tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post970756494691671901..comments2024-01-05T16:19:20.744+08:00Comments on Anime and Book Messiah: Anime Review: Black LagoonArvin Saintshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11875296044665788756noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post-61978697342810574572014-07-29T13:01:37.808+08:002014-07-29T13:01:37.808+08:00I haven't seen Jormungand, but I've heard ...I haven't seen Jormungand, but I've heard good things about it. I guess I'll give it a shot, since a lot of people seem to give it positive impressions. Thank you for the recommendation!Arvin Saintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875296044665788756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post-13313608624767001172014-07-29T06:38:21.251+08:002014-07-29T06:38:21.251+08:00Great review, this is one of my favourites. I'...Great review, this is one of my favourites. I'd been looking for a similar anime and decided to give <a href="http://www.mangauk.com/post.php?p=jormungand" rel="nofollow">Jormungand</a> a go and it's fantastic and it quite a lot like Black Lagoon. If you're a fan of Black Lagoon, you should definitely check out Jormungand! mizhenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882611929116230696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post-82031348988565893622014-03-09T21:53:20.654+08:002014-03-09T21:53:20.654+08:00I have just about finished writing my review actua...I have just about finished writing my review actually! Yes I did and the fact that Gen Urobuchi wrote it actually kind of surprised. However, I do know it was written after the anime was released and I could not find a plot summery, so I am not sure exactly what it is about. I know what you mean, Gen Urobuchi has been very consistent with his work with even some of his weaker work still being very good. <br /><br />I still need to watch Shingeki no Kyojin, but I think I will wait until this summer so that I can devote more time to it and marathon the series.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post-69293787023240843092014-03-08T05:06:27.335+08:002014-03-08T05:06:27.335+08:00Hey, you should write a full review of this! HAHA....Hey, you should write a full review of this! HAHA. Anyway, did you know that the Black Lagoon light novel is by Gen Urobuchi? The guy is just all over the place. His name keeps turning up in the anime titles I particularly like, maybe that's why I became a fan of him even though I don't particularly subscribe to anime writers / directors / etc. He is the first one I subscribed to, the second being Yuki Kajiura and her music.<br /><br />Yes, Black Lagoon is quite Americanized, I think your blog readers will like it, as long as they try the dub that is.<br /><br />I agree with you about the vampire twins. It was a little too unbelievable considering Black Lagoon's world. But I'll let that pass. And yes, the action scenes are the best of its kind! Those scenes could be compared to the quality of Shingeki no Kyojin's 3d-maneuvering gear sequences. They're just beautifully made and are very effective in triggering excitement.Arvin Saintshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11875296044665788756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9060644602857566943.post-11504510692475673292014-03-08T00:59:53.825+08:002014-03-08T00:59:53.825+08:00After finishing Black Lagoon, it has become one of...After finishing Black Lagoon, it has become one of my new favorites for sure.<br /><br />The first two episodes of the series hooked me like no other opening episodes before it. For me, it has to be one of the best opening episodes of any series in terms of getting me interested in the series as a whole.<br /><br />As you now know, the dubbed really makes the series a lot better. For me, the dub really makes the characters a lot better too. To compare, I watched some of the sub and I agree with your previous statement in that it is awkward and the dialogue seemed a little clumsy compared to the usual sub. <br /><br />The First Barrage was a ton of fun and I loved the character interaction between Revy and Rock. There were a few slightly corny moments, but it was a blast and the dark comedy was spot on.<br /><br />The Second Barrage was interesting. At first I did not like it as much, but the storylines seemed to be better and more complex. My biggest problem with it is that Revy and Rock were sidelined during a few parts of it, but I did not actually mind the lack of Dutch and Benny because I ended up liking Balalaika and Eda a lot more anyway. The vampire twins arc was a little too weird for Black Lagoon to begin with, but I ended up liking the dark turn of the story towards the end. The second story arc was fun because, in the dub at least, Eda's and Revy's interaction was a ton of fun. The final arc had very much invested in the story since the animation seemed to be better and it had more Rock and Revy. Those episodes turned out to be my favorite of the entire series.<br /><br />One of my favorite parts about Black Lagoon is that it took everything I like about American action movies and makes them better with great characters and a surprising amount of development. <br /><br />In terms of action, I do not believe I have seen a better series. All of the battles get me excited and engaged in what is happening. <br /><br />Wow, that was a long comment! Anyway, great review as always!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.com