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Summary: simply the best anime series
Review: From the music to the great great characters... the clever storylines... awesome dialogue... the humor.. the visuals... there isn't a part of this series or each episode that lacks.Every episode tells a story, no matter the premise at the beginning - and by the end of the episode, you've learned just a bit more about these characters, and the nature of people and relationships. There's plenty of action, of laughs, of subtle imagination. Simply put, once you've seen the whole series and you start again, you'll learn more each pass through. And yes, Spike, Faye and the rest will seem more real than not. Watch it. You'll love it.
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Summary: Increadable
Review: This is the best series ever. It is a mix of action, comedy, and drama all in one. From the fight scene with Spike and Asimof to the increadable battle in the cathedral it is a DVD that will never be ignored. With a more light hearted mood than most of the animes out there it has more of an audience than most. Like in "Ghost in the Shell" it's more serious and dramatic "Cowboy Bebop" manages to overlook this overdramaticness making easier and much funner to watch. Buy this DVD, watch it, then buy the others. I promise you won't be disapointed.
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Summary: A true masterpiece...
Review: Cowboy Bebob has been hailed, and rightfully so, one of the best animes ever. However, all of the praises for it have already been sung, but the thoughts present in all the positive reviews it recieves are very helpful when considering this anime. The statements regarding music, combined noirs, and a show like no other truly do this series justice. This first DVD is an especially great compilation, the first 5 episodes being some of my favorites. This series is highly recommended, even if you're not a particular fan of anime.
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Summary: Blues to Ballads, A must see!
Review: This is the first installment of the Cowboy Bebop series, one of the best anime series of all times. In fact, I would argue that it's one of the best television series out there, period. This disc contains the first five episodes, which serve as an introduction to three of the four main characters and to the unique vision of the future Cowboy Bebop takes place in. Everything in this series is remarkable. The story is compelling and action-filled, the characters are complex and realistic, the visuals (an excellent mix of cel and cgi) are breathtaking, and the music can be everything from down and dirty to enthralling. The score is vital and varied, and the music fits each scene seamlessly. The disc definitely bears up under repeated viewings. I won't give away the story, because experiencing it for yourself is just too pleasurable. Look out for the last scene in Ballad of Fallen Angels, truly one of the most sensitive, beautiful, and interesting scenes in any series I've seen. The music, images, and characterization in this particual scene are not to be missed. I would buy the disc just for this one episode. It's all excellent, however. In short, this disc is a must have for anyone interested in anime, sci fi, film noir, or just a great ride.
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Summary: Best Darn Anime Around.
Review: In short, Cowboy Bebop is a chronicle of the ca-razy adventures of four bounty hunters and an eerily intelligent dog. Obviously, if you took this general synopsis at face value, I can bet that you wouldn't be particularly interested in sacrificing a good portion of your leisure time to watch something that sounds like THAT- it sounds closer to the sort of thing that makes you want to throw a remote control into the TV and watch David Letterman or something. However, Cowboy Bebop is so much more then your standard bounty hunter show- it's extremely original, very addictive, and extremely stylish- not to mention there's nothing else really like it in movies or film. Cowboy Bebop has the commendable ability to bring together parts from all sorts of genre's of live action film and Japanese anime and glue it all back together into something with real style and a sense of humor- Bebop is certainly a professional work, but it also doesn't take itself seriously in the pretentious way a lot of them there' anime series are lately- it makes jokes at itself and the humor is always sly and vaguely dark- a large amount of cuteness is not something you'll be forced to weather as you watch this DVD. If you enjoy following long, sweeping plot lines and consider filler episodes the bane of your existence, it might be wise to stay away from Bebop- the intent of this show is definitely not to tell a completely fleshed out and epic story, because this series is all about the characters. Each of the characters is well fleshed out and has a past and a present- the desperate citizens of the good ship (or well disguised hell hole) Bebop range the gamut from Spike Spiegel, a lanky young martial artist with a dangerous PAST that he can't quite escape from, to Jet Black, a gruff former cop with an adoration of bonsai trees and cooking (badly), to Edward, an insane hacker girl who's never apart from a super intelligent Welsh Corgi called Ein, and we've even got the token Hot Girl, except that Faye Valentine, a tough and shrewish woman who can't even remember HER past, happens to be a lot more then fan service aimed at 14 year old boys. However, these bounty hunters, turning the genre on it's head, aren't very efficient- they rarely catch their man and they're usually out of money, eating bell peppers and beef or dog food (!) until the next bounty comes up. Either way, Bebop is one of those series that just sort of sweeps you along- as the series proceeds, you're given enticing snippets about each characters past, and even by the end of the series, all of your question haven't been answered- one of the great things about Bebop is that it's open to interpretation. Again, the sessions are all over the place in subject- you'll get plot sessions and hard core action sessions and humor sessions and romance sessions- Bebop is very good at variety.
