Original
Salaryman Rokurou Okajima spends his days trying to climb his company's corporate ladder, until one day when a business negotiation in Thailand goes awry. During the botched deal, he falls hostage to the Lagoon Company—a band of ruthless pirate mercenaries. Left to the whims of his captors after his managers refuse to pay his ransom, Rokurou does the unthinkable: instead of begging for his life, he joins the very crew who kidnapped him. Now a member of the group, Rokurou must adjust to his new residence in the dissolute hellscape known as Roanapur, a city where corruption and crime run rampant, and even the smallest slipup could cost him his life. If not for one of the many crime syndicates on the island, Rokurou also constantly finds himself at odds with his brash, gunslinging colleague, Revy. As Rokurou struggles to abandon his past—and with more than just the profits from the Lagoon Company's illegal trading on the line—he must quickly find the resolve to make tough decisions in high-stress situations while keeping his humanity intact.
12
Total episodes
12
Canon episodes
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Every season
You may wonder, how many seasons does Black Lagoon have? Well, currently Black Lagoon has a total of 2 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
You're in luck! Black Lagoon doesn't have a single filler episode: all 12 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 12 episodes of Black Lagoon aired in 2006 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Black Lagoon is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 12 without detours. If you came looking for which Black Lagoon episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
12 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Black Lagoon04/09/2006 | 04/09/2006 | Canon |
| 2 | Mangrove Heaven04/16/2006 | 04/16/2006 | Canon |
| 3 | Ring-Ding Ship Chase04/23/2006 | 04/23/2006 | Canon |
| 4 | Die Rückkehr des Adlers04/30/2006 | 04/30/2006 | Canon |
| 5 | Eagle Hunting and Hunting Eagles05/07/2006 | 05/07/2006 | Canon |
| 6 | Moonlit Hunting Grounds05/14/2006 | 05/14/2006 | Canon |
| 7 | Calm Down, Two Men05/21/2006 | 05/21/2006 | Canon |
| 8 | Rasta Blasta05/28/2006 | 05/28/2006 | Canon |
| 9 | Maid to Kill06/04/2006 | 06/04/2006 | Canon |
| 10 | The Unstoppable Chambermaid06/11/2006 | 06/11/2006 | Canon |
| 11 | Lock'n Load Revolution06/18/2006 | 06/18/2006 | Canon |
| 12 | Guerrillas in the Jungle06/25/2006 | 06/25/2006 | Canon |
Verified legal platforms
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Common questions
Black Lagoon has a total of 2 seasons. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
In total, Black Lagoon has 12 episodes distributed across its 2 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
It is recommended to watch Black Lagoon in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Black Lagoon is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Yes, Black Lagoon is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
No, Black Lagoon does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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