Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]

Everyone should own this series

I love cowboy bebop. Love the movie

Yes, yes, yes, Cowboy Bebop is one of the greatest Anime of all time (in my top 3). However, I'm posting to inform you of the following 4 versions of this re-release of the Cowboy Bebop series:- Cowboy Bebop: Complete Series (DVD 5 disc set)- Cowboy Bebop: Complete Series (Blu-ray 4-disc set)- FUNimation.com Exclusive BD/DVD Premium Edition (Blu-ray/DVD Combo 9 disc set)- Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series - Amazon Exclusive Edition (Blu-ray/DVD Combo 9 disc set)What I've found so far is the following (thanks to Nicholas Gold for commenting on my original review)FUNimation Exclusive Premium Edition* Complete TV series on Blu-ray and DVD (combo pack)* Exclusive Limited Edition tri-fold packaging in the style of a vintage record cover* Display easel for packaging* Four exclusive art cards* One additional exclusive art card with foil-stamp autograph from series director Shinichiro Watanabe* As of 9/12/14 Market Price is $89.98 and pre-order price is $64.98 directly from FUNimation [and still $64.98 on 10/5/2014]Amazon Exclusive Premium Edition* Complete TV series on Blu-ray and DVD (combo pack)* Exclusive Limited Edition clamshell art box* 140 page black and white art book featuring concept sketches and designs that highlight Cowboy Bebop's origins* 48 page vibrant, full-color art book* As of 9/12/14 the Market Price is $99.98 and you can see the current Amazon Price aboveSo, as far as I can find so far, the actual content is the same. In my opinion, the difference is that the Amazon exclusive has more interesting physical extras. However, at a $25 premium. So, if you're a collector and don't mind shelling out another $25, then get the Amazon version. If all you care about is watching the videos, then the FUNimation version may be for you or the Blu-Ray standard edition. If you're super hardcore, than you're gonna tear your hair out trying to decide if you should buy both LOL!I cannot confirm yet if the actual video (and on disc extra) content is any different between the standard and premium editions.If you find any other info regarding the differences to these edition, then please post in the comments and I'll update this post with those comments or any info I find as well!-------------------------------------------------------------Regarding the FUNimation Exclusive, I've copy/pasted their info below:DETAILSIncludes: Eps 1-26Format: Blu-ray & DVDLanguage: English,JapaneseSubtitles: EnglishClosed Captioning: NoRating: TV-14Aspect Ratio: 4x3Main Feature Video: 1080p High Definition 4x3 (SD Remaster)Main Feature Audio: Dolby TrueHD: English 5.1,Dolby TrueHD: Japanese 5.1,English 5.1 Surround,Japanese 5.1 SurroundSpecial Feature Audio: Dolby TrueHD: English 2.0,Dolby TrueHD: Japanese 2.0,English 2.0,Japanese 2.0Main Feature Runtime: 650Region: A|1Number of Blu-ray Discs: 4Number of DVDs: 5Studio: FUNimationUPC: 704400090578SPECIAL FEATURESExclusive tri-fold packaging in the style of a vintage record coverDisplay easelFour exclusive art cardsOne additional exclusive art card with foil-stamp autograph from series director Shinichiro WatanabeOn-disc extras TBA-------------------------------------------------------------Regarding the standard edition: someone posts in the comments below that it is $36 elsewhere; as of 10/05/14 this is less than what is listed on Amazon. I'm not posting the site on my review cause I don't know if that's Kosher, but you can see the original comment below.-------------------------------------------------------------Regarding the DVD and Blu-Ray extras, I want to thank BOOTA-san for finding this first and posting in the comments below. I can confirm that I've now found this list posted elsewhere on the interwebz, so here it is:DVD Extras (160 minutes):- Memo from Bebop: The Dub Sessions Remembered - a brand new 95-minute original extra, featuring the original English-language cast of Cowboy Bebop as they give you the behind-the-scenes stories about recording this seminal series.- Session #1 Audio Commentary with Koichi Yamadera (Spike) and Unshou Ishizuka (Jet)- Session #5 Audio Commentary with Wendee Lee (Faye) and ADR Producer Yutaka Maseba- Interview with Wendee Lee (English Voice of Faye Valentine)- Session #10 Audio Commentary with Wendee Lee (Faye) and ADR Producer Yutaka Maseba- Interview with Cartoon Network Producer Sean Akins- Session #17 Audio Commentary with Director Shinichiro Watanabe and Composer Yoko Kanno- "Tank!" Full-Size Music Clip- "Tank!" Club Remix Music Clip -UK Version-- Session #24 Audio Commentary with Megumi Hayashibara (Faye) and Aoi Tada (Ed)- Original Opening and Closing Songs- Textless Opening and Closing Songs- Ein's Summer Vacation- Cowboy Bebop Session #0- U.S. TrailerBlu-ray Extras (227 minutes):- All of the DVD extras, plus- Dinner Aboard the Bebop, a brand new 68-minute original extra, featuring the original English-language cast of Cowboy Bebop reunited for dinner, drinks, and a very special script reading!-------------------------------------------------------------Don't forget, if you haven't already, add the Cowboy Bebop: The Movie [Special Edition] to your order! Read the first review on that page; I agree to get the DVD version (unless you're a completest)

