Thank you all for the kind comments over the years. It's the honour of my life to see people responding so positively to this video. I am working on something new and hope to get it up in the next month - and I am planning to keep releasing new content going forward - I hope you are all interested! Subscribe if you want to stay updated :)
I believe it was implied that his right eye is the cybernetic eye, the eye that sees the present, while his real left eye is the one that sees the past. To me that makes sense: the cold machine part of his body, the pragmatic, the honest, the real: that's his present. But his dream, his love, his desires, his humanity, those are in the past.
I love the title of this channel, _safety on rookies_ This video was playing after I feel asleep watching bebop the movie on TH-cam ad free(couldn’t believe it) and I was thinking how complex these characters are and how Netflicks really screwed up something that could have been great.
Thanks for complimenting the channel name! :)) Its kind of my go-to ahah Oh man, the Netflix Cowboy Bebop should be burned at the stake lol Thanks for watching :)
I've watched dozens of retrospectives on Cowboy Bebop over the past two years, This is by far the best one Ive seen. The character analysis, the dissections of metaphors, the motive explorations, the themes that flow though every scene and action there in. This script is an absolute master-craft. Video and editing are not the best here but the analysis has a level of substance to make up for that and then some.Thank you for sharing your perspective on this work of art. Bravo may dude, bravo.
Hey, thank you so much for your comment! You are too kind. Bebop is one of those shows you can't help but let run around in your head, the complex characters are my favourite in any media and I just had to say something. I am so pleased there are people out there that my words connect with :)
I finished rewatching the series today surprisingly the main feeling that i got from this rewatched is how frustrated I am to Spike on being stuck to his past. I want him to see his present, the bebop, faye, jet and being a cowboy as hope and anchor to be alive. And in retrospect Im glad I see it that way because somehow it also means I value my present and future now than the past. Cowboy Bebop is still one of the best anime ever and I still cry every time I watched it. Thank you for the review.
Your video helped me finally under Faye in a way that I never have before, and I’ve watched Bebop in full 11 times. I’ve always liked her, but her internal struggle finally clicked for me when I heard you explain it. Thank you for making this video! It’s criminally underrated among Bebop video essays.
"running or not he'll always be a rock" that absolutely rocked me. Honestly, I found this articulation of a personal virtue to be so profound I cried. I loved cowboy bebop during my childhood and this video brought so much nostalgia I can't help but leave a thankful comment. Keep it up
Amazing work man. One thing: "Spike, is it for the girl" "She's dead, I cannot do anything for a dead woman" (or something like this). He could have said that because he realized what you said - he just acted to protect the crew. Not for the dead woman, but for Faye and Jet.
Beautiful summary not only did it simplify spikes role it taught me to watch it from the others character perspectives. After 10 years of watching this😢 thank you
This is the most beautifully thought out analysis I’ve seen, I think ever. The way you dissect and explain each little detail is the best. I especially appreciate the extra time taken with Spike as he’s definitely the hardest character to read (imo). I already had a decent grip on the metaphors and details but this gave me better angles to grip with. Beautifully done
I have not seen an analysis of cowboy bebop like this one. I have to say from all the videos I have watched so far from when I first finished the anime this one surprised me the most. Your point on spike not actually being in love with Julia in the present made so much sense. He put her on a pedestal that the real her would never compare. Also the way each character was broken down went even more in depth than other videos on the same topic. I love cowboy bebop it is my favorite anime and you have made me appreciate it even more with your understanding! Thank you and awesome video this really does deserve more views and 100% need more subscribers!
Exaclty what i needed to let Cowboy Bepob away from my thoughts, for a while at least, its sad to think that you have only 2 thousands views hope more fans of Cowboy Bepob find that video.
There's no way such a well made and put together video has so few views it randomly popped up in my suggested and I don't regret a single second of the 50 minutes I spent on this video. Keep it up you have huge potential it's just a shame there are idiots out there getting millions of views and people like you nothing.
