A Fistful of Woolongs - A Cowboy Bebop Retrospective

[@matthewbaker4885]

Ahh cowboy bebop, the greatest scifi-wester-noir-samurai-mafia show ever

[@jacksonwilburn6775]

Yuck

[@roaryboryalice714]

Ah, greatest comment on a review

[@jacksonwilburn6775]

roaryboryalice rba how

[@polinttalu7102]

@@jacksonwilburn6775 yuck

[@henrymacleod2006]

And that's including The Mandelorian

[@AaronMcCloud_Me]

"...each member of the Bebop are walking vulnerabilities wrapped up in defense mechanisms."

[@helenl3193]

Ain't we all?!

[@slevinchannel7589]

I cant help but notice that Studio Ghibli never managed to make a meaningful Magic-System that goes beyond the Complexity of Noob-Baby-Mini-Level. Indeed, they totally ruined the one thing they wanted to 'adapt' and that happened to have a good Magic-System: Earthsee. Maybe they should try to pull it off. Studying the so-called Best Magic-System might help, I'd say. 'Nen' from 'HxH'.

[@redefinedliving5974]

@@slevinchannel7589 wrong video

[@kenmojica]

What kind of false narrative are you trying to imply when that is not the case at all. Sounds like your comment is not more than a comment to try and influence people into your wrong thinking. This system is incredibly flawed and throws so much wrong information that it is crazy to think that their are people who would think this could work.

[@D.Middzz]

I love how no mentions the fact that Spike's job is to catch people who are running from their past.

[@apalagi08]

The hard thing is, it's difficult to find an anime with the same vibe or on par with cowboy beebop. especially among present animes.

[@alicasoto4497]

i like the episode were faye finds out who she is, and Edward and Ein leave the most.

[@vladimirscares137]

I recommend Samurai Champloo. If you watched the dub version then you’ll like this show even more because it has the same voice actor who played spike.

[@jackshort2983]

Just gotta watch more shinichiro watanabe shows

[@phrog7193]

dororo always reminded me of it tbh but i dont know if thats a pov many people would share...

[@HolarMusic]

I really enjoyed Banana Fish for a lot of the same reasons i enjoyed Bebop

[@6lu5ky86]

Watching Cowboy Bebop is a ritual. I'm so inclined to prepare some bell peppers and beef.

[@jimkongjones6268]

Yo! Idk if you're joking, but have you actually made some? I'm tryna find the best way to prepare it.

[@6lu5ky86]

@@jimkongjones6268 Look up a recipe for pepper steak and I think you're well on your way. It's super easy.

[@bradypats1]

@@6lu5ky86 > Look up a recipe for pepper steak "...There's no beef in here..."

[@KendrixD]

Make sure there are some beefs

[@acidfruitloops]

No beef in here.

[@DFOwl]

Documentaries on KZbin are now beginning to become as professional, if not much more, than mainstream documentaries. KZbinrs such as Ahoy and Beyond Ghibli should be an inspiration to would be creators of the documentary genre.

[@yw5617]

If you enjoy such documentaries, you must check out Lemmino, he's been doing this for a while and his videos are much more documentary than video essay.

[@2139-q6p]

Depends on what kind of documentaries. There are plenty of documentaries in youtube that are history channel level.

[@kingryall]

Ok house

[@Lurrer]

The B1M for all architecture lovers arround.

[@mosslander]

+

[@I_Am_Warden]

Cryed like a baby when bebop ending and everyone went their own ways. Great show.

[@Wheresmy240]

Same here. I still cry watching this show and i'm 32 now.

[@ruhurtin4squrtin34]

it was the ending song that does it. the voice and piano is perfect. it's only 2min long???

[@cryptosquall3535]

@@Wheresmy240 Yeah same here I cried many times over.

[@bieuxyongson]

The ending is heartbreaking. Y’all are babies...I’m 65 and a late comer to anime but yeah, I’m always saddened by the end.

[@spikesrighteye5533]

I just finished it yesterday and I was sobbing and still am sad thinking about it.Cowboy bebop was such a beautiful experience. But I also don’t think I’m gonna rewatch it anytime soon.it honestly is my favorite anime ever there’s nothing else like it

[@kanteannightmare]

Jet was the only one that was a complete person, he was the glue that held the gang together as long they did.

