Pirates of the Black Lagoon

Okazima Rokuro, a small Japanese employee of a large Tokyo-based company, was sent on an overseas business trip to deliver a certain drive. In the South China Sea, pirates hired by the Russian mafia seize his ship in order to steal secret information contained on the disk. After the assault, the Rokuro pirates themselves are taken hostage in the hope of receiving a ransom for him from his company. But the captured information turns out to be so incriminating that the company decides to destroy both the pirates and Okazima in order to “cover their tracks.” Miraculously survived, Rokuro (or Rock, as Dutch called him), decides to join the pirates who abducted him and become a sailor on the torpedo boat ELCO 80 'Patrol Torpedo PT-377 "Black Lagoon".

The ship belongs to a small but well-known cargo delivery company “Laguna”, which “sometimes has to break the law”. Her office is located in the fictional city of Roanapur ^[3] in Thailand , the criminal capital of Southeast Asia. A statue of Buddha is located in the bay of the city, and a loop hangs over the only land entrance to “hang outsiders” who, without thinking, will come to the city. The courier service maintains closest relations with the powerful group of the Russian mafia, the Hotel Moscow, but is ready to cooperate with anyone who offers a sufficient amount.

Rock (English Rock ) (jap. ロ ッ ク), Okazima Rokuro (jap. 岡 島 緑 郎) is a former clerk of a large Japanese company who has become a pirate. The company "Laguna" took him as a hostage to get money from his Japanese employers, but they decided to destroy Rokuro with his captors. After using the ingenuity of Okajima, the pirates managed to win the battle with the attack helicopter and stay alive, he was accepted into the Laguna team. In Tokyo, Rock worked in the geological department and is quite well versed in this industry. Laguna mainly uses his linguistic abilities (he knows Japanese , English , Spanish , and is also a little familiar with other languages). Formed, able to conduct business negotiations. Rock does not like weapons, so Dutch does not send him to perform combat missions. In the dangerous city of Roanapure, the Rock is protected from crime problems because it works for Laguna, widely known in narrow circles. Despite the fact that he tied up with the life of the clerk, Rock still wears a shirt and trousers and refuses the Hawaiian shirt , given to him by Revi. He was very pleased with his new life and never regretted that he had replaced a dull but safe life to the share of the representative of criminal circles. It can be seen how life in the seas of Southeast Asia changes it - Rock becomes more confident and experienced. Relationships with family and old friends in Japan are not supported. Among the team, he remains the most peaceful and kind, often insisting on justice. He does not like to carry out too dirty orders, for example, for robbing graves or selling children.

Sayyu : Daisuke Namikawa

Revie (eng. Ev ヴ ィ), Rebecca, “Dvurukaya” - an action movie “Laguna”, an American of Chinese origin. She was born and lived in New York , in the Chinatown quarter. As a child, she lost her parents (her mother died in a plane crash, her father, Revie killed herself because, after the tragic death of his wife, he drank himself, "rolled on the slope" and became a real home tyrant). Wanted by NYPD . Received her nickname for the ability to conduct shooting "in Macedonian" (simultaneously with two hands). It was she who decided to take Roca hostage and later offered him to become a member of the “Laguna”, but despite this, she had problems in communicating with him at the beginning. Partial to rock . He has a tattoo on his right shoulder and almost always wears very short shorts and jungle boots (Jungle boots). Drinks and smokes a lot, is extremely hot-tempered - it can open fire for any reason. More than once it was compared with serial killers. Favorite weapons are two Beretta 92FS Inox pistols. They are highly modified: the barrel is lengthened by 1 inch (from 4.9 to 5.9) and adapted for a silencer; along the cover-shutter engraved inscriptions in Thai ; Jolly Roger sign on the arms. She calls her weapon "Sword Cutlass", in honor of the pirate boarding saber . Constantly on the edge of life, Revie became rather cynical and pragmatic. It relies only on itself. The main values ​​are weapons and money. Atheist.

