If there was ever a song to describe with the American colloquialism “going hard,” it would be this one. Black Lagoon not only offers us an action-packed thrill ride about a group of mercenaries but also provides the perfect opening to capture that same adrenaline filled adventure.

The opening of Black Lagoon is able to encapture a number of the show best elements: its high energy bombast, Its mostly serious vibe, and its bloodlust. In Fact, you can see this in its opening lines. “I had a big gun, I took it from my lord.” An affinity for violence and no respect for authority, all wrapped up in one song.

A lot of the song’s edge also comes from its music. In hindsight, an electro-rock song with singer mell behind the mic was an extremely good choice. A higher than average tempo mixed with a low-fi electronic mix and guitars makes this an opening you will want to add to any playlist.

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