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does the OVA complete the story?

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Joshua Shores

You definitely gotta watch the Roberta one just for the content

Merhawk

Yes do the ova

Sam Cam

It keeps the story going but it focuses on Roberta going rogue it’s really good

SuperflyAlex

Yes you definitely need to do the ova

Sam Cam

I recommend it if you enjoyed the series

Andy

Yea plz

Raider

Yes for ova

Sterben

The OVAS are part of the manga story

Lotus Gramarye

not so much "complete" but it continues it, completes some character arcs, and is arguably the best of the animated content the series has to offer. definitely better than the snoozefest that was this yakuza BS

taitasi toomalatai

Nah it doesn’t it’s a whole new arc but trust it’s worth the watch

gg78cc

The OVAs are like a short 3rd season, but it doesn't finish the story. The manga is still ongoing. The OVAs are plot from the manga

Asad Khabir (edited)

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2023-11-25 00:05:33 OVAs are part of the story but I don't think they complete it. There is still part of the manga not adapted
2023-11-25 00:05:33 OVAs are part of the story but I don't think they complete it. There is still part of the manga not adapted
2023-02-25 01:44:41 OVAs are part of the story but I don't think they complete it. There is still part of the manga not adapted

OVAs are part of the story but I don't think they complete it. There is still part of the manga not adapted

Bader

yes its a continuation of the story. its basically season 3 but it is only 5 episodes

Omar Bautista

I don't think this show has an concrete ending. Like a romance anime they just leave off on a certain moment and continue their lives

Childish Gamer

Yes the ovas are canon to the story

Davon Thomas

It's just a new arc all together. Doesn't really wrap up anything

Devin B

It's a side story that deserves to be the main part of the story.

mitch anderson

Eminence in Shadow to replace this after the OVA. We don't need a poll, just do it lol (please).

Mari

Facts though, but imagine if they put Eminence and Danmachi on the same poll,I got my money on eminence winning though 😂

Killjoy

there's actually a lot more of the manga left that can be animated but the writer has gone through some serious depression for well over a decade by now so chapter releases are slow and have been for many years. He still does update it every now and then but for now the OVAs are a very great stopping point for the anime which is probably why they stopped animating it there until the story is complete.

hix

i’m glad i’m not the only one that thought this japan arc was boring lmao

Destiney Marie

I wouldn’t say it completes the story But, it’s a continuation and is canon. Black Lagoon is technically not done just don’t know when and if we will get another season so I think it’s definitely worth a watch. I found it more entertaining then some of the previous parts of Black Lagoon🤷🏽‍♀️.

Chris Tercero

Manga been on hiatus for a cool min . Story is not done technically.

cyrus gudino

It doesn’t finish the story but it continues it and it’s all canon. It’s literally the best part of the show and if y’all wanted some growth on Rock then the ova is the way to go

HollowedSlayer

Roshi's face in the thumbnail lmao.

CleoKujo

Yes please watch the OVA’s!!!

Joel Braaten

The OVA is the next canon story arc. The manga currently isn't finished.

HandRefraction

You guys gotta watch the OVA's. They don't complete the story but they are canon

Ayman Gebrail

Do the ova bro trust 🙏🏽

Denickart

The OVA continues the story but the manga is still ongoing

Anime Tone

The OVA is a CANON arc from the manga, so definitely watch it.

Boom

Va is in the manga so it is canon. Basically it is a s3

ShaquanVirse

Ova is season 3 basically but no it's on hiatus. OVA Is fucking amazing, it tops the first 2 seasons easily

Cheyenne Predium

Please react to the OVA, Roberta's Blood Trail is nuts

TrixieTurner

Yeah if it feels like it's not a wrap up it's because the Manga is ongoing.

Kingmakaii

I knew she wasn’t gonna killed get I’m like nahhhhh

Greg Harrison

OVA adapts next canon manga arc. Manga is still ongoing though so no not completed.

SirFS

Watch the ova, it's a sequel basically

Micahel Conrad

It’s time for the Roberta blood trail 💀💀💀💀

DatKid_Kaneki

seeing rock changed and how he is now is crazy

Gabby Boakye-yiadom

Despite how much Rock was getting called out on his hero complex he was right about Yukio's half assed resolve. She pretended she could actually setup some sort of Resistance in Roanapur of all places, Balalaika's own turf with others like her ie Chang, with Ginji. She was just involved in what Ginji wanted to do for his own loyalty to the clan while she just wanted to be with him. As soon as he was gone she broke immediately. There was no saving the two.

