Cowboy Bebop (TV Series) Dog Star Swing (2021) User Reviews

Alabama anaconda anyone...?

[shroomanp · 8/10 · 20 November 2021]

Fanboys brobably gonna be p!ssed that they've changed Ein's intro, but who cares!

A decent episode, with lots of story, and if, like me, you're watching them all together, it flows like wine.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm already late for my midnight bukakke.... 8/10 🍄

Classical jazzy ass-kicking

[BlueKnightReviews · 8/10 · 22 November 2021]

Alright...you have me. I'm done worrying about how accurate the show is to the anime because it's clear that while it's sticking to the routes of the anime, it's also trying to expand on different ideas. This episode was a fun one. We get to Spike and Jet on their usual bounty while also progressing with the story, mainly with Vicous and Julia. We are definitly seeing a different version of the two but pretending this isn't an adaptation, it's fine. It also brought on everyone's favorite good boy, Ein. Although his introduction wasn't the same, it was one I could appreciate. We also get to see the background on Jet and his ex-wife. This being another change I'm not 100% on it but from a regular perspective, it's fine. Finally the cinematography and visuals steal the show again. The scene where Spike is hanging on the building and smoking a cigarette was truly a highlight. Overall this episode was one to enjoy.

I was looking for the magical musical moments and finally found them here

[annieanshor · 8/10 · 20 November 2021]

What made watching the original anime such a euphoric experience was the feeling that the storytelling encapsulated, that is the editing. But most of all the intentional and slick weaving of the music into the scenes/dialogue/story - the magical musical moments - as well as the quiet details and visuals that add depth to the characters. The first two episodes made me veeery skeptical of this live action adaptation, the first one more than the second - i found that they brought in cowboy bebop elements but with a lack of caution that made them cheap and soulless, and the use of jazz often feel arbitrary/generic!!! (see: the way they used "See you space cowboy' as a sort of 'to be continued' in the first episode whereas the anime demonstrated its power as a seal to respect the taste of each episode, hello?!)(however, the scene in ep2 shared with Teddy in that bluish light did successfully capture the cowboy bebop feeling so that's an exception). In this episode though, there were finally moments that gave me the euphoria that is so particular to cowboy bebop, the show that claims to be a genre in itself. The directing, I'd argue, is much more in tune with the feeling of cowboy bebop - not the anime, but the genre! The shots really captured the feeling (and not just the angular ones) instead of making the settings seem clunky or weirdly realistic, there WERE perfect magical musical moments and the use of music was smoother and felt more deliberate, the fighting choreography was way more natural, there were slick/exciting editing moments that weren't at all excessive, there was sufficient space(!) given for those VITAL quiet/mellow and witty moments where cowboy bebop really breathes (see: when spike was hanging off the ledge and took a smoke break). I think a test that episodes of the live adaptation would have to pass is if it would make any sense with Seatbelt's music, not necessarily to be more like the anime, but just to make sure there's soul in them. (Also, why is the whole syndicate narrative in the forefront? But that's another matter that I hope plays out eventually.) Anyways. Deliberate musical moments and witty quiet ones, that's the way to go! In other words, the next episodes better tell the story with feeling.

Enjoyable for eyes and smile

[lahilaastravnar · 9/10 · 21 January 2022]

Good script, characters, actors, photography, action coreographies. The storyline of the doughter gift is fun, and the reason of dog adoption works out well.

All episode dares and succeeds with sense of humour and Tarantino's style.

The story develops further...

[[e-mail] · 8/10 · 21 November 2021]

This episodes pushes the story line further. It introduces the actress that plays Jet's daughter and introduces Ein. It also end with Ein being guaranteed a bed on the Bebop. I continue to love the soundtrack music that is play sub-loco in the background. This is very well sound mixed. I love episodes that let you hear what people what are saying rather than having the sound track drown them out. The music is there loud enough to create the mood for the scene. The story continues to develop the past history of Vicious and Spike, something that was missing in the Anime, but did not detract from the Anime. This episode is a must watch to understand and further the emotional impact of the final episode.

What the **** was that line?

[DayeValentijn · 4/10 · 24 November 2021]

"Sounds to me like Blackmail."

"Hmm, damn right it is because, Jet, you are Black and a male..."

This show is getting worse and worse. Although I dig Jet being a father and having a daughter to care for. That's all.

No

[calebeldon · 3/10 · 19 November 2021]

They turned Andy into a godamn Syndicate agent! One of my favorite small roles in the most underrated bebop episode, turned into an Easter egg. No amazing fight between them in the falling building, or his Andy's mini arc throughout the episode.