Cowboy Bebop befuddles us. It tricks us with all the incredibly well done bits (Voice work, animation, character design, the music) that we can forget some of its flaws, namely a near invisible story that decides to jump you at the very end, and often very weak plots. Cowboy Bebop doesn't even try to deal with these problems, it doesn't have to. All the good parts don't cover up the flaws, they replace them. All the characters are intriguing enough that we follow them through the dry spots because we could watch them do laundry and they'd make it cool.
This grace makes Cowboy Bebop a transcendent work. No it doesn't elevate the human condition. It transcends genre, well written stories can turn people off just because of its genre, if you hate mysteries, you won't read a mystery no matter how excellent it is. Bebop, however isn't an adventure series, it's such a graceful and beautiful story that action fans could watch it, music buffs could watch it, everyone can watch this show, and enjoy it.
Also, watching this show repeatedly grants you a greater insight into the incredible care they put in the world and the symbolism that hides behind every word, so pop Bebop in, sit back and invite some friends over, cause it's time to jam.
A masterful illusion
Cowboy Bebop befuddles us. It tricks us with all the incredibly well done bits (Voice work, animation, character design, the music) that we can forget some of its flaws, namely a near invisible story that decides to jump you at the very end, and often very weak plots. Cowboy Bebop doesn't even try to deal with these problems, it doesn't have to. All the good parts don't cover up the flaws, they replace them. All the characters are intriguing enough that we follow them through the dry spots because we could watch them do laundry and they'd make it cool.
This grace makes Cowboy Bebop a transcendent work. No it doesn't elevate the human condition. It transcends genre, well written stories can turn people off just because of its genre, if you hate mysteries, you won't read a mystery no matter how excellent it is. Bebop, however isn't an adventure series, it's such a graceful and beautiful story that action fans could watch it, music buffs could watch it, everyone can watch this show, and enjoy it.
Also, watching this show repeatedly grants you a greater insight into the incredible care they put in the world and the symbolism that hides behind every word, so pop Bebop in, sit back and invite some friends over, cause it's time to jam.