Dutch (eng. Dutch ) (Jap. ダ ッ チ) - (literally Dutch ) the head of Laguna and the owner of a torpedo boat that once belonged to the US Navy . The real name is probably Richard (Dick). In his own words - a former Marine, a veteran of the Vietnam War . Shortly before the withdrawal of American troops in 1973, Dutch deserted. Hid in Thailand, starting work as a mercenary. This theory, however, was questioned by one of the American agents during the "El Baile de la Muerte" arch, pointing out inconsistencies in the Datca story. Clever, reasonable, read. He tries to avoid conflicts inside the “Laguna”. Tough, but good with people. Tall, well muscled. Constantly wears dark glasses. He finds orders, trying not to participate in the dismantling of Roanapura's mafia clans. Nevertheless, he has a very good relationship with the Balalaika from the Hotel Moscow and Mr. Chan from the Triads . Favorite weapons are the Remington 870 Marine Magnum shotgun and the Smith & Wesson 629 revolver . Christian.

Sayyu : Tsutomi Isobe

Benny (eng. Benny ) (jap. ベ ニ ー) is a hacker and an electronics specialist at Black Lagoon, responsible for radar and communication systems. After graduating from college in Florida, got involved in a bad story, and he was wanted by the FBI and the mafia. He became a member of Laguna after Revie rescued him (two years before Rock came on board). By origin a Jew . Walks in a Hawaiian shirt. Like Rock, he does not use weapons, but, unlike him, closes his eyes to the harsh working methods of Revie and Datca. Dutch often calls him "Benny Boy."

Sayyu : Hiroaki Hirata

Balalaika (eng. Balalaika ) (Jap. バ ラ ラ イ カ) - the head of the organization of the Russian mafia "Hotel Moscow". The real name is Sofia Pavlovna Irinovskaya ^[4] . Alias ​​Vladilena (short for Vlad imir I Lich Len in) Vasilinova. She was brought up by her grandfather, a high-ranking military leader of the USSR. The father was allegedly convicted or fled abroad. Officer of the Soviet Airborne in the rank of captain. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it created a powerful criminal grouping of its former soldiers in South-East Asia . In the Afghan war, she suffered severe burns, due to which some mafia men called her “burned”. Skilful and merciless strategist. Cruel and straightforward. A wonderful shooter, sniper, for which he received her nickname (“balalaika” is one of the army slang names for the Dragunov sniper rifle ). Dreamed of taking part in the Olympiad . Does not suffer losses among his people. Former Russian paratroopers execute her orders implicitly and almost idolize. Almost always dressed in a strict women's suit with an officer overcoat draped over him. Smokes cigars, unlike all other characters who prefer cigarettes. She wears long hair, although in the army she had a short haircut. Unlike most other mafia bosses, she also takes part in the daily work of her group: for example, in the 7th series she spent the whole night revising pornography. He has a good relationship with Laguna. Is one of the few people who respects Revie - Two-Handed calls her "sister." Balalaika is also very good at Rock, sometimes even going against its business interests. Supposedly, it sometimes performs secret orders of the Kremlin, for example, establishes criminal power in Japan.

Sayyu : Mami Koyama

Mr. Chan (eng. Mr. Chang) (Kit. 張 維新) （Jap. チ ャ ン ・ ウ ァ イ サ -） is the boss of the Triads in Thailand . He worked in the police. Perfectly owns twin pistols ( Beretta 76 or AMT Hardballer Longslide ). Revie adopted her two pistol shooting style from him, so they have a pretty close relationship - he is one of the few whom she respects. He has a good relationship with the Hotel Moscow, whose boss, Balalaika, calls him "baby." Chan’s image is based on Chow Yunfat’s character in John Woo ’s The Right to Life .

Sayyu : Toshiyuki Morikawa

Eda (Eng.Eda) (jap. エ ダ) is the sister of the Church of Violence, the best friend of Revie, with whom they often drink right in the temple, but friendship does not prevent them from directing the barrel of their pistols at each other when it comes to money. Undercover CIA agent extracting information for US intelligence. Practically not mentioned in the first season. In Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage, he tries to flirt with Rock, mainly to provoke attacks of jealousy in Revie, and incites her to start a closer relationship with him. She constantly asks Revi if she slept with Rock, getting evasive answers. Blonde with blue eyes, which she hides behind pink glasses, constantly chewing chewing gum. Dressed either in a nun's robe , or in a miniskirt with an open topic . Of the weapons preferred Glock 17L .

Sayu : Jun Karasawa

Sister Iolanta (Eng. Yolanda) (Jap. ヨ ラ ン ダ) is the Mother Superior of the Church of Violence. Despite his old age, he easily participates in firefights, effortlessly handling a special gilded Desert Eagle . He trades weapons and understands him well. Wears a bandage on the right eye. Well versed in tea.

