Why You Should Watch: Cowboy Bebop 

I like how most of us watched it already, possibly many, many times, but we still clicked just because we want to hear someone praise it like we do

Cowboy Bebop, or The Japanese Animation that even people that don't like Japanese Animation like.

Spike's end was undoubtedly one of the saddest scenes in film i've seen, but i can't help but feel like it is exactly how this show should have ended. It serves as a lesson. Jet made peace with his past after confronting it, faye confronted her past and found nothing, ed returned back to her home after a long time of absence, and Spike, whose one eye was looking constantly at the past, could not escape from it, and died because of his unwillingness to let go. It is tragic, realistic, and heavy. We're gonna carry that weight.

Just to warn first time viewers of Cowboy Bebop, after the show has ended, you're gonna carry that weight.

Oh man, as someone who just finished rewatching Bebop this is absolutely perfect timing. You are KILLING it, man.

My heart broke when Ed left the crew. And you can see how everything turned much more serious again from there

i actually prefer the animation of cowboy bebop - it feels like the characters are actually part of the environment, modern anime often feels very plastic to me

I remember as a little kid my dad would be watching cowboy bebop after sending me to bed and when I "couldn't sleep" I'd go into the living room and lay on the couch next to my dad as he watched and fall asleep go the series. To say I have a nostalgic connection to the series is an understatement.

This show changed my life. I still remember, when I got out the army, I went to my first Anime con that Steve Blum was at, and spent a lot of money to make sure I got this special pass, that allowed me to go to a bar that some guest. I remember how they did this whole announcement of the guests, and then they just opened it to hangout time, and I remember watch Steve leave the VIP area, to got to the "fan" area and talk with fans. So I lined up, my Cowboy Bebop shirt on, and waited to talk with him. I just remember walking up to him, saying "Your Spike." He said yes in the voice, and a tear came to my eye. I told him how the show changed my life being a young black man from the inner cities, and he just gave me a hug. One of the best moments of my life,and it's all thanks to this show. I loved the music, I loved the visuals, and I loved the story. I still hold it as my favorite show of all time, and it ranks up there with the 86 transformers movie. (long stoy) I know this is many years late, but thank you for this video.

Does anyone else think Super Eyepatch Wolf should do "Why You Should NOT" series of videos as well?

I think I understand the point of Ed in the show Could you imagine the show without her? Cowboy Bebop would be so stressful to watch without Ed because, while everyone has a lighter side to them, the characters have such a heavy darkness and seriousness of it, they're so jaded and kind of, assholish Ed is much needed levity in this show.

I don't know why, but I always get chills when I see that "See you space cowboy." It doesn't even really mean anything much to me but it just... it just belongs there and feels right.

"A really pretty fry from Futurama" So just Fry from Futurama

That tragic feeling when you tell somebody that your favourite anime series are bebop and berserk and they say "never heard of them"

The egg eating scene and when Faye confronted Spike at the end both hit me super hard. The biggest things I got out of Cowboy Bebop were sadness and jazz, so basically just jazz.

Can we all agree that Tank is and always be the best opening in anime?

Nothing hits me harder than that "BYE BYE"

can we agree that the episode where spike leaves a lobster in the fridge for a year is literally one of the greatest episodes in anime history lmaoo

I wish that somewhere, in some different time, Jet came to Spike's rescue and that they and Fay are still moving around in the cosmos in the Bebop, a little wiser and a little more healed, after their respective closures, and have finally come together as a family. I wish they happened upon Ed and Ein, and that Ed and Ein walked again on the deck of Bebop. We will never know what really happened and we will always keep wishing... but I feel like I dont want to know. Somewhere in my mind, that wish has come true and I still sometimes happen to hear about their misadventures in my mind I cannot say that this is the best story of all time, I'm not qualified for that. But these people are the ones I remember most where I've forgotten many real friends. Thanks for this video! Loved every second of it.

You mention a lack of showing Ein's intelligence??? what about when he cracked into the nueral network that Ed had difficulty doing in a matter of seconds? In Session 23.

Why you should watch: Samurai Champloo Perhaps?

Ever since I started watching anime, Cowboy Bebop had always been in the background as one of those "old" anime that everyone likes. I always wondered why it was so, but never wondered enough to try and watch. Thank to your recommendation, at 23 I finally watched it. And I just loved how it had a sense of relatability unlike any other anime I've ever seen. Now all I want is to watch anything else that remotely touches the same themes of Cowboy Bebop. Even just the part about being an adult. Because that kind of stuff hits just the right spot.

You're gonna carry that weight...

Cowboy Bebop is one of those things that you definitely want more of but are ok for the most part that there isn't. Of course anytime rumors of a follow up serries takes that closure and flushes it down the toilet. So when someone says Hey there making a new serries called Cowgirl Ed I know that's it's not true but there is a part of me that wants it to be.

