Rating: 
Summary: THE BEST ANIME I HAVE SEEN SINCE AKIRA !
Review: Now, to some people, that may be a crazy thing to say, but ILOVE my Bebop!So far I have seen sessions 1-3, and I think that the "Jupiter Jazz" episodes in this DVD are some of the most interesting, touching, and heartfelt episodes of any show that I have seen in a long time... except for a certain ... *hurumph* "fellow" ... if you have seen this episode, you know what I am talking about ;-) The soundtrack of Cowboy is also an amazing element in the story - the music is ALWAYS dead on in it's mix of jazz and other contemporary music styles. In fact I love the music so much, that just yesterday I ordered 3 of the Bebop soundtracks (OST 1, OST 2, and Blue) and I really can't wait to get my hands on them - if you want a taste, just go on Napster and look for "Cowboy Bebop." Great stuff! I recommend this to ANYONE who likes an amazing blend of John Woo-esque gunplay, deep, involving characters and a dash of humor. If you liked Bebop, I also recommend the anime "Kite."...
Rating:
Summary: What Can I Say?.... Great!
Review: Oh my gosh, I love this DVD! Toys in the Attic is a must-see episode... it's really funny! Oh, and in this episode, you get to see more of Edward's whims and funnies. Ed definitely makes anyone's day better... even the bounty hunters whom which she stays with. Terrific episodes, terrific anime... wow.
Rating:
Summary: Yet again, great modern anime for ALL viewers ...
Review: Stepping from two great DVDs into a third, 'Bebop' still holds well. Only to be expected, of course since it houses some of Japan's finest anime talent and draughtsmanship EVER. Unlike the first two DVDs, this one and all others to follow have only FOUR episodes. Regardless, these four will enthrall as well as any five can. Episodes are 'Toys in the Attic' which is an 'Alien' rip off sorts with rather dramatic and humerous consequnces. 'Jupiter Jazz' parts one and two relate Spike's present to his past love Julia and allow Vicious to re-emerge and redirect events. 'Boehemian Rhapsody' is a nice story exploring the genesis and error in the hyperspace gateway system strewn about the solar system of year 2071. Each episode is substantially differnt, yet similarly rather existensial in postured events and philosophies. The bitter sweet reality that spaceship Bebop's crew is held together by a rather thin and depressing thread of codependancy gains awareness in 'Jupiter Jazz' part I. Aside from the cool designs there are always the off beat elements which surface abundantly in this DVD. Hermaphrodites, chess games, ancient genius', a city filled with MEN, betrayal, war, uncleaned refridgerators, giant Ganymede lobsters, winter wear, crows, Chinese tongs...good lord, how can anyone be left unfulfilled? Through an entertaining clash of directorial and writting styles the wheel of entertainment continues to revolve along through these four episodes. A must buy for any fans of anime, action, or sci-fi. Parents beware: the violence and sexual oddity may be slightly confusing for you....don't watch this DVD with your kids, just leave the room and let them enjoy some harsh realities portrayed through a sci-fi veneer.
Rating:
Summary: Don't Play with Your Food
Review: The hardest thing to take about this third volume in the 'Cowboy Bebop' series is that there are only four episodes. We've been spoiled by the producer's decision to make room for all 26 episodes by cramming five stories in each of the first two disks. To make up for this we get some extra materials mostly short interviews with actors, director, and staff. This is all fun, but not the same. I guess my Bebop addiction has grown out of hand. 'Toys in the Attic' is a hygiene lesson in outer space as a mysterious creature hunts down the members of the Bebop crew, spreading an unknown and seriously debilitating disease. It's Spike and Ed to the rescue, or... Achoo!... is it? In the two episodes of 'Jupiter Jazz,' the crew splits up. Faye absconds with the ready cash and Ed finds references to a woman named 'Julia,' Spike's old lover. He and Jet come to a terminal disagreement over what to do next and head off in their own directions. But all paths lead to the town of Blue Crow. Including some unpleasant visitors from Spike's past. High tech robberies begin to happen at all the space gates. Despite a gigantic bounty no one has been able to catch the mastermind, just the little fish. Ed's ability to push pawns provides a big clue, but the solution proves to be ancient history. With 14 episodes out of 26 gone this series has yet to do anything second rate. Character development has been slow, but by now we are used to the team and have come to like them. Even mercenary Faye and madcap Ed the supergeek. The stories themselves show considerable originality with no tendency to be repetitive. Shinchiro Watanabe is demonstrating a sure and capable touch. Take the time to listen to the Japanese acting. It is surprisingly strong and gives you a good sense of the emotional content of the story.
