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Summary: Amazing Anime Series with a hip adult flair...
Review: I've been an avid Anime fan for years, going all the way back to Astro Boy and Star Blazers. When I caught Cowboy Bebop on late night T.V. one night, my mouth hit the floor. Besides the eye-poppingly smooth animation with CG enhancements, the story was gritty,dark, and even hilarious at times. One truly feels for the main characters as they progress through the seemingly isolated storylines. They all tie up together in the climactic (and untlimately sad)last 2 episodes. I would recommend this series to anyone remotely interested in Anime, or is in the mood for just a great series in general. I mean, you have spacships...guns....and beautiful babes...what more could you ask for in a series?!
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Summary: The Greatest
Review: I have never written a review before, nor do I plan to often in the future, but I felt that I ought to give it a shot here.
I'll leave out a lot of preliminary posturing and tell you straight up. As a long-time anime fan who has seen it all, from two-bit pulp series like Pokemon and Dragonball to art-house favorites like Akira and Princess Mononoke, I can say that Cowboy Bebop is, hands down, the finest anime ever produced for the small screen. As with all creative works that are based on words (or a combination of words and images) the most important thing in a television series, be it anime or otherwise, is the writing. Needless to say, the writing in this series (Keiko Nobumoto receives the "Screenplay" credit, which I can only assume means that she was the head writer) is utterly fantastic and the translators have done a great job of conveying the real meaning and feel of the Japanese dialogue in English, rather than just translating word for word [Note: this applies to the subtitles, I NEVER watch dubbing; and yes, I do speak Japanese]. The individual episodic plots are well constructed and there is always the spectre of the overarching "uber-plot" mysteriously tantalizing you in the background. The characters are well-realized, interesting and three-dimensional, with the notable exception of Ed, the hacker, whose annoying presence is a result of the production company's desire to pander to a particular demographic of Japanese viewer. Fortunately, this character is not much used and the other three, Spike, Faye and Jet, are so cool and so interesting that the series could consist solely of the three of them sitting around, playing Mah Jongg and there would still be enough sexual tension and biting wit to keep it enthralling. The show also has a great deal of variety in the flavor and character of its episodes, demonstrating the writers' versatility. Some installments are funny, others action-packed and others quietly introspective, or a combination thereof. The sci-fi (the anime takes place in a world that is both futuristic and retro) is very tight, and one of the show's real strengths is the realization of the world it takes place in. All the little details are in place and watching the show really can transport you. Aside from the writing, the direction and overall look of Cowboy Bebop are beautiful and utterly cool. If you are at all a fan of jazz music or the jazz era in general, you'll love the color scheme, the inking and the lines. Director Shinichiro Watanabe does a fantastic job of creating the feel of coolness from days gone by while keeping you all the while, decidedly in the future. He plays with angles, rapid cuts, stills with voiceover, extreme close-ups and many other techniques, some of which can only be accomplished in an animated medium. He also makes great use of computer graphics, which not only helps bolster the futuristic feel, but gives Cowboy Bebop access to effects that few other animes have. All in all, the direction and production values, from the opening credits on, is totally top-drawer. It's not surprise that Cowboy Bebop was one of the more expensive anime series ever produced. As for the music, what can I say? It features the compositions of perhaps the most-talented, versatile and interesting composer in Japanese show-business and certainly the greatest composer of music for animes alive today: Yoko Kanno. Her score to Cowboy Bebop takes all the best elements of jazz, pops, rock, classical and blues and wraps it all up in a score so wonderful that it is impossible that any TV series anywhere ever had a better one. If you're interested in the feel of the series, but don't want to commit to a DVD, try one of the OST Albums and I guarantee you'll pick up the DVD the next day. I could go on, I could talk about the series itself, let slip some small details or give you a taste of the show's dynamic, but I think I've said enough. This is one of the few animes that I have ever seen that really is cool, fun and never, ever insults your intelligence. If more animes were like this our dates would perhaps not walk out on us upon the mention of our membership in the anime club. This is the epitome, the entelechy, the exegesis of all that is good about anime. Get it.
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Summary: THE BEST SHOW EVAR!!!
Review: I've seen alotta Anime. Dragon Ball Z, Gundam Wing, blah, blah, blah...But 2 B honest, I really hated 'em! But then came Cowboy Bebop. I really fell in love with it. I first saw on the Adult Swim on Cartoon Network. And I stay up til 1 o'clock in da mornin' to watch it!
But really folkz, it's da best show! In most Anime seriez, the animation is really lame and pasty, but Bebop has a nice, smoothe image. Also, the show has a true variety. It's got action, sci-fi, comedey, romance, and too much smokn' (which is pretty much da only fla0. So, great direction, great animation, great music, and as an adition, Ed is really cool ^_^
GO BUY THIS SERIEZ! PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ!
