I finally got around to watching Cowboy Bebop. Now, the reason I never got around to watching it is because I usually hate most anime since they always have the same stereotypical characters and the stupidest stories, thank god this anime is so much different. It's a dark, mature (for the most part... Edward...) film noir story that shouldn't ever be overlooked.

Cinematography: The cinematography isn't anything mind-boggling or super stylized (ala Snatch), but it's always clear and concise with everything that's going on. There isn't much else to say here besides it's good and concise. 8/10

Plot: The major plot could pretty have been done in one single movie but the adventures the Bebop crew go on are just so awesome you'll want to watch every episode again (Pierrot le Fou, anyone?). The ending is also so great anything I say will be a spoiler.

Characters:
Spike Spiegel - Man, oh, man is this guy the man! He is just awesome as anyone and even kicked Alucard out of my #1 Badass spot. His character develops so well; going from happy-go-lucky bounty hunter to dark, brooding, awesomeness of awesome. It would be a crime not to mention how sexy his voice is. It's like sex, NO, BETTER than sex! It's just that awesome. Sorry for using the word "awesome" so much but he is just that awesome. 10/10

Jet Black - Jet's basically just an old, retired cop who teamed up with Spike (although I can't remember if they ever say how they met). He runs the Bebop (the ship they travel around on) and struggles to make tasty food with the "best" spice, hunger. His character isn't all that special or memorable but he's a good enough character. 7/10

Faye Valentine - Now this is one of the few women in anime I can stand. She's tough but not so tough like the typical anime tough girl who always punchs guys. No, she's a toughie with a tormented past. She may be starting to sound cliche but you'll think different once you get to now her problem with her past. 8/10

Edward - Moving along. 6/10

Ein - Who doesn't love Ein's cute doggy-ness?

Music: Oh my god, this show is nearly all about the music. Nearly every episode is named after a song, band, or a music genre. The jazz in this show is just so awesome when it's combined with Spike kicking ass, you're head might explode! 9/10

Animation: Some of the best animation I've seen from a show, ever. Not just anime, but any show. Even live-action!

OVERALL: 8.5/10 I almost gave it a 9 but Edward is just so damn out of place in this show. Hell, I couldn't even finish her intro episode or episode 16 (another episode about her) because she's such a horrendous character. The only reason I gave her a 6/10 is because she grew on me... A bit. :P I would HIGHLY recommend this show to anyone who loves great character development, plot, setting, or just a good ol' action show.