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[Kyuur]

He also wrote the recap episode of Champloo, and the final four episodes (the lead writer Ohara co-wrote 24-25 though). I think that Watanabe obviously enjoys writing whimsical stuff the best, and stuff which shows his sillier side. It could be good for something in between a series, but yeah, I don't think it was a good idea for him to lead off on the series. The baseball episode in Champloo is still the best thing he has written so far, especially compared to the conclusion of the series. Lol.

Wait, he wrote Evanescent Encounter? Hype + 1000, I loved those episodes.

(Baseball episode was awesome too, but I was already expecting that kind of stuff from Dandy)

 

[Cwarrior]

he's worked on scripts before.

...........one time was Boogie Woogie Feng Shui

I've seen cowboy bebop dozens of times and even after google imaging it I still don't remember anything about this episode.

 

[BassForever]

I've seen cowboy bebop dozens of times and even after google imaging it I still don't remember anything about this episode.

Its the worst episode of Bebop focused on the most boring member of the crew (Jett) so you aren't forgetting much.

 

[Levyne]

I think I've seen that episode more than any other, actually. Not by choice just by happenstance.

 

[ckohler]

I have the Japanese Ending song stuck in my head. I've probably watched that on YouTube 20 times now. Such a great song and cool visuals.

 

[Mature]

From ToonamiGAF:

I'm certain we'll see it, haha.

 

[BassForever]

From ToonamiGAF:

I'm certain we'll see it, haha.

As I said earlier when Toonami GAF discussed it, dub watchers with either a twitter or tumblr account you know what to do

 

[thetrin]

I absolutely loved the first episode. Truly hilarious, and it gave me the 70's space opera vibe I was hoping for. I also loved the gag with his shitty old transporter.

Also, Space Dandy has a remarkable resemblance (hair and all) to a real life Japanese friend of mine who owns a restaurant in Hyogo.

 

[Seda]

Finally saw the first episode

-I'm okay with Dandy's dub voice, it's appropriately campy. And the delivery is kind of Zapp Brannigan-esqe, but the dialogue is not as clever/witty.
-I don't care for QT's dub autotune voice much. Especially when he 'screams'.
-The humor in the first part...well, it wasn't cringeworthy but it wasn't very funny. Doesn't bother me much though. While on the slow side, the first part set up the basic character traits of Dandy, QT, and Meow, so I can deal with it.
-As for 'fanservice', there was barely anything. And I've certainly shown my disdain for it in the past. At least what was there fit the chosen setting.
-The chase scene was delightfully zany and wacky and silly. I'd like more of that, but don't want to have the entire run saturated with too much.
-Animation is stellar

 

[FourMyle]

I absolutely loved the first episode. Truly hilarious, and it gave me the 70's space opera vibe I was hoping for. I also loved the gag with his shitty old transporter.

They really did a great job of setting the tone with the first episode. The chase scene in particular was fucking amazing. Bebop had tons of them and this one was just as good as those. It actually reminded me of the hilarious chase scene in Bebop's "Stray Dog Strut" with Abdul Hakim, the scientists and all the dogs. I can't wait to see what other over the top chase scenes they come up with.

 

[Eknots]

About to watch first episode, sub or dub? I haven't watched bebop but I heard the dubs were pretty alright so wondering if I should give them a shot. Might as well ask if bebop is worth watching subbed or dubbed too

 

[Levyne]

Try out both, see what you like.

Dub via adult swims site (need cable company login), sub at funimation.

Bebob I would say dub.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

About to watch first episode, sub or dub? I haven't watched bebop but I heard the dubs were pretty alright so wondering if I should give them a shot. Might as well ask if bebop is worth watching subbed or dubbed too

Can't go wrong with either, pick what you prefer.

 

[Mature]

About to watch first episode, sub or dub? I haven't watched bebop but I heard the dubs were pretty alright so wondering if I should give them a shot. Might as well ask if bebop is worth watching subbed or dubbed too

There some very minor niggling issues with the localization (that could end up being nothing), but both are serviceable. So pick what you prefer.

 

[The Artful Dodger]

About to watch first episode, sub or dub? I haven't watched bebop but I heard the dubs were pretty alright so wondering if I should give them a shot. Might as well ask if bebop is worth watching subbed or dubbed too

It seems liek the show was made understanding that it'd be something people in the states would want to watch too, so the dubs are alright.

So whichever works for you.

