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Summary: Still regarded as the best here!
Review: As you might already know, the original series appeared on TV here in Japan about 4 years ago, which is kind of a long time. But you know what? The Bebop movie "Kockin' on Heaven's Door",which appeared on the screen last summer, was released recently on DVD in Japan.And, as of yesterday, it became the 1st place of DVD sales here.That explains something, don't you think?Cowboy Bebop is the best and only.Experience this "perfect" sessions.It is really PERFECT in every respect!
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Summary: Words Do Not Do It Justice
Review: I can honestly say that no matter what you read in the reviews, nor the pictures you see, nor the sounds you hear will ever give you the slightest hint of how grand and magnificent this anime is. I've been following its debut on Cartoon Network, and it has given me moments of tears, recollection, laughter and seriousness. And for that alone, it will always be my favorite anime. Don't listen to the reviews, they never do things justice. "If someone told you the taste of a drink, it still gives no true detail of its purity or depth."
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Summary: Small screen masterpiece
Review: I was going to wirte out a long and indepth review of this awesome series, but instead I'll suggest you read the review by "bourbonandmilk" down the screen a little. He says everything I wanted to say better than I could have. Just buy the set and enjoy.
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Summary: Watch on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim", Tues. & Thurs. 12am
Review: ...You'll instantly be hooked. Not a kiddie 'toon, but if your kids are 16, you're fine. Also, you'll notice various differences between the CN edition and the DVD, mainly excessive blood & gore and nudity. Your kids have almost definately seen worse in video games, though. If you ARE a child 15-under, you will NOT understand some of it, but 16+ will have a blast. This is without a doubt the absolute BEST cartoon, though. Including South Park!
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Summary: It could be better
Review: this is a good show it has its good points that will make you laugh and shoutg at the charecters but I was very disappointed with the ending, It sucked!!! But you'll always remember the best of it.
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Summary: How can you not love Cowboy Bebop
Review: I bought the boxed set after watching the show on the Cartoon Network and becoming a fan. The show is great anime, and the DVD's were even better as far as clarity goes. If you love the show, this set is a must own.
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Summary: Anime with Substance
Review: I have heard some about Cowboy Bebop and how fantastic/great/terrific it was. Typically, anime that I've seen set in space failed to interest me, so I was wary about buying the DVD's. Then I read news that Cartoon Network was picking up the series. So I could either watch the censored, dubbed (gack) version or buy this new box set that was just released and watch it in the original form and language.
I have to say that this series blew me out of the water. Worth every penny. It amazed me to see how human and serious the stories can be one moment, and how hilarious they could be the other. The depth of characterization was refreshing. I enjoyed how the series was NOT kiddified with giant mallets and "super-deformed" character outtakes. An adult tone was maintained throughout. Not that I dislike such things, but they don't belong in Cowboy Bebop. The animation itself was top-notch, with flowing characters and vibrant colors. Small details make the series a total standout. I love how when the guns fire you can see the slides move back and shells fly out. Each even has it's own distinct firing sound. Such attention to detail makes US cartoons look positively sick.
Cowboy Bebop is unique in how each episode exists almost as it's own entity. Yet somehow each contributes in a way to the greater story that is overhead. Beware of other reviewers that don't give spoiler warnings. I won't go into episode detail, just watch for yourself. ^_^ I sometimes wish that it was longer, but all good things come to an end. Oh, and see it in JAPANESE! I have to admit that the English voice actors are better than usual, but they still can't hold a candle to the originals. Especially with the voice of Spike Spiegel. In the dub, the voice actor is just trying too hard to sound cool.
Yamadera Kouichi sounds smooth and mellow, with a nice richness to his low voice. A great show is meant to be seen in it's original form and language, as any true anime fan would agree. If you buy this set, then you can see it how it's meant to be seen. A truly great series!
