Cowboy Bebop

kweku_ananse_haki shared a tip "I don’t have nostalgia for Bebop. My family didn’t have cable so for the few times I watched it when I was younger I was like damn that music perfectly encapsulates and enhances the show but it didn’t keep my interest that interesting especially watching stuff like Strike Witches at the time. Things are different now that I’m older. Bebop’s biggest strength is it’s finality. Every protag (and many side characters) gets a loose end of their past tied up or something to help them persevere with what life dealt them. Their stories aren’t finished but their time with Bebop comes to an end. It’s such a breathe of fresh air compared to everyone trying to make a billion dollar franchise that can be milked forever. My favorite episode is when Faye watches a time capsule VHS recorded by past self expecting answers on why she was frozen. She didn’t get the answers she was looking for but she got encouragement from her past self and you see Faye’s abrasiveness melt away only to be replaced with a moment of vulnerability. The best episodes are those that build on the characters or the finality while the worse are ones that have little to do with either (the trans-humanist episode and blaxploitation episode for me). But Bebop’s highs clearly outweigh its lows. Now about Bebop as a first time anime recommendation…"

MarlinBrando shared a tip "10/10 Finally finished this, widely regarded as one of the coolest anime ever made. It took a long time to finish, because I felt I needed to give each episode my undivided focus. The drama is incredible, and giving it half my focus would have been a travesty. The action scenes are great. Like many anime series, many of the episodes are filler, but those don't feel like filler. The central plot, that of Spike's character arc is enthralling. A perfect show. Bang."

edwand_rivers shared a tip "YES; I'm the one person in the known universe that hates this show! I can't stand most of the characters (Oh, did I ever hate Ed the moment they appeared on screen, Faye's whining and Spike's aloofness didn't help). Vicious was the best part of the show, hands down."

ladysurrealia shared a tip "What a show! I can’t believe I only watched it now. Never before have I watched a show where I was actively begging for it not to end even though I knew that I was on its last episode. There is nothing else quite like it. Watch it!"

hymtheria shared a tip "Love, love, this anime. I thought they did a decent job with the live action version. This is one of my favorite anime shows ever. It's an older one, but it still holds up great today!"

vanilla_the_cat shared a tip "This is by far the BEST anime I've ever seen! Certainly gonna be my favorite for a looooong time! The soundtrack is banger! The style and genres it plays with are really fun! The writing is impeccable! And the voices are ICONIC! I'd recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it to give it a go if you can! It's a really fun watch, but he sure to watch it in the dub!"

padin_duvall shared a tip "A Space Western; long before Firefly! Probably one of, if not the #1 greatest 'Dubbed Anime' ever made! The story is solid, the characters are memorable, the soundtrack is stunning, and everything else is just a 10! Watch this, rewatch this, than watch it again!"

shamoo shared a tip "One of the rare times I'd recommend English dub. Quite a classic— it's very flawed, charming bounty hunters who get on each other's nerves"

alice.cullen shared a tip "i LOVED this anime for a while but the last few episodes got a little too.. weird for me ig so i never had the interest to pick it up again"

corey_keener_4112 shared a tip "Just had to make a quick recommendation post, been into anime for about 3 years and seen quite a bit of shows but I must say cowboys bebop is S tier for sure if you haven’t seen it it’s only 26 ep and a great watch. I get goosebumps every time they say “see you space cowboy” :’) good god please go watch the show"

nicole_101 shared a tip "I LOVE IT! Its like space,boys ish, spy/officers with deep meanings and backgrounds. Its Sooo funny and just everything about it is awesome! Surely if you see this, i ask of you to give it a try:))#anime #awesomeseries #awesome #greatanime"

jerryd shared a tip "My favorite anime. Characters you want to get to know, great action scenes, fantastic world building, jazz and bounty hunters in space. 10/10"

gyro_zeppeliswife shared a tip "OMG this show is AH-mazing! The suspense, plot-twists, characters, and voice-acting is SO. GOOD. Also the opening theme slaps SO HARD"

tanner_dupre shared a tip "One of the best anime ever made. Best watched dubbed and twice through imo. Hard to think of another anime I’ve seen that gets you as invested in the characters and their stories in such a short amount of time"

meli shared a tip "You want something sentimental and chivalrous yet hilarious? Here's a cowboy in a space opera with whackadoo crew, in an unmatchable blend of gags, epic fights, and hard-hitting plot."