Xull (edited)

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2023-02-25 03:19:48 The unfortunate thing about this "finale" is that it isn't where the story ends. As of this moment, the manga is on chapter 114, which was published in January of 2023. It is also important to note the anime paces the narrative differently. The first two episodes are the same as chapters 0-1 of the manga, with our "helicopter" arc that introduces rock. But beyond this, everything is out of order. We are introduced to Roberta immediately, then the Germans,
2023-02-25 02:19:47 The unfortunate thing about this "finale" is that it isn't where the story ends. As of this moment, the manga is on chapter 114, which was published in January of 2023. It is also important to note the anime paces the narrative differently. The first two episodes are the same as chapters 0-1 of the manga, with our "helicopter" arc that introduces rock. But beyond this, everything is out of order. We are immediately introduced to Roberta, then the Germans, the killer twins, the Japanese arc, and finally, our "greenback" plot with the fake money scheme. There is little evidence to suggest the anime had an abrupt end due to a low rating because it was very popular on release. By the time the final episodes were being made, Rei Hiroe, the manga's creator, had already been deep into the next arc of the series. Specifically, he was halfway into his "El Baile de la Muerte arc," which also happens to be the longest arc in Black Lagoon. Roberta's trial came out in 2013. A whole five years after Black Lagoon's "finale." It is important to note the series was finished in 2006. Still, a full international release took roughly two years, including Funimation's involvement in what we saw on this Patreon. However, Hiroe had gone on to express his battle with depression, which shows in his manga release as when Roberta's series came out, he had been on a hiatus for roughly five years, as one year after the release of the OVA, we had barely begun and finished his next arc. To keep myself from typing even longer, I think it comes down to the anime's choice to mix up the plot's pacing and Hitroe's depression from causing the anime to stop. It's tragic, but the manga is ongoing if any of you first-time watchers want to continue the series. It is worth reading! More details are included in each character's backstory too.

The unfortunate thing about this "finale" is that it isn't where the story ends. As of this moment, the manga is on chapter 114, which was published in January of 2023. It is also important to note the anime paces the narrative differently. The first two episodes are the same as chapters 0-1 of the manga, with our "helicopter" arc that introduces rock. But beyond this, everything is out of order. We are immediately introduced to Roberta, then the Germans, the killer twins, the Japanese arc, and finally, our "greenback" plot with the fake money scheme. There is little evidence to suggest the anime had an abrupt end due to a low rating because it was very popular on release. By the time the final episodes were being made, Rei Hiroe, the manga's creator, had already been deep into the next arc of the series. Specifically, he was halfway into his "El Baile de la Muerte arc," which also happens to be the longest arc in Black Lagoon. Roberta's trial came out in 2013. A whole five years after Black Lagoon's "finale." It is important to note the series was finished in 2006. Still, a full international release took roughly two years, including Funimation's involvement in what we saw on this Patreon. However, Hiroe had gone on to express his battle with depression, which shows in his manga release as when Roberta's series came out, he had been on a hiatus for roughly five years, as one year after the release of the OVA, we had barely begun and finished his next arc. To keep myself from typing even longer, I think it comes down to the anime's choice to mix up the plot's pacing and Hitroe's depression from causing the anime to stop. It's tragic, but the manga is ongoing if any of you first-time watchers want to continue the series. It is worth reading! More details are included in each character's backstory too.

Delinda Arts

This thumbnail 💀

Bmatrix

The OVA doesn’t complete the story but it brings it to a satisfying end, and the OVA definitely doesn’t hold any punches. Still grateful you guys reacted to this anime!

Killjoy

Also again you do gotta remember, Rock didn't save her because he wants to be some hero, he did it for the reason he said, it's just his hobby. Last ep Rock compared revy to someone just waiting to die in the gutter doing fuck shit like the bullet slice, and for balalaika all she ever seems to want is war. In rock's eyes those are their hobbies. For Rock his "justice" is just a way to enact his hobby, which is just playing a game of saving random people, if they die then that's that, on to the next one. He just doesn't like doing the dirty work and would rather other people do it for him, like revy or balalaika, but that's also why he's said to be in the twilight. He mainly does it for entertainment it would seem deep down, even if his outward appearance seems squeamish

hix

the OVA is a must

BoxHead

The manga is still going it didn't end its just that there is no renewal for the anime having more seasons.

