Cowboy Bebop - Call me Call me

[@skippingstep1515]

I once heard a reviewer state why this anime sticks with so many people: "Most anime plots revolve around young people finding themselves or coming of age. Cowboy Bebop is specifically about what comes after that."

[@michaellorah9051]

I'd say it's a bit more complicated than that. It's a story about a man who desperately wants to prove to himself that he's still alive inside, and finds his answer all too late.

[@BearKenster]

@@michaellorah9051 I'd say it's a bit more complicated than that. It's about cleaning out your fridge.

[@oworudie4356]

True. It's about being an adult. Trying to deal with your past, and trying to feel alive.

[@skippingstep1515]

@@BearKenster And of course, don't eat the mushrooms.

[@igodreamer7096]

Yes

[@gimmecardigan4219]

When they ate the eggs alone. I couldn't help it, I cried like a little bitch.

[@DreamFireNostalgia]

I know exactly how you feel......

[@KazzKobb]

You're Gonna Carry That Weight.

[@DreamFireNostalgia]

Kaz Kobayashi noooooo!!!!!!! i dont wana!!!! COME BACK!!!! [censored]! PLEASE COME BACK!!!!

[@Eshajori]

Kaz Kobayashi "Your Gonna Carry That Weight" My gonna carry that weight?

[@PyroManiac637]

How about when they ate bell-peppers and beef?

[@jamesd1672]

"Men only think about the past right before their death as if they were searching frantically for proof that they were alive"

[@MrQuickshot117]

True

[@roninenlightened6350]

I'm crying right now thinking about the reality that this anime strikes on me.

[@Wizard4169]

All of these memories will be lost, like tears in the rain.

[@kieranmorgan6447]

Pomsky Dog Pretty deep comment, only just found this now but love this soundtrack. Might have to check out this anime

[@ThisGuyIRLv2]

Please do. And then let me know what you think of it.

[@pete3649]

Here is to Keiko Nobumoto (the writer of Cowboy Bebop and many others) who passed away today... another great person lost during these crazy times

[@kisamano3684]

God I had no clue they passed away 😢 Cowboy bebop is a work of art that transcends traditional storywriting

[@murderc27]

Damn... Rest in peace, mam.

[@Marksman_12]

May he be in peace

[@myrmyles]

Keiko is not a sir dudes.

[@Marksman_12]

May she be in peace.

[@DeusExMachina10001]

I almost can't listen to this song; Ed leaving the Bebop crew was easily the saddest part of a show that knew how to invoke the feels.

[@allenkozlowski]

+DeusExMachina10001 no, the saddest part is when faye find her home and draw her bed in the sand. as someone who live in a foregin country, that part made my cry. i can identify with her really easily, i'm 23 too, far from home, kinda alone with financial problems and i even look like her :'D (sorry for the bad english)

[@Tb0n3]

You still have a home. Hers is lost to her forever.

[@sidebola4062]

The problem with that scene is that is the same one as the one of ed leaving, so both things plus the music makes it one of the best scenes in anime period

[@cryptosquall3535]

+allenkozlowski no. Ed'a was definitely saddest.

[@greatsupper]

no, the saddest part was watching Spike and Jet eating all those hard-boiled eggs. still brings a tear to my eye

[@dolphquick2686]

It's a rather sad irony that Ed is doing the same thing her dad did, and that is walk away from the only "family" she's got.

[@awt1989]

ed must fully realize papas a rollin stone:D

[@dylanbelcher2457]

I feel like the point was that Ed had outgrown that home. She was less chasing her dad than starting her own journey. Everybody on the ship grew in that way, except for Spike. Always one foot/eye in the grave/past. :)

[@rakshitrohan4155]

​@@dylanbelcher2457 That's why everyone alive except for Spike, everyone else was able to let go of their past.

[@chriscyborg2187]

@@rakshitrohan4155 Its not confirmed he's dead right? 🥺😭 don't do that to me

[@rakshitrohan4155]

@@chriscyborg2187 In the last episode it is said that as one dies a star disappears, you can see a star disappearing at the end of the song Blue in last episode.

[@aaron9127]

See you space cowgirl. Someday. Somewhere.

[@Bambi-mu2ri]

☺

[@JVVZiin]

and so im here. still waiting.

[@robertpaynter163]

there is no space cowgirl . Spikes a dude

[@mr.c1913]

Robert Paynter have you watched the series?

[@BrianaIncognita]

Robert, gtfo and watch the damn show

[@ranasharma9875]

The beauty of this song is that it represents the great divide between Spike and everyone he knows. Not just Julia, but also Vicious, Faye, Jet, and Ed. He struggles to find peace, but realizes that it has a cost since we can't expect what we desire.

[@vishnu2407]

:') you put my thoughts out here. Thanks mate

[@dexcaps6333]

Don't forget ein!!

[@somebunny2619]

Spike has never been desperate to get to Vicious/Faye/Jet/Ed/Ein the way he is to get to Julia.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@somebunny2619 Julia is his personal Holy Grail, his Maltese Falcon, his briefcase formerly property of Marcellus Wallace.