Those who do not like Cowboy Bebop have not seen Cowboy Bebop

As one of my favorite properties of all time, I have to say this is one of the best videos I've ever seen on Cowboy Bebop. You hit every point eloquently and I even got a little misty when you described not just the characters in wondrous detail, but their unique struggles and fascinatingly lonely identities, which, as you pointed out, buck the rule and refuse to change or grow or arc. Keep up the stellar work, my friend, and once again, excellent job. You've done Bebop proud.

I love when he talks about “the little scars life leaves on you” and coping I just finished cowboy bebop for the first time. I finished it in 5 days I’m currently in the army and dealing with loneliness. In the 5 days i watched it I discovered my ex is moving to Florida and I’ll most likely never see her again. I also discovered the girl I’ve been in love with since I was 19 (I’m 24 now) came out of the closet, finally forcing me to accept that we’ll never work things out and end up together This show really came at the most perfect time for me and besides the fact that objectively speaking it’s a great work of art, the time I watched it in makes me love it that much more

Eyepatch Wolf at it again with the good ass recommendations. Also, it's pretty cool how you brought up Digibro's video and mentioned how stylish Bebop's character designs are.

I'm still carrying that weight.

the idea of no real character progression and lessons learned actually sounds nice... as an adult that's just life, you've already been through your development phase

Ein, the dog actually barks one for yes and twice for no, and barks when a certain times when he sees bounties on the screen, and later, the cast chases that bounty. So Ein has a bit more expression than you think!

I haven't watched this show in about 10 years, but it's one of my favorite pieces of media ever. I distinctly remember this scene where Spike and Jet are angrily eating Faye's and Ed's share of food (boiled eggs) pretending they are fine and nothing serious has happened...I was heartbroken. There are some parts of Cowboy Bebop that are pure genius. I'm totally watching it again.

These are honestly some of the most heartwarming comments I’ve ever seen. It’s amazing to see how this series touched so many people and continues to do so. Excellent video John

The funny thing is, this series was so memorable to me that I could identify what episode every single one of the clips in this video was from. I suppose that's the sign of a good series there.

I grew up fast and experienced maybe more than I should have as a child. I think I always recognized these themes and tones in the show, I just couldn't fully understand how I was relating to the them or find the words in my mind to explain them. Even into adulthood. Cowboy Bebop has always just been an awesome show that continues to be a comfort for me and I never really bothered thinking about it much beyond that. You helped me put this show into perspective. Thanks man.

Why You Should Watch: That thing you've already watched 100 times and you know is good. Would have been a more accurate title.

Your analysis has actually helped me realize why I can't get into this show and why I probably never will. This is a complement by the way, you did an awesome job analyzing what the show is about and where it's appeal lies.

One of my favorite animes. I also have this kind of nostalgia-love for the show, since I watched it the first time when I was very very young. Over the years I progressively forgot the plot, but I never forgot the music. It really left an impression on me. As an adult I re-watched Cowboy Bebop and felt stunned. It's a masterpiece. Thanks for the video. I really like your channel.

This channel is too good. Why You Should Watch: Legend of the Galactic Heroes ?

*Cowboy Bebop* a time when animators were animators in heart and soul.

cowboy bebop: The anime about a dandy guy... in space!

It feels "adult" because Bebop isn't a Shounen anime made for young boys. It belongs to Seinen - a genre intended for adult men. It's like the Josei genre for adult women as opposed to Shoujo which is for younger women.

The video was a banger, let that be known. But that OUTRO, goodness gracious me it has been so long since I've watched (and not skipped) after the main script is over. Great music.

An anime with multiple mixes of completely different tones that blend amazing? Sounds like a wet dream.

You should do one for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood next.

No, my $99 donation was not a mistake. Enjoy it

This anime reminds me of Firefly and how everyone ends up feeling like real friends and family to me and sad when it is over and no more to watch.

I come back to it every few years. It changes meaning a bit as I get older, but at the same time stays the same. Like meeting up with an old friend.

Wow you’re right. When I was younger I didn’t appreciate this or think anything of the series but now that I’m 6 years older than when I first watched it, I appreciate it a lot more now

Thank you for introducing me into this show, It was something I was looking, that was mature, and it has been amazing to be able to watch it these past few weeks.

I didn't see Cowboy Bebop until I was in my early 20's and it was actually the perfect time for me. Not only as an anime fan but as a young adult having experienced love, loss, broken friendships, etc. If I had been any younger I might not have picked up on the metaphors, the noir and sci fi references, etc. I just finished a rewatch after finding a good deal on the DVD set. Over time, it's becoming one of my favorites.

"why you should watch *Ceawboy* bobop"

These videos are so well done. They're so well written, spoken, and edited, and always have something interesting to say. Great channel!

