Great review and I'm not just saying that because this is my favorite tv show but the presentation's good, it's easy to watch but not too flashy with gimmicks. This video's not too long either. You go into details as to why the show works without dragging on and on. You got serious potential, keep up the good work
AnimeEveryday - Anime Reviews BTW, since you love Cowboy Bebop. This may seem like a silly question since they both have such huge fan bases but have you seen Blade Runner or Firefly? Must sees for any fan of Bebop
A couple of things: 1. I personally wouldn't call Dragon Ball one of the founding pillars of anime. Manga? Yes, absolutely. Anime? Nah. It was a cash grab. 2. Despite how fantastic it is, I don't really think Japan gives a shit about Bebop, which is a real shame. 3. The eye thing is kiiiinda a spoiler, but whatever But I basically agree with everything else you said. Bebop will always be one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite show.
AnimeEveryday Cowboy Bebop is probably the most influential animes to come into the west. For instance Adult Swim was largely established because Cartoon Network wanted to play Cowboy Bebop but couldn't due to its violence and mature themes. Additionally studios that went on to profit from Cowboy Bebop are now legendary names like Bones who've produced the amazing Eureka 7 (My personal favorite of all time), and some of the most beautiful and unique anime out there.
Who new that someone can actually hand draw Cowboy Bebop. I mean who knew that someone can make art as good as our present machines that are supposed to be the best art work. I mean really you would probably never think this was made in 1990.
Fun fact, the animation team that did Cowboy Bebop are still the highest quality producers in anime in my opinion. They later created Bones which is responsible for the incredibly gorgeous Eureka 7.
When I first watched Bebop recently I went into it knowing nothing, and I am still pretty new to anime. I did not expect or understand the episodic nature of it. I was more interested in the back story that was brought to a conclusion in the final episode. I guess that's what makes it great it leaves it open for interpretation. I absolutely LOVED the soundtrack though. One of the best opening and endings in my opinion. I downloaded them both and never get tired of listening to them. Also the characters were memorable, and usually I have a hard time remembering characters in most anime I watch. This anime definitely can be watched over and over from any episode. English dub is on point.
this show was so good watching anime today just gets me depressed, the amount of good anime like this is too few and far between, moe shit has infested everything. "MOE" existed since the beginning of anime but by the mid 2000 every single anime genre adopted moe tropes and it just fucked everything, stories and characters went downhill because of moe tropes. I almost left anime but then stuff like Red Line brought me back.
I noticed you didn't mention, also not on your MAL, anything about knockin' on heaven's door! Have you just not seen or decided to do a review of the series alone? (if you haven't seen it you totally should, just amazing)
there is only one thing we can say about bebop that is there is only one bebop it has no mould it is water in the sence of an anime truly a work of genius a master piece
I tried watching Cowboy Bebop earlier this year and stopped after a few episodes. The characters didn't have enough personality for me to accept self contained episodes. I wished there was more story arch.
I started watching this 2 years after it first came out and now it's like everyone is all of a sudden discovering it. This is literally the sexiest anime I've ever seen for a thousand reasons. Music, storyline, animation etc etc etc. I have the box set and for a while I was looking for it for years until they became more available. I love it so much
While bebop has some great episodes, at least half don't stand a chance of living up to the shows own reputation. and some episodes go as far as to damage its cool atmosphere. Its not something someone would regard as a masterpiece until they finish it, and look back on all the adventures at hand. When it first aired, everyone was drawn in by its unmatched visuals, and would watch almost regardless of the story at hand. Slowly leading them to one of the strongest conclusions in all of anime history, and from an episodic show no less. Its harder for a new generation to get over the weaker episodes. Something everyone should watch, but some of the episodes definitely drag it down.
I haven't finished the series yet, but I agree with you that some of the weaker episodes drag this series down. Some of the episodes are incredible but some are just tough to get through.
Excellent review. I don't think Bebop is overrated, but I have a fairly strong distaste for episodic stories, so it's a shame that I wasn't able to enjoy Bebop to the fullest even though I can certainly acknowledge what makes it so special.
This is an anime that has to be watched all the way through because of how old it is for people just starting to watch anime to really appreciate it. Also, still amazing. Love the soundtrack. Also, maybe doing a review of Code Geass in the future?
