This is a really good anime that had soo much potential but chose not to use it. Black Lagoon would've been amazing if it allowed the main character to' pick up and keep the gun', like how the main character did in Phantom Requiem for the Phantom.
The story in the beginning was very good, it's what got me hooked on Black Lagoon, so I give it a (9). It would've received a (10) if it used its full potential. The art (8) was good for the time it came out but the sound was amazing (10). The voice actors were perfect for the characters that they were given. Characters (10), there really shouldn't be anyone that you'll dislike in Black Lagoon. You may find that you actually love all the characters, the best thing BL has to offer is they're characters. Enjoyment (9) although the story didn't go where I thought it was planned I still really enjoyed Black Lagoon and really loved it. Overall (9) Black Lagoon was still a big success. When I just started watching it for the first time I was already very interested in it just by watching the intro. If anyone is looking for action and some comedy, this is the show for you