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My take.
Before you rabid "otakus" rip me apart, I'd like to say this is better than all the other "nu-anime" on Adult Swim and has some potential, but it just doesn't appeal to me. <
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>I'll start with the good stuff. The characters are pretty interesting and I love the soundtrack (jazz is cool). <
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>Now to the bad. Ed is very annoying, the action is mediocre, the story is a little meandering, and it feels like I'm watching a modern space version of Lupin III (which wasn't that good either). Spike seeks fortune without harming others, like Lupin. Faye wants Spike's money as well, just like Fujiko. Jet stays out of Spike's and Faye's disputes, just like Lupin's partner (the one with the suit and gun, I forget his name). <
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>My advice: Watch another anime (preferably a Kawajiri film) but if you want something with CB in it, go for the soundtrack; it has music for everyone, ranging from jazz to heavy metal. <
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>Like I said earlier; this isn't that good but its still alot better than FLCL, Trigun, Steel Angel Kurumi, and other sappy s*** like that.

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Stunning visuals merge with lost of cool action and jazzy retro music!
The first thing that strikes one about Cowboy Bebop is the impressive combination of sound and visuals. The intro sequence alone is snazzy, artistic, and very much in synch with the show's overall theme. But that's just the wrappings of a very cool package. <
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>Although each episode of Cowboy Bebop is fairly self-contained, every now and then an ep with insights into a certain character's past is thrown into the mix. It's not really a continuous saga but watching the series in its entirety can be likened to completing a puzzle, especially where the characters are concerned. Spike in particular is a very charismatic main character, making it difficult not to like him. CB also has a generous helping of action -- ranging from cool martial arts type of moves to fancy gun-slinging to explosive space chases. The overall mood leans toward the lighter side, even if there is a sprinkling of darker moments at times. <
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>The art and animation are among the very best I've seen in an anime series. The backdrops are richly depicted and the characters are superbly drawn. Computer and cel imagery are merged perfectly to create a very authentic "future" environment. Motions and movements are astoundingly smooth as silk. Everything is just so crisp and clear (especially on DVD). Most of the songs you'll hear throughout the series are in English, as performed by Japanese artists. The songs and scores have a very nostalgic retro-jazz feel, and are quite unlike the usual anime musical fare. In fact, if you just listen to the music, the thought that it's coming from an anime soundtrack would never even cross your mind. The English dubbing is fine. If you're a big fan of the ever-popular seiyuu Megumi Hayashibara (also Rei Ayanami in "Neon Genesis Evangelion") though, you may want to grab the subbed version as she plays the sexy Faye Valentine. Other prominent seiyuus like Yumi Touma (also Urd in "Oh My Goddess") and Maaya Sakamoto (also Hitomi in "The Vision of Escaflowne") also make guest appearances in some of the eps. CB's production values are very high for a TV series (like "The Vision of Escaflowne"). Not a surprise really as some of the people who worked on Escaflowne TV are responsible for CB. This series is definitely one to consider for collection.

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I'm not a parrot, I'm gonna review this my way...
With so many ppl and so many tastes, how do you reckon what is good or otherwise for others? Something is not right with this sorts of review thinggie I feel. <
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>First of all, this is me - I'd give : <
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>5 stars for "Seinfeld" <
>0 stars for "A Lot Like Love" - that Ashton Kutcheroo thing <
>5 stars for "Ninja Scroll" <
>5 stars for "Blood - The Last Vampire" <
>5 stars for "Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels <
>0 stars for "Zathura" <
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>So there, you roughly know my taste. <
>If you are so opposite of me, than don't believe my comment. <
>If you are around my preference, then, my account can probably be helpful. <
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>In short, I'd give Cowboy Bebop a 5 stars. <
>But that does not mean it does'nt come with criticsm. <
>Maybe the show is okay. <
>But the fact there are too many parrots here writing really like a parrot, the whole cowboy bebop thing become irritatingly exaggerated. I find the animation is just alright - as opposed to some who claimed this to be one of the best or stunning. ( huh*?! )One of those best would be like that of Appleseed. Plotwise similarly - nothing much to rave about. They're okay - not anything like Ninja Scroll or Princess Mononoke where they really make you sit glued to your chair with a baseball bat in your hand incase someone disturbs your peace. And I read some even went on to brag about the Intro theme "Tank". Again, it is just okay - not something I never heard before. Infact, I prefered the saxophone stuffs in Jupiter Jazz than theme intro. <
>In short, I feel yeah you can have the whole series for a collection - but definitely not my best collection. Oh, and yes I have the whole original 6 cds from Bandai, and I'm not really that proud owning them compared to my other stuffs that I could easily say they are better. But then again, that is if you like and don't like the same things as me. This is my honest opinion about the cowboy bebop thing. <
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>adios!