Maybe in the future yeah, ive got a big list of anime i'd love to review, and Code Geass is one of them. I just need to find time as i think it would be a longer review than the usual.
AnimeEveryday - Anime Reviews agreed, despite the slight variances in taste that we have in anime, I like your videos and your doing a good job on them. In fact I might like your videos so much because they are a logical but differing viewpoint.
The only thing I'd really criticize in the show is that some of the episodes were better than others, but all of them were at least pretty good. Plus, each one adds depth and believability to the world and characters, so despite its semi-episodic structure, I don't think a single episode could be considered "unnecessary". I found that the second half of the show stood out more than the first because of this (and maybe because they seemed to save all the most interesting stories until then).
I really learn new stuff watching your channel and the review is on point just legit. I totally agree with you on how anime has allowed fans and ecchi boys to influence the industry great stories and quality anime is not what it used to be. Can you do a review of Death Parade.
I know people will disagree with me but one of the few shows that can compete with bebop is fate/zero. great animation,sound and a story that does not fall apart anywhere and great characters
I really liked this one. Though I feel like some things (though subtle) were talked about that were a bit spoilerish. But otherwise pretty great review and I can't wait for the next one.
Really like the review, especially seeing most reviewers on youtube kind of suck. I agree with most of what you said but id have to disagree about watching the dub over the sub. Not to be a sub-nazi but as someone who also enjoys Spike from a psychological point of view they are almost two complete different characters to me in terms of dub vs sub. In English he comes across as more of a corny action hero as opposed to the Japanese version where he is much more laid-back and easy going. The tonality is completely different and changes his character quite a bit. Im being a nitpicking douche though because this is my favorite series of all time but keep up the good vids
Bebop is probably my favorite anime and it seems you praised it so much in this... WHY ISN'T IT IN YOUR TOP TEN BEST ANIME OF ALL TIME. thank you if you reply.
Hard to say. Cowboy Bebop gave a lot for only having 26 episodes, and despite having a simple plot throughout the series, this anime gave a lot to it's viewers in terms of atmosphere, visuals, philosophy, sociology, and symbolism that I don't think any anime series right now could match it if we gave it the same amount. I think it's an un-stated agreement that anime hit it's peak in the late 90's to early 2000's, then the writing quality began to dip in the 2010's. Most animations became sloppy and cheap or shiny and cute thanks to Japanese animation companies pandering "moe" or "ecchi" to the masses. It's slowly getting better now, but writing and soundtracks aren't top notch yet. Honestly, my taste in anime is very wide, but I've yet to found an anime that has left me with a sense of satisfaction, closure and awe as Cowboy Bebop did.
Ghost in the shell stand alone complex, black lagoon, samurai champloo, steins gate, just to name my personal preferances. 90s may have been a fertile period, but it is unfair to say there was nothing good since
Platypus-Books what about death note? That didnt come out in the late 90's and its still regarded as one of the best animes out there. Dont get me wrong its not NEARLY as good as bebop but its still very good nonetheless
While I did enjoy Death Note, and I acknowledge it as a really good anime, it suffered from writing problems in the second half that made the drama to me a bit forced. If that problem was fixed then I would consider changing my opinion, but it's writing problems in that second half continued to bother me since it always closely linked to the drama and action. Though, I can't fault Death Note for what it is, and I shouldn't because it's an honest to good anime that isn't perfect. However, it's strengths aren't as top-notch to what I've experienced from Bebop. This is just my opinion though, so if you love Death Note then don't let what I say bring you down.
I personally prefer Outlaw Star over Bebop because while Bebop has Spike, Ed, better art/animation and a great OST everything else is rather bland and forgettable because some of the episodic episodes were sleep inducing, the story wasn't all the great and I didn't like Jet and Faye that much because I found them to be uninteresting. I personally found bebop to be good but Overrated . . Outlaw Star in my opinion has a better written story with all the characters being memorable like Aisha, Gene, Hilda and my personal favourite Jim Hawking and I personally prefer the OST of Outlaw Star over Bebop. Outlaw Star is more addicting and fun to watch than Bebop in my opinion. Cowboy Bebop 7/10 Outlaw Star 9/10
This show is more style over substance when it comes to story. Soundtrack and art are brilliant of course. But the episodic story didnt cut it for me. At least in Champloo there is a goal - looking for the sunflower samurai. Bepop on the other hand is just going aimlessly. The characters aren't really on a mission. And it seemed silly to me when these so called pros cant get a single bounty job done. I thought these guys were supppsed to be really good at it. The last 4 episodes, along with the episode where a guy is trying to pay for his sisters eye surgery are my favorites. I'm really not a fan of the opening 2 episodes. Things got interesting when Faye came to them.