meli shared a tip "Whats more sentimental, chivalrous, and side splitting than this cowboy in a space opera with a whackadoo crew? An unmatchable blend of gags, action, and haunts."

raidenphotos shared a tip "This is one of the gospels of anime. I will say its not for everyone BUT you really need to have seen it. At least for the culture."

alberto_martinez_lo shared a tip "This is an old anime classic that blends action,comedy,plot,and character development very well and one of the best soundtracks out there and it's in english."

alex_newlin shared a tip "Drama, comedy, dialog, character development, style, animation, and some of the best English voice acting in history. All packed into a very digestible series. A must watch for newcomers to the anime genre, and easily in my top 5 after watching hundreds of series. Gold."

lydia_flynn shared a tip "Just finished rewatching this show--such a simple yet complex plot. A team of unlikely allies, bound together and yet separated by their individual pasts. One of anime's greatest."

aurora_reynolds shared a tip "With a lot of classic anime I'm always hesitant. The question is usually "is it actually good or do a lot of straight men think it's good?". Cowboy bebop is actually good. While on that note, I don't always like how it treats it's female characters, it's not enough to detract from the viewing experience. Great writing, fun aesthetic, and there is a corgi."

silas_thompson shared a tip "This show is my favorite anime of all time, it has a little bit of something for everyone with each episode being something completly different from the last."

sydney_eskew shared a tip "An absolute classic. If you're new to anime, or want to get more involved in the community, watch this. You'll see the influence of this anime riddled throughout pop-culture. Also, the soundtrack is just a masterpiece."

aj_gladden shared a tip "I adored Cowboy Bebop, the charscters have depth, and eachnone is unique and enetertaining to learn about, comedic, action packed, and a small amount of romance something for everyone, plus its a classic!"

wabi_sabi_6380 shared a tip "The greatest anime series ever made, and one of the best shows in general. It's anime for people who look down on anime. The music, animation, writing, voice acting (English) are flawless. Every episode is good, no two are alike, tropes are used with intention or not at all. Funny, gritty, heartbreaking, uplifting, exciting and slow burning, this show is a jack of all trades, and a master of several."

bengt_bagels shared a tip "The music n art style were interesting. The characters were mostly different to me.. except the mechanic felt flat. Other than that everyone even lil pupper was pretty fleshed out and interesting."

kyle_mccaesar_v shared a tip "Absolutely, positively the greatest anime ever- completely hand-drawn and full of life! Every episode is a different story, but with a similar cast. Absolutely magnificent!"

casulal__m shared a tip "Cowboy Bebop is a unique take on the inter-planetary sci-fi space type shows. If you enjoy things like Star Wars or possibly Star Trek, and also enjoy great music of all genres, heavy emotional beats, and a drop of Anime influence, this show is for you. It's a definite recommendation from me, and I suggest watching the English dub."

krissy_blahitka shared a tip "This is my favorite anime of all time. The story telling and animation are phenomenal. Not to mention it has the best opening sequence ever created."

cesar_del_rio shared a tip "Amazing original soundtrack. Vinyl went on sale earlier this year for the first time in the U.S! Great stories in episodic format. Iconic series"

mars_30 shared a tip "Started this a couple months ago and WOW. The story is really interesting, the characters are fun and the animation is exactly the style that fuels my art inspiration. The music is also totally incredible! I really want to keep going with this series, but its one I really want to pay attention to, not just have on in the background"

mandy_soto shared a tip "A classic worth the hype! The tone is great, the soundtrack is full of hits, and the main characters are complex and likable. A 10/10 anime. If you want constant action or quick dialogue I would not suggest it. But if you like the idea of a moody, futuristic slice of life with some beautiful animation, fun action moments, and deep characters; this is for you!"

julia_simpkins_1197 shared a tip "This is one of my favorite animes. The style is sleek, the characters are likable, and the story is compelling. Merging noir, westerns, and sci-fi expertly."

gus_ortega_1836 shared a tip "One of the coolest television programs of all time. Stylish to a degree not seen since then. Iconic imagery at every turn. Nuanced characters with painful history. Imaginative vision of the future. A soundtrack that absolutely slaps. This show has it all and is fun to watch with lots of moments of levity and action to propel the story through the finish."

BreezePlz shared a tip "Yes, its an older anime, and its got lots of action and its witty and at times emotional. And the characters all bounce well off each other. So if that sounds up your alley, I highly reccommend this classic. Plus its opening music is a bop."