[@slevinchannel7589]

I cant help but notice that Studio Ghibli never managed to make a meaningful Magic-System that goes beyond the Complexity of Noob-Baby-Mini-Level. Indeed, they totally ruined the one thing they wanted to 'adapt' and that happened to have a good Magic-System: Earthsee. Maybe they should try to pull it off. Studying the so-called Best Magic-System might help, I'd say. 'Nen' from 'HxH'.

[@esssss8415]

@@slevinchannel7589 Bro what

[@hopeandfates]

@@esssss8415 bruh got lost lmao

[@oktg91]

He was the black dog, and when he bites…. He doesn’t let go

[@shar3859]

@@slevinchannel7589 Studio Ghibli is soft magic lmao. Soft magic systems often exists as a background of the world to enhance the story, but is not the main part of the story. Seems what you prefer is hard magic, where there are defined and complex structures and terms. Both have their own merits.

[@willr8764]

"You're gonna carry that weight" That line from the Beatles sums up the whole thing for me... Ed is the young/innocent, unburdened by the weight. Fey refuses to carry the weight, recklessly barrelling away from human connection. Jett is the old dog who grimly accepts the weight as a part of life. (Spoiler) And Spike's weight is so heavy that he can't help but buckle under it.

[@fromtheperiphery]

Carry That Weight is the last song the Beatles ever recorded together in studio. After that song was cut they never played together again as a foursome. The End.

[@kanteannightmare]

Or Spike was the only one willing to face the "weight" and do what necessary to resolve it.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

@@kanteannightmare I agree Spike tends to try and resolve the ''weight''

[@Blaisem]

@@kanteannightmare Jett also faced that weight, but he accepted it rather than try to remove the weight from existing. Spike paid the price for his choice. He could have left with Julia if he were willing to settle for one priority at the price of his honor. But he wanted both love and honor, so he tried to fight the weight and got crushed.

[@Blaisem]

Ein is the powerless genius, who observes everyone else's struggle but can't do more than bark to stop it.

[@eduward1987]

Cowboy Bebop is the reason why I became an artist and draftsman, it served as inspiration and engine to encourage me to create based on my feelings and passions. A series with a depth level of themes like no other and a master soundtrack . Its the reason why always listen the 3 soundtracks every time a can , it leaves with that impact as a teen in 2000 when a watched in that moment . See you Space Cowboy forever

[@MagickGOATee]

It's like a broken family you can't help but turn back to in sad, happy, intense and somber times. _see you space cowboy_

[@alex_saint-matthews]

I hope Netflix backs out on the remake, there’s no way they’ll get it right.

[@leviathan5207]

Just deal with it the same way you deal with Berserk 2017, pretend it never existed

[@xSTARRYxEYESx]

I mean... Firefly was already BASICALLY a live action Cowboy Bebop, wasn't it? Close enough anyway?

[@Shakenmike117]

@@xSTARRYxEYESx I like that description a lot

[@joey.h14]

Alex Saint-Matthews I knooooooooow

[@calencor]

cowboy bebop cast is the cast of jersey shore>>>>> kill me now

[@doogelyjim8627]

Bebop is timeless, but even moreso it gets better with age. As we grow further away from our first viewing and change as individuals, the world and the eyes we see it with morphing into unimaginable oblivion, the contrast between Bebop and the anime released in the present will become sharper, and because of the nostalgia, this will only be welcomed with open arms by our hearts and minds. Just like the original viewers of Bebop when it first aired who were hit by a wave of outdated music and cinema that so drastically contrasted with the pop/hip hop/punk/techno that was popular at the time - it'll continue to take us on the most refreshing yet also the most familiar of journeys. Long live Cowboy Bebop.

[@doogelyjim8627]

@John Beck You're a lucky dad to have a 10 year old who'd be into Bebop. She's lucky to have a dad that would show it to her. Glad she gets to carry that weight with the rest of us :)

[@doogelyjim8627]

@John Beck Haven't seen EVA yet myself. Actually I don't think I've seen any of those you just mentioned besides Bebop. There's just so much anime out there. Something for everyone.

