That's way too good lol

It may not look like, it took me tree times to notice, but Rock is one hardcore psycho! nowhere near Revy. and that is considering that Revy is messed up.

@@deathkeys1 tree times? what are you Irish

It's the businessman equivalent of taking the collar off an attack dog

OH MY GOD 🤣🤣🤣

I would be 100% down for more Black Lagoon

I just don't like the panel layout its to dense and makes it hard to read

Is there enough material for another season though? I heard the manga went on a bit of hiatus for a while and only recently picked back up again.

It's one of my favorite anime of all times.

@@branimirstoilov8640 No. Maybe small OVA again. They made 5 episode OVA from 3 volumes + 3 chapters, but for now what they could work with is only 2 volumes for a specific story arc, and then a new arc has 5 chapters, and i don't know if it there will be more or only those 5 chapters for that story arch.

Yep, for me it always felt like it worked because of the characters. They're over the top a bit, but none of them are perfect or strictly moral, so the non action moments feel real

@@ProfessorViral they all have their place in the world and their motivations and hobbies and everything.

honestly take black lagoon's story and put it in shadowrun and there is nothing to change.

@@brianwise5850 you are giving me ideas.

Honestly the action is the worst part of it, the characters, plot, dialogue and the themes it touches are what makes this show

Tactical genius on the level of Creed or Yarrik thats for fucking sure.

You didnt mension Why. You forgot Chang

@@Meiyosaki Oh yeah, I was just giving a quick synopsis of what he did. But of course I was accounting for the fact that everyone knew why he made the dive.

@@Meiyosaki wasnt chang trying to use him?

jus1 fro2 hes who rock wanted to take down in the last 5 episodes

Just like Mr. Chan(a honest police officer)

That's true, a weird sense of "beat em, or join em" where beating them isn't possible and would only lead to his death

Best example of this is when he looked out the window and casually sees the cleaner cutting up a dead body with a chainsaw in broad daylight.

Sometimes, you just got to embrace it

It’s called vicarious trauma... and after you see shit like the vampire twins it makes sense

It's very original, and also so fitting for his character to, in a sense, do business behind the scenes, like he's using his old life to run his new one

After all.. everyone's got a dark side, we just have to make a choice... control it, use it ... or let it run you rotten and raving

@@jackthorton10 Fun Fact: Rocks VA is also Light Yagami, which makes Rocks darker moments all the more fitting.

@@orangeslash1667 And considering Mr.Yagami attempted to manipulate a certain blond-haired follower of his to his will, it also fits with how Rock tries to maneuver around Revy in their times together... except for him the shoe is on the other foot.

​@@jackthorton10 Fun Fact: Brad Swaile said that when Funimation got their hands on Black Lagoon, he was so scared the Funimation would change the dub, thankfully that didn't happen.

That bit in episode two where he finally lets loose, and then later joins the Lagoon is pure "quitting fantasy" story lol

This is something I noticed, but forgot to bring up here. A nice visual pairing to his character I wish I brought up!

Also, in OVA, you can see his teeth - there are fangs, much like Revy's.

You all making fun of Rock 😭 he was a good guy

@@rdyrk8405 Rock comes down from his power trip in the Roberta Blood Trail after math arc

i think i know who is ending up on that noose outside the city.

Rock is a reflection of her. When she see how an innocent person can be corrupted by her actions and the world, it makes her want to go against it, depsite promoting the same life style

After watching Blood Trail, I see a lot more along those lines. I'll have a video more focused on Revy with that in mind coming up soon!

@@ProfessorViral revy i think wrongly sees rock as her saviour

i feel they will die..or are already dead..

It’s like rock said, Revy will have to become her own Robin Hood. She desperately wants a peaceful life and probably wants rock to take her away from that life. I feel like if Rock does die tho Revy will become another Roberta and If Revy dies Rock will become another Chang. Black lagoon is so interesting and if rock somehow end up walking away from this life in one peace where the writing makes sense it’ll become my all time favorite anime/manga.

