Revy (played by Megumi Toyoguchi) is a protagonist in Black Lagoon.
Chinese-American markswoman and the crew's primary combatant. Rock (played by Daisuke Namikawa) is a protagonist in Black Lagoon.
25-year-old Japanese salaryman captured by the Lagoon Company who chooses to remain as a negotiator and intermediary, providing a legitimate facade for their dealings. Dutch (played by Tsutomu Isobe) appears in Black Lagoon.
African-American veteran of the U.S. Navy who serves as the captain of the Black Lagoon crew. Benny (played by Hiroaki Hirata) appears in Black Lagoon.
Jewish-American mechanic and electronics expert who handles technical operations. Gretel (played by Tomoko Kaneda) appears in Black Lagoon.
Hansel (played by Omi Minami) appears in Black Lagoon.
Yukio (played by Houko Kuwashima) appears in Black Lagoon.
Balalaika (played by Mami Koyama) appears in Black Lagoon.
Black Lagoon (2006) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Revy
(played by Megumi Toyoguchi) — protagonist
Chinese-American markswoman and the crew's primary combatant.
Rock
(played by Daisuke Namikawa) — protagonist
25-year-old Japanese salaryman captured by the Lagoon Company who chooses to remain as a negotiator and intermediary, providing a legitimate facade for their dealings.
Dutch
(played by Tsutomu Isobe) — supporting
African-American veteran of the U.S. Navy who serves as the captain of the Black Lagoon crew.
Benny
(played by Hiroaki Hirata) — supporting
Jewish-American mechanic and electronics expert who handles technical operations.
Gretel
(played by Tomoko Kaneda) — supporting
Hansel
(played by Omi Minami) — supporting
Yukio
(played by Houko Kuwashima) — cameo
Balalaika
(played by Mami Koyama) — cameo
Garcia
(played by Kazue Ikura) — cameo
Roberta
(played by Michie Tomizawa) — cameo
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Gretel → Hansel
(Lethal Twins)
E13 twins commit killings, E15 Gretel takes hostage, Hansel holds off Balalaika's team
Dutch → Rock
(Captain & New Recruit)
E1 Dutch gives Rock nickname, E2 trusts Rock's tactical deduction, E6 Dutch guides Revy while Rock explores
Balalaika → Dutch
(Client & Contractor)
E1 Balalaika is client, E10 arrives with soldiers to stop fight, E23 wipes out Washimine
Benny → Rock
(Tech Specialist & Rookie)
E4 Benny instructs Rock on diving, E10 Benny crashes car under Roberta's orders
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Revy → Rock
(Crew Partners)
E1 abduction leads to bonding, E2 Rock devises escape plan, E12 Revy rescues Rock, E22 tension over Rock's moral influence
Revy → Roberta
(Rival Gunfighters)
E9 Roberta knocks Revy unconscious, E10 even firefight until Balalaika intervenes
Dutch → Revy
(Crew Leaders)
E6 Dutch restrains Revy from killing civilians, E12 coordinates with Revy, mutual trust in combat
Garcia → Roberta
(Hostage & Protector)
E8 Garcia is hostage, E9 Garcia asks to join them, E10 claims Roberta is family
Rock → Yukio
(Moral Mentor & Criminal Heir)
E20 Rock discovers Yukio's identity, E22 Revy reprimands Rock for saving her, E24 Rock tries to force her out of crime
Story Analysis
Overall narrative architecture across all 1 seasons
Plot Progression
Segment 1: Roanapur Integration
Segment 2: Nazi Heist & Cartel Fallout
Segment 3: Terrorist Briefcase & Twin Mystery
Segment 4: Counterfeiter Circus
Segment 5: Japanese Yakuza War
Black Lagoon (2006) · 8/10 · action-adventure, animation, crime, drama