Thankfully, the animation completely matches the story- the animation is a good as most anime movie releases, and the special effects and character design are all incredible- perhaps one of the most stand-out aspects of the series is the wonderful painting of the cities the Bebop crew stumbles through in search of the latest bounty- the cities all really look like you'd expect them to look in 2071- kind of futuristic, but still maintaining the definite possibility of a seedy underworld beneath the surface. The Bebop world is one of the most realistic future worlds you'll find in a series-unlike the utopian (and extremely boring) worlds of most science fiction series, the Bebop world is still full of crime, corruptness, and general good old fashioned sinning'- this isn't a children's series either. As you could have already guessed, yes, I do highly recommend this series- it's my favorite tv show/movie(and that includes live action) and it's simply one of the best things to come out of Japan in a long time- and you certainly don't have to be an anime fan to enjoy it. Bebop is for everyone who can appreciate good entertainment.
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Summary: One of the best series
Review: An instant classic. Some of the most beautiful animation I have seen, especially for a series. Adult themes, complex characters, a realistic 'blade-runner'-esque environment, and some excellent cross genre music. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Catchy, in more ways than one.
Review: I'd heard a lot about this anime, so, since I had some money burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to try it out. And while this first Session doesn't live up to ALL the hype it's received, it certainly deserves the majority of the praise it gets. In the first episode, "Asteroid Blues", we meet the two main characters, Spike and Jet. Spike is a non-chalant, no worries kind of guy, and seems to have an affinity for cigarettes and one-liners. Jet is the brains of the operation, sort of. He's mean looking, mean sounding, but in reality is more of a father figure to Spike than anything else. The two are bounty hunters. They travel through space catching criminals and bringing them in for the rewards. The first villain we're shown is a common drug dealer aiming to make it big. Spike and Jet, despite not wanting to deal with "small fries", go after him anyway, as he's really the only bounty available to them. On a side note, I should mention the computer animations merges flawlessly with the hand-drawn. Titan A.E. did a good job, but Cowboy Bebop does it better. In the second ep, "Stray Dog Strut", we get a bit of comic relief. Spike and Jet take a job to capture a thief who took an important item from a laboratory. (Side Note: I was keeled over laughing at the thief. He looks like... Kobe Bryant.) Spike doesn't hve any trouble finding the thief, but catching the item is another story... The third ep, "Honky Tonk Women", introduces Faye Valentine, a scantily clad gambler and experienced fighter. She gets caught up in a scheme at a casino to get a "special" poker chip for the owner. And, of course, Spike and Jet happen to drop by at the casino and get thrown into the middle of it. The fourth ep, "Gateway Shuffle", takes sci-fi to a new level. An eco-terrorist group is holding a world ransom with a specially designed virus, just to save an endangered species. Of course, the bounty on the leader's head is enough to get Spike and Jet interested in the escapade. The last ep, "Ballad of Fallen Angels", gives us a look back at Spike's past. The music shifts from upbeat jazz to mostly classical, orchestra music, which fits the mood well. The battle scene at the end is extremely well done, as well as extremely violent. In it, we get to know Vicious, a man from Spike's past, and a very cool villain. For anyone who's played Final Fantasy 7, Vicious reminds me very much of Sephiroth, in both look and mannerisms. Needless to say, the ending is out of this world, and really is what hooked me on for more. However, I should warn about a couple things. It definately falls under the 13 and up rating, both for violence, and Spike's somewhat foul mouth. There's also a scene with a porno magazine, but nothing is shown that you can't get from buying a Barbie doll and stripping it. All in all, Cowboy Bebop grabs you from the start. It's grip slips a little near the end, but once you get past the slow-moving 4th episode, it'll grab your attention, and most likely your wallet, again.
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Summary: Cowboy Bebop is the best anime of all time.
Review: Cowboy Bebop is the best and most advanced anime of all time. I saw the first episode on Cartoon Network late at night. After the first episode I fell in love with the show. I told all my freinds at school about it but no one knew what I was talking about. Everyone keeps talking about DBZ. Well I'm tired of DBZ. It's old to me. I needed a new show to watch. Cowboy Bebop is the smoothest and most action packed anime to ever graze it's way into Adult Swim. I like the show so much that I couldn't get enough of it. So I bought this DVD. If you liked the show on TV and want to see the episodes whenever you want then you should get this DVD. Go get all the sessions. They are worth every dime!
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Summary: Great animation and lots of fun!
Review: Cowboy Bebop is funny, dramatic, and action-packed. All the characters are unique in their own way, as well as the villains. Cowboy Bebop has a lot of comedy in it, which I love. It also has a dramatic side when in the last episode(5), someone come back from Spike's past.
Highly recommended!!!
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Summary: Jazz and Bounty: The Newest Anime Concoction
Review: As the first episode begins, a catchy jazz song hits you head on. Cowboy Bebop is one of the best new series out. The first DVD introduces you to many of the characters including the Bebop duo, Jet and Spike, the gorgeous and shifty Faye Valentine, the genious dog Ein, and the mysterious Vicious. The episodes are a mixture of comedy, action, and intense drama. This series is definately not just a cartoon. It is an intricate well planned piece of post-modern culture.
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