
Quick Answer
- Black Lagoon(TV · 12 eps)
- Black Lagoon: The Second Barrage(TV · 12 eps)
- Black Lagoon Omake(Special · 7 eps)
- Black Lagoon CM(CM · 1 eps)
Total: ~32 episodes / 13h watch time
Black Lagoon Watch Order(2026)
With 4 entries across the franchise, Black Lagoon can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Black Lagoon?
Release order. Start with Black Lagoon and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Black Lagoon?
About 13 hours total across 32 episodes and 4 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 10 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.