[@mikasacus]

God, what a beautiful song

[@quinnv.3499]

CALL ME CALL ME😭😭😭

[@ThugAim]

Its alrighy, i likr it, loik the joker, lol. Like 2 face...

[@Sapizanza]

God,what a beautiful anime

[@recycledbag2410]

hello famous youtuber Mikasacus

[@edwardwongliupepelutivrusk1262]

God, what a beautiful anime

[@tr3buh]

Cowboy Bebop is one of the best thing that happened to my life

[@cyanidemaiden]

Hentai and cats are best thing that happened to me. How about the rest of you KZbin?

[@joangiecco5395]

cyanidemaiden I second you with hentai buddy, I hate cats though.

[@luckyluke5732]

tr3buh things*

[@roeypervo3688]

how you are now man?

[@mattexp]

Bang.

[@araavalos2214]

see you space cowboy

[@acepirosu5871]

You're gonna carry that weight.

[@RPCauldron]

guys, guys... please, stop... the feelings, they feel :'''(

[@tivrusky3483]

See you, cowgirl Someday, somewhere

[@bahiragata]

Damba main, my man!

[@greeksalad4783]

Steven Conte is simply an amazing singer and guitarist.

[@reefraider954]

GREEK HUMMUS Amazing as he may be I hear he's kind of a Conte.

[@greeksalad4783]

I don't know anything about that...

[@Dwarfman01]

+Reef Raider Well as Steve Coogan would sing "Everybody's a bit of a conte sometimes!"

[@babajeeds]

+GREEK HUMMUS apparently he also sand Seven Rings In Hand!

[@ScorpioBeauty]

So underrated

[@mikemath9508]

First heard this 15 years ago. When rewatching, it hits me hard let me know this guy is still performing.

[@chrisschultz8598]

I understand that Steve Conte is still putting out albums and touring.

[@ayu0612]

Same!

[@bajusz994]

Cowboy Bebop aired about 20 years ago. Twenty. Years. Ago. Now won't you ease my mind.

[@369lalala]

And yet,it kicks the crap out of most new animes .. the way they made bebop was legendary!! all I can say is that bebop and the original Astro boy are the definition of how anime should be done!!

[@00HoODBoy]

+007fenril Its Art and Art doesnt know age. People will Always remember bebop because it influenced so many others ( not only anime) that came After it. thats always the case in every Form of Art, Inspiration and influence will Always have their place and will Always be admired and appreciated ( as it should be)

[@369lalala]

00HoODBoy you're a poet!!!

[@enmori0430]

John Tracker It’s 20 anniversary now. Good days

[@MrKazuma92123]

John Tracker Time flies by mercilessly, you posted that comment 3 years ago.

[@sarkastikleader4708]

There's no anime greater than this!!

[@hermitcrabman2763]

desert punk is good to :3

[@luketurner6397]

Amen.

[@lupina015]

***** Well, now it has 118. Seems like it worked.

[@awt1989]

Agreed

[@cesarfernandezherranz9345]

I finished it some days ago. Such a pity I didn't watch it long ago, but I think I wouldn't have understand the message when I was younger. You need to live some things in person before you can fully understand Spike, Jet, Faye, or even Ed.

[@enricobarigazzi798]

Cowboy bebop is legendary, period. The philosophy of the main characters desperately trying to survive their past. Everyone with their feelings, everyone with their memories, everyone with their attitudes.

[@clublouie]

there is something so incredibly psychological that Shinichiro Watanabe does with this episode that most of us miss (yes i teared up big time too). But, Faye was the only one that really figured it out. Your past will always be YOUR PAST. You can't go back to it; it's knowing that our future can be better than our beginning once we embrace it. (forgive me if I'm reading to much into this).

[@mcmarkmarkson7115]

Worker drones can't hear a dreamer's song.

[@michellecerioni4903]

spot on bro

[@BullseyeRey]

Though for Faye it mainly sunk in after seeing her old family home was gone and seeing her old school friend as an old woman.

[@raultuesta8863]

Love u bro

[@Tarathx]

Agree 100%, but that doesn't make it that easy to discard your past. Which is why it ends with "You are going to carry that weight". It will always weigh on you, no matter how much you carry on.

[@kurokitsune9516]

Truly an anime that will never loose its spark or fan base....you can never go wrong with this show. See You Space Cowboy...

[@alonbondarov7486]

i remember watching this show for the first time back in 2003 ,i was 13 -12 years old ,and it used to be friday afternoon ,came back from high school and watched it ....my mother used to cook lunch ,and my brother was on his pc playing / doing some stuff....2 years ago my brother passed ,still feels like it was yesterday ,and this show and its amazing ost always brings tears to my eyes ,remembering that time ....

[@raultuesta8863]

Your a great a man for remembering your bro.