@@imactivated6841 I completely agree with your analysis. Revy wants a knight in shining armour to rescue her from a life of crime, but she also subconsciously thinks that she doesn't deserve one. That's why she tries to push Rock away, but also stands beside him when push comes to shove. Rock, however, is an enigma. We can see that he is becoming more and more manipulative and delving into his dark side. But, we don't know whether he truly likes Revy, or just manipulating her to do his biding. Tbh, I don't see how the relationship between Rock and Revy can survive, but if the author can do that, black Lagoon will become my favourite anime.

I think why people call him a villain is because he uses people for his goal. You know the phrase " if you want something done right do it yourself". Rock does not put himself on the line. He pushes other to do it for his own goals. Not only that, Rock only really values the lives of those he cares about. The random henchmen and boss that die don't matter to him. Saving people is like he said, a hobby. He wants to make change to better his own life and like the video addressed, to avoid living a static life.

No way, Rock is a villain. and this shows very well in Roberta's blood trail, he basically gambled with everyone's lives, and this alone desite the outcome is enough evil, he manipulated everyone. if he snapss he could run the whole place if he so chooses.

​@@deathkeys1 But the outcome made him a hero since he did the job. He probably took the worst possible path but he did it.

@@mcgullible5212 I see your point and respect it, however, I guess that this is a matter of opinion, because outcomes and intentions don't really justify means... for there are many paths for a given outcome. Plus, one could say that he just did that on a whim, out of boredom. Idon't know, but n my life experience, I've seen terrible deeds yielding good outcomes, and good intentions resulting in true horror... becuse there's a gap between what people think they're doing and what is actually being done. these people are psychopaths and psychopaths of the worst quality.

Rock is the master mind type of villain who just tell people what's what only to plans that benefits him and the party he's working with.

Acting from the shadows he does have some power over them. Especially with the Lagoon Company somewhat "in his pocket," he has a decent level of protection, while manipulating things in ways no one will see until it's too late, or have no option to go against as with Grey Fox in Blood Trail. Despite missing some scenes or lines in the adaptation, I love how it seems to have nearly the exact same feel

If he had a gun, he'd be running Roanapur, as stated in-series.

What chapter are you talking about?

​@@ProfessorViral As much as Revy likes to say she doesn't care about Rock, it's very clear she'd go against ANYONE for his sake. She almost shot Balalaika when Balalaika shoved a gun in Rock's face when they went to Japan. In that sense, Revy IS Rock's gun. He doesn't really need a weapon of his own. And we didn't even consider any of Rock's other allies, who'd most likely do the same. And then there's also his incredibly manipulative nature. He really is dangerous if he tries.

not a bad thing though

Same

Agreed with the others, seems like a good excuse 😂

Just did. Few days ago

I first started watching it earlier this year to be honest. I hadn't even heard of it before then.

That is true, he has a power that most people in Roanapur lack, or discarded long ago. A good way to look at things there. Thanks!

@@ProfessorViral exactly guy. If you can change a life, just by speech, that’s amazing you know, and that’s what could make anyone strong.

@@ProfessorViral They ALL respect him. Everyone including Hotel Moscow Respects Rokuro Okajima. Hell at the End of 2nd Barrage, Rock Challenges Balalaika when she tries to carry out the Hit orders that Washime had purchased on the rival Clan, She not only threatens Rock with a Gun and Throws him on top of the Hood of a Car, she's SO intrigued and amused that Rock is the only person around her questioning her authority, that she begins FLIRTING with him and then having a good Heartful Laugh. She CLEARLY has Respect for Rock, because she knows full well she coulda have Killed him, but doesn't. And to Rock's surprise, She not only CALLS off the Hit, she turns around and orders Hotel Moscow to Kill WASHIME Clan instead. When the Russian Mafia Empress Not only allows you to question her Judgement without killing you, and also obviously has a Mild Crush on you and then suddenly turns around and gives orders that YOU favor, You KNOW you're a Badass with Balls of Titanium. Revy isn't just Jealous of Rock, She likes him. ALOT. He's her little Punching Bag, but she'll protect him at all Costs. Whereas Rock is Balalaika's Boytoy and Scullery Boy, Rock is Revy's Tipping Off point. Benny Likes Rock's Style. A Born Again Christian and Messianic Jew, Benny KNOWS well what's Righteous and what's not and he appreciates that Rock understands that. Dutch Knows. He's Wise enough to have understood how Invaluable Rokuro is. Because Asahi had paid Lagoon and him $1.5 Million to Kill Rock, he's the one that called off the Hit and also knew that he could play a little Cupid with Rokuro and Rebecca "Two Hands" Lee by bunking Rock with her.