When did they ever claim to be professional bounty hunters? They're good enough to get by but no one ever said they were the Leon The Professional of bounty hunters. The whole show is about characters trying to run away from their problems and no matter what they do they can't escape it, why would you have characters actively trying to go after goals they want nothing to do with?
While I think CB is a great show it hardly has a great story. It tells its story better than most anime, in that it frequently shows rather than tells but there isn't really a great story in the show.
"While I think CB is a great show it hardly has a great story. It tells its story better than most anime" Isn't that what matters most? The synopsis is hardly the most important thing
A synopsis should get things right. The story of a Bebop is not its strong point and it shouldn't be praised as such. Stuff like Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Monster and Berserk destroy it in terms of actual story.
gilgamesh310 There's a saying I like to go by and that's this: A story is only as good as the person who tells it. You can have an interesting idea for a story but unless you tell it right then I don't care about what you're trying to tell me (not to sound like I'm bashing those other shows you mentioned). As long as the story isn't bad but told excellent then that's all I care about
Story and storytelling are still two separate things though. Sure if a story is told very poorly it may not matter how good it is, but they are two separate things that should be acknowledged. For what it's worth, I think LoGH suffers a little from poor storytelling.
VirgateSpy So because a show's popular it's automatically overrated. Great logic there, jackass. Also shouldn't you not have a Gurren Lagann icon if you were to stand by your stupid hipster logic
SpikeJet2736 When a lot of people like a show there are going to be people who overrate it. Also resorting to name-calling, nice way of defending your argument, if you even have one.
VirgateSpy Besides from you're logic why do you think this show is overrated? Have you watched it? Just give a reason to support your opinion then maybe other people will accept what you say.
nope just not an interesting anime. no plot, no story, and characters aside from main one are boring. i only like 3 episodes. the andy bomber episode and the joker pequin hybrid lookalike. other than that everything else was boring
zero There was a plot, but it just wasn't focused on. However, that wasn't a bad thing because the majority of stand-alone episodes are capable of being memorable. And the characters from those episodes in particular definitely had enough screentime to deserve approval.
I guess youre talking about the english dub, cause yeah that one is tonewrenchingly horrible. in the Original it aint though, watch episode xx mish mash blues, its like almost proze.
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Great review and I'm not just saying that because this is my favorite tv show but the presentation's good, it's easy to watch but not too flashy with gimmicks. This video's not too long either. You go into details as to why the show works without dragging on and on. You got serious potential, keep up the good work
SpikeJet2736 Thank you very much! :D
AnimeEveryday - Anime Reviews BTW, since you love Cowboy Bebop. This may seem like a silly question since they both have such huge fan bases but have you seen Blade Runner or Firefly? Must sees for any fan of Bebop
+AnimeEveryday I love Cowboy Bebop I wish Netflix would have all of the great anime shows
I agree, it's truly an anime and I don't think it's over rated and I don't give a shit what they say
Cowboy Bebop is definitely one of the greatest TV Series of all time! Great review.
you deserve more views
A couple of things:
1. I personally wouldn't call Dragon Ball one of the founding pillars of anime. Manga? Yes, absolutely. Anime? Nah. It was a cash grab.
2. Despite how fantastic it is, I don't really think Japan gives a shit about Bebop, which is a real shame.
3. The eye thing is kiiiinda a spoiler, but whatever
But I basically agree with everything else you said. Bebop will always be one of my favorite, if not my absolute favorite show.
***** I also don't understand how Cowboy Bebop is influential. It doesn't seem to be.
Sir Christopher McFarlane Bebop is extremely influential, because of Bebop we've had loads of anime brought over to the west for TV & disc releases.
