There are also a few missteps along the way when Swamp, a rascal turned preacher, does a musical number with a backup choir, it's more embarrassing than inspiring.Īll of these problems can be easily overlooked in the sheer magnetism of the show. An intergalactic treasure hunt isn't exactly a unique storyline, either. Mister is the rogue with a heart of gold Angelica is the "smart woman with glasses" who will inevitably wind up helping him Chelsea is the goofball who comes in handy in a pinch. If there's a bone to pick with Coyote Ragtime Show, it's that the plot is pure B-grade and the characters a little too easy to stereotype. If you're tired of CGI looking like CGI in your anime, you'll appreciate how everything looks here. After loving a few of ADV's recent dubs, I was a little disappointed.) The visuals are sumptuous, and while it's clear that the show is enhanced via computer, the blending looks wonderful. (I sampled the dub, and though it was fine, a couple of the characters were annoying in the English version. Explosions, space battles, and dialogue all sounded wonderful without unnecessary isolation. I listened to the show in Japanese since 5.1 anime soundtracks are pretty rare.and this is one to turn up just to let the subwoofer rumble and soak it all in. And with Inspector Angelica and her goofy assistant Chelsea Moore attempting to track them down for the galactic government, it isn't going to be easy!Ĭoyote Ragtime Show Vol. Whether or not they can elude the Twelve Sisters and find the treasure before Graceland goes the way of Elvis is another matter entirely. The twosome and their compatriots wind their way on a treasure hunt with a deadline.Franca's father left a fortune on the planet of Graceland, scheduled for photonic annihilation in a matter of days. Escaping from their clutches, Mister heads to the bar he established years before to pick up Franca, a young girl who he took under his wing years before. Not only is that odd, but the Twelve Sisters, a nefarious crime syndicate led by the vicious Marciano, stage a spectacular simultaneous assault on the penitentiary in order to capture Mister for their own purposes. Just days before his scheduled release, Mister's friends execute a prison break. Imprisoned for a year in a maximum security facility in the middle of nowhere, the universe has had peace from his exploits. Is Mister a hero or villain? Mister - the only name that sticks due to all of his aliases - is responsible for all sorts of theft throughout the galaxy. That said, it's an action-packed entrée that gets better with each bite that leaves you craving volume 2. Is it Cowboy Bebop redux? Nope.I doubt any show will truly compare to that seminal title. Going into Coyote Ragtime Show, I expected "hanger-on syndrome." Instead, I was excited by a show filled with Gonzo's best eye candy, a 5.1 soundtrack to die for, excitement in every episode, and complex characters that aren't easy to pigeonhole.
Most attempts miss the mark lacking in some area, they overcompensate by wowing the audience with great graphics, gore, or plot twists. Everybody would like to capture the combination of beautiful graphics, likable characters that exude coolness, and fully engaging plots loaded with action and adventure. In fact, if one looks at efforts like Samurai Shamploo, you can see its effects on other genres as well. Though the show is now quite old by anime industry standards, Cowboy Bebop still casts a very long shadow over the sci-fi world.
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