I really disliked Faye at first because I thought she kept making moronic decisions, but after watching this video, can't help but feel bad for being so critical. Really nice analysis video. Ed was my favourite character, and it's not because she doesn't have a skeleton.
Imagine waking up in cryogenic chamber a hundred of years in the future with no idea who you are and have no family or friends. Then imagine a seemingly nice person who helps you only to find that they actually betrayed and saddled you with millions of dollars of their debt that you can’t repay. What kind of life could Faye have lead from this point? Not sure how you didn’t have empathy for this character who life has continuously shit on?
By the way, the song that played while Spike fought through the building in the last episode, implies he's doing it for Julia. What do you think of that compared to your point in this video.
Thank you so much for such a kind comment - I am so grateful for such positivity in my comment sections. And that is thanks to people like you so thank you! :))
@safetysonrookie heck yeah my dude. This was your first video I found, and you earned a sub right away. Can't wait to finish DanDanDan so I can watch those next.
Crazy good video! I always come and watch this video after the show because it's such a thoughtful and well rounded piece, its like I can experience it all again in a new format. Crazy how you havent even cracked the quadruple digits on this yet Edit: wtf your shitpost geralt meme video has 4x the views what plane am I on
@@safetysonrookie Are you actively working on more videos? Or do you think something this ambitious was very flash-in-the-pan or too uniquely inspired?
@@ephoneus I'm tremendously caught up with work, but I always have a desire to go back to making things! Cowboy Bebop just gripped me so strongly and I felt like making something would help me figure out what and why I feel so strongly towards certain characters. I find your interest in my content inspiring though! :) So who knows!
@@safetysonrookie Yeah work at your own pace! Remember you're making art, not content, so no pressure. And good luck with work as long as it's just busying and not soul crushing lol
@@safetysonrookie the same kind of structure but with other anime, games, shows or even books. Could also focus on a specific character and make an analysis on that specific one. It’s all up to you honestly, this video alone convinced me of your creativity
Thank you all for the kind comments over the years. It's the honour of my life to see people responding so positively to this video.
I am working on something new and hope to get it up in the next month - and I am planning to keep releasing new content going forward - I hope you are all interested!
Subscribe if you want to stay updated :)
When Faye tried to stop him from leaving. Jet heard all of it, he just knew that it was futile to attempt to stop him.
Proof?
@@CasperInkyMagoo The fact that he didn't react to the gunshots? Or that he was 60 feet away?
Jet asked if he was doing it for julia, spike said he wanted to know if he was alive. He knew spike wouldn't change his mind
I believe it was implied that his right eye is the cybernetic eye, the eye that sees the present, while his real left eye is the one that sees the past. To me that makes sense: the cold machine part of his body, the pragmatic, the honest, the real: that's his present. But his dream, his love, his desires, his humanity, those are in the past.
It's shocking this doesn't have more views, it's excellently argued and put together.
I'm just glad to see people are connecting with what I have to say, thats enough for me.
Thanks so much for your viewership!
Spike the living embodiment of living to die AND dying to live
I love the title of this channel, _safety on rookies_
This video was playing after I feel asleep watching bebop the movie on TH-cam ad free(couldn’t believe it) and I was thinking how complex these characters are and how Netflicks really screwed up something that could have been great.
Thanks for complimenting the channel name! :)) Its kind of my go-to ahah
Oh man, the Netflix Cowboy Bebop should be burned at the stake lol
Thanks for watching :)
this is criminally underrated. nowhere close to enough views for the quality of the product. keep up the good work man!
I've watched dozens of retrospectives on Cowboy Bebop over the past two years, This is by far the best one Ive seen. The character analysis, the dissections of metaphors, the motive explorations, the themes that flow though every scene and action there in. This script is an absolute master-craft. Video and editing are not the best here but the analysis has a level of substance to make up for that and then some.Thank you for sharing your perspective on this work of art. Bravo may dude, bravo.
Hey, thank you so much for your comment! You are too kind. Bebop is one of those shows you can't help but let run around in your head, the complex characters are my favourite in any media and I just had to say something.
I am so pleased there are people out there that my words connect with :)
😊😊
I finished rewatching the series today surprisingly the main feeling that i got from this rewatched is how frustrated I am to Spike on being stuck to his past. I want him to see his present, the bebop, faye, jet and being a cowboy as hope and anchor to be alive. And in retrospect Im glad I see it that way because somehow it also means I value my present and future now than the past. Cowboy Bebop is still one of the best anime ever and I still cry every time I watched it. Thank you for the review.
Your video helped me finally under Faye in a way that I never have before, and I’ve watched Bebop in full 11 times. I’ve always liked her, but her internal struggle finally clicked for me when I heard you explain it. Thank you for making this video! It’s criminally underrated among Bebop video essays.
man don't leave us hangin 😢, make more stuff like this.
love this typa content meen!
"running or not he'll always be a rock" that absolutely rocked me. Honestly, I found this articulation of a personal virtue to be so profound I cried. I loved cowboy bebop during my childhood and this video brought so much nostalgia I can't help but leave a thankful comment. Keep it up
Criminally underrated video. Very well thought-out analysis on an amazing series.
Amazing work man. One thing:
"Spike, is it for the girl"
"She's dead, I cannot do anything for a dead woman" (or something like this).
He could have said that because he realized what you said - he just acted to protect the crew. Not for the dead woman, but for Faye and Jet.
Cowboy Bebop is still the greatest piece of art I've ever seen.
Beautiful summary not only did it simplify spikes role it taught me to watch it from the others character perspectives. After 10 years of watching this😢 thank you
Tremendous analysis. Painfully accurate.
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
I just rewatched the series but keep procrastinating on the last few episodes cause the end is so friggin sad
Awesome analysis, my man. Beautiful series
I'm grateful you took the time to watch it - thank you
This is the most beautifully thought out analysis I’ve seen, I think ever. The way you dissect and explain each little detail is the best. I especially appreciate the extra time taken with Spike as he’s definitely the hardest character to read (imo). I already had a decent grip on the metaphors and details but this gave me better angles to grip with. Beautifully done
Thanks so much for the comment - all of the comments people leave are really inspiring to read.
I can watch/listen to anyone talk about this show. One of the definitive greats, the OGs. Those who know, will carry that weight with pride
How is this great analysis on being recommended 2 years later
this is the only bebop analysis the internet needs
Thank youuuu!
This is the best analysis of Cowboy Bebop. Thank you very much, this is art
I have not seen an analysis of cowboy bebop like this one. I have to say from all the videos I have watched so far from when I first finished the anime this one surprised me the most. Your point on spike not actually being in love with Julia in the present made so much sense. He put her on a pedestal that the real her would never compare. Also the way each character was broken down went even more in depth than other videos on the same topic. I love cowboy bebop it is my favorite anime and you have made me appreciate it even more with your understanding! Thank you and awesome video this really does deserve more views and 100% need more subscribers!
This is a brilliant breakdown and analysis of Cowboy Bebop.
Just gave this a second listen, actually dude you nailed it. This is the best cowboy bebop video on the internet. Great job.
That is incredibly generous, i am so glad to see my video connected with you :)
Doing that right now as we speak.
Wow! Such a nuanced and thorough analysis, such a shame that it's the only one you've put out!
I love em all. They're so deep in character.
Great vid. Your take on spike in particular, and the meaning behind the resolution of his story, is one of the best I've heard.
This is a masterpiece. Very nostalgic.
Exaclty what i needed to let Cowboy Bepob away from my thoughts, for a while at least, its sad to think that you have only 2 thousands views hope more fans of Cowboy Bepob find that video.
Thank you for such a nice comment! I don't mind a low view count as long as some people connect with it :)
So grateful that you enjoyed it!!