AnimeEveryday
Cowboy Bebop is probably the most influential animes to come into the west. For instance Adult Swim was largely established because Cartoon Network wanted to play Cowboy Bebop but couldn't due to its violence and mature themes. Additionally studios that went on to profit from Cowboy Bebop are now legendary names like Bones who've produced the amazing Eureka 7 (My personal favorite of all time), and some of the most beautiful and unique anime out there.
Only something as good as Cowboy Bebop will have a comment section inundated with edgy weebs calling it overrated.
Who new that someone can actually hand draw Cowboy Bebop. I mean who knew that someone can make art as good as our present machines that are supposed to be the best art work. I mean really you would probably never think this was made in 1990.
Fun fact, the animation team that did Cowboy Bebop are still the highest quality producers in anime in my opinion. They later created Bones which is responsible for the incredibly gorgeous Eureka 7.
When I first watched Bebop recently I went into it knowing nothing, and I am still pretty new to anime. I did not expect or understand the episodic nature of it. I was more interested in the back story that was brought to a conclusion in the final episode. I guess that's what makes it great it leaves it open for interpretation. I absolutely LOVED the soundtrack though. One of the best opening and endings in my opinion. I downloaded them both and never get tired of listening to them. Also the characters were memorable, and usually I have a hard time remembering characters in most anime I watch. This anime definitely can be watched over and over from any episode. English dub is on point.
this show was so good watching anime today just gets me depressed, the amount of good anime like this is too few and far between, moe shit has infested everything. "MOE" existed since the beginning of anime but by the mid 2000 every single anime genre adopted moe tropes and it just fucked everything, stories and characters went downhill because of moe tropes. I almost left anime but then stuff like Red Line brought me back.
I noticed you didn't mention, also not on your MAL, anything about knockin' on heaven's door! Have you just not seen or decided to do a review of the series alone? (if you haven't seen it you totally should, just amazing)
there is only one thing we can say about bebop that is there is only one bebop it has no mould it is water in the sence of an anime truly a work of genius a master piece
I so wish Keanu Reeves would have played Spike in a live action movie in the 00's, right after doing the first Matrix would have been perfect.
I tried watching Cowboy Bebop earlier this year and stopped after a few episodes. The characters didn't have enough personality for me to accept self contained episodes. I wished there was more story arch.
I enjoy your reviews very much. Subscribed! :)
I started watching this 2 years after it first came out and now it's like everyone is all of a sudden discovering it. This is literally the sexiest anime I've ever seen for a thousand reasons. Music, storyline, animation etc etc etc. I have the box set and for a while I was looking for it for years until they became more available. I love it so much
Here we go, I have been waiting for this review. I really wanted to hear what you had to say about this.
While bebop has some great episodes, at least half don't stand a chance of living up to the shows own reputation. and some episodes go as far as to damage its cool atmosphere. Its not something someone would regard as a masterpiece until they finish it, and look back on all the adventures at hand. When it first aired, everyone was drawn in by its unmatched visuals, and would watch almost regardless of the story at hand. Slowly leading them to one of the strongest conclusions in all of anime history, and from an episodic show no less. Its harder for a new generation to get over the weaker episodes. Something everyone should watch, but some of the episodes definitely drag it down.
I haven't finished the series yet, but I agree with you that some of the weaker episodes drag this series down. Some of the episodes are incredible but some are just tough to get through.
Excellent review. I don't think Bebop is overrated, but I have a fairly strong distaste for episodic stories, so it's a shame that I wasn't able to enjoy Bebop to the fullest even though I can certainly acknowledge what makes it so special.
This is an anime that has to be watched all the way through because of how old it is for people just starting to watch anime to really appreciate it. Also, still amazing. Love the soundtrack. Also, maybe doing a review of Code Geass in the future?
Maybe in the future yeah, ive got a big list of anime i'd love to review, and Code Geass is one of them. I just need to find time as i think it would be a longer review than the usual.
:) Sounds good, love your videos btw. Keep up the great work!
Larone13 Thank you! i appreciate your enjoyment :)
AnimeEveryday - Anime Reviews agreed, despite the slight variances in taste that we have in anime, I like your videos and your doing a good job on them. In fact I might like your videos so much because they are a logical but differing viewpoint.