Rating:
Summary: Don't Play with Your Food
Review: The hardest thing to take about this third volume in the 'Cowboy Bebop' series is that there are only four episodes. We've been spoiled by the producer's decision to make room for all 26 episodes by cramming five stories in each of the first two disks. To make up for this we get some extra materials mostly short interviews with actors, director, and staff. This is all fun, but not the same. I guess my Bebop addiction has grown out of hand. 'Toys in the Attic' is a hygiene lesson in outer space as a mysterious creature hunts down the members of the Bebop crew, spreading an unknown and seriously debilitating disease. It's Spike and Ed to the rescue, or... Achoo!... is it? In the two episodes of 'Jupiter Jazz,' the crew splits up. Faye absconds with the ready cash and Ed finds references to a woman named 'Julia,' Spike's old lover. He and Jet come to a terminal disagreement over what to do next and head off in their own directions. But all paths lead to the town of Blue Crow. Including some unpleasant visitors from Spike's past. High tech robberies begin to happen at all the space gates. Despite a gigantic bounty no one has been able to catch the mastermind, just the little fish. Ed's ability to push pawns provides a big clue, but the solution proves to be ancient history. With 14 episodes out of 26 gone this series has yet to do anything second rate. Character development has been slow, but by now we are used to the team and have come to like them. Even mercenary Faye and madcap Ed the supergeek. The stories themselves show considerable originality with no tendency to be repetitive. Shinchiro Watanabe is demonstrating a sure and capable touch. Take the time to listen to the Japanese acting. It is surprisingly strong and gives you a good sense of the emotional content of the story.
Rating:
Summary: Incredible series
Review: The only flaw with the setup of Cowboy Bebop as a whole is that Bandai made a really nasty DVD menu to get through. It takes a few seconds longer than a normal menu to get from screen to screen, but that wouldn't bother me, except for the fact that I usually can't wait to get to watching the series. The storyline is incredible, the characters are fun, and the blends of film noir, black comedy, swashbuckling, and so many others make Cowboy Bebop a totally new genre.
Rating: 
Summary: First one bad, rest good
Review: The organism loose on the ship episode was horrible. I suggest just moving past it on the DVD. However, the episode with the chess pieces was great - an excellent story, and with a nice twist. The humor was back in this one, and none of it forced. A good buy, really.
Rating:
Summary: My third favorite favorite disc in the series.
Review: The other two being Sessions 2 and 6. This disc contains "Toys In The Attic", the funniest episode in the series, The two-part "Jupiter Jazz", which was great but not as great as "The Real Folk Blues" and "Bohemian Rhapsody", possibly Ed's finest hour. :)
Rating:
Summary: My third favorite favorite disc in the series.
Review: The other two being Sessions 2 and 6. This disc contains "Toys In The Attic", the funniest episode in the series, The two-part "Jupiter Jazz", which was great but not as great as "The Real Folk Blues" and "Bohemian Rhapsody", possibly Ed's finest hour. :)
Rating:
Summary: The series still being talked about after all this time
Review: There are so many things that can (and have) been said about this series. But here are the things you should know whether you`re hesitating to try it out or thinking about watching it.
For one thing, this series is not like anything else in or outside of its genre. It has often been called "the anime for anime-haters". One way it feels so different from other anime series is that instead of having one central plot and moving very slowly from episode to episode and also including many irrelevant things in the process, the episodes are more like individual stories. There is a more important sub-plot that is occasionally addressed, but it`s more like the series shows you four characters and then tells you some random stories about their lives before the tragic ending that everything draws to. And because there are only 26 episodes, there is absolutely no junk in those thirteen hours.
And because the episodes are more like single stories, they are all very different. Because of this you should not see one episode and either think that all the others will be like it or conclude that the series is not for you. Some episodes are very funny, some are intense, some are sad, some are deep and meaningful, some are a little creepy, some are suspenseful, some are touching, and some are just plain ridiculous and crazy.
The last thing you need to know about Cowboy Bebop is that it is cool. It is so cool it hurts. Spike Spiegel, the character that the series keeps the closest eye on, is the coolest man you will ever meet. And with the killer soundtrack that brings it to life, the series is like a delightfully blended mix of the styles of West Side Story, Bruce Lee movies, The Crow, gangster flicks, James Bond, and 2001:A Space Odyssey.
This specific DVD has only four episodes in comparison to some others that have five, but because you get both parts of "Jupiter Jazz" you won`t be dissapointed. "Toys in the Attic" is also a popular fan favorite that definitely falls into the category of ridiculousness.
| 