For sure, seeing something so satisfyingly paced and with so much depth is almost stunning

Rock does sum that up fairly well, and with such an original take too

Overused joke quote much, pick something of your own

Or not since its all a matter of perspective really

But the thing is, Rock's a villain trying very hard to be a hero.

I take issue with this quote. It’s not true. Most people are not heros. The amount of heros in the world is so small, they could all fit inside one football stadium and have a lot of empty seats left over. The world is populated with villains, occasionally one will become a hero and make the world better. Most don’t.thats just how it is.

That is a way I could have phrased things, fair play lol

Indeed, especially in the Roberta's blood trail arc

*yet*

Not an antihero but the making of a mob boss

Yep, it's a much more refreshing take than the often blindly heroic characters in anime

Rock is not an antagonist tho- He is the protagonist of the story what i think you meant to say was he is a villian/anti-hero cuz antagonist means the bad guy to the main character

Being a protagonist has nothing to do with being evil.

No one bats 1000 😂

I mean Gandhi wanted Hitler to win Nazi Germany supported Indian independence.

That is not what you call peace in a bottle... that's what you call facism in a glassy jar

Laughs in nuclear weapons.

16:10

I hope we'll get another one too, it's definitely deserving of it

As much as I would love that, but there’s literally only one arc after Roberta’s Blood Trail so there’s definitely not enough source material to animate for another season

@@seraph_dalgon_9216 Have to disagree with you on that..as the Manga has well and truly moved on from that point and is on going like I said..sadly Mad House has a reputation for limited season Anime from what i was told..would be great if they did pick this up again, as another studio wouldn't do it justice and the style Mad House has is one of the best..

100% same here. I wasn't expecting to get pulled in as much as I was

when yukio dies rock legit became the manga's best character...he changed for the worse..and i like it and agree with his darkness...its fuked

I fell inlove after i saw the episode w roberta the maid trying to save her young master😏

He became.Tyler durden

Theres something about Black Lagoon's blunt wording that just works

@@ProfessorViral I'm planning on reading the manga myself. That ending to the anime was just not good enough for me.

@@skippingstep1515 the manga actually has another ending for Roberta blood trail arc and it's pretty nice

*Rock, undoes tie* *everyone watching:* "o shit"

It surprised me, I didn't think I would like it as much as I did

If only he got to relax and do that full on. Maybe someday he can...

you should maybe read the last chapter of the manga ahahah

@@Oda_1582 the manga ended ?

Yep, maybe even a darker than that for a bit. I'm just finishing up a script for a follow up video now!

Whats the fanfic

I always kind of saw them hitting a happy medium wherein they let Rock choose the more light side of the grey jobs especially with what coco did later on making that a bit more practical.

The day he takes up a gun would be one of the most insane moments in anime, honestly. But, it's the "fitting" conclusion in a sense

@@ProfessorViral It might happend, but not seing it comming, he is more like do boss job, let Revy do shooting(or let her hire more guys if she aint enouth for herself), it is nicely pictured in Robertas Blood trail OVA, and latest manga-only story.

He does need a gun to kill people.

It's said at one point in either the manga or the anime that "Rock would be the most dangerous person in roanupur of he learned how to use a gun". While the fingerprint on the gun does stop him from ever going home, he still has the opportunity to walk away while he stays above committing violence.

Thank you! I actually hadn't seen the OVA at the time- I thought it was a side story based on the name, and didn't want to spoil anything by looking more into it. But, I just started it recently, and may make something involving it in the future!

I haven't seen Breaking Bad myself, but from the little I know of it I could see that being the case!

ProfessorViral you should watch it its amazing

@@ProfessorViral I highly recommend it. On a side note Black Lagoon served as a huge inspiration for my books.

@@upintheairstudio What are They called? Your books I mean.