Packaged well; disks worked; everything was amazing!

Cowboy Bebop is one of my favorite Japanese anime. When I first watched Cowboy Bebop on Toonami on Cartoon Network when it was weekly. I fell in love with this show, and ever since then I've wanted the complete series on Blu Ray. When I saw the flash sale of this Amazon exclusive just before Christmas 2016. I jumped at the chance to buy it, and I haven't regretted it.The Show: Cowboy Bebop has some of the coolest lovable characters in an anime. The way the show introduces the characters also shows of the amazing writing that goes into the show. Each character has depth and their character interactions is written really well. The story follows a rag tag group of bounty hunters trying to make a living while traveling between Earth's solar system. They are always never successful in catching their bounty, and they do not agree with each other most of the time. However, they seem to get along very well even with their differences between them. Some of the best part of the story is the places they go to. However, the story is grounded in reality, meaning there is no aliens in this series. Cowboy Bebop is a human tale with believable and human characters. (I won't ruin the story for those who have not see the show.) Cowboy Bebop also showcases some great scientific concepts that follows the traditions of Star Trek. For example, when the Cowboy Bebop crew go to Mars. The way the creators of the show portrayed their Mars colonies makes me want to actually go there, and they do it in a way that is scientifically possible in the near future to have similar Mars colonies.Animation: Cowboy Bebop has some of the best animation that is not soaked in with allot of CG (Computer Graphics). This show is mostly old school animation and is at the very beginning when CG effects takes over. I really enjoyed the art style of this anime from the character design to the design of their ships. Cowboy Bebop is also old school pan and scan 4:3 aspect ratio, and this collection keeps the show in it's original 4:3 ratio. They could have gave it the cinematic 16:9 wide screen treatment, and I am glad they didn't. This collection is also remastered and clears this anime to HD standards.Audio and Soundtrack: The English voice cast of Cowboy Bebop is spot on, and one of the best in the industry. The Japanese dub is also equally amazing, and it is hard to find an anime that has both amazing English and Japanese dub.The music is the best soundtrack in anime in my opinion. From the "Tank" intro of the series. Yoko Kanno does an amazing job at blending jazz, and rock together making this soundtrack unforgettable.This Collection: This is an Amazon exclusive and comes with both Blu Ray and DVD version of Cowboy Bebop. It also comes with 2 collector books that showcase the animation of Cowboy Bebop. I really like that this collection comes with both Blu Ray and DVD version. Most shows only come with either Blu Ray or DVD. The box itself is really well built and the disk is held with in a decent Blu Ray jewel case.Pros:Great Story.Great Characters.Great Voice Acting.Great Music.Cons:No cons in my opinionFinal Thoughts: I recommend Cowboy Bebop to fans and new comers. This collection may also be a little pricier then say just the Blu Ray edition. However, this collection does come with Blu Ray and DVD and some really cool art books and a really study collector's box.Also, I received my copy in mint condition. Which I am always happy about. I thought about posting photos but I think there is enough photos from other reviewers.