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Summary: This is THE ANIME to watch
Review: Spike is Bounty Hunter with a mysterious past of which we will know more about one piece at a time.
The story will appeal to people who like action and to people who love complex characters. Spike is as complicated as it gets and although the series takes it time to develop him, it does it tastefully and without useless or uninteresting episodes. And the last 2 eps are so touching I was totally overwhelmed with the feeling that filled the room. But he doesn't get their without tons of bad guys which this anime amazingly takes time to develop characters of.
Animation that will amaze you in it's rich color and "westernized" characters. It takes a step back from the usual anime that we've come to love.
Many people say that Bebop and Trigun go together. I feel it isn't so. Trigun is very japanese and their character mystery is paper thin, even though it is fun to watch it just simply gets ridiculous at times, and it gets worse as the anime goes on. While Cowboy Bebop manages to keep you glued to the screen and trust me when I say this, this is not the series you watch and forget, this one is a keeper and definetely has a rewatch value...
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Summary: Don't call it Anime
Review: This is one of the greatest series' I've ever seen. The action's fast and furious, the humor is hilarious, the artwork is stunning, the soundtrack is nearly perfect. But don't confuse this with Anime. It doesn't have the bright flashing/swirling colors, giant fighting robots, or nauseating "J-Pop" that is characteristic of anime. The best thing to call it is a Sci-Fi Western. The artwork is almost photo-realistic, and the soundtrack is primarily blues and jazz, with elements of many other styles thrown in occasionally.
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Summary: Cowboy Bebop: the Greatest space jazz anime ever!
Review: Cowboy bebop is one of the best anime series i have ever seen. the cool laid back atmosphere of bebop, comedy, and crazy action scenes make cowboy bebop a great anime. one thing to learn from this series is that you can never truly forget your past
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Summary: One of the, if not the, best anime series ever!
Review: Cowboy Bebop is easily the best anime series I have ever seen, with Evangelion and Lain taking close seconds and thirds. Bebop is already a classic, and it's popularity is likely to contiune to grow. It contains extremely high production values, including a first rate musical score which on it's own could be considered very moving. What it lacks in depth at times it more than makes up with fast paced action, humour, and just overall coolness. If you are considering ordering this box set I'd do so soon, because I do not believe it will last long. If you missed the Lain lunch box you don't want to miss this one.
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Summary: Top Notch Anime
Review: Cowboy Bebop is one of the coolest, funniest, and best anime series ive seen, and if u check my buy list, ive seen alot of anime... Steady storyline combind with cool jazz music and non-stop action/comedy make Cowboy Bebop a must see for any fan of any level. Now for the story, Cowboy Bebop is about the adventures of 2 bounty hunters (spike and Jett) and their quest for, what else, money and girls... Including great and hilarous fightscenes combind with cool jazz music and non-stop action/comedy make Cowboy Bebop a must see for any fan of any level.
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Summary: NOT just an ordinary ANIME
Review: If you are at all into great story lines/plots, action filled adventure, and witty humor, this is the DVD for you. I don't just call this any anime because it isn't. It will pull you in with the first episode. The characters are introduced and developed like that of a great novel. After finishing one episode I hated not seeing the next episode because I wanted to see what would happen next or the history of which character would be revealed next. You will defecate in your pants when you see the ending . . . trust me. The music is great too, lots of jazz, blues, techno (not mixed together). This was the first Anime I got into. I've tried your Gundam's, your DBZ's, and your Neon Avangelion's. Those are all horribly gut wrenching and make you want to shove needles in your eyes. This series is awesome, although it is for somewhat more mature viewers; a little blood and cussing never hurt anyone though. It's probably a PG rating. So all in all, just buy this DVD, you will not regret it. I promise.
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Summary: Note- I'm reviewing the bootleg
Review: Although it may be unAmerican, and surely it's a rip-off from potential money going to Bandai, (...)I was really worried about what I'd be receiving. The truth is, the package was awesome- the DVD quality if FANTASTIC (there's a little digital blurring during a ship-flight scene), and the dub is exactly the original American dub seen on Adult Swim (the English subtitles disagree somewhat). There are even a few special features, including music videos and such- nothing important really. I'm a little hesitant, as some may have had different experiences... I'll say that the copy I got is 3-CD, from Singapore, in a brown/gray cardboard-flip case that has Spike in a subway or something, standing next to a blonde woman. The inside has a bit of art as well. It's not the cover, with the black on top and bottom and all the characters, shown on Amazon.
Your experience my differ, and granted, this set isn't exactly perfect, with a little digital blurring. But for 30 dollars, my experience, at least, was an awesome deal.
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