[@sopitamactavish7416]

thats the point of this anime, the past, the memories.. the nostalgia. Im sorry 4 your brother

[@dawbi]

If while you hear this song, theres great pain in your heart. You're not alone, we are with you now, tomorrow and always. You know who you are and we know who we are. The ones who stay awake at night finding things so they can feel. Crying alone because it feels somewhat better. You are good also, you will find happiness and fulfillment. You are loved and cherished, and if no one has said this to you today, I love you and you matter to me.

[@alonespirit_1Q84]

Thank you..

[@ventiankraus777]

I love you too. I hope you find peace. I finally found mine in faith. Took 30 years, but I made it. Thank you Jesus. Again, nothing but love being spread here. ✌️

[@7lightcraft]

I came to the comments looking for this text. Thank you and I love you. Call me

[@acev337]

You are near the Kingdom of God.

[@J01789]

SEE YOU SPACE COWBOY...

[@henrybean5925]

In this instance, it was cowgirl, someday, somewhere. I kept thinking there'd be a future glimpse of Ed, now in Spike's place, with the same hair style! Still wild, with a tad cooler demeanor that came with age. SLIGHTLY used, ever so lightly. She duel wields like crazy in her goggles, covered in her tech and now bandolier. An infamous bounty hunter. There ought to be a show for her now to bring back the Bebop. I watched every episode on Kissanime, and I had to look away every time I saw how much closer to 26 I was then before. Never wanted it to end, because I knew there'd never be another quite like it. Not even Lupin III or Dandy.

[@MrQuickshot117]

Henry Bean I wish that too

[@KienTran-bi6qu]

+Henry Bean like the Tracer girl from Overwatch?

[@henrybean8539]

+Kien Tran never seen it.

[@Diogo_CF]

This is actually a great idea. Ed was a great character that deserved a spin-off on her own.

[@villanuevaechevarriafranci1883]

17 YEARS! This has to be one of the first AMV ever made.

[@Maykol837]

I've seen a lot of coments of people saying "This will make you cry" in anime generic as hell, and i thought "What a bunch of cowards". I'd use to think that maybe i was too cold. But then Cowboy Bebop shows up and this chapter (not even the final chapter) makes me cry like a little girl. And that not happen often. A few animes touch me in that way. I'll never regret having seen this anime, one of the greates, and one of my favorites anime.

[@sweethomesalamander7370]

+Mike Maya I know how you feel. Hands down my favourite anime. Also watch angel beats. A good and funny anime with quite a nice concept. But, be prepared to board the feels train.

[@caleb7535]

I never cried watching this anime, is there something wrong with me? Everyone says they've cried when watching Cowboy bepop...

[@leonardofernandez6488]

+Caleb Measho The only anime that made me cry was Clannad.

[@fakiirification]

well, i didnt cry on my first watch through, way back in the day. But i recently started watching it over again, and the feels get to me. I guess its something to do with life experience. If your younger and watch it you cant really fully identify with the characters. but the older i get, the more i 'get' it, and it has an impact.

[@MrGOLDENSHOT25]

this show hits deep, it's solid. never did I cry like a baby but I felt the deepest most suppressed man tears I've ever had at the end of the show. you know it's good when every episode even binge watching it you have to sit through the end credits to take it all in.

[@michaellorah9051]

It's simple, yet so complex. It's a story about a man who did a lot of wrong in his life, and when he fell in love he wanted out, but he couldn't bring her with him. He tried to escape his past and do right by the world while finding a place for himself,all the while desperately trying to prove to himself that he wasn't dead inside. Enter Jet, Ein, Faye, and Ed. He didn't realize it but they were that proof, and when Faye, Ed, and Ein left they took that life with them. Then his past suddenly came roaring into the present, destroying any future he might have had.

[@somebunny2619]

Spike told Jet that Julia is his other half. He never felt that way about Jet/Faye/Ed/Ein. Only about Julia. That is why he walks away from the Bebop without looking back, yet never stops thinking about his beloved.

[@rockshawen]

I'm not going there to die... I'm going there to see if I was really alive.

[@KakashiHatake-mz6ug]

*am

[@AkaiOtinashi]

This song is so 90's in the most perfect way possible. Even if I hadn't watched Cowboy Bebop, I could love it for so many other reasons.

[@mridlon1634]

I know. This song feels like a spiritual sequel to Bitter Sweet Symphony. I wonder what a mashup would sound like.

[@barney3444]

@@mridlon1634 I've never quite made that link but you are so right, the Verve + Steve Conte would be so great

[@yuukochap115]

i have the sudden craving for hard boiled eggs.

[@v12vanquish]

Best reply to this song yet !

[@secksygrandpa]

two plates full for each of us

[@unbredbeast]

damn it man too soon....... too soon

[@red30001]

I have the craving to smoke and i dont even smoke

[@brownbear728]

+red30001 i feel ya, this soundtrack should be played when smoking XD

[@AnzableChar]

What alot of people fail to understand, is that Spike was dead before the series started, he knew this, and his entire existence in the show was his final lesson, to, above all else, pursue that which makes you feel real, because if you dont, you will fade away and spend your whole life in lost memories, spike was too late, his life was gone when he joined the syndicate, so he spent the whole series back tracking to find piece, but you and I, we have today, we have now, theres still time to live, and find happiness, pursue what makes you feel real, the things that make you happy and dont leave things in the fridge or you'll carry that weight, learn spikes lesson to all of us.

