Cowboy Bebop Review

Adventures in Bounty Hunting.

 Cowboy Bebop was an influential anime of its time, mainly due to it being aired on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim segment, which made it accessible for anime viewers. I was instantly hooked after the first episode and continued to watch every other episode released, even the overlooked movie. Anyway, after watching the series for a second time, I can certainly say it stood the test of time. Join me as we look-back at one of televisions most stylish and fantastic show ever made, Cowboy Bebop.

  Set in the year 2071, the story follows Spike Spiegel, a drifter, and Jet Black, a retired officer as they travel aboard the Bebop to take on bounties issued by the ISSP (the police). Later in their journey, they meet Fey Valentine, a selfishly beautiful woman who occasionally help the guys in catching bounties. Also, they meet Edward, an upbeat and energetic hacker girl (yes, Ed is a she) who can basically hack any system. And finally, Ein, the dog (Corgi to be exact) that has as much personality as his fellow companions. Together, these usual group of bounty hunters tag into many dangerous, and at times humorous situations.

Meet the Bebop crew.

 The story is a strong aspect of Cowboy Bebop. Throughout the 26 episodes, you'll learn more about Spike's life as a hitman in a crime group, why Jet left the ISSP, Fey's memories before joining the Bebop, and why Ed is so energetic. Furthermore, episodes such as the dark, "Pierrot le Fou" and the philosophical, "Brain Scratch" just show how unique Cowboy Bebop can be.

Meet anime's most vicious villain, Vicious.

 Presentation-wise, Cowboy Bebop looks and sounds fantastic after 17 years. Anime studio Sunrise did a great job with the character models and backgrounds, Cowboy Bebop is visually one of the best out there. Sound-wise, I don't know where to start. The show is filled with many catchy and memorable jazz-based tunes by Yoko Kanno. The opening theme, "Tank!",  stands as the best opening theme ever. During my watch of the 26 episodes, I never skipped it. Overall, the presentation is executed perfectly.

 At this point, I may have hyped Cowboy Bebop to death, but personally, its the best anime I've watched since Dragon Ball. You may not have the same experience that I had, but I can assure it does not disappoint. The last three episodes are just well-done, both skillfully and artistically. In conclusion, Cowboy Bebop was and still is the influential and fantastic anime it used to be, and many would agree. If you're a fan of anime or looking for great entertainment, Cowboy Bebop is strongly recommended. 

-Cowboy Bebop is for mature audiences, so expect some sexual themes, violence, and profanity.-

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