[@ceruleanfish6703]

@John Beck tl;dr Yup Evangelion is a trip. LOLz, I think thats the whole point with Evangelion, just complete bafflement. I mean the common anime tropes are there. It's just the timing or the way the script or narrative is driven. Very large complex and emotional, but then strangely cold unemotional scenes. Black Lagoon or even Trigun was hilarious.

[@themindset4164]

Long live cowboy bebop indeed. When we finally reach planets and conolize them I wonder how it will feel.

[@emilio6121]

DoogelyJim Preach

[@ChessmasterHex]

The ending of session 24 for me is the most powerful moment in the whole series.

[@rat1709]

i felt so much emotion when ed and eid left

[@missbradicah]

With Call Me Call Me by Steve Conti rising in the background for the double whammy.

[@Taylormademan900]

Especially that song. Still makes me cry.

[@sweetfry]

I cant tell you how many times I remember watching Adult Swim as a teenager, half asleep and then Tank! comes on, Cowboy Bebop was on, and I would watch it in my half-asleep stupor. The feeling is one unlike any Ive ever felt since. What a fantastic time it truly was

[@UliTroyo]

I just finished re-watching Bebop with my 10-year-old daughter (her first time). Man, Bebop’s special-I’d bet a number of us will get to pass it down, like Led Zep and Star Wars were passed down to us. Oh, and for sub purists: that’s one of the big advantages of dubs-they’re easier to share with your kids.

[@Gobbostopper]

Old comment, but the director of the anime apparently prefers the dub too. ✌

[@Yungshamgod]

the dub was fire (anime nerd)

[@Yungshamgod]

I guess I should also add: IMO

[@snikerz5886]

As of right now this has 8,369 views and no dislikes. That tells you how much the community is behind you on this.

[@sosman747]

No dislike? On my way right now 🏃🏾🏃🏾🏃🏾

[@LeLe-bo7cs]

1,617 now

[@larryteslaspacexboringlawr739]

over 10 k views and no dislikes

[@tenhirankei]

Of the 8,369 Views do you know how many were Likes? Not everyone gives a Like on a View, so it's not the same thing.

[@markuhler2664]

Another view, another like, another subscribe. Time to go through your attic.

[@greensmurf221]

This show has only made me sadder as I've gotten older...I finally understand. ~= You're gonna carry that weight=~

[@licensetoshred]

Rewatching at 27 compared to 15... holy fuck dude. I finally understand everything properly, what it means to carry that weight. I re-watched Bebop at the exact right time in my life, this show helped me in more ways than I can describe.

[@burninsherman1037]

@@licensetoshred I've done, I believe, three full runs of the show (though only in full chronological order once), and went back to certain episodes so many times I've lost count, and every time it makes me feel something different. Think I need another start to finish viewing, as a matter of fact. Been a bit.

[@licensetoshred]

@@burninsherman1037 Yeah I've already started another rewatch now! I just cannot get over Bebop. It's gotta be my #1 anime by far. Totally picking up whatcha putting down! :)

[@greensmurf221]

@@licensetoshred Same here. I remember first seeing it at ~14 and was blown away, but didn't really grasp the concepts outside of the action. Wisdom has certainly helped on that. Now, every year, I make sure to go through Bebop.

[@greensmurf221]

@@licensetoshred Great #1 to have. It's the best.

[@droidxx8597]

I don't think there is any other video that depicts Cowboy Bebop with such love. Thank you for your work :)

[@LDBaha]

The Beyond Ghibli title cards were fantastic. What I love the most about Bebop is the music. It's just spectacular. Second thing I love most is that it ENDS after one season. All other shows just keep going forever until you get sick of them.

[@sethlong9118]

I just want you to know that it's not okay to play with people's hearts like this, just like the show your review ended too quickly. Faye I miss you girl.

[@Warlocke000]

I could listen to people eruditely sing the praises of Cowboy Bebop all day long.

[@chrisplissken4626]

The Clint Eastwood references ,Bruce Lee,Batman,among so many other things all mixed in such a perfect harmony

[@JuanHernandez-ze3si]

Watanabe's debut was actually MACROSS PLUS (1994). In fact, if you look at the character designs in those you'll see similarities to Faye, Julia, and even Spike.

[@rokuthedog]

thanks bro. hadnt heard of that one before. going to watch it now.

[@nfspbarrister5681]

How can watanabe made me more in love with his work? Love macross!!

