Ginji Matsuzaki

Ginji Matsuzaki is a supporting character and antagonist hero in the anime/manga series Black Lagoon, appearing during the 'Fujiyama Gangsta Paradise' arc. He is the acting underboss of the Washimine Group and the personal bodyguard of Yukio Washimine.

He is voiced by Kiyoyuki Yanada in the Japanese version of the anime and Michael Adamthwaite in the English version.

About
He worked as a street stall vendor, but was formerly an assassin nicknamed "Hitokiri Ginji" (Manslayer Ginji) due to his use of a katana in combat. His skills in its use are exceptional, manifesting themselves in such feats as cleaving bullets in two in midflight. Coupled with his ability to evade gunfire from multiple foes, Ginji almost completely eschews the use of firearms.

Ginji had protected Yukio for a long time and hoped that she would live out her life normally despite her family's criminal background. He seems to regret his past as a murderer, but is willing to take up arms again for those he cares for. He is killed by Revy in a prearranged duel after he and Yukio realized they can't defeat Balalaika and the rest of Hotel Moscow.

So far, Ginji is the only one whom Revy admits had the perfect chance to kill her. After slicing apart Revy's pistol and forcing her to fall back, Ginji proceeds to stab Revy in the knee; if he was not distracted by Yukio, Revy would have had no way to defend herself.

It is interesting to note that although Revy calls Ginji "Jumbo" because of his height, the name "Jumbo" may also refer to Takeshi Takeda (AKA "Jumbo") from the Yotsuba&! manga series with whom he shares an uncanny resemblance.