matsuzaki ginji

Ginji Matsuzaki serves as the acting wakagashira (underboss) for the Washimine Group. Currently, he operates a street stall, though he was once known as "Hitokiri Ginji" (Manslayer Ginji), an assassin famed for wielding a katana. His prowess with the blade is extraordinary, demonstrated by his ability to split bullets in mid-air. Combined with his skill in dodging gunfire from multiple adversaries, Ginji prefers not to use firearms.

For a long time, Ginji protected Yukio, hoping she could live a normal life despite her family's criminal ties. He appears to regret his past as a killer but is ready to fight again for those dear to him. Ginji meets his end in a prearranged duel with Revy after realizing that he and Yukio cannot defeat Balalaika and Hotel Moscow.

An interesting detail is that although Revy nicknames Ginji "Jumbo" due to his height, this name might also allude to Takeshi Takeda, also called "Jumbo," from the Yotsuba&! manga series, with whom Ginji shares a striking resemblance.

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  • Benny (ベニー)

    Benny

    Main

    Benny is a college dropout from a Florida university where he studied until getting into trouble with the FBI and the mafia. He works as the Lagoon Companys mechanic, computer specialist, and researcher. He is of Jewish descent as he puts it himself and i...

  • Dutch (ダッチ)

    Dutch

    Main

    The leader of Lagoon Company and captain of the ex-American Navy PT boat Black Lagoon. He is a former American soldier who fought in the Vietnam War. He tends to stay away from the fighting associated with Lagoon Companys activities. Instead, he gives ord...

  • Rokurou Okajima (岡島 緑郎)

    Okajima Rokurou

    Main

    Rokurou Okajima, also known as "Rock," is the protagonist of the series. He was a Japanese salaryman for Asahi Industries in Tokyo until he was taken hostage by the crew of the Black Lagoon. He joined the Lagoon Company after his department chief, Kageyam...

  • Revy (レヴィ)

    Revy

    Main

    Revy (レヴィ), sometimes referred by her full name Rebecca (レヴェッカ), is the female protagonist of the series. She does most of the fighting for the Lagoon Company. Very little is revealed about her past, although portions can be pieced together through the se...

  • Abrego

    Abrego

    Supporting

    Abrego is the head of the Manisarela Cartel's branch in Roanapur. His brash, cowardly activities on the island, which often ended in bloodshed, was a source of disgust from other mob leaders like Balalaika and Mr. Chang. In fact, Balalaika and Hotel Mosco...

  • Wentzel Ahbe

    Ahbe Wentzel

    Supporting

    Wentzel Ahbe was a highly-decorated U-Boat captain in the Kriegsmarine, who had survived many a depth-charge battle during the Battle of the Atlantic. In March of 1945, he led U-1324 out of Kiel, Germany on one last mission: transport Lt. Col. Matsuda bac...

  • Balalaika (バラライカ)

    Balalaika

    Supporting

    Balalaika is the boss of Hotel Moscow. Her real name is Sofiya Pavlovna. She was brought up by her grandfather, the military head of the USSR. Before joining the mafia, Balalaika was a captain in the Soviet Army and a Vozdushno-Desantnye Vojska paratroope...

  • Tsugio Bandou (坂東 次男)

    Bandou Tsugio

    Supporting

    No biography written....

  • Bao (バオ)

    Bao

    Supporting

    Member of the Thriller Bark Pirates.Gyoro, Nin and Bao are the messengers of Gecko Moria....