@@the24thcolossusjustchillin39 They are part of a series called The Shadow World. The titles are, in order, Sanction Blue Edge Of The Abyss Hell To Pay and Death Dealers Incorporated. They are all on Amazon. I hope you enjoy them!

I've seen a few people here mention Jourgmand, so I have it on my watch later! Also, I'm glad I was able to fill a bit of a niche with Black Lagoon for you and others!

@@ProfessorViral Jormungand *

Hmm, I gave it a quick look over on MAL, it seems pretty interesting! I might have to check it out soon

a good show

i love that anime

@@ProfessorViral Its my other favorite anime.

Well, this one seems to be pretty popular with people, I've got it added to my "watch later" list!

Some of the action does make the enemies feel worse than Stormtroopers...

Yeah gun fight scene really sucks and doesn't make sense. E.g. Revy got hit by a rocket launcher in the face Instead of quick death She just lose consciousness. Like what the fuck!!!!!!!!!

Sure, sometimes I wonder how long the characters in Black Lagoon survive if they face against John Wick .-.

Đạt Đào or the black character from wii he hits everything and everyone

Reminds me of trigun where some guys shot an entire building to pieces, only leaving a perfect outline around vash, even though bullets are supposedly hideously expensive on account of the planet being one big desert wasteland.

Agreed, he sort of "grows into the role" in a sense haha. Also, thank you for watching and sticking around! I always try to keep things more original and dig deeper into series, and I'm glad it shows! 😄

Both Women are attracted to Rock. And there's a Clear Contrast to WHY.

Essentially. That's why I love when they refer to Roanapur as the city of the dead, everyone stays the same, alive but not living

@@ProfessorViral yes

They forced him in a sense, but he also took the final dive himself, to try and bend part of their world to his will, as they do so often. A forced choice, in a weird way

he merged between the two sides a villen and a persons that wants to move forward

Its definitely up there, I hadnt heard of it until deciding to check it out on a whim

@@ProfessorViral for me it's a borderline masterpiece. It doesn't shy away from the grit or the gore, the character development between rock and revy, rock slowly over multiple seasons decending into the depravity that is his new life yet still keeping one foot in his old morals not fully committed to his decision in ep 2. And revy seeing him as a ray of hope for a better life, as a way to escape from her existence. Robertas blood trail is the best season for this reason. The comedy is also top notch. Balalaika steals every scene shes in. Dutch is the dad we all want. And the dub. OMG. It's very rare that a dub can out do the sub of an anime. But this show if watched in any other form but the english dub is a crime against humanity. That's where revy really shines in her dialogue. Dammit guess I gotta go watch it again. F*ckin A.

I really respect that it leans into the grit without ever feeling like it went to far. Agreed on the character points as well, especially Balallaika's scenes. They're so intense after we've seen all she's capable of. I'm just starting Blood Trail now, so I'll get to see all that has to offer, and likely make another video as well!

This is fair; he keeps what he can/wants to, and allows what he doesn't to fade away. It's more harsh in BT, but still very true!

I'm actually in a similar situation, I don't know many other people who've seen it in my groups

Yep, it's unusual. The protagonist usually sticks out for physical power, while he stands out for being one of the few to lack it

Coffee and a cigar on the porch honestly sounds like a calm morning in Roanapur

@@ProfessorViral oh definitely. I put on the tears fall to earth theme from the show while smoking a cigar and drinking coffee and see the mountains. It's just magical.

I can't comment on the non-Black Lagoon parts, but that is rough if people were disappointed because they expected more of the same. I get it a bit, since BL set the bar high like you said, but still. But, thanks for watching and for the comment! : D

@@ProfessorViral Give Re:CREATORS a try. It flips around the amount of action/interaction compared to BL, but has weight by itself. As a content creator, I felt it like a love letter. Or a Fate affectionate parody.

Yep, he could have a plan to destroy them all and not many would see it coming

So what if he became a person who has nothing to lose? Or is he already there?

I actually just finished Blood Trail yesterday, I'll be making a bit more talking about it soon! Also, I'll agree with Black Lagoon being a good live action candidate. Both because of its easily live nature, and how real the character are developed for an anime. Although, I might like to see a side mission instead, so that it wasn't rushed. Something maybe after Yukio and before Blood Trail where we can see part of the descent

No. No live action please. After that disastrous cowboy bebop, absolutely not.

