“Ex-salaryman Rock joins Thai pirate mercenaries, confronting morality amid crime while seeking freedom or acceptance.”
Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage
BLACK LAGOON The Second Barrage
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Synopsis
Ex-salaryman Rock joins Thai pirate mercenaries, confronting morality amid crime while seeking freedom or acceptance.
Rokurou "Rock" Okajima has joined the Lagoon Company, a pirate mercenary group which operates out of Roanapur, Thailand. Despite his initial protests, this filthy slum of depraved souls and merciless criminals now serves as the former salaryman's home. Stranded, with nothing left of his past life but the clothes on his back and his inner morality, Rock is forced to perform jobs alongside the other members of the Lagoon crew. Berated for his lack of spine as he wades through the underbelly of society, he must decide whether to continue on amidst the gunfire and ruthlessness or risk everything he has in an attempt to be free. Whether he chooses the comfort of a familiar land or the freedom of being an outlaw, his decision will have lasting consequences on the crew who gave him a home.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 69 sampled reviews
What 69 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.63 · some divergence
6.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 2.0
↑ 1.90
Running avg · Feb 2007 → Feb 2026
- 8 “The series impresses with its deep yet simple exploration of the brutal side of global business, delivering intense, gory action sure to satisfy adrenaline seekers. Its anthology format feels...”
- 10 “This series reignited my love of anime and proved English dubs can equal subs in impact, delivering laughs, tears, horror, and awe simultaneously. With lovable characters, top-tier Madhouse...”
- 10 “The Second Barrage cranks up the story and action, with the last six episodes delivering an absolutely insane, beautifully concluded arc. Rock’s journey ends in hard-won acceptance of Ronanapar’s...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2006 – Dec 2006 Fall 2006
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-1380 catalog
Produced by
- Geneon Entertainment Producer
- Arts Pro Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor