(L) Black Lagoon: Season One

[MarcusG]

Does anyone know the total amount of episodes for this anime?

[JShaggy]

Originally Posted by MarcusG

Does anyone know the total amount of episodes for this anime?

It's currently listed as a 12-episode series, according to Anime News Network.

[Marke]

that seams very short!

[MrProphet]

Originally Posted by Marke

that seams very short!

Well, the manga isn't that long anyway. With 6 episodes they went through a volume and a half (out of a current total of 5), so it's reasonable.

[physics223]

At least there's another anime that I can archive ... mmm ... GOOD! VELY GOOD!

[Trax]

From seeing ep5 and the preview to 6, it seems to me that Rock better be careful not to get on Revi's nerves too much. She had a tough life, but isn't looking for any sympathy. And seeing what Rock is like, and what he represents to her, is pissing her off.

Even if she would want to, she is too far gone to get back to a regular life. This lifestyle is all she knows and understands, she might even be scared to reluinqish this familiar lifestyle. Plus she'd probably get bored fast anyway trying to live a normal life. :P

The ending melody is eerie and sad, it suits her.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by Trax

From seeing ep5 and the preview to 6, it seems to me that Rock better be careful not to get on Revi's nerves too much. She had a tough life, but isn't looking for any sympathy. And seeing what Rock is like, and what he represents to her, is pissing her off.

Even if she would want to, she is too far gone to get back to a regular life. This lifestyle is all she knows and understands, she might even be scared to reluinqish this familiar lifestyle. Plus she'd probably get bored fast anyway trying to live a normal life. :P

The ending melody is eerie and sad, it suits her.

Remember, Rock has no right to tell her to leave all this behind. He left his world to join hers, so Rock has no right to suggest his world is more attractive.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by JShaggy

It's currently listed as a 12-episode series, according to Anime News Network.

Here's hoping for a second & third season. ^_^

Episode 04 & 05 were pretty much amazing to watch, and i'm happy that the whole Nazi thing hasen't ended.. it just seems like a great idea for the show, and also a reason to see more crazy arse action with Revy. <3

[Jazzrat]

Looks like all the good anime series is very short (~13 epi). New trend in the industry? I dont mind that much as long as they can keep the high quality and story focused.

Beside i think it's a good move, make a short season, see how well it's received then only make a 2nd season instead of dumping money into a 26 episode series that might or might not work.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Just watched ep 6...

A question to all of you:

Spoiler:

Does Revy have the right to kill everyone on board, including the civilian crew?

Sure, they are Nazis, but Revy was here to get the painting, not to extract justice or anything...

My opinion: Revy could, morally, gun them down. The unarmed crew are still working in a warship, as such they can't claim civilian protection. But for the sake of her mental health, Dutch stopped her. It's not that the crew should be spared, but that too much killing will push Revy further down into the deep end.

Revy didn't really care if the crew were Nazis or not. They are just target-practice, like everyone else. I believe Dutch knows she is always close to completely going crazy, and as such needs to pull her back from true insanity every once in a while. Otherwise there is always a very real danger of her never coming out of her "murder-death-kill" mode

[TougeSil80]

Originally Posted by Vallen Chaos Valiant

Just watched ep 6...

A question to all of you:

Spoiler:

Does Revy have the right to kill everyone on board, including the civilian crew?

Sure, they are Nazis, but Revy was here to get the painting, not to extract justice or anything...

My opinion: Revy could, morally, gun them down. The unarmed crew are still working in a warship, as such they can't claim civilian protection. But for the sake of her mental health, Dutch stopped her. It's not that the crew should be spared, but that too much killing will push Revy further down into the deep end.

Revy didn't really care if the crew were Nazis or not. They are just target-practice, like everyone else. I believe Dutch knows she is always close to completely going crazy, and as such needs to pull her back from true insanity every once in a while. Otherwise there is always a very real danger of her never coming out of her "murder-death-kill" mode

Spoiler:

They are pirates to begin with, and they are stealing that painting. So nothing about what they did is legal anyways, I don't see a reason for Revy to stop. Cuz those civilians/crew members saw her face, they can identify her later. But I agree that Dutch stopped her from killing them so she doesn't go insane.

[SinsI]

Why would she bother with a moral bullshit? If she wants to do something, she does it - it's not like she is a deep-concious, thoughtful and caring person.
And as for "they saw her face"... Come on, it's open seas in a lawless pirate heaven, nobody cares whether they saw it or not. And I tend to think that that manga massacre is better suited to her - after all, those pests might try to interfere, and getting shot by an amateur is no better than getting shot by a pro. It's not like she wants anything out of them, or is it?

As for the length... Current story took 3 episodes(or maybe even more), first and second one also weren't the shortest of all, so if it is really only 12 episodes total, then we are going to see only two or three more story arcs, probably skipping most of the other characters - and that could be very sad. On the other hand, while that story index side bar on the official site does have only 12 slots, it might be just a site issue.