 

[Daft_Cat]

First episode was nuts. Everything Watanabe does is totally different, yet there's this under current of style that runs through all of his shows.

I think it has to do with how he uses music...from the jazz in Bebop and Kids on the Slope, to the hip hop in Champloo, all the way to the funk in Space Dandy...the way the music and the animation intertwine is Watanabe's stylistic signature.

I feel pretty confident in the way things are going. Can't wait for next week's episode.

 

[airmangataosenai]

I don't feel like the humor works that well for me. It might just be me, but I don't feel that it's Watanabe's strong suit and he's much better sprinkling it throughout a more serious show the way it was in Champloo rather than front and center like this.

 

[Levyne]

Episode 2 dub airs in 30 minutes on adult swim

 

[TheKaeptain]

So far the 2nd episode is good. The animation during the ramen fight scene was great.

 

[Levyne]

Wrong thread :x

 

[yencid]

Ramen feels

 

[TheKaeptain]

Amazing show. I'm just cracking up.

 

[richiek]

FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUU, I missed it!

 

[DominoKid]

man this shit is dope. the budget on this show must be outrageous.

 

[yencid]

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Hahahaha you guys in this thread are going to love next week's episode based on the preview.

 

[copelandmaster]

Space Twitter. Amazing.

 

[Astral]

I liked the first episode a lot better than this one. That final sequence was just incredible. Scarlet's fight was great though.

 

[cyborg009]

Hahahaha you guys in this thread are going to love next week's episode based on the preview.

Fan service extreme.

 

[Drago]

This episode was amazing. The wormhole animation was incredible! Whole episode made me laugh a lot as well.

I'm really loving this show

 

[Crash Station]

Episode 2

Whelp, fanservice confirmed. Evilore is going to be pissed.

 

[Jintor]

This really was like Mushroom Samba except with Ramen and twitter

 

[Ninjimbo]

Sayo Yamamoto saved anime this week. I really liked the episode.

 

[Reversed]

Hey Dandy, you used to be an ass man. What happened there you traitor?

 

[Levyne]

Foursquare, guys, foursquare.

Space foursquare

 

[Kusagari]

Hey Dandy, you used to be an ass man. What happened there you traitor?

You saw him at the end of Scarlet's scene. He can't hide his true preference.

 

[Seda]

This show is certainly wacky and silly. Even if not all the jokes hit for me, I'm enjoying it generally. I'm liking this relationship between Dandy and Meow haha. Nothing in the second episode topped the first episode's chase though.

 

[Jigolo]

Got into a slightly serious tone in the end there with the chef. I can't wait to see more, I'm loving the show

 

[B.K.]

I forgot tonight's episode. I never have Adult Swim on at 11:30 on Saturday nights, so it was easy for me to forget. I don't know if I want to stay up to 2:30 for the west coast showing or not.

 

[Htown]

Episode 2

Whelp, fanservice confirmed. Evilore is going to be pissed.

that was what I thought lol

 

[Error]

This show is amazing.

 

[Lafiel]

Despite being generally well-animated - I honestly didn't find the second episode to be that entertaining. A bit of a disappointment for me really, but I loved the ramen action scene.

 

[Rpgmonkey]

Episode 2 was a lot better than the first one. I found it easier to follow while still retaining the show's style of humor.

 

[TheKaeptain]

So is Dandy actually clueless or is hiding something? Those moves when he was trying to get into the Ramen dimension were slick as fuck.

 

[Squire]

This really was like Mushroom Samba except with Ramen and twitter

A poor man's version, yeah.

It's just not that funny. I feel like it's just another show that's part of this new post-TTGL era. You want to be TTGL, but you can't be. *shrug*

 

[Error]

Hoping the show doesn't stop with the craziness, please don't become serious please. Keep the silly shit coming Watanabe.

 

[Error]

I love Dandy's English voice. I don't think I can ever watch this show in JPN.

 

[Chezzymann]

I thought the humor this episode was way better than the last one. Less crazy action scenes, sure, but it was generally much easier to follow. The ramen fight scene was amazing. Animation still is top notch. Music is still awesome. Love this show.

 

[Moaradin]

The main cast is great in English. Meow was especially funny this episode. I think overall the jokes are better in English as well.

 

[Timo]

Have not seen the first episode, but I just caught the second one. The animation on this is insane. Way wackier than expected though. Was hoping for more of a cowboy bebop vibe. I'll watch some more of it though I suppose.