Review of Black Lagoon

Black Lagoon is about a Japanese man who is tired of getting his ass kicked by his own boss at work, and he is kidnapped by a "pirates" (though in this case, a small group of badass people who do things just for money). The anime later shows what the Black Lagoon company does for a living such as stealing famous paintings or being involved in kidnappings. Let's begin with the story. Story: 6 - What I've said above is pretty much what the storyline of Black Lagoon is all about. There's not much of a "story" at all, just a lot of action-packed scenes, cursing,drinking, and most of all: smoking. There are short side-stories, but this anime is not about the story: it's about the action.

Art: 8 - I don't watch anime because of what it looks like, but the art is very well done in this.

Sound: 10 - Best opening theme song ever. Well, in my opinion. It's very catchy (I put it on my iPod) and it fits the anime quite well. The ending theme is very mournful and doesn't seem to fit the anime at all.
As for the voice acting, it's one of the best I've heard so far, both Japanese and English. But I would have to say, and it's very rare, that the English dub is a lot better than the Japanese. Not many anime have English voice actors that are superior to the Japanese dub, but in this anime, it is. There's no wincing when characters talk or yell or cry; it all sounds natural.

Character: 10 - I love EVERY character in this anime, even the antagonists! Sadly, though, the main character, Rock, is very wimpy and doesn't do any action at all besides this one (funny) part. If you're looking for an anime with a main character that does badass things, then this isn't for you. Even though Rock is a pussy, his character is likable and you can easily relate to him. He's the one who tries to talk things out as opposed to shooting a man in the face.
Dutch is the captain of the Black Lagoon. He's only shown in a few episodes, along with his partner, Benny. Dutch is good with a gun (but not as good as Revy) and an awesome character. It's a pity his character isn't shown much as the anime progresses.
Benny is the "brains" of the Black Lagoon. He prefers to stay out of violent situations and instead stay at his computer.
And finally, probably the most liked character in the whole anime: Revy.
Revy is a badass, short-tempered bitch. She does like all of the action in the anime, AND the cursing. You do NOT want to piss her off. Seriously. She's not nicknamed "Two Hands" for nothing: she's a pro when it comes to shooting. She is a little sadistic and bitter (okay, a LOT), but her smart remarks and short temper are what makes the anime enjoyable and fun to watch.

There are other characters that are so worth mentioning, but I do not want to spoil anything.

Enjoyment: 10 - I watched both the first season and second in two days. I could've watched it non-stop, but had other things to do. This anime is so fun to watch because there's so much action in it. But if you're someone who is looking for an anime with a complex story, then you probably won't like Black Lagoon.

Overall: 9 - I would say the lack of a storyline was the only thing that prevented me from giving this anime a 10. It is an excellent anime, though.