declaring war on the full might of the US military.

Roberta’s hunt is nothing if not destructive. Her revenge soon takes her back to a small, corrupt cesspool in Southeast Asia. The crime-ridden city of Roanapur. Within the town is the headquarters of the notorious mercenaries of the Lagoon Company. Among its members is former Japanese salaryman, Rokuro “Rock” Okajima (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa). As well as one of the world’s most dangerous gunslingers, Revy (voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi).

Anime Hajime Review: Black Lagoon the Second Barrage

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Series Synopsis

The streets of Roanapur remain as corrupt and as dangerous as ever. The many crime syndicates remain in constant struggle for power. Death is the norm and when you have a job that needs to get done, look no further than the Lagoon Shipping Company.

Rokuro “Rock” Okajima (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa) is trying to adapted to new outlaw life style and it’s hard to tell if things are getting easier or harder. Regardless, he's built quite the reputation and is a true member of the infamous Black Lagoon. Alongside captain Dutch (voiced by Tsutomu Isobe), computer expert Benny (voiced by Hiroaki Hirata), and the dangerous gunslinger Revy (voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi).

If the price is right, the Black Lagoon will take on any job. Too bad the door swings both ways. This group finds themselves against some of the world’s most dangerous and deranged assassins. Though they have partners in high places, there's no one they can call an ally.

If goals align, the Black Lagoon is a symbol of lawlessness in one of the world's bloodiest cities.

Anime Hajime Review: Black Lagoon

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Series Synopsis

Rokuro Okajima (voiced by Daisuke Namikawa) isn’t all that special. An average Japanese salaryman he does his job. Although has become a basic errand boy for his company. As a result, he often has to travel the world.

On one trip to the South China Sea, Rokuro runs into the infamous pirates of Black Lagoon. They plan to take the cargo Rokuro is caring and decide to kidnap him as well.

While a prisoner, Rokuro mingles with the crew of the Lagoon.

Benny (voiced by Hiroaki Hirata) is the group's computer technician. Dutch (voiced by Tsutomu Isobe) is the Lagoon’s captain and is a well-known figure in the area. Last, there’s Revy (voiced by Megumi Toyoguchi). She is the team's fighter and one of the deadliest people on the planet.

Rather than negotiating, Rokuro's company declares him dead. Left with no place to go he decides to stay aboard the Black Lagoon. Taking the name Rock, he has entered the world of pirates, crooks, and killers.