[@ToonCrate]

About time someone delivered the comprehensive overview Cowboy Bebop deserved. Every other review I've seen has been a broken record, only describing the same one or two keypoints regarding the show's "maturity".

[@s4mur41RPG]

Super eye patch wolfs video is on bebop is fantastic

[@ToonCrate]

Super Eyepatch Wolf is always an exception, since he's laser-focused on each show's personal impact and production

[@spikecs8225]

@@ToonCrate kzbin.info/www/bejne/opy7d3WGfL-jiq8 you owe it to yourself to watch this analysis then

[@chinuaalibatya7345]

And Anime Philosopher's video on Bebop was remarkable

[@Bubbertan]

Please watch criswell's it's extremely well done. Not comparing this video to that, but it's very good as well

[@jeffmazziotta]

it's hard to capture how insanely cool this was when we all first saw it back in the day. it was a revelation

[@Wayzor_]

Every time I hear someone say 3... 2... 1... I always want to say "Let's Jam".

[@chrisfeld3650]

I let my son, 11 or 12 at the time, watch Bebop and at the end he started weeping. "It's ok. Spike might not actually be dead." I said, but there was no stopping those tears. That's how vetted, how connected you get to these characters. When I told my friends he cried at the end almost all of them said, "Yeah. That's the appropriate response." Such a great production.

[@BeyondGhibli]

Hey, if you dug this check out my spoiler-filled follow up discussing Bebop's ending: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJa8g4Wimqx4qcU

[@MostlyPennyCat]

I saw "spoiler filled laudanum video" when I read that I want to watch this, you've made a 20 minute video on this, the greatest of anime. But did you use the dub or the sub? I adore the subbed version and loath the dub. If it's dubbed, like, could you make a different version with the sub instead? 😁

[@Zhensa]

Thank you for putting my feelings into such elegant words. Good work, as always.

[@addisonhemmings3620]

You so amazing

[@ShoZama85]

DArn was hoping you used some some songs sung by Steve Conte or some of the other vocalists, Mai Yamane mostly used here, to show how much Yoko Kanno used Session Players/Vocalists.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Nooooo! Dubbed.. 😭

[@MnemonicHack]

One of these days, we're going to have fully immersive VR. You know where you can find me, when that happens.

[@fletchergonzalez3788]

Just like everyone else

[@davidsabillon5182]

I just remember feeling empty at the end. I still don't get it.

[@KennethSee]

You felt empty? Then you did get it. It just hasn't got you yet.

[@user-cp2of9pq6j]

Almost crying...

[@mikethewise2000]

Like a hole in your chest right? I call it the Void, Ive felt it 3 times, at the end of Cowboy Bebo, at the end of Clannad season 1, and at the end of Death Note.

[@C0wb0yBebop]

It was a beautiful end. Spike said it himself “he died already when Julia betrayed him. He was the classic Doomed Champion, seeking his end with Vicious.”

[@SteveVi0lence]

Same. I always feel empty busting my nut

[@tss3393]

9:40 "Because there's just that chemistry and just that kind of...alchemic-" *drops everything to clap hands together*

[@Turtleproof]

"Ganymede Elegy" and "Hard Luck Woman" have some of the most touching scenes I've seen in a series or film, I get choked up just thinking about those ones.

[@realkingofantarctica]

Cowboy Bebop is admittedly not a show that everyone can get behind, and as time goes on more and more people believe it to be overrated. But God, if you're lucky enough to have this show click with you, there's truly nothing else like it in the medium of anime. Also, it has some of the best and most varied KZbin retrospectives of any TV show.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

This is the greatest love letter to the greatest anime. It made my heart ache.

[@polcastello7369]

Finished watching cowboy bebop for the first time the other day. Couldn't stop thinking how much the vibes and style and feel of the soundtrack (even though most of the music is diferent genres) reminded me of samurai champloo, so it's awesome finding out that watanabe is the guy behind both. Instant fan here

[@Czotie]

The sound effects and audio tracks that were replaced in the remastered were so different and foreign to me that I recut the remaster footage with the original 4:3 release audio.. yes .. I love Cowboy Bebop this much. It pains me to know others are watching it for the first time without that original beautiful audio

[@bieuxyongson]

One of my all time favorites. I watch it every time it’s on.