[@rutabagasteu]

Yeah. But it doesn't make it any easier to accept.

[@AnzableChar]

rutabagasteu I agree, specifically in Spikes interest, where you fall in Love,and the source of aliveness depends on someone else, as flighty as Julia, I myself dont understand how to numb my emotions for something lost, so you are right.

[@NitrosNova]

These are the truest words that I have read about the series.

[@NLasting]

My theory is that when "The real folks blues" started playing when he took off in the swordfish it was time for his death, the theory is because we saw the SAME exact scene of him taking off in the swordfish various times when his life was in serious trouble, ex: Mad Mad Perriot.

[@XxDjinn420xX]

Very well said friend.

[@zenxmizuki]

when ed and ein left the bebop crew, they also brought the happy and cheerful mood with them... fuck...

[@lunarjack5128]

Seriously right

[@adareyu]

This song is so good it's almost a shame I get to keep it between me and the rest of the anime fans. The world should know this song.

[@ThatOtherRaccoon]

Testify.

[@mrdropkicker1]

+Str1d3r08000 The world should know Bebop

[@Armeic]

+Str1d3r08000 Can I get an AMEN from the congregation?!!

[@MissBeautifulGarbage]

+Armeic AMEN

[@garrickgoodwin8303]

You Sir are 100% correct

[@princezoro6761]

Cowboy Bebop is love... Cowboy Bebop is life... Cowboy Bebop will forever live in our hearts.

[@seanconnolly1154]

True

[@avichiii]

I've never thought I would get tears for Ed leaving the team. Man this is anime

[@Theoriginalbubbafett]

An anime with a simple storyline, filled with characters whose storylines are.....not so simple. But it, like it’s characters, is beautiful.

[@santas20]

SEE YOU COWGIRL, SOMEDAY, SOMEWHERE!

[@TonyTheFreakFisk]

At the end of every episode, I got chills when "See you, Space Cowboy" popped up because it's like you know you will see Spike and everyone again. They'll never just disappear.

[@lelanddyke8386]

You're gonna carry that weight

[@felciajacintha6613]

​@@lelanddyke8386bro watched the last ep to the last sec

[@lgr9750]

I Want to watch Cowboy Bebop with my children in the future :')

[@gonssavm4048]

+Nefathop dont wtach it too soon though, they oughta be old enough to truly apreciate it

[@fakiirification]

agreed, children would be bored with it. teens would think the action parts are cool but not "get" it. 25ish is the perfect age imo. enough life experience to understand most of what the characters feel, but not too old to be completely closed minded to animation.

[@gonssavm4048]

fakiirification exactally, younger than 25 is fine, but not too young

[@srownel]

Meh, maybe your underestimating us "children" :) I was and am still far from 25 and I definitely could enjoy the show for more than the action. I guess it depends on the person though. PS: is it normal if even I want to watch Cowboy Bebop with my future children? I can't even imagine myself married one day :/

[@gonssavm4048]

Srownel ofc it depends on the person, i watched it when i was 18, and I doubt i wouldnt have gotten most of what i got at 13 but most 13 year olds whouldnt

[@darkknight3326]

I was very impressed the way this show presented a character that was in their final act yet was able to make it feel as if we saw the entire story

[@awt1989]

i cant explain it; this song gets me every time

[@ladystorm61]

Watched this many years ago and still have very strong feelings about this series. I hear this song and it takes me back. Wolfs Reign/Rain makes me feel the same way. There will never be animes that touch my heart like these two.

[@tiger-stripedcat7199]