The only thing I'd really criticize in the show is that some of the episodes were better than others, but all of them were at least pretty good. Plus, each one adds depth and believability to the world and characters, so despite its semi-episodic structure, I don't think a single episode could be considered "unnecessary". I found that the second half of the show stood out more than the first because of this (and maybe because they seemed to save all the most interesting stories until then).
If each episode was as good as the last it would probably feel more boring, you have to have the ups and downs.
I really learn new stuff watching your channel and the review is on point just legit. I totally agree with you on how anime has allowed fans and ecchi boys to influence the industry great stories and quality anime is not what it used to be. Can you do a review of Death Parade.
I know people will disagree with me but one of the few shows that can compete with bebop is fate/zero. great animation,sound and a story that does not fall apart anywhere and great characters
Its funny when you see how popular bebop is in America
In Europe and America Bebop is mostly forgotten and in toplists here you dont see it at all
Great Review, Just finished watching the show a few minutes ago, its definitely one of my favorites shows in general, of all time
Stellar review, spot on, my friend. Thank you for speaking so eloquently about possibly the best anime in history
I really liked this one. Though I feel like some things (though subtle) were talked about that were a bit spoilerish. But otherwise pretty great review and I can't wait for the next one.
I am definitely going to watch now, but can you make a Trigun review, i beleve it is a realy underrated and great anime
Lmao it overrated and boring shit
Really like the review, especially seeing most reviewers on youtube kind of suck. I agree with most of what you said but id have to disagree about watching the dub over the sub. Not to be a sub-nazi but as someone who also enjoys Spike from a psychological point of view they are almost two complete different characters to me in terms of dub vs sub. In English he comes across as more of a corny action hero as opposed to the Japanese version where he is much more laid-back and easy going. The tonality is completely different and changes his character quite a bit. Im being a nitpicking douche though because this is my favorite series of all time but keep up the good vids
Could you review gungrave.... pleassssseeeee?
can you do a review of space dandy?
Wonder what the next bebop will be?
Bebop is probably my favorite anime and it seems you praised it so much in this... WHY ISN'T IT IN YOUR TOP TEN BEST ANIME OF ALL TIME. thank you if you reply.
a true Masterpiece👌
Good Review
Vash the Stampede >>> Spike Spiegel
+Marcel Körner yusaku matsuda,lupin,cobra,ryo saeba,duke togo etc=spike spigel
Do you think anything has come close to Bebop in the last 15 years?
Hard to say. Cowboy Bebop gave a lot for only having 26 episodes, and despite having a simple plot throughout the series, this anime gave a lot to it's viewers in terms of atmosphere, visuals, philosophy, sociology, and symbolism that I don't think any anime series right now could match it if we gave it the same amount.
I think it's an un-stated agreement that anime hit it's peak in the late 90's to early 2000's, then the writing quality began to dip in the 2010's. Most animations became sloppy and cheap or shiny and cute thanks to Japanese animation companies pandering "moe" or "ecchi" to the masses. It's slowly getting better now, but writing and soundtracks aren't top notch yet.
Honestly, my taste in anime is very wide, but I've yet to found an anime that has left me with a sense of satisfaction, closure and awe as Cowboy Bebop did.
Ghost in the shell stand alone complex, black lagoon, samurai champloo, steins gate, just to name my personal preferances. 90s may have been a fertile period, but it is unfair to say there was nothing good since
fma: brotherhood is the best anime ever
Platypus-Books what about death note? That didnt come out in the late 90's and its still regarded as one of the best animes out there. Dont get me wrong its not NEARLY as good as bebop but its still very good nonetheless
While I did enjoy Death Note, and I acknowledge it as a really good anime, it suffered from writing problems in the second half that made the drama to me a bit forced.
If that problem was fixed then I would consider changing my opinion, but it's writing problems in that second half continued to bother me since it always closely linked to the drama and action.
Though, I can't fault Death Note for what it is, and I shouldn't because it's an honest to good anime that isn't perfect. However, it's strengths aren't as top-notch to what I've experienced from Bebop. This is just my opinion though, so if you love Death Note then don't let what I say bring you down.