Asad Khabir (edited)

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2023-02-25 03:39:57 Looking back this anime does have some akward fight scenes. How was Revy missing point blank. There is no way Ginji lives for more than 5 seconds against Revy.
2023-02-25 03:39:57 Looking back this anime does have some akward fight scenes. How was Revy missing point blank. There is no way Ginji lives for more than 5 seconds against Revy.
2023-02-25 02:32:50 Looking back this anime does have some akward fight scenes. How was Revy missing point blank. There is no way Ginji lives for more than 5 seconds against Revy.

Looking back this anime does have some akward fight scenes. How was Revy missing point blank. There is no way Ginji lives for more than 5 seconds against Revy.

Theo Vorster

The manga isn’t over unfortunately. And the the publishing has become irregular in the past decade due to the mangaka struggling with depression/creative block IIRC.

Hi How are ya

I mean you kinda just gotta suspend your disbelief, if every fight was over in seconds then it wouldn’t be too fun when the whole show revolves around it’s gunfights yknow so they gotta stretch them out somehow.

Theo Vorster

Part of that is due to the manga not having enough material for another season/OVA series. Currently there is only one completed arc after the Roberta arc, and the current arc “L'homme sombre” is still ongoing.

Asad Khabir (edited)

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2023-11-25 00:05:33 Yeah I know. But this fight was still pretty weird. They had Ginji cut just one bullet in half after hyping it so much and then he just ran around like a bellend hoping Revy would miss. There are definately more unbelievable fights in the show which I enjoyed, especially the ones in the OVA but here it just seemed weak.
2023-11-25 00:05:33 Yeah I know. But this fight was still pretty weird. They had Ginji cut just one bullet in half after hyping it so much and then he just ran around like a bellend hoping Revy would miss. There are definately more unbelievable fights in the show which I enjoyed, especially the ones in the OVA but here it just seemed weak.
2023-02-25 02:40:08 Yeah I know. But this fight was still pretty weird. They had Ginji cut just one bullet in half after hyping it so much and then he just ran around like a bellend hoping Revy would miss. There are definately more unbelievable fights in the show which I enjoyed, especially the ones in the OVA but here it just seemed weak.

Yeah I know. But this fight was still pretty weird. They had Ginji cut just one bullet in half after hyping it so much and then he just ran around like a bellend hoping Revy would miss. There are definately more unbelievable fights in the show which I enjoyed, especially the ones in the OVA but here it just seemed weak.

Charlie baker

You gotta understand the manga is on-going there was a decent few years hiroe was on hiatus trying to go independent from his publishing magazine for black lagoon and hes got depression so he works slow, but we are currently only around 2 arcs past the one you're gonna see in the ova robertas blood trail

Charlie baker

They actually enjoyed this arc more then I was expecting considering all their problems woth rock

BerserkerAce

After this show you guys should watch JORMUNGAND. Similar vibe to black lagoon. Best part both dub and sub are good

YourStoneAngel

Its like Joe from You lmao. he says he doesn't like killing and hes never really shown to take real enjoyment in the act of killing but still does it

Demetrius

the ova continues the story.

Tbush

Yeah, the Frenchy are has been on what seems like it's last chapter for the last few releases now. In fact it may have already "ended" and we're on an in between arc, like the noodle fight episode between Rock and Revy to get us exposition.

Tbush

And it's considered a semi-canon sequel to Black Lagoon by the author (of Jormungand, not BL). So in the story of Jormungand, the events of Black Lagoon occurred in the past (though this isn't very relevant in the anime/manga) but Black Lagoon doesn't necessarily need to progress into Jormungand, since they have different authors with different visions for their story.

Hasnain Khan

Yehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Tbush

The OVA does leave the series off on a satisfying conclusion if you don't want to read the manga or wait for a sequel that will probably never happen. The manga shifted with RBT from arcs that can be 1-3 episodes to 2:30 hour movies (or half hour OVAs) and due to multiple hiatus' the manga is just finishing up its second arc right now, so if they continue the anime, they have enough for 2 films or OVAs the same length or shorter than RBT, and Fun- I mean Crunchyroll Dubs may not be able to do it justice with their quality over the last few years, but if there's a mangaka that would specifically bring back the dub cast and crew for the japanese anime, it would be Rei, given how much he loved the original dub

KeYo

fuck if i was balalaika translator id always wanna be with her. yes kapitan ughhhhhhhh -sweats-

Deviant Assassin

I like that the manga is continuing, kinda sad that the anime hasn't been renewed for another season or OVA arc like Roberta's Blood Trail.

starpathic

the OVA Roberta's Blood Trail continues the story and is canon

zILovePelmeni _

Pls Eminence in Shadow next !!!

