Black Lagoon: Season 1 & 2 (Standard Edition) [Blu-ray]

Must have for any fan of the TV show or manga books of the same name

I’m really glad I can get this series on DVD/Blu-ray, it’s an excellent series.

Booze, gun, profanity, and violence. What's not to like?

Black Lagoon it got a great story and it fun to watch

A truly great show, but if you are thinking of getting these Blu Ray on import because it's cheaper than buying the the UK versions let me heed you the following warning. They will not play on a regular Pal PS3.I've made the mistake assuming that because I could play the US BR's of Incredibles and Avengers on my PS3 that I could do the same with all future purchases, however those two films were not region locked. This however is, so unless you have a multi-regional blu ray player just pay extra for the UK versions as a Multi regional BR player will set you back a helluva lot more.

I really loved this show, and it is now right up there as one of my favourites. I haven't watched the Japanese version yet, but I will be soon, that's for sure! Plays a little bit like Tarantino, with quite a few knowing nods to various tropes and clichés from the genre. Actually my favourite character is Roberta, a spitter for Mei Rin from Black Butler, as the homicidal housemaid, and there is a spin-off set just about her which I just got and am going to watch this very night! Very highly recommended!!!

Very good series.

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It's Black Lagoon on bluray. What needs to be said? It arrived, it was in perfect shape

おもしろいです。けれど日本のBDプレイヤーで再生しようとしてもできません。同一内容のDVDが付属していたのでそちらは普通に見られました。

This is my first time reviewing something on Amazon, and I have a tendency to be rather prolix, so bear with me.I won’t go into plot too much, as I believe this is a show worth experiencing in its entirety, but will break down the pros and cons of the series.Pros:Action Action and MORE ACTION!!!Fantastic animationAppealing charactersTwisted story (if you can’t handle it this can be a con)Unique pace and styleCons:Sort of a “dude” show (more on that later)Box set feels incomplete (but the OVA, sold separately, finishes up the series nicely)Pro/Con:Voice acting is… a mixed bag.Okay, here we go. I have been a big fan of anime all my life, and this has got to be in my top three series watched (and I have seen a LOT of them.) Black Lagoon is unlike any other anime series out there, to the best of my knowledge. It is what I imagine happens when a Japanese man with a fascination for guns and girls writes a manga paying honor to Quentin Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, and the Die Hard series.At a first glance Black Lagoon is just another Michal Bay film, only animated, complete with subpar acting; but this is how it is supposed to be. You aren’t supposed to take the show seriously until it starts taking itself seriously. This can be haphazard at times, but the transition from “mindless shoot-em-up” to “story about the depravity of humanity” comes along in a surprising way.This is a show where you are never more than ten minutes away from a firefight and never more than one minute away from an F bomb; it is clear that this show/manga was geared towards a male audience. However, as there is not a single female cast member who is not a bona fide badass, I would encourage everyone to watch this. It jumps away from the typical anime trope of “giddy teenage school girl” female characters, and the lead, Revy, is one of the most twisted sociopaths you’ll ever see.The animation is amazing, too. From the characters expressions, to the intense detail placed in the action sequences, to the stunning hand-drawn backgrounds and tropical environments. No detail is omitted and you can really appreciate just looking at the scenes. Right out of the bag you’ll be introduced to amazing ocean environments that will leave you wanting to go to the beach. There is very little CG in this show and, in my opinion, it comes out better for it.Now I’ll mention a little about the story before talking about the most important aspect of this show, the VA. The story starts of bland and un-inspired. Rokuro (Rock) is a Japanese business man whose luck runs out when he is hijacked by a group of international pirates known as Black Lagoon. A thousand bullets, one of those rare helicopter/boat collisions, and a few dozen explosions later nothing really changes aside from the fact that he decides to toss his old job and join up with Black Lagoon.The series is a collection of Black Lagoon’s exploits after Rock joins. They are more like mercenaries than traditional pirates and pretty much work for the highest bidder. The story doesn’t get really compelling until the second season, “Second Barrage”, where the stories take a turn for the macabre. By the end of the series you will have that “Elfin Lied” feeling, where you will be questioning your own humanity and the meaning of life. Until then, though, just enjoy the ride and laugh at the curse words and vulgar behavior.As I mentioned before the series doesn’t feel complete until you watch the OVAs, which is called “Black Lagoon: Roberta’s Blood Trail.” The manga which this anime is based off of is still under production, and the second season ended pretty much right when we start learning a little back story. You still won’t know much about the cast, except for Revy, by the end of the OVAs but it does feel like a better place to end, slightly more conclusive (though, again, the manga is still going on so we may even get more eventually)Okay, lastly the Voice Acting. I know a fair amount of Japanese, and am traditionally in favor of Sub over Dub; I can tell good and bad voice acting regardless of language. I have only ever watched one other series where I prefer dub over sub, and that was Samurai Champloo. This show suffers the same fault as that series (or perhaps benefit, depending on how you look at it.) That is: the voice acting is…okay? In either language. I’ve watched Black Lagoon through in both languages and the quality is decent, but not great, it both languages.NOW, as to why I prefer Dub over Sub in this instance? One: Watching a show in your native tongue when you have nothing to gain by watching it subbed is always easier. Two, and most importantly: The English language has a much more…. Colorful vocabulary. The majority of Black Lagoon (the pirates) is of American origins, and Rock is multi-lingual so everyone speaking English makes more sense. Not to mention it fits the tone of the series more, we Americans have 101 ways to say “F you” whereas in the Japanese language you are much more restricted. The cast is all pretty violent and vulgar, so having a wide variety in the curse words is a must for comedy’s sake.Well that about covers it. A 4.5 star show in my opinion, with only the slightest of faults weighing it down.