Best character diagnostic
Ed was the only one who was able to face her past and come out alright.
She was so much more innocent, just enjoying her adventure with Ein.
I always come back to this video, especially Ed's part! Brilliant video, thank you
Thank you for enjoying it! :)
Very nice, looked at most video essays on bebop, glad to have found a new gem. You deserve more attention that what you’ve gotten.
There's no way such a well made and put together video has so few views it randomly popped up in my suggested and I don't regret a single second of the 50 minutes I spent on this video. Keep it up you have huge potential it's just a shame there are idiots out there getting millions of views and people like you nothing.
I really disliked Faye at first because I thought she kept making moronic decisions, but after watching this video, can't help but feel bad for being so critical.
Really nice analysis video.
Ed was my favourite character, and it's not because she doesn't have a skeleton.
Imagine waking up in cryogenic chamber a hundred of years in the future with no idea who you are and have no family or friends. Then imagine a seemingly nice person who helps you only to find that they actually betrayed and saddled you with millions of dollars of their debt that you can’t repay. What kind of life could Faye have lead from this point? Not sure how you didn’t have empathy for this character who life has continuously shit on?
By the way, the song that played while Spike fought through the building in the last episode, implies he's doing it for Julia. What do you think of that compared to your point in this video.
We should be able to like videos more than once. Good stuff
Thank you so much for such a kind comment - I am so grateful for such positivity in my comment sections. And that is thanks to people like you so thank you! :))
@safetysonrookie heck yeah my dude. This was your first video I found, and you earned a sub right away. Can't wait to finish DanDanDan so I can watch those next.
@@justinfabela4899 Thanks for the support! I'm lucky to have subscribers like yourself - it keeps me making more! :)
Added this to my favourites.
This is my favorite explanation!
This anime will be a part of me forever.
Crazy good video! I always come and watch this video after the show because it's such a thoughtful and well rounded piece, its like I can experience it all again in a new format. Crazy how you havent even cracked the quadruple digits on this yet
Edit: wtf your shitpost geralt meme video has 4x the views what plane am I on
Thanks so much! I'm just happy that someone out there enjoys the video so much :)
Appreciate ya!
@@safetysonrookie Are you actively working on more videos? Or do you think something this ambitious was very flash-in-the-pan or too uniquely inspired?
@@ephoneus I'm tremendously caught up with work, but I always have a desire to go back to making things! Cowboy Bebop just gripped me so strongly and I felt like making something would help me figure out what and why I feel so strongly towards certain characters.
I find your interest in my content inspiring though! :) So who knows!
@@safetysonrookie Yeah work at your own pace! Remember you're making art, not content, so no pressure. And good luck with work as long as it's just busying and not soul crushing lol
The best one, so far. See you space cowboy...
Great video
Which ep is Jet's 6:56 monologue from? For some reason I don't remember it??
Hi Keri!
The monologue is from the Cowboy Bebop movie (2001) - it's awesome.
cried at the end of the video
Doing great until spike. The burden is what made him who he was. Without it he never meets the rest of the crew.
The Real Folk Blues
I like the cowboy bebop crew more than the guardians. I’m not a big anime fan by the way.
Sure thing buddy. Bet your name is anime anime Jack Jones the fifth.
@@nialsum6906 Okay
It's hard to watch anime when you've already seen the best one
Man I watched this video with glee. Imagine my disappointment when I find out this is the only review of this channel 😔
Thank you for such an awesome comment - I'm planning on getting back in the saddle, my dude.
What kind of content would interest you?
@@safetysonrookie the same kind of structure but with other anime, games, shows or even books. Could also focus on a specific character and make an analysis on that specific one. It’s all up to you honestly, this video alone convinced me of your creativity
You are too kind! I hope whatever I think up next is of interest to you!!
Is cowboy bepop worth watching??
Absolutely - its one of the all time greats, imo!