In Session 1, Laughing Bull foretells of Spike's death being brought on by a woman. Laughing Bull: Swimming bird will meet a woman. The bird will be hunted by this woman. And then death. Spike: One more time. Laughing Bull: What's that? Spike: I was killed once before by a woman. Spike is speaking of Julia. Losing her love was so painful as to be considered a form of death. He was left in a detached dream-like purgatory from that day on. In Session 26, Julia is shot in front of Spike. White doves fly by in slow motion. Horror, shock, and agony are expressed in Spike's left eye. He screams her name, drops his weapon, and runs to her. He takes her in his arms. Hears her last words, which are inaudible to the audience. Spike looks down at his lost love and then up to the sky. The camera is now focused on Spike's right eye, which is shaking in a disturbing manner. The camera zooms into Spike's pupil and everything fades to black. The next scene is of Laughing Bull predicting Spike's imminent death. Holding Julia's coat, Vicious speaks of Spike. Vicious: A beast that has lost his place. He has nowhere to return to now. He will come. Vicious is both right and wrong. Spike will come, but he does have somewhere to return to one last time. Two rose petals are shown blowing away in the wind. Spike returns to the Bebop and tells Jet a story. An allegory about his life which he uses to explain why he will never return. Spike: There once was a tiger striped cat. This cat died a million deaths, revived and lived a million lives, and he was owned by various people who he didn't really care for. The cat wasn't afraid to die. Then one day the cat became a stray cat, which meant he was free. He met a white female cat, and the two of them spent their days together happily. Well, years passed, and the white cat grew weak and died of old age. The tiger striped cat cried a million times, and then he died too. Except this time, he didn't come back to life. Jet is keenly aware that Spike's death looms in the horizon. He is wary of the tale's implications. When Spike gets up to leave, Jet asks him one last question. Jet: Is it for the girl? Spike: [beat] She's dead. There's nothing I can do for her now. This is true. Julia is dead. There is nothing Spike can do for her. This does not lessen the impact she has on the events that are about to unfold. Jet understands this. Upon hearing of Julia's death, he has a resigned if devastated reaction. He knows exactly what this means for Spike. Faye confronts Spike while holding him at gunpoint. She knows that he is marching towards his death. Faye: Where are you going? Why, are you going? You told me once, to forget the past, ‘cause it doesn’t matter, but you’re the one still tied to the past, Spike! Spike does not deny this. Instead, he explains the truth about his eyes. The camera spans from his left eye to his right eye. Spike: Look at my eyes, Faye. One of them is a fake because I lost it in an accident. Since then, I've been seeing the past in one eye and the present in the other. So, I thought I could only see patches of reality, never the whole picture. Faye: Don’t tell me things like that; you’ve never told me anything about yourself, so don’t tell me now! Spike: I felt like I was watching a dream I could never wake up from. Before I knew it, the dream was all over. This is not the first time Spike has expressed this sentiment. One of his most revelatory quotes was said in the teaser for Ballad of Fallen Angels. Spike: The music box is broken, or is it? It starts to play, and a haunting tune fills the air. I wake suddenly from my dream. There is no music box! And yet there it is. A tiny one nestled in my hand. And I awaken from my dream again. As if I were peeling an onion. It’s a dream no matter how far I go. I can never reach reality. Trapped in an endless nightmare. Spike is so affected by the loss of the woman he loves that even an item she once possessed haunts him. It is her death that has finally woken him from his detached dream-like state. Faye shares with Spike that her memory has returned. She explains that there was nowhere for her to go back to. She pleads with him to stay. Spike ignores her please and instead leaves her with these parting words. Spike: I’m not going there to die; I’m going to find out if I’m really alive. I have to do it, Faye. Faye is not comforted by this statement. The audience should not be comforted either. Spike's words eerily echo what Jet said to him in session 25. Jet: Men only think about the past right before their death, as if they were searching frantically for proof that they were alive. Faye cries and shoots off her gun. An act reminiscent of the 21-gun salute that is used in the military to honor the fallen. Spike walks away from Faye without looking back. He is never shown thinking about anyone from the Bebop again. The song "See You Space Cowboy" plays as Spike leaves the Bebop. "Everything is already over", You say with closed ears The words only flow Towards a tomorrow without peace "There's nothing that won't change" Even if my life ends This love will not disappear It's something that will live forever Even if dreams are hidden in darkness I got a rainbow Rainbow in your hands... The camera zooms in on Spike's left eye. The eye that sees Spike's past. The lyrics begin as Spike is recalling romantic memories of Julia. He thinks of the first time he saw Julia and was captivated by her beauty. He thinks of a time when he made love to Julia and she cradled him in her arms. Given that Spike confided to Jet just the previous session that Julia was a part of him, the image shows a moment in Spike's life when he felt whole. Spike: She was a piece of me I had lost. She is my other half that I had longed for. The song continues to play as Spike attacks the syndicate. It is a ballad of undying love alluding to lovers being reunited in the afterlife. When Spike faces off against his hated rival, Vicious makes a proclamation. Vicious: So, you're finally awake. I told you before, Spike. I'm the only one who can kill you and set you free. Spike does not deny this. But makes a proclamation of his own. Spike: Those words apply to you as well, Vicious. During their fight, there comes a moment where the two disarm each other by swapping weapons. Vicious getting Spike's gun and Spike getting Vicious's katana. It is at this moment that Spike makes a statement of great significance to both men. Spike: Julia passed away. Let's end it all. Vicious: If that's your wish. The rivals return their weapons. Spike shoots Vicious but gets sliced across the abdomen. Vicious's death comes quickly, while Spike lingers as was foreshadowed. Vicious: Don't forget, a snake's venom poisons slowly after the bite. Spike watches Vicious's body fall to the ground, spends but a few of seconds looking at him, then looks up to the night's sky. The camera is focused on Spike's right eye. Now calm. Spike sees Julia. This is the first time in the entire series that Spike is shown seeing Julia with his right eye. In session 13, during an auditory flashback, Spike and Julia discuss his eyes. Spike: My left eye sees the past. Julia: What about your right eye? We do not hear his response. In the penultimate scene of the series, we are specifically shown what Spike sees with his eye that sees his present. He sees her. In Spike's vision, Julia is cast in a white light. She says her last words to Spike, this time they are audible to the audience. Spike is shown reflected back in Julia's eye. He glumly concurs with her. Spike is then completely engulfed by a blinding white light. The scene fades to white. This light is reminiscent of the divine light that is cast upon a soul that is ready to ascend to heaven. Julia: It's all a dream. Spike: Yeah. Just a bad dream. From white we transition to the final scene of the series. It is now day. A white light is now cast over the entire syndicate. Spike smiles, points a finger gun at the remaining syndicate goons and says "bang". This is a callback to Wen from session 6. As Wen was dying he asked Spike if he understood the relief that came with one's own death. In response, Spike threw Wen's harmonica up in the air, pretended to shoot it while saying "bang", but then said "as if". When Spike says "bang" this time he is acknowledging that he now understands that relief. Spike falls to the ground. He is never shown moving again. White doves are shown flying over Spike's body. White doves also flew by Julia when she died. The camera follows an ascension into the heavens, while the song "Blue" plays. The song's lyrics allude to a soul ascending to heaven. Free Wanna be free Gonna be free And move among the stars You know, they really aren't so far Feels so free Gotta know free Please Don't wake me from the dream It's really everything it seems I'm so free No black and white in the blue Everything is clearer now Life is just a dream, you know That's never-ending I'm ascending At the end of the credits a star goes out but never falls. In session 13, Laughing Bull informs the audience to what a falling star truly is. Laughing Bull: The tear of a warrior. A lost soul who has finished his battle. A pitiful soul who could not find his way to the lofty realm. Where the great spirit awaits us all. Given that the star we are shown does not fall, it is reasonable to infer that the soul the star belonged to did make its way to the great spirit that awaits us all. That soul has broken away from the cycle of death and rebirth and is never coming back. As was foreshadowed to happen to Spike in the fable of the tiger striped cat, who followed his love into death and never returned.