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Summary: Nothing Gets Better Than This
Review: Cowboy Bebop is best known for its characterization, pulsating jazz music, and seamless art style. So, what could be better than a limited boxed set with EVERY SINGLE session complete with an OST? Nothing. At first glance, you may notice that there doesn't seem to be a plot. All you see for the first episode are two bounty hunters who seem to spend most of their time drifting thru the solar system. At a closer look, the chracters seem more human and have their own conflicts, quirks, and (gasp) personalities. Spike Spiegel is a carefree "cowboy" with a shady past, possibly dealing with the Red Dragon Syndicate, a type of mafia run by a council of old people. If seems Spike has some heck of a past life, but decided to run away. Then there's Jet Black, an ex-ISSP (interstellar solar system police) officer who also had a somewhat mysterious past. As Spike and Jet travel in Jet's junk ship, the Bebop, they encounter a lot of strange people and animals. First is Ein, an intelligent Welsh Corgi capable of surpassing his expectations. Then there's Faye Valentine, who has a huge debt on her head and decides to stick with the Bebop crew. She loves gambling, but always manages to find/lose money. The last member is Edward Hau Wong Pepelu Tivrusky IV, or Ed for short. A genius computer hacker under the alias, "Radical Edward", Ed also tags along. From reading this review, I bet you can already tell that Bebop is made of a strange cast of characters. However, in each "session," Spike, Faye, Ed, and Jet deal with their internal conflicts and problems with some help from one another. Another brilliant aspect of Cowboy Bebop is how the characters are not perfect, they all have cracks on/below the surface. Spike is lanky but handsome in his own way. Though Faye is sometimes the center of fanservice, she still isn't overtly drawn like *some other* female anime characters. The music is another portion of CB to rave about. If you don't know who Yoko Kanno is, you better start getting used to hearing that name. She is best known for Macross and Escaflowne, and her expertise is brilliantly lended to Cowboy Bebop. The opening immediately drew me in and I never get tired of listening to "Tank!" Good songs play thruout the show and it helps bring the moody atmosphere if it is dramatic, or light feeling if it is comedic. So this is my review. To call Cowboy Bebop a classic is like calling Evangelion revolutionary. Watanable Shinichiro did do an excellent job. He helped changed the anime genre not too much, but just a little bit to influence future anime productions to take the usual anime plot, and twist it to make an unforgettable show.
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Summary: THE GREATEST ANIME EVER MADE!
Review: Just plain and simply put, this is the greatest anime ever made! Absolutely memorable characters, amazing artwork, and animation that is practicaly anime-movie quality. The english voice overs are also astounding! Anybody who is familiar with Squaresoft's The Bouncer or Brave Fencer Musashi will recognize the voices immediately! They go perfect with the characters. I recomend this boxed set to EVERYBODY! If you're not into japanese animation, you WILL BE after seeing this!! THE BEST SCORE FOR THE BEST SERIES EVER MADE!
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Summary: This set rocks!
Review: My only consolation these last two weeks that I've been sick during my winter vacation is that I got to stay home in bed and watch all 26 episodes found in this Boxed Set. Cowboy Bebop along with Trigun are my all-time favorite anime series. If you're already familiar with the series and are wondering if the DVD set itself is high-quality, well, don't hesitate and get this now. The visuals, soundtrack, and voice-acting are all fantastic. Plus the DVD comes with extra features such as interviews and character summaries on the backcover of the CD case.
If you're new to the series, let me elaborate why this set is a must-buy. Cowboy Bebop is different from many existing anime series in that it doesn't use over-the-top slapstick comedy. Instead, it opts for carefully-crafted storytelling, stylistic visuals, and mood-setting soundtracks. Each episode moves at both a methodical and carefree pace. Indeed, this series may be best described as an existential sci-fi soap opera. Each of the main characters on the spaceship Bebop seem jaded on the surface and seem only halfway interested in rounding up bounties. What really gets each character riled up, and what moves the series along very well, are the questions and mysteries from their pasts. In dealing with their pasts (long lost lover, betrayal of a friend, and forgotten family), the characters find that their lives are really worth living when they have something to die for. Spike is the ultimate cool hero; Jet, is the reluctant friend and Faye is the con artist with a heart. This is a series that you won't want to end, but will stay true to its spirit.
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