Thank you! : D

Thanks! I'm happy I can fill the niche a bit : )

That's pretty much where I am too. Watched it having never heard of it until then, and I still don't get why it's so under the radar

Yeah, the grit of Black Lagoon is based on some very real aspects. It's sad, but it's a nice touch that BL never goes to far and doesn't play them in a distasteful light

Thank you, I happy to see you enjoyed the video! I'm honestly just glad I'm able to make these videos and have anyone watch them, but I'm super excited to see everyone new subscribing. I appreciate the sub, and the nice comment! : D

The second season started a bit weaker for me, but once it was finished I appreciated how it all worked together

Thank you! : D

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it : D

I would love to see a conclusion where Rock has to face something of what he's become, and see where he goes from there. That would have the potential to be amazing, especially with his mentioned connection with Revy, and what it means for her

Glad I can provide!

Well shit

That's a great way to put it, perfectly gritty

That'd probably be the most fitting. They die, and life goes on as usual in Roanapur; they were just two more casualties of the city of the dead

I was more thinking along the lines that as Rock delves deeper and deeper into villainy, Revy's desire to keep him good shapes her into becoming a better person herself in order to save Rock, but eventually Rock dies and she leaves the Lagoon in search of a life rather than an existence in the grave that is Roanapur or something along those lines.

@@thehorse5307 w

@@thehorse5307 both could possibly work

No problem, I'm glad you liked the video, and thanks for watching! : D

Thank you, I'll try to keep it up! : D

Thank you! I just had a few recently, so there'll be a short break, but I'm sure it'll return to the channel

@@ProfessorViral thanks man

No problem, I'm glad the video helped you out!

Psychopass,dbz,black lagoon cowboybebop are the sh*t 🔥 but yes the show is completely underrated :o

For sure, it's so odd to me I never heard of it and had to pick it randomly

Thanks!

Thanks, will do! : D

I actually love the Fargo comparison, a very fitting one for this anime. And, like you pointed out, a great one to show where the strong and weak separate in stories like these

Hey, no problem! Thanks for watching!

No problem, thank you for checking it out!

Hmm?? Is that on a legal streaming service?

@@Robbsta77 netflix

His arc is for sure one of the most original and realistically satisfying. I'm just getting into Blood Trail now, so I'll see what that has to offer for it shortly!

No problem, thank you for checking out the video and sticking around! : D

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and that it was able to give you a bit of Black Lagoon content, even if it's just from a fan! Also, thank you for watching and leaving a nice comment! : D

I'm glad too for this great content ^^ did you watch roberta blood trail cuz there was nothing about that season also there is good points about rock

That is true, at the end of the day not many like him could survive in this new world like he does. He has that at least

No problem!

Thank you! : D

I'm glad they didn't show his family, thinking on that point. I think it's one of those things that would define him too much, and it's better left to mystery

@@ProfessorViral fair point. But the thing about the former boss is definitely a possibility if rock sees him again

Thanks! I've actually never heard of Area 88 until now actually, I'll see what it's all about!

Thank you, I appreciate the sub, and such a nice comment! : D

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to bring some love to it for people!

Same here, but I also have to watch Roberta's Blood Trail, which I'm starting now, so there's that at least

I gave it a quick search, that is one of the more interesting premises I've seen

It got cancelled?! F*ck, and i thought it was an hiatus or something. Damn it, i really enjoyed it

@@DanteSuper95 Same. Speculations say it was cancelled. Others say hiatus. Other say that they released vol 10 in 2020 on July. But I don't see any translations. The the fandom wiki says 'Ongoing' yet there hasn't been any news since 2017.

@@DanteSuper95 *Update* (I looked it up just now) They released Volume 10 On July. 4 years after Volume 9! I'm gonna try finding an english version copy. *Update 2* They still haven't translated any chapters after about 3 months.

@@guywhosellsvapes4595 damn. They REALLY took their time, but hey at least it's still going. Thanks for the info, man, seems like this will be a Berserk 2.0

Thanks! 😁

Thank you! I'm glad I was able to help! : D