Black Lagoon Timeline ( Real )

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April 19, 2002

Black Lagoon Manga Debut

The manga series 'Black Lagoon' by Rei Hiroe was first published in the manga magazine 'Monthly Sunday Gene-X'.

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April 8, 2006

Black Lagoon Anime Premiere

The anime adaptation of 'Black Lagoon' premiered in Japan, bringing the manga's story to television audiences.

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October 3, 2006

Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage Anime Airing

The second season of the 'Black Lagoon' anime, titled 'The Second Barrage', aired in Japan continuing the story from the first season.

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July 17, 2010

Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail OVA Release

The OVA series 'Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail' was released, expanding the story with new episodes after the initial anime seasons.

Black Lagoon Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa early 1990s

Formation of Lagoon Company

Dutch, Revy, and Benny form the Lagoon Company, a mercenary group operating in Southeast Asia.

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circa early 1990s

Rokuro Okajima kidnapped

Japanese salaryman Rokuro Okajima (later known as Rock) is kidnapped by Lagoon Company during a business trip to Roanapur.

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circa early 1990s, shortly after kidnapping

Rock joins Lagoon Company

After initial resistance, Rock joins the Lagoon Company as their negotiator and strategist.

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early to mid 1990s

Conflict with the Colombian Cartel

Lagoon Company gets involved in conflicts against the Colombian Cartel operating in Roanapur.

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mid 1990s

Hotel Moscow and Balalaika introduced

Introduction of Balalaika, leader of Hotel Moscow, a powerful Russian mafia group in Roanapur.

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mid to late 1990s

Roberta's arc

Roberta, a former FARC guerrilla and maid of the Lovelace family, seeks vengeance, leading to violent confrontations in Roanapur.

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mid 1990s

Grave of the Fireflies re-mention

Rock contemplates moral questions and his past, reflecting on the tragedies of war and loyalty.

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late 1990s

Eda and Church conflict

Eda, an undercover agent with ties to the Church of Violence, interacts with Lagoon Company, revealing Roanapur’s darker powers.

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late 1990s

Final confrontations in Roanapur

Multiple factions including Lagoon Company, Hotel Moscow, and local gangs clash leading to major battles.