Cowboy Bebop is the only show that had such a deep impact that it gave me a physical feeling in my chest to think about the sad, brilliant ending. Even just thinking about it gives me the feeling again.

i haven't watched cowboy bebop in like 2 decades... and i think it's time i return to it as a 32 yr old. i can't believe i'm the same age as these guys who were heroes to me back when i was very young. this is an older vid of yours, but i've been binging your stuff for the last few days, after a period of not watching (for having simply watched everything that i wanted to, not for lack of interest) but thank you so much for all the content you create and put out.

I’ve never seen cowboy beebop so I don’t have nostalgia for its music. I say that because the guy that did the music at the end of the video went absolutely crazy on that saxophone, literally gave me chills.

First watched when I was 13/14 so tempted to come back to it now. At the time this felt like no other anime out there, very cinematic and adult. Every frame seemed incredibly polished and well thought out - the characters, environments, world-building, atmosphere, action, music. Whilst most anime carries on well past its sell by date, I wish they had continued slightly longer (maybe to 50 eps) as it felt like there were many more adventures left to tell.

I'm 17 years old and I just finished watching this anime for the first time. I enjoyed watching this show but I feel like it wasn't able to leave enough of an impact on me compared to how it might've for other people that watched it when they were young and older. Idk I feel like I haven't been able to experience enough in my life for me to fully get a grasp of this show's overall theme of living with the past and all, but I might re-watch it when I'm older or something.

“It will never be heard from again” Oh how I wish that was true. Damn you Netflix

Why you should watch Samurai Champloo.

video essays are the last stage of watching a show, you've rewatched it enough that all that's left to do is watch someone else talk about it

I completely agree that they should have done more with Ein. There's one circumstance- I don't remember the episode- where there's a big problem that the team can't solve and they're all sleeping and Ein goes up and taps on the screen; when they come to, they realize their course forward, but credit is never rightfully given to the pooch. Also, he kinda saves their skins in the episode about the cult where the occulus-esque headgear is placed on Ein so the human crew isn't brainwashed. Thirdly, the fact that his name is Ein, or "One" in German: he's a prototype, the first of his kind. Where are the others? What are they being used for? What would happen were Ein to meet Vier? Would they get along? I know this all couldn't be contained in the show as it is, it's too perfectly paced to have an oblique arc about a cute lil corgi, but I could stand to see Ein in his own miniseries.

I'm in my 40s and episode 24 still hits and hurts me the most but in a good way. My family members either were toxic so I had to cut ties with including my own mother. The ones who I were close to have passed away. All my friends just wanted to use me. I had to cut ties with them. I have no family and friends. I feel so lonely and lost but Faye shows me I'm not the only one suffering without a belonging.

The name of the show is enough to convince me

I fell in love with your voice, Edinburrah accent! You are articulate, informative, and descriptive with the whole anime. This is the first time I listen to someone talking about his experience as a teenager. Netflix just came up with a movie starring John Cho. LOVE YOU AND YOUR SOOTHING VOICE AND ACCENT!!!

Make a video about FLCL

the world building is also just so gripping, like the terraforming of the moons, destruction of earth, and especially for me the trench warfare on titan that trigger my imagination so uniquely through it's neutral soft world building treatment

Why you should watch Space Dandy?

Honestly I just love your voice. Whenever you talk about anime you make it seem so much bigger than it actually is. Everything you review I just want to watch and then come back to each video so I can agree or disagree w. Your points. Solid content, very entertaining.

Life is just a dream, you know.

22:34 "I was not there yet. I had never gotten fired. I had never told anyone I didn't wanna see them anymore. I hadn't really lived that much." Somehow, this really resonated with me. It feels like something deeply human to me. Something vulnerable and sad but somehow hopeful.

FYI, Kanno was, as I understand, not nearly as well known as the rest of the team was by the time Bebop was being produced. It's hard to call her a "heavy hitter" by comparison, because, well, it was Bebop's success itself that made her the "heavy hitter" she would be considered today.

This was a spot on review, I've been watching Bebop now as I am 30. It hits a whole lot different and to me this show is like a warm blanket on a cold day. You mention how this is not a character progression show and that every adventure is a distraction to the main characters and that is so true, true to life today. I realize that reason is also the reason why Ed and Ein decided to leave because they knew that there was no more growth, everyone else has already decided their fate. Thank you so much for this.

Why should watch Evangelion or Gurren Lagann. Man I would love that!

The dub is the only way to watch Cowboy Bebop

Just finished rewatching, I’m in my thirties now but every few years, I will do a full rewatch, because this show is just that special. I laughed, I cried. I felt every emotion I felt when I would watch it on Toonami in my youth, at whatever hour it was on. I rewatch it every few years. And just like reading a great book, or deep diving into a great album. As we grow and change, certain art forms always hit different. Bebop has the music, the visual, old style the right pace for what it is, you know when Piano Black starts playing, you have to take 3 mins and know this fight scene has to be watched. There is magic in this show. Always gonna love it.