[@myRefuge3710]

My favorite anime ever. Such good artists, directors, producers and writers! Nothing like Cowboy Bebop. Nothing!

[@marklarizzle]

NNOOTTHHIINNGG

[@redefinedliving5974]

any form of art even :(

[@commalTl]

“The seatbelts - road to the west” what a soulful song

[@vicenteortegarubilar9418]

Loving the title, loving the thumbnail. Loving this channel.

[@fleepys]

"tittle"

[@Gadget-Walkmen]

thumbnail makes it all. Style is everything!

[@dwhite8005]

Loved this comment :)

[@TehUltimateSnake]

Loving you all.

[@YourPalKindred]

The best part of Bebop is that even today it continues to introduce people to anime. It was my first anime in 2015, and is always the first one I recommend to people who want to get into anime

[@isaiasvargas2515]

I’m not crying, you are... this was beautiful , thank you

[@SIMUL4CR4]

This is the best bebop video essay on this site, and that is saying quite a lot.

[@3RAN7ON]

"Pierrot Le Fou" is by far my favorite episode hands down

[@TacoCookiez]

My friend and I are about halfway through the series right now. For both of us it's our first time watching. We found another interesting perspective that the show offers, in that instead of not being able to let go from the past, the show's theme could instead be interpreted as "You can't run away from the past" and seeing how each of the four characters deal with it. Spike seems to take his past head-on, even if it costs him his life or puts his crew's needs/wants in jeopardy. Aside from the two episodes with Jet, the one with his ex, and the other with his old ex-buddy cop, he seems fairly content with his place in the world and has largely come to terms with his existence, already having faced his past some time ago. He loves Ein the moment he steps foot in the ship, eventually warms up to Faye, and doesn't really have any gripes about Ed coming aboard the ship, even after it was hacked and forced to crash-land into the water so they'd take her. With Spike, they seem to share the exact kind of relationships two mercs who have lived together for some odd years should have. Not necessarily best friends, but at the very least close, and definitely in tune with each other's emotions and values. Faye seems to want nothing to do with her past and is the most troubled by it. She constantly puts up a front and seems to experience dissociative disorder from her trauma. I don't think its a coincidence that three years prior to Bebop's release, Evangelion also dealt with these same issues that Faye has. With Ed, I'm not so sure. Hopefully she gets her own episode that better fleshes out her backstory and how she handles her past, which I assume so given that there's footage of her in the retrospective that I haven't seen yet. One thing that has both my friend and I puzzled is the insane attention to detail with all of the firearms, right down to the perfect placing of the logo and caliber. I can very clearly make out most of the fire arms that the characters use. To name a few, there's the H&K MP5K that Faye uses in her opening episode, Spike's 941 Jericho, Mac 10s that the eco-terrorists use, Uzis, etc. I would've liked to see a small bit of time dedicated in the retrospective on why so much detail was given to them. Similarly, it seems that most of the fire arms used are of Israeli make and even some of the foreign text that shows up on the multi-language holograms is in Arabic. Enough out of me though, I think you have perfectly described what Bebop is and what it means as a cultural landmark without ANY hyperbole. It really is that good, and I'm not even halfway through it yet. Thank you for making this video and putting into words why this show is so valuable.

[@Eterrath]

I come back to this video every few months to revisit one of, if not, the best video about one of the best shows I've seen. I can't thank you enough for making something so beautiful.

[@InvaderZed]

I heard of cowboy bepop in college. I was either too busy or maybe just watching a few episodes with friends I wasn't really paying enough attention. Maybe i was too young I finished cowboy bepop for the first time yesterday, and I've seen plenty of R rated anime film by this point but this show has the most relatable adult themes I've ever seen. What a masterpeice. And theres a movie!? Must get my hands on it

[@MrQuocanh80]

Your style of writing, editing and critical eye makes your videos almost equal to the anime’s that you are discussing. In some cases (Miss Hokusai) I’ve preferred your videos and hearing you discusss the movies more than I enjoyed the movies themselves. You are real talent and I think it’s only a matter of time until you break out of KZbin...

[@SanguineThor]

Having watched the show multiple times in each language, I would highly recommend watching both. Multiple times. In each language.

[@helensitch3511]

Bepop was my introduction into Anime, Dandy was the cement that is my love for this artstyle. So damm good.

