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Summary: Exactly what you'd expect from Bebop
Review: Ultimately, Cowboy Bebop is the pinnacle of Anime as I know it. This DVD expands upon the crews relationships past and present, more specifically Jet's. There is not a definitive episode on this DVD that touches me the way Ballad of Fallen Angels did on the first Session, but lightning doesn't strike twice in a row. They save more thunder for the Session 3: Jupiter Jazz episodes. Needless, this is a must own as Jet's past is defined as well as the addition of Ed. Buy it.
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Summary: A teriffic continuation of a teriffic anime series!
Review: With Session 1 of "Cowboy Bebop", we were introduced to three of the main characters and managed to catch a glimpse of Spike's past. The end result was a satisfying beginning to a wonderful anime series. With Session 2, the series presses on with its noir-style flair that sets it apart from everything else. While episodes 6-10 aren't as enigmatic as the first five, they still have their appeal and make a wonderful addition to the series.Like the first five episodes, the next five episodes follow an episodic format, meaning the storylines don't overlap and they can each be viewed separately. While Session 1 introduced us to the characters of Spike, Jet, and Faye, Session 2 mainly follows their adventures as they try to catch their bounties (more often unsuccessfully than not). Of course, Session 2 does take the time to introduce us to the fourth (fifth if you count the data-dog Ein) and final member of the Bebop, the Earth hacker Ed. As before, these next five episodes contain doses of action, humor, and pizzazz that only "Cowboy Bebop" can create. The pacing is just right, and every movement fits perfectly. We never lose interest in the characters, and the stories are rarely boring if ever. It's amazing that the show's creators could maintain the show's trademark finesse with each and every episode, making them all unforgettable. Just as good as the episodes is the stellar animation. Using a blend of CGI and traditional animation, "Cowboy Bebop" manages to become a standout in today's market of anime. Everything looks clean and polished, from the beautiful environments to the character models. Speaking of the characters, they also manage to stand out in the anime community thanks to their realistic yet wacky builds. And the CGI blends in so well with the hand drawn animation that's difficult to tell where the two come together. Complimenting the great animation is the wonderful music. Yoko Kanno of "Vision of Escaflowne" and "Macross Plus" works her magic yet again in "Cowboy Bebop", creating some of the most eclectic and memorable music ever head in anime. The music is so varied that it's almost impossible to guess what she'll use for the next episode. While the music in Session 2 doesn't have any defining moments like Episode 5, "Ballad of Fallen Angels", it's still powerful enough to be considered a highlight of the series. And as for the dub...if you don't like the English track, there is something wrong with you. Bandai, knowing full well how good this series is, took the time to put together one of the most memorable dubbing casts ever assembled, creating a near-perfect dub that many (myself included) consider far better than the original Japanese track. All in all, "Cowboy Bebop" Session 2 continues the tradition set by Session 1 and does it in the same no-holds-bar style. Without a doubt, "Cowboy Bebop" is one of the slickest anime series to have ever been made, and it's so good that it is a crime to limit it to the anime-loving community. If you haven't been exposed to "Cowboy Bebop", you need to discover what you've been missing.
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