[@Nagaukko]

It's amazing to see someone love this show enough to compile all these points here. Thank you.

[@spike5749]

Truly underrated post.

[@abhishekghosh3366]

R. I. P. To those who took the time to read the entire thing.

[@matthewhammons1852]

Awesome. gonna save this to look out for everything on the next watch

[@krenbenz6991]

This is perfect. I hope everyone who loves Cowboy Bebop eventually reads this. Pure art

[@pimzaeVT]

heres a fun fact someone might be interested in: there is a lot of symbolism around roses in this anime and I've deduced that they all have the same exact meaning because they are all portrayed in the same way: usually either single, or in a bouquet, but ALWAYS closed and never bloomed. also, only red. so in nerdy plant language, giving someone a rose that isnt in bloom is usually a sign of love lost. the depth in this anime is so deep that even the roses mean something, Spike doesn't have anymore love to give after losing Julia before the series starts. even when he sees her again, its bittersweet, he knows they can never be together.

[@lgd1974]

It's been years since i rewatched C.B. I haven't heard this song in nearly 10 years until today. the flood of tears hits hard.

[@YOUHE.]

Sobbing uncontrollably.

[@KingBawb-wg3jo]

This didn't use to be my favorite anime. But it is now. There is no other anime I relate to so closely. It's always been one of the best in my book. But now I actually get it. Now I truly understand Spike. And I think this song is unabashedly true to the feeling/mood/color of the show.

[@СветланаКруглова-г1б]

Столько лет прошло и до сих пор до мурашек. Жаль, что всё хорошее рано или поздно заканчивается...

[@dapper189]

Carry the weight friend

[@Fakkuru]

This being uploaded onto youtube 15 years ago blows my mind.

[@Lilsilly1000]

damn these onions

[@anika-banikakee-kee1097]

yeah. they're really making my eyes water

[@jjz109390gt]

カウボーイビバップ の魅力は実写版シネマのような映像と音響、ストーリー、テーマ。 それらは本来実写映画で表現されるべきものだが、現実の俳優がこの仄暗いシリアスで心理的孤独を表現するには難しい。 アニメーションだから表現出来た傑出した作品。 古いアニメーションではあるが、これから100年経ってもおそらく語り継がれるだろう。

[@brianturnbough4955]

Everytime I hear this song I can't eat eggs for a few days

[@Shaunt1]

why?

[@brianturnbough4955]

Shaunt1 watch the episode. if you don't understand, then i can't help you

[@henrybean5925]

Brian Turnbough I didn't like the first comment until I read your second one. Then I had to.

[@nitinmenon4508]

You commented this 5 years back it still remains fresh. Kudos man.

[@boblobgobstopper13214]

nitin menon this show is timeless. The show and this comment will always remain fresh

[@Arian545]

Sounds like a mix between Lucky Man and Bittersweet Symphony.. it actually fits perfect for scene it was used for in the show though

[@64walnutboy79]

Arian hmn lucky man?the anime ? Or is it a song?

[@marioalexanderherrera]

Anthony Womack lucky man is a song from The Verve (the band)

[@tekgeekster]

It makes me think of crowded house's: Don't dream its over. Mostly because the "Call me, call me" makes me think of, "Hey now, hey now". But I do hear bittersweet symphony in there.