[@evanmartin1271]

i actually cant put into words how much i love this show. my all time favorite piece of media ever made. even watching this, hearing the music, puts a smile on my face. i watch it a few times a year.

[@forthkun03]

what i loved about this anime was the depth it had from the start to its inconclusive end. so much emotions ran within the series, and it felt like i lost a friend once i finished it.

[@KasbashPlays]

Rewatching the series in anticipation of the live-action and boy can't I wait.

[@xXStarRyu]

Watching this is still better than all 10hours of the live action combined.

[@josephlynch4532]

Such a great summary of Bebop and its impact! Thanks for putting this together

[@burtwonk]

Man, the way you write is so inspiring. So glad to have found your channel.

[@skyural]

This brought such a smile to my face. Haven’t watched it in years, but it’s such an magnificent story and great show.

[@brothertaddeus]

"Its snarling jazz soundtrack was (if you'll excuse the pun) instrumental in thematically grounding the series." I will not excuse the pun. Own it like a man! "No pun intended" is a sign of weakness of character.

[@personious_k]

You got the theme and story line correct. You got the undertones and feeling right. You incorporated our favorite crew from the 'Verse, you did all the music right, and you finished with Wo Qui Non Coin... This is perfect. Thank You

[@benhakim5244]

Thank you Beyond Ghibli for making a video on my favorite series of all time. All love. This anime touched me in a personal level because I can relate to spike and the rest of the cast because the anime display thier suffering through unique ways of story telling. The story is deep and unique in so many ways and I love it because it's very grounded and realistic. Cowboy bepop ost is my life, it helped me through depression because the ost has very emotional and relax vibe that I can listen to. I would listen to the ost religously because my life is filled with depressed things, I've listened to it these past 1 year and a half and still listening to this day. Love the characters and the rest.

[@paulguzman1022]

One of the best, if not the best analyses on the greatest anime of all time. Thank you for this!

[@maciej5866]

Hi. I watched this video few weeks ago and you convinced me to watch Cowboy Bebob. I came back to say Thak You. I haven't seen many anime in my life, and I haven't seen non in my chirdhood, so I wasn't fan of it. But this series is absolutely magnificent. You said in this video that Bebop is worth rewatching and I thought this is an exaggeration of anime fan but just when I finished 26 session, I wanted to start waching it from begining. Thank You!

[@spark9_]

Your structure of this video has not gone unnoticed, beautiful work man. I'm legit having goosebumps watching this.

[@concr3t3]

I'm biased as someone who loves this show unabashedly, but this is one of your best videos. I am so excited for the Evangelion one!

[@tomascarvalho7514]

I don't know how many times i've watched Cowboy Bebop, but everytime i see it, i feel a pain deep in my chest, like a sentiment of nostalgia, like something that was always there, comforting me in my most introspect and philosophical moments of my teenagehood. It was the reason i started listening to jazz and blues at the age of 15 and became absolutely addicted to the genres since then. Puting the shounen aside that were born in the final of the 90s (in this case, the "big three"), Cowboy Bebop is definatly the greatest anime i've ever watched in my life, just like Ghost in the Shell, Akira and so many other animes that try to defy the greatest dogmas of society, and defy the civilization trough it's expectators, us of course. And as strange as it might seem, i've always preferred the subs over the dubs, always, not because the english language is not my native language, but because i've always prefer the series in their original content, however Bebop is the only show that i have that is in it's dub version, don't know why but the only way i can see it is in the american version like there's some inexplicable reason to it. Beyond Ghibli i just found out about you and your channel today and the only thing that comes to my mind to say about what you do is - "Tank" you. PS - You've just gained a new subscriber.

[@whyamihere1217]

You deserve millions of views, absolutely stunning work. Love every single one of your videos.

[@BrinkersMad]

Cowboy bebop is one of the few anime that you appreciate even more so years after watching it the first time ⚡️

[@jenniferchough]

Beyond echoing all the good stuff heaped on this video (deservedly), I'd also like to thank you for the shout-out to Serenity/Firefly, which got done dirty by the network but at least we got a movie.

