Black Lagoon

Synopsis

When a business trip to Thailand takes a disastrous turn, salaryman Rokurou Okajima is seized by the Lagoon Company, a band of perilous mercenary pirates. Upon learning that his firm will not pay the ransom, Rokurou makes the shocking choice to remain with his captors. He must now endure life in Roanapur, a metropolis steeped in crime and corruption where a single mistake can be fatal. In this lawless environment, Rokurou frequently comes into conflict with Revy, a short-tempered and heavily armed crew member. As he attempts to sever connections with his former existence, Rokurou confronts lethal dangers and ethical quandaries, fighting to preserve his principles amidst the brutal realities of his new world.

Background

Black Lagoon was released on DVD by Geneon Entertainment from May 22, 2007 to September 18, 2007. Following a 2008 agreement regarding distribution rights, Funimation Entertainment also published the series in the same format on August 19, 2008. The company later released the anime on Blu-ray on November 17, 2015.