The English tones are really weird.
I personally prefer Outlaw Star over Bebop because while Bebop has Spike, Ed, better art/animation and a great OST everything else is rather bland and forgettable because some of the episodic episodes were sleep inducing, the story wasn't all the great and I didn't like Jet and Faye that much because I found them to be uninteresting.
I personally found bebop to be good but Overrated
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Outlaw Star in my opinion has a better written story with all the characters being memorable like Aisha, Gene, Hilda and my personal favourite Jim Hawking and I personally prefer the OST of Outlaw Star over Bebop.
Outlaw Star is more addicting and fun to watch than Bebop in my opinion.
Cowboy Bebop 7/10
Outlaw Star 9/10
The anime that ruined anime for me lol
This show is more style over substance when it comes to story. Soundtrack and art are brilliant of course. But the episodic story didnt cut it for me. At least in Champloo there is a goal - looking for the sunflower samurai. Bepop on the other hand is just going aimlessly. The characters aren't really on a mission. And it seemed silly to me when these so called pros cant get a single bounty job done. I thought these guys were supppsed to be really good at it.
The last 4 episodes, along with the episode where a guy is trying to pay for his sisters eye surgery are my favorites.
I'm really not a fan of the opening 2 episodes. Things got interesting when Faye came to them.
When did they ever claim to be professional bounty hunters? They're good enough to get by but no one ever said they were the Leon The Professional of bounty hunters. The whole show is about characters trying to run away from their problems and no matter what they do they can't escape it, why would you have characters actively trying to go after goals they want nothing to do with?
While I think CB is a great show it hardly has a great story. It tells its story better than most anime, in that it frequently shows rather than tells but there isn't really a great story in the show.
"While I think CB is a great show it hardly has a great story. It tells its story better than most anime"
Isn't that what matters most? The synopsis is hardly the most important thing
A synopsis should get things right. The story of a Bebop is not its strong point and it shouldn't be praised as such. Stuff like Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Monster and Berserk destroy it in terms of actual story.
gilgamesh310
There's a saying I like to go by and that's this: A story is only as good as the person who tells it.
You can have an interesting idea for a story but unless you tell it right then I don't care about what you're trying to tell me (not to sound like I'm bashing those other shows you mentioned). As long as the story isn't bad but told excellent then that's all I care about
Story and storytelling are still two separate things though. Sure if a story is told very poorly it may not matter how good it is, but they are two separate things that should be acknowledged. For what it's worth, I think LoGH suffers a little from poor storytelling.
I agree. In terms of pure story, Bepop suffers a little. Cool characters and great visuals can only take a show so far.
Bebop is overrated.
For a reason that you have not explained
WTF NO MIA OMG How would I know why people overrate it? They just do, it always happens when something is popular.
VirgateSpy
So because a show's popular it's automatically overrated. Great logic there, jackass. Also shouldn't you not have a Gurren Lagann icon if you were to stand by your stupid hipster logic
SpikeJet2736 When a lot of people like a show there are going to be people who overrate it. Also resorting to name-calling, nice way of defending your argument, if you even have one.
VirgateSpy Besides from you're logic why do you think this show is overrated? Have you watched it? Just give a reason to support your opinion then maybe other people will accept what you say.
always found cowboy bebop boring and uninteresting. very overhyped 6/10. average anime
+zero Probably because you we're too busy with your damned candy crush each time an episode played in the background...
nope just not an interesting anime. no plot, no story, and characters aside from main one are boring. i only like 3 episodes. the andy bomber episode and the joker pequin hybrid lookalike. other than that everything else was boring
zero
There was a plot, but it just wasn't focused on. However, that wasn't a bad thing because the majority of stand-alone episodes are capable of being memorable. And the characters from those episodes in particular definitely had enough screentime to deserve approval.
+zero 6/10 isn't average.
+zero the sad thing is so much new anime is celebrated garbage....smh.
the dialogue is overrated. the story, action and production is amazing but the script is corny as hell. sorry I said it. its the script
I guess youre talking about the english dub, cause yeah that one is tonewrenchingly horrible. in the Original it aint though, watch episode xx mish mash blues, its like almost proze.