Pour les fans de la série, il s'agit d'un produit excellent les 24 épisodes regroupant saison 1 et saison 2 sont présentes dans ce coffret et de plus ils s'y trouvent en BluRay ET en DVD également!Ils sont réellement magnifiques!Attention toutefois de vérifier vos lecteurs BluRay et DVD, car il s'agit de BluRay zoné qui ne peuvent être lu que sur des lecteur américain (zone A BR et Zone 1 DVD) j'ai du les retournés car ni ma Playstation 3 ni ma Playstation 4 ne pouvait les lire du à la zone Européenne!

Having watched Black Lagoon before, I decided to replace the set that I lost when this complete Blu-Ray Box came available. I can say that I LOVE the series just as much, if not more so, from when I first saw it on DVD several years ago. So, without further ado, here is my review of the anime series Black Lagoon.A quick note: if you love High School of the Dead (aka HOTD), then Black Lagoon will be up your alley.AnimationAs an avid Otaku, I have noticed that most Japanese Anime seems to fall into two categories. One type is a series with really good, detailed animation; the other is comprised of generic, lazy drawings. Black Lagoon has wonderful animation, and thus falls into the first camp. The details are impeccable, from the environments (which range from a depraved city to the high seas), the mechanical aspects (the gunboat the pirates use is wonderfully drawn and very believable), and to the characters themselves. Each character has a distinct costume, and the facial expressions are varied. While there is a slight tendency for the wide-eyed cliché anime females, by-and-large the renderings of the world of Black Lagoon are realistic and believable.With the above in mind, most of the females are, erm... well endowed, and in some situations, it would be physically impossible for the movement and/or way their endowments are held up (I am sorry, things that large are never that perky). The series does tend to categorize the women into either a highly sexualized depiction (Revy, the main female protagonist in the series, saunters around in a tight tank top and short shorts), or as prude-like as possible (a nun, a businesswoman, or a maid in a very conservative uniform). Even with these somewhat sexist depictions, the personality of these women more than make up for their “idealized” depictions.Plot (Minor Spoilers)The story of Black Lagoon starts out with high-speed action and ends the series with a shootout. The crew of the eponymous Black Lagoon have been tasked with boarding a vessel to obtain certain files from an employee of said Japanese organization. They end up kidnapping the employee, and amid the loud vulgarities uttered by the pirates, the soft-spoken demeanor of the businessman seems comical.From here, the story takes off. Business intrigue, hectic shootouts, Neo-Nazi subplots, and lots and lots of cursing. The characters themselves are modern-day pirates, acquiring jobs from a variety of sources in their home port, a city filled with the scum of the Earth. The police are corrupt; various “cultural” gangs (i.e., “the Russians”, Chinese Triads, Italian Mafia, & etc) are in control. It is the leaders of these gangs who hire the crew of Black Lagoon for myriad illegal jobs.Now what about that kidnapped Japanese employee? Well, he ends up joining the crew of the Black Lagoon, becoming their straight-laced, book-smart, business negotiations manager. I could tell you how he joins, but it would give away the plot of the first couple episodes.Some reviews state that there is no discernable plot to the series, and in terms of an overall, arching plot, this statement is somewhat true. The series is comprised of several arcs, with several episodes dedicated toward the exposition and subsequent resolution within the season. These stories build upon the overall development of both the characters and the world of Black Lagoon. The result is a series that is edgy, funny, and full of action. Fights, explosions, chases on the high seas, dark crime stories, and interesting dialogue comprise the series. There are several veiled political comments made (the Neo Nazi plot, for instance, is one), and some vague historical allusions, which may or may not be accurate (I didn't research them, I'll be honest). Some of the plots may offend some people (if you do not like bloodshed and the Neo Nazi depictions, don't get this Blu-Ray), and the series has tons of cursing. I would not recommend watching this in front of children.Music and Voice ActingThe music in the series is top notch, with maybe the exception of the theme song (a weird rock/techno/J-pop song that makes no sense, lyrics-wise). Most of the action sequences have a rock song playing, and combined with the excellent animation, you will stay glued to your screen. The music suits the atmosphere, and unlike some anime series, fits the content perfectly. I intend to look up the soundtrack!The voiceacting is wonderful, also. The tones and emotions conveyed by the voiceactors is well done, and the lip-syncing is top-notch. Each character has a very distinct voice, from the rough voice of Revy, the soft-spoken businessman, or the baritone captain. Characters with cultural accents also have excellent portrayals without being cliché.OverallIf you want an action-packed series that is a bit unconventional (there is no grand plot, rather, a series of smaller, defined plots), this is for you. Lots of cursing may turn off some, and some of the touchy subject matter will offend others. The great animation, voiceacting, music, and colorful characters give Black Lagoon a very mature setting and topics that will give you pause. It is brutal and as honest as it can be for a fictional world, and in the end you will be rooting for more. If you love action-packed, dark anime series, Black Lagoon is not one that can be beat.