Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage English Sub & Dub

About Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage

If you are hunting for a new action series, Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage (BLACK LAGOON The Second Barrage) deserves a look (2006). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Okajima Rokuro - now known almost exclusively as 'Rock' - was once a typical, put-upon Japanese businessman. Then, on a routine business trip, he was kidnapped and ransomed by the Lagoon Company: a band of mercenary pirates operating out of the crime-riddled town of Roanapur.

Next up: Abandoned by his bosses, he joined the Lagoon Company. Now he must try and stay afloat amongst the ever-shifting politics of the criminal underworld, while simultaneously avoiding death at the hands of his quick-tempered, gun-toting co-worker, 'Two Hand' Revy.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Dutch (Tsutomu Isobe) and Revy (Megumi Toyoguchi) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with MADHOUSE and Front Line, which means the visual identity of Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Tsutomu Isobe voicing Dutch gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.