"The golden age of science fiction is thirteen."

This might be the best RU-vid anime video I've ever seen.

I finally got round to finishing Cowboy Bebop today and wow. I’ve never finished a show and gone ‘oh. I get it now’ At first I thought the show was just iconic for its visuals, characters, and soundtrack. All things I absolutely loved but I was a bit disappointed with the episodic nature of the show, feeling like an a-b story would’ve suited the show better. It wasn’t until the end credits to episode 26 rolled did I realise that there almost was a subtle a-b plot throughout the whole show. The show’s absolutely incredible finale really felt like the conclusion of the characters (particularly Spike’s) mental turmoil, which I feel like was the underlying plot throughout the show. I like that it was short and sweet. Beautiful series. You really need to watch it to the end to get why.

Easily my favorite anime of all time. I've seen dozens of anime and this series stands the test of time.

I’ve already watched cowboy bebop, but I find myself keep coming back to this video almost as if it was for relaxation. Cowboy bebop analysis + your voice is one of my favorite ways to nod off to sleep when I need to escape (I mean that in the nicest way possible)

You've mentioned several times in the past that you consider Fist of the North Star to be a basic power fantasy, but I would say that there's a lot more emotional intrigue and mold-breaking writing than you give it credit for. Maybe you could run through it one more time and make Why You Should Watch/Read Fist of the North Star?

I actually watched it for the first time and finished it today. I love all the perspectives people have on the series now that I've finished it.

As I was getting to the end of the show a tried to come up with different reasons why I couldn't watch more episodes the reason for this was because I didn't want to finish the show because I was loving it so much

i know this is 3 years late but i found this channel today and have been binging your videos, what I thought when i first watched cowboy bebop and alos thought just now was a comment i heard about rick and morty with the characters going on one episode adventures on and off screen with the audience only tuning in to witness some, i found this most relateable with cowboy bebop and how we never get the full story on both the characters and world around them but only clips proved at the right time. anyway love the channel keep up the great work.

I just watched Bebop for the first time over the past week or so. I never saw it as a kid, so I don't have any nostalgia goggles on. I can confidently say that it is one of the best shows that I've ever watched, let alone anime. I really wish that we would get more stuff like Bebop nowadays, because contemporary Western animation and anime do almost nothing for me.

I've been checking yoru channel daily for over a week now wainting for your video on Netflix's Cowboy BeFlop

Super Eyepatch Wolf > Wisecrack

I can't quite put into words just how great this video is. You have such an impressive way with words and the language you use. Everything I feel (and in some cases, didn't even realise I felt) about Cowboy Bebop is perfectly summed up in this video. I like to write about video games, TV and nostalgia in general and I think i'm pretty good at it. However, your analysis and thoughts on Cowboy Bebop are on another level, this is the kind of content every writer should aspire to create. I'll definitely be checking out more of your work :)

I actually read that Ein is able to bark his answers. He barks once for yes and twice for no

Don't watch this before watching Cowboy Bebop first!

Netflix is making a live action remake. 😭

I watched Outlaw Star on cnx too! I was sent to bed straight after and couldn’t see Bepop until I was older. Both are still favourites of mine. What a nostalgic video for me :)

I don't know if you have watched or even liked the show "Claymore" but if you have and you did then seeing a video of your take on the show would be very interesting for me. I love that show and I feel it is less known. Maybe I am wrong but the art, music, and characters are all what sets it apart in my mind. I would just like to see it talked about more lol

I always thought it would be cool if there was 2 more episodes, towards the end but before 25 and 26. 1- Ed discovers ein's intellect and data storage and hacks into him, giving him a digital avatar that gets stolen somehow by a hacker and the crew need to rescue him, with ed leading the charge. 2 - Spike and vicious are put in some scenario where they can interact but not fight each other (over the phone, behind glass panels or something). And they just have a deep, reluctant conversation for most of the episode while the rest of the crew tries to free spike. This would be dedicated to fleshing out vicious as a character, because while he is really cool he's pretty 2d.

I don't think I actually like anime all that much. But gosh I enjoy hearing it described to me in a soothing Irish accent.

Started watching the show yesterday and decided to come back to this video. I'm really enjoying this show a lot, for someone who didn't watch it as a child

I've literally just finished Berserk and want to see/read something similar. Cowboy Bebop gives me quite similar vibes

I said it once and I'll say it a million times more: cowboy bebop is the greatest anime ever.

Dude! The Alien references in that one Episode that actually is scifi horror?!?! Gods I love that episode! And playing funky up-beat jazz while space ships hunt each other furiously through a cloud of debris! This show has it all folks~