[@nurval1093]

@@tekgeekster yes! i can't believe im not the only one who thinks that.

[@HOXHOXHOX]

It kinda reminds me of Madonna - Don't Tell Me

[@ThePromisedWLAN]

3:35 _Bittersweet Symphony_

[@bismuth6558]

Nice violin sound

[@Cheese-0x]

Finally an AMV that does things right and uses a song from the anime instead of an unmatching pop/rock/film song :)

[@dillwad88]

this amv was done 10 years ago, so it does not feel beholden to modern tropes and cliches that have developed in the intervening decade.

[@thathandsomedevil0828]

Haha, I tend to avoid that style, I prefer the challenge.

[@1.4142]

​@@dillwad88 "They must create new dreams and films by breaking traditional styles. The work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called... Cowboy Bebop."

[@nightclad2099]

its a shame something like this only comes around once in a lifetime.there will never be another anime like this EVER. the music,the story, and they made you care about the characters, in my opinion I hope they don't make a live action movie. years from now they will still talk about the greatest anime to ever grace the television screen. -you're gonna carry that weight-

[@fears2818]

not too many songs can bring out emotions in me like this one. still one of my favorite songs ever and its thanks to this amazing show i found it

[@DonnyDealer]

The whole soundtrack is superb. Space Lion and Blue get me as well.

[@flamenod]

This song reminds me of a girl I loved during high school. We talked about how after we graduated we'd both rent an apartment making ends meat while trying to enjoy life (we were both terrible at school). I moved away and when the phone at my new home was set up I tried to call her only to find out it her's was disconnected. Now I'm just a guy living in an apartment barely making ends meat and reminiscing on the life I could've had. I don't know what happened to her, but I hope she's happy.

[@asinatrafanatic2697]

I hope your doing well, man.

[@mbtoober]

I get a bit sad every time I hear this song, I have such an emotional connection to this show, that's great art for you.

[@andrereynolds2025]

I always come back to this track. I've seen Cowboy Bebop so many times. It will be with me for the rest of my life, and I've passed it on to my kids.

[@ihsuFM89]

This will always be one of my favorite AMVs ever.

[@robynsegg]

I met Steve at my friend's anime con in New Jersey... What a nice guy and incredibly talented! Every time I see "Hard Luck Woman", when Ed says, "goodbye" I tear up every time... #TheFeels... oh the feels... #SeeYouSpaceCowGirl...

[@youforget1000thingsaday]

I miss this show so much. It was truly a staple of my childhood.

[@broreece]

See you cowgirl. Someday, Somewhere.

[@imadlatr8499]

Walter

[@nugsoup2764]

“Ed is going somewhere far far away...”

[@JohnDoe-xz4qu]

You gonna carry that weight. Cheers to all CB fans.

[@blahbleh729]

I close my eyes and I keep seeing things Rainbow waterfalls Sunny liquid dreams Confusion creeps inside me raining doubt Gotta get to you But I don't know how Call me call me Let me know it's alright Call me call me Don't you think it's 'bout time Please won't you call and Ease my mind Reasons for me to find you Peace of mind What can I do To get me to you I had your number quite some time ago Back when we were young But I had to grow Ten thousand years I've searched it seems and now Gotta get to you Won't you tell me how Call me call me Let me know you are there Call me call me I wanna know you still care Come on now won't you Ease my mind Reasons for me to find you Peace of mind What can I do To get me to you Come on now won't you Ease my mind Reasons for me to find you Peace of mind Reasons for livin my life Ease my mind Reasons for me to know you Peace of mind What can I do To get me to you

[@SupriyoPanda]

Been over a decade. I keep coming back to this. I'll never get tired of this song.

[@Kaidus4ce]

Every time I hear this song, I feel like crying; it's that good

[@datboarboss8569]

Have you been crying enough? I hope you're well.

[@josephhill8865]

One of the Best anime. im 22 years old and im very glad i got to watch all the old animes didnt miss a thing. Thank you dad and eldest siblings.

[@Cebcurg]

This song slows down time holy shit, such a feeling.

[@Marksman_12]

I was in awe and then I saw that this was uploaded 14 years ago and will turn 15 years old in 2021. Good to see Cowboy Bebop being the one there when KZbin was in its early days.

[@ronidajoycebueno630]

I remember watching this particular episode when I was a kid. It made me really sad when Faye and Ed left the crew. It's like never being whole again.

[@Ladynero]

This is a beautiful song. I could listen to it all day.

[@MrQuickshot117]

Why don't you?

[@dosiaspence847]

Listening to this on a loop missing my baby brother. Love the music from this series. Effing spectacular.

[@Santos1918-l9o]

Sempre antes de dormi, eu coloco esse AMV e assisto até final, virou um hábito de tão maravilhoso que são as cenas e a musica.

[@Jeevanmn]

It’s been nearly 15 years since i first watched this, and I still can’t take it off my mind. Bebophaunts me in all my moments of reflection.

