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Black Lagoon Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Black Lagoon in order

Last updated: November 14 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Black Lagoon is a stylish, gun-blazing anime about modern-day pirates, and with two TV seasons plus an OVA, it's worth knowing the right order.

Based on Rei Hiroe's manga and animated by Madhouse, Black Lagoon follows Rokuro "Rock" Okajima, a Japanese salaryman who is kidnapped by mercenaries and ends up joining them. As part of the Lagoon Company, Rock works alongside the deadly gunslinger Revy in the lawless Southeast Asian port city of Roanapur, where mafias, cartels and assassins rule the streets.

πŸ• Release Order

Here's every Black Lagoon anime release in order.

  1. Black Lagoon (2006)
  2. Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage (2006)
  3. Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (OVA) (2010)

The anime follows the manga's story arcs closely, so the timeline never doubles back on itself.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

The Second Barrage continues directly from the first season, and the Roberta's Blood Trail OVA adapts the next major arc, so the chronological order matches the release order.

  1. Black Lagoon (2006)
  2. Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage (2006)
  3. Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail (2010)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch Black Lagoon in release order. The first season introduces the crew and Roanapur's factions, The Second Barrage deepens the characters, and Roberta's Blood Trail brings back the beloved killer maid for an explosive finale. Once you're done, the manga continues the story further.

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