[@Aio-Project]

this is a really well written video essay! very accurate and deep without spoiling a thing too

[@Jack-gr8jq]

I've been trying to get into anime for years. I really enjoyed Cowboy Bebop and Kids on the Slope is one of the most moving shows I've ever seen (if only they did another episode so the ending wasn't so rushed), but to this day anime still doesn't draw me in that much. Watching a whole series of a show I like seems like a big time investment when I could listen to a few albums or watch a few films instead. Yet here I am, subscribed to your channel, constantly watching your analysis. There's a real depth and quality to your essays that very few other channels match, the passion is really obvious and something about the way you explain all these shows is very nostalgic and oddly soothing. You're probably one of the best video essay writers I've ever come across on KZbin, and that's saying something. Big up man, keep it going!

[@ryansizemore5064]

I'm much the same way. Trigun isn't a bad way to spend some time, but if you enjoy Fantasy watch Berserk and Overlord. I can't get enough of either.

[@ruedelta]

If you want an inventive world, try Twelve Kingdoms. If you want top notch character drama, watch Ping Pong the Animation. And if you need another romp in space, Banner of the Stars is very nice.

[@danyosuna7276]

I would recommend Evangelion and FLCL season 1

[@robbiefreeman5649]

I don't believe it was rushed, to me it seems that Spike's luck had ran out as he set out on his last adventure.

[@moonknight1985]

Samurai champloo or baccano

[@C_R105]

"You feel a little out of place, like you just lost a family of sorts" Man that is exactly what I just felt. I just watched Cowboy Bebop for the first time. I am 26 and knew of Bebop, but never got around to watching it. I have been watching anime since I was a kid but for some reason it never reached my plate. Once I finished it now, I felt so empty and like crying. Even though everything was self contained and finished I was so hungry for more.

[@mr.mammuthusafricanavus8299]

That first episode sets the bar so high than continually exceeds it and each consecutive watch feels fresh, few shows are capable of this and when found need to be coveted;P Favorite episode: Mushroom Samba Runner up: Toys in the Attic Favorite Character: Ed Anyone else want to post their faves?

[@gmorrison254]

1. Pierrot Le Fou 2. Brain scratch 3. Speak like a child

[@ivanvoronov3871]

1)Cowboy Funk 2) Jupiter Jazz 1+2

[@mateuszmiara3180]

I almost never leave comments under youtube videos but I'll write one down here just to say how impressed I am by the work you put into creating this video and how much I enjoyed watching it.

[@ivanpodrez3403]

Bravo! A great reminder to the fans of the series and a recommendation to those who haven't seen it yet. Thank you!

[@personious_k]

Everytime I go back to watch our cowboys, I will also watch this. Thank you.

[@granspectre]

The thing I definitely enjoy from your videos is when you go over the history of the series and its production. This video for example I have never heard about how cowboy bebop didn't air all the episodes originally, how it was funded, and how much effort it took just to actually make the series. The backstory to this series is one I rarely hear anyone talk about and its interesting to finally hear about it in detail.

[@samanders2676]

If an art can make your heart break, numb your mind with questions you would never ask, fill your consciousness with emotions you never knew were there and gap your mouth awestruck with ecstatic satisfaction & gratitude to have stumbled upon such a masterpiece and especially if you (the audience) are adults who keep coming back then you know you’ve watched a timeless classic. It’s not an opinion, it’s a fact Cowboy Bebop is the greatest anime and one of the greatest animated series/film of all time. Cowboy Bebop is even better than Spirited Away. There, I said it. Edited: I haven’t even started on the original soundtrack of Cowboy Bebop. It’s a work of art which needs review on its own.

[@joelluth6384]

The show that got me into anime. And I can still feel the pang from when it ended.

[@GrieverSSBU]

Can I just say the title of this is freaking fantastic? I love it because it really fits the style of Bebop as almost a future age western.

[@CyberViking97]

a beautiful love letter to a amazing show. Can't wait for more great stuff from you man!

[@xaonrider92]

A beautifully written/editted video essay highlighting everything that I love about Cowboy Bebop. I still regularly listen to the amazing OST, and Blue always gives me the feels. Man, this is making me want to rewatch the series, again! XD Thank you for this awesome video! Also, this reminds me that I really need to watch Samurai Champloo. XD

[@Dtokyopop]

This was like watching the entire series in twenty minutes! Great review capturing one of my favorite animes of all time.

