Why You Remember The Original Cowboy Bebop So Well 

Boogie woogie feng shui tho...

Yes, even Boogie Woogie Feng Shui.

Even the live action version??

And ever insulted by Hollywood and its mass media engine.

@@cristiancastor4531 I just threw up in my mouth a little...

Same bud. It makes me think. Maybe I’m already dead. Or I’d have already packed my bags and headed “west”. Maybe I will. Maybe I’m still alive and there’s a part of me that is dying to go.

it's the soundtrack at the end that got you, it's too good

The show very much centers on the idea of melancholy. Most episodes begin upbeat, but end sadly. That's why the opening theme, Tank!, is so bombastic, but the closing theme, The Real Folk Blues, is so sad. You're supposed to feel melancholic by the end of the episode.

@@shane5896 Tbf this idea is probably what also makes neon gensis evangellion so good as well. They also use the same device of an incredible up beat opening song and then ending on something that will basically just make you feel depressed

I don't find COWBOY BEBOP to be nihilistic - the characters are too bouncy and care for each other too deeply for that to be my takeaway - but it definitely has moments of melancholy and sadness. When they say goodbye, there's weight to it. That's a rarity in fiction across genres.

You mean adult swim? This was never on toonami. I remember losing sleep just so I could watch it after midnight.

Exactly, that's the main thing cause dumb people use the phrase " ahead of it's time " but this actually was perfect for the 80's and 90's generation. If it was made in the 2010's it will not be the same.. the animation will not be the same.

The first thing I saw was an ad in the last pages of a manga, Dragon Ball I think. I had no idea what it really was. Then I heard the Tank! theme somewhere and I knew even less. Then a friend showed me some episodes and wow... I was hooked.

@@maxman3318 made in 98 not 2010s

@@handsomeDRAC he said “if” he knows it wasn’t from the 2010’s

go watch corey in the house, youll soon change your mind.

I don't agree with you, but I understand. It's a contender for sure.

Honestly I’d prefer monster over cowboy bebop in terms of writing quality and characters and all around as the better story, but in terms of atmosphere I’d give it to convoy bebop

@@mazerunner7640 bebop’s ost alone puts it above monster

@@mazerunner7640 Monster tried too hard to thrill and focused too much on the mystery and suspense, that's why i lost a lot of respect for it, the characters were good but went nowhere, there was a lot of interesting material to work with thematically and in terms of plot, but the writer took it upon himself to throw all that out the window favoring cheap cliff hangers and suspensful mysetry masturbation. It got nothing on Cowboy Bebop

For a second I thought you were gonna say the live action one lol 🤮

@@RetroFan2.0 I haven’t seen it yet but after hearing how bad it was I’m def not watching it

@@generalbutthole8982 the soundtrack of the live action series has a few bangers and is on Spotify. Skip the show itself and go straight there

@@RetroFan2.0 The live action is not that bad dude

You're gonna carry that weight...

If you haven't seen it, add Outlaw Star to your list. It's the closest thing I know to matching the feel of Bebop.

Hell yeah

It’s called the golden era for a reason , you should add flcl to that list btw

​@@mookiestewart3776 I also liked those mentioned by Dean but not FLCL. It was too disorganized and without direction like Nerdstalgic said in this video about other anime.

I’m a “what planet is this” goodnight Julia kinda guy lol

Did you ever see Metropolis? It's from the same people that made Akria, but ten years newer with even better computer backgrounds. It's a anime retelling of the classic German film with androids taking the place of the human under dwellers.

Same director

I think that one of the things that the adaptation misses is intentionality. A lot of times, people just do stuff. Some actions are changed in the interested of making it a little different, but because the adaptation crew doesn't seem to understand what they're adapting AT ALL, they don't realize that no one just "does stuff" in the anime. It isn't just actions performed, it's often about who is performing it, and that speaks to why. The end of Katarina and Asimov's story is sad, and intentional. To have one of her actions stolen by another character robs that ending of its gravity and heart. They've added things to the characters in the interest of "expanding" them or "modernizing" them, but every addition is subtraction, as those additions misunderstand the characters that they've been added to, and ends up diminishing them. Each episode of the anime is so thoughtful, and the adaptation is a lumbering monstrosity in comparison. I'm not a fan of adapting old properties; I don't think I've seen a single one that has understood the love, care, and craft that made the original something so beloved.

For me the casting was horrible. Also... it's basically a comedy, not a drama as it should be. They talk all the time. It's sad, because it looks amazing and it could be a masterpiece

@@feliperagonha Yes, it is a soulless comedy. Like untalented people trying to mimic art.

Ha! Pause it, check out the vid, and then go back to it!

You need to get on this asap lol. CB is a classic

Yeah diversity has always been there in media, but some people are upset they arent benefiting so they turned to yelling about discrimination. So now normality is gone, and blatant over the top bash you in the head sensationalizism thrives.

Thanks dude!

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Thanks for the love

Yup, this is true

The closest thing I know to matching the tone and animation style are Trigun and Outlaw Star. If you're looking for a couple other classics.

@@spaceracer23 I'll look into those. I prefer older anime compared to anything that's after 2005 at the moment.

Only few episodes are good lol Most episodes can't even get to the level of episode 1 and 5.