[@Kol2388]

Beautiful beyond compare.

[@MollySpiegelman]

I just finished the anime and i can't find peace my heart is broken can't get over it send help

[@andya9899]

Micaela Ramirez you’re gonna carry that weight

[@Trevor-kd8nk]

I’ve never had a show break my heart and keep it together at the same time like Cowboy Bebop. It’s such a one of a kind show that deserves even more praise than it already gets. It’s such an amazing experience and it really effected me and motivated me to move on from the past.

[@SirAthiro]

Ya know, no matter how long you wait you can't help but be forced to realize they won't ever call . . .

[@stuvs830]

It's OK though, you're not back there anymore either...

[@alexandersharpe1455]

He asking for a call, knowing it will never come. Deep.

[@dapper189]

Im rolling so hard right now and this song just flooded me with deep emotions...i need it. Like norton needed in fight club.

[@RockinAllDay]

I need to watch this show again.

[@markblakey3456]

" Im not going there to die Faye, Im going to see if i ever really lived." So many overlook how this simple phrase sums up the whole series. And honestly our own lives as well. You can have a good life with with everything you ever wanted. But yet you don't really live. Actually living it is something we all struggle with and there is no easy or right answer. We just kinda stumble through till we finds what works best and a lot of times that still not living. We should all be a little more like Spike. Try to live even if it kills you. Im mean in life its not like any of us will get out alive anyways. "Bang"

[@carlosalbertotorresluna556]

2021... see you space cowboys. I think we all need this video in full HD, the edition is great

[@awt1989]

excellent song for an even greater show

[@KuriosBebop]

"Are you living in the real world?"

[@MrQuickshot117]

Or are you living in the Matrix .

[@MrQuickshot117]

***** What?

[@danielalejandrosotelomiran4916]

Si wey la dvd

[@ciachofil]

The best anime shows are those that leaves some cases hidden and unrevaled.That is most magical, nostalgical though :PJust a story about some peoples adventures togheter but everyone must go their own paths aswell even it means to split sometimes.Every end means new beggining aswell

[@tsunamininja]

Holy crap I heard this song forever ago as a kid and loved it, I never knew it was from cowboy bebop. Only adds to my admiration for the series wow.

[@CaptainBuggyTheClown]

+Mr Metagross Felt the same way about the intro, cowboy bebop was subliminally subjected into millions of peoples lives through it's airing on toonami in the 90s.

[@rainman1344]

9 fucking years ? i started highschool 9 years ago. What the actual fuck

[@credenzamostro]

+rainman1344 This video's actually from *2000*. Wow.

[@captinSideways]

You've been in high school for an unhealthy amount of time. I hope you graduate soon.

[@XxDjinn420xX]

+Shane Shackleferd lmfao

[@Cocoalamocoa]

+Shane Shackleferd I'm dying XD

[@rainman1344]

Shane Shackleferd I'm retarded fam

[@scottmantooth8785]

one of many amazing songs on this soundtrack and anime series

[@ControlDenied307]

This song brings me to tears every time I hear it.

[@robquinnpc]

Hands down one of the greatest songs ever written and sung

[@hehelifeisgood3467]

what a masterpiece man, thank u

[@KHaskins23]

Can't believe how timeless this anime this is and it's only 20 years old. Awesome story, characters, script (both English & Japanese), soundtrack, & etc. This & Samurai Champloo both are the perfect animes.

[@alonespirit_1Q84]

Agree 🤞🏻

[@ccantu32film]

Just saw this episode. Great song, fit so well with everything going on, everyone parting, trying to find themselves, so many feels!

[@lonewolfgamer1]

"are you gonna carry that weight?"

[@ghostguch1007]

You’re gonna carry that weight

[@greywalker505]

No. *We* will.

[@EVIL1KS4]

@@greywalker505 que the sovite national anthem

[@cherrycoked3]

I close my eyes and I keep seeing things rainbow waterfalls sunny liquid dreams confusion creeps inside me raining down got to get to you but i dont know how call me, call me let me know its alright call me, call me dont you think its about time please wont you call and ease my mind reasons for me to find you piece of mind what can i do to get me to you i had your number but some time ago back when we were young but i had to grow ten thousand years ive searched these streams trying to get to you. wont you tell me how.. call me, call me let me youre alrght call md, call me i want to know you still care cmon why wont you ease my mind what can i do?

[@fedbia2003]

nathaly nathaly I had your number QUITE some time ago back when we were young but I had to grow Ten thouskund years I’ve searched it seems that now got to get to you won’t you tell me how

[@TheBeastOfCOD6]

3:33 Ohh my goodness amazing

[@ZetaGundam336]

I've seen ALOT of anime and this is still one of my favorites

[@mercygal1]

Damn, Cowboy Bebop has the best music.

[@radiocarcosa7745]

At the time I first watched this anime, I felt the moment this song played was so sad. Almost ten years have passed, and I'm listening to this song now. And I can only think about how fucking much I miss my friends. We won't meet again.