[@richardk1994]

Found this gem when i was trying to fill the void of only getting to watch 1 season of firefly....fallen in love with both of these space cowboys.

[@annoybot]

Beyond Ghibli - inadvertently serving as an anchor, an outpost, and now a frontier Fort and Station, for those of us in certain tribes we know within, but have yet to Name and, later, raise our Flag for. happy yer here . . . Space Coyboys .:. . . p.s. @14:36 one of a dozen dozen candidates for our future Flag to emerge

[@paulmarchano7238]

I’ve loved your work for years now. But I had to come back specifically to this little island of a video, because the live action version is out on Netflix.

[@nickgold2012]

Your essays into the heart and soul and mind of anime are probably the best I've ever seen. And I've actively been into the genre since around 1992, and was exposed through Voltron, Robotech, etc. in the 80s. Thank you, and please keep it up!!!

[@rosablackwell64]

And now I'm crying all over my keyboard. Thank you for reminding me how much I love this show. Great essay.

[@Damocles54]

Tank! Remains one of the few theme songs of any show i nearly always let play. Oddly, more than one of the others are also by Yoko Kanno...

[@shogundante666]

bloody hell mate, this video is beautiful, thank you so very much *hands him a fistful of woolongs*

[@shifuironbuddha4741]

Brah this was an amazing retrospective look inside the family of Cowboy Bebop. No one even knew what it was when I first saw it. But you have managed to capture the heart and soul of this amine beautifully. Thank you it’s exactly how I feel about it. You have my sub my friend...... And remember.....A Snake Cannot Eat...... A Dragon.

[@RonDicken1971]

I've never watched Cowboy Bebop, but watching this I couldn't help but think about Firefly/Serenity. I'm glad you referenced them. Makes me want to check it out.

[@thorsten8790]

This video reminded me how much of an impact bebop had on me, probably no piece of animation outside of Ghibli masterpieces like Princess Mononoke or other animation movies like Ghost in the Shell ever had such a profound impact on my thinking and view of the world. This video is a masterpiece of it's own presenting the series in such beauty. I will rewatch the show now and cry when it ends again, thanks mate! Edit : Can someone tell me what the song in the end credits of this video is called?

[@Oliver-uz4fg]

Thank you for this cover. It brings back memories, sweet and bitter, everything comes flooding down.

[@ditzydoo4378]

This is without a doubt the finest retrospective I've ever had the pleasure of viewing. Thank you for reminding me of all those wonderful late night adult swim viewings.

[@jacqy6619]

oh wow......your use of music and your analysis is so nostalgic and beautiful! thank you so much for the wonderful video

[@dopkasa.1171]

I had no idea that CB had such a hard time debutting on tv. For future videos, would you consider including a works cited list in the description to assist viewers who may want to follow up on some of the interesting facts you lay out in the video? Lastly, thank you for all of the research, editting, etc you did for this deep dive! It is amazing. As a long time Cowboy Bebop fan and repeat viewer, you have my immense gratitude.

[@emho5135]

The reference to Firefly really hits now that I've heard Netflix cancelled the show. Because I live in a world where Cowboy Bebop and Firefly get one season and the Masked Singer gets countless seasons. I, for one, welcome the coming of xenocidal Martians.

[@ToriKo_]

I have a crushing migraine at the moment but this is so nice to listen to. Music choice stands out more as well

[@BeyondGhibli]

Wow what an honour! I lock myself in a dark room when I get a migraine so I'm amazed you can manage it Tori.

[@ToriKo_]

Beyond Ghibli I never said I hadn't locked myself away in a dark room (and tied a scarf around my head)!

[@mastuhyeet6422]

Man I just watched space dandy (first time), samurai champloo (first time) and Cowboy Bebop (second or third time can't remember) within a span of a month. After watching all of them, it is hard to pick which one is better but Bebop definitely hit me with the feels the most. My perception of the show has changed with every viewing. My first time was when I was a little shit in middle school. I absolutely loved it and hated that it was over, but I missed the point of the show. This time I just felt empty and depressed after the end of it. Nothing lasts forever, you can't run from your past, and you can't hide your vulnerabilities from other people. Still need to rewatch the movie, but goddamn, there are few shows that force introspection like this one. The main thing I can take away from this is you can always mend the past no matter the hardship, cause you're gonna carry that weight.