GraffitiTurtle

I’m pretty sure that’s intentional, it’s like how absurd those old kickboxing movies were. People liked them because they were entertaining, not realistic

GraffitiTurtle

Yes please do the OVA, you said you liked Roberta before well this is your chance to see a lot more of her lol Also I gotta admit, Revy’s scream when Rock pulls the sword out of her leg is probably the best I’ve heard in a dub

Giyuu

I ain’t even realize we was at the end

Rene

The ova is canon and continues the story

Jazmyne Mattucci

Lupa saying you'll go to hell if you kiss Balalaika. Listen bro......never said i was a saint myself. IM built different from Rock im goin in

Anonymous

@Nightmare Eyes That's kind of a shit excuse imo. There are ways to write believable entertaining fight scenes or gunfights without it having dumb shit like Revy missing a shot point blank or other stupid things like mofos constantly missing shots. Or just standing around and not shooting. Just chalk it up to bad writing and leave it at that.

TheGamingWarthog

You definitely need to watch the OVA, Roberta’s Blood Trail. Although it technically happens earlier in the manga it does continue the story, and it definitely makes Rock a more interesting character in my opinion. Unfortunately the manga isn’t complete yet but if you’re interested there are 2 other volumes to read, maybe they’ll get an anime adaptation soon since they were actually released a couple years ago.

Kevin Kovacs

Roshi.. the manga is still going so even the OVA is not gonna complete the full story with 5 episodes. Maybe one day we get more Black Lagoon.

DJ Muldrow

The mangaka is dead, idk if the series will ever come back but watch the OVAs they’re good

KimKaiRen

Yes watch the OVAs

KimKaiRen

You guys should check out Gangsta after this. Underrated show. Similar setting. Only 12 episodes.

KimKaiRen

The mangaka is Rei Hiroe. He's not dead. He's active on Twitter.

PayTheRent

Its still a must watch

Godrick

she actually did pull out a draganov.. edit: in the flash back

Hans Wurst

The OVA is great! Please watch it. It's got Roberta, Balalaika, Chinglish, everything!

Fizzy

Why is this guy making up lies 😂😂😂

Devin Hayward

Y’all gotta watch Roberta’s blood trail, it’s the best episodes of black lagoon

jane doe

Watch the OVA!!!

Ash

Rock's gotta sick hobby guys lol. He could be getting some with Revy but no, he just wants to see if he can change someone's fate.

Rebel Gamester

Please react to Talentless Nana after the OVA

Lash

Y’all should definitely check out jormungand whenever you get to the chance. It’s similar to this show but better imo

Karma

PLz check out jormungand after this!!! unlike this show it has an end which wraps up everything.

HIM (edited)

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2023-02-26 04:39:15 Idk if it's been said, but Jormungand is seen as a spiritual successor to Black Lagoon, mainly due to the fact it's directed by the same guy/person. Not actually related, but there are at least a 1 or 2 subtle references to B.L from the director in Jormungand. I haven't watched past ep.1 (didn't like the MC lol) but these are the things that typically marry these two anime together.
2023-02-26 03:36:55 Idk if it's been said, but Jormungand is seen as a spiritual successor to Black Lagoon, mainly due to the fact it's directed by the same guy/person. Not actually related, but there are at least 1 or 2 subtle references to B.L from the director in Jormungand. I haven't watched past ep.1 (didn't like the MC lol) but these are the things that typically marry these two anime together.

Idk if it's been said, but Jormungand is seen as a spiritual successor to Black Lagoon, mainly due to the fact it's directed by the same guy/person. Not actually related, but there are at least 1 or 2 subtle references to B.L from the director in Jormungand. I haven't watched past ep.1 (didn't like the MC lol) but these are the things that typically marry these two anime together.

Taylor Garci

It’s funny sheers said for rock to stop protecting people he didn’t know but he personally knew ol girl lmao

Mikaele Rosecrans

I’m pissed that u named the weakest gun that the taliban uses it’s so bad it’s not even reliable 😭 the dragonov sucks ass

Hunter A Sturlin

You guys NEED to watch Robertas blood trail, it's epic and Rock turns into a savage

SlackyTv

Watch the ova its nice

Jd Dîxon

Balalaika can get it bro

Asyo Kouu

Jormungand might as well be a spiritual successor to this, if you guys are interested in more gun running and lawlessness

Toes24

comments aint lying, yall should watch jormungand

Gustavo Martínez

Jormungand, but please make it sub u.u I can watch a show even if it is dub but my mind is telling me something's off and I really loved Jormungand so I would like it to be a sub reaction if possible

NJ

The OVAs are totally worth it. Roberta shows everyone how it's done.