BTW, I want to see more of Crazy Rock - that would suit him better than constantly being wimpy.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Oh, another point; I agree that they would have looted the ship of all its valuables, specifically the armoury.

Bullets aren't free, and looting is what they do anyway. It's not like the dead people are going to need them. But it's likely not relevant to the plot, so it's not going to be shown.

[MarcusG]

What do you think happened during Revy's childhood. From watching episode 6, Revy did mention herself being used as a prostitute by her companions. Do you think that she was being forced to have sex with older guys as a child. I heard about how kids get kidnapped and turn into a prostitutes in some countries.

[Vallen Chaos Valiant]

Originally Posted by MarcusG

What do you think happened during Revy's childhood. From watching episode 6, Revy did mention herself being used as a prostitute by her companions. Do you think that she was being forced to have sex with older guys as a child. I heard about how kids get kidnapped and turn into a prostitutes in some countries.

"Some" countries?

Every country, you mean. And I mean every.
(I see you are from the States... Oprah had a TV special on this, and they found that the majority of children prostitutes/kidnapped children from Mexico are sent to the biggest cites of USA, because that's where the rich people are.)

People-trafficking (the modern, pleasant term for the Slave Trade) is only third behind drugs and guns as a money-maker for syndicates. Ironic, since Black Lagoon transports drugs and guns.

[kujoe]

Originally Posted by MarcusG

What do you think happened during Revy's childhood. From watching episode 6, Revy did mention herself being used as a prostitute by her companions. Do you think that she was being forced to have sex with older guys as a child. I heard about how kids get kidnapped and turn into a prostitutes in some countries.

My Japanese is pretty rusty so I wouldn't really know, but perhaps you're actually referring to her talk from episode 5? I believe she was simply making a figurative statement there. The scanlated chapter I have translated that line as something along the lines of, "I'd rather my buddies treated me like a whore..."

With regard to what she actually went through as a child—it isn't actually crystal clear yet, (I think...) but it's been heavily implied that she learned how to shoot and kill at an early age. It's possible that she might have gone through other nasty stuff in the past, but it's practically a fact that killing people was very prevalent during her younger days.

[Cal-Reflector]

Originally Posted by kujoe

My Japanese is pretty rusty so I wouldn't really know, but perhaps you're actually referring to her talk from episode 5? I believe she was simply making a figurative statement there. The scanlated chapter I have translated that line as something along the lines of, "I'd rather my buddies treated me like a whore..."

With regard to what she actually went through as a child—it isn't actually crystal clear yet, (I think...) but it's been heavily implied that she learned how to shoot and kill at an early age. It's possible that she might have gone through other nasty stuff in the past, but it's practically a fact that killing people was very prevalent during her younger days.

The Chinese and English translations have different takes on the nuances of that statement so that even now I'm still uncertain on her exact meaning, but my overwhelming impression was that it was a figurative statement. Stepping back, it may also seem a bit odd if Revi just out of the blue starts going into details of her rough past (raped, etc), and instead she threatens Rock with the details.

[MrProphet]

Oh, damn... my, oh my!

Rock has balls of freaking steel! My respect for the guy just went literally through the roof!

Damn, that was a great episode, especially for Rock and Revy.

Spoiler for episode 7:

Anyway, Black Lagoon is back in port. Since the boat needs some repairs to the engine, Dutch asks Rock to drive Revy around on some errands he needs done. Rock is reluctant because Revy is coooonstantly bitching about this and that, but they get several matters done before they head for the quick bite at some cafe.



I especially loved this meeting with Balalaika. It was a hilarious scene of Balalaika watching (and editing) some porn. Notice the utterly bored look on Balalaika's face, Rock's exasperation and Revy's excitement. 8)

The killer nuns and the afro pimp were also a load of fun. Oh, and Rock is actually really-really good at racketeering. 8)

Anyway, the two eat at the cafe and Revy continues bitching on and on befere Rock finally snaps and lets out a long tirade on Revy which pretty much amounted to a big "FUCK YOU TOO!" There are some tense moments as Revy shoots Rock almost point blank with her gun. Eventually, the two just get tired of screaming at each other and are arrested by the police.

Believe it or not, but the town actually has police... As their asses are hauled down to the precinct, Rock and Revy share a somewhat tender smoke in the police car.

Really-really good episode. Loved Rock's standing up to Revy and letting it all out. Oh, and it's official. Her full name is Rebecca. 8)

Next episode we have something interesting in store. You see, there is this kind, harmless looking meganekko maid...

[MarcusG]

I shouldnt of even read the spoiler tag.

[kujoe]

Wow! Rock and Revy just made episode 7, as expected. Hell, it's even better than I thought it would be. Man, what a wonderful episode.

Looks like we'll see even better stuff afterwards. Considering that they went through with the Neo-Nazi arc earlier than expected, it seems to me that they saved the more action-packed events for last.