Sayyu : Akiko Takeguchi

Bao (eng. Bao ) (Jap. バ オ) is the bartender of the Yellow Flag bar, where Laguna employees often rest. Former soldier of the Army of South Vietnam. Dislikes "Laguna" (and especially Revie) due to the fact that his bar is often carried during the shootings with the participation of "Laguna". Doing business in the dangerous city of Roanapur, has a bulletproof bar counter. His favorite weapon is a shotgun.

Sayyu : Shiro Saito

Garcia Lovelace (eng. Garcia Lovelace) (ガ ル シ ア • ラ ブ ス) is the eldest son of the Lovelace family, an impoverished Venezuelan aristocratic family. Father - Diego Jose San Fernando Lovelace (Diego Jose San-Fernando Lovelace), the mother died four years before the events described. Despite financial difficulties, the Lovelace genus is very notable and is among the "13 families of South America."

Sayyu : Kazue Ikura

Roberta (eng. Roberta) (Jap. ロ ベ ル タ) is the eldest maid of the Lovelace family in their mansion in Venezuela. During the work, strongly became friends with the son of the head of the family, Garcia. In the past, Robert was named Rosarita Tisneros. She completed a training course in Cuba, was a FARC fighter and is on the international wanted list. Due to the fact that in any case goes to the end, she received the nickname "The Hound of Florencia". Realizing that it is only a tool in the hands of the drug cartel, she took refuge with the Lovelace family. He owns all types of weapons, but it is worth noting the gun Franchi SPAS-12 , disguised as an umbrella.

Sayu : Mitie Tomizawa

Shenhua (eng. Shenhua ) (jap. シ ェ ン ホ ア) - freelance mercenary, Chinese woman from Taiwan . Fulfilled errands for Mr. Chan. Prefers cold steel, skillfully wielding two kukri knives . He speaks with an accent, sometimes violating the design of the sentence. Often inappropriate use the phrase "like that", for which Revi teases her with this phrase. By religion - Taoist .

Sayu : Sasaki Yoko

In an interview with Otaku USA , Ray Hiro said that the sources of inspiration for the Black Lagoon series were the works of such famous directors and writers as James Ellroy , John Woo , Quentin Tarantino and Stephen King . It was also stated that most of the characters in the whole anime really speak English. This is explained by the fact that the Japanese just do it for a Western audience ^{[5] [6]} .

Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon: the Second Barrage

Black Lagoon Roberta's Blood Trail

Открывающая композиция:

• «Red Fraction», ( MELL )

Закрывающие композиции:

• «Don't Look Behind», EDISON
• «The world of midnight», «mooki» obata после эпизода 15.
• «Preach Headz Addiction», breath frequency после эпизода 24 (12 серия «Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage»).

Оригинальный саундтрек :

1. Red fraction (Opening version)
2. Tear Drops to Earth
3. Asian Comfort
4. Don't Stop!
5. Samara Samanda
6. A Cold Wind in My Mind
7. Make A Bet
8. El Sol se Recuesta
9. Seasonal Wind
10. 66 steps
11. The World of Midnight
12. Dark Side of the Moon
13. Tadpole Dance
14. Let Me Know Your Name
15. After the Rain
16. It's an Easy Afternoon
17. Behind the Clouds
18. The Anthem of the Aryan Socialist Union
19. Melting Brain
20. The Way to Last Night
21. Peach Headz Addiction
22. Don't Look Behind (requiem version)
23. Father's Chest
24. Don't Let Me Join Now
25. Foxy Doll
26. Rock the Carnival
27. Mad Club
28. Don't Stop! (Guitar version)
29. Don't Look Behind (Ending version)

• Официальный сайт (яп.)

• Аниме «Пираты «Чёрной лагуны»» (англ.) в энциклопедии сайта Anime News Network
• Anime "Pirates of the Black Lagoon" (English) in the AniDB database

http://www.imfdb.org/wiki/Black_Lagoon#Custom_Beretta_92FS_Inox_aka_.22Praiyachat_Sword_Cutlass_Special.22

• Manga "Black Lagoon" (English) in the encyclopedia site Anime News Network
• “Black Lagoon” (rus.) - review of the animated series.