Ranked #2512

Coyote Ragtime Show

Coyote Ragtime Show is about a group of Space pirates known as "Coyote's" who are on a quest to find a treasure. Simple enough right? Wrong! On top of that you have galactic federations in the middle of a planet-destroying war, a group of 12 psychotic and robotic killer maids hunting the Coyotes and as many plot twists as George Bushes presidency, all this packed in to 12 explosive episodes!

Story- The main story kicks off in the very first couple of episodes without needing too much build up where we see ragged coyote "Mister" and his crew escape from a space prison and set off for the treasure while picking up new eccentric acquaintances such as afro-gospel geezer- "Swamp". In every single episode the story delivers a new piece of the puzzle to the treasure and shows off constantly in "Oceans Eleven" style heists and swindling. 8/10

Art- The character designs for the characters and the spaceships were top-notch, especially when you are introduced to Marciano and her twelve sisters each on an original and unique design (except for the triplets of course). However i did feel that the animation in some of the conversational scenes were a bit lagging in quality. But the show draws you in right at the end half of the first episode just from the sheer amount of well choreographed action in it. 8/10

Sound- The music in Coyote Ragtime was brilliant it so fits with the shows in-you're-face explosive style with it's jazzy tunes with a little rock in the background. The intro was also very enjoyable as it sums up the show basically and the music would vary well to the emotional scenes. There are some very strong explosion sound effects as well as completely obnoxious gun shot sounds which add to the style of the show. 9/10

Character- The character set up is excellent with each and every main and even secondary character having an interesting past as well as future sights. Also i thought the whole concept of the 12 robotic assassin maids was pure gold as each one of them had individual personalities from April's crazy determination to July's Perpetual smile, also each of the 12 sisters are a specialist with a certain weapon ranging from knives, P90's, bombs, katana's and so on. As for mister and the crew of the Coyote i thought they were all so perfectly arrogant which is what makes them like able as criminals. 9/10

Enjoyment- If you look at any episode of coyote you cannot help but be impressed by the sheer amount of stylishness to each action scene. it's not just the quantity of the action but its also how each explosive scene is always different and unexpected which leaves you thinking 'Holy hell, didn't see that coming'. It also plucks on you're emotions especially with the relationship of Franca and Mister. Watch episode 1 and if you don't find it the least bit enjoyable then you're dead inside! 9/10

Overall- To give this show an overall rating is quite difficult due to all the parts of the show that are awesome and parts which could have been improved but i've gone for an 8 because i wish there were more episodes, also i wish we could've seen more of the 12 sisters as individuals like you do with April and May, sometimes it feels like the others were just added on so that there are 12 of them, but that doesn't take away from this anime's overall awesomeness! 8/10 read more

What an underrated anime series we have here.

Coyote Ragtime Show is just one of those shows that have passed under the radar, and for so many reasons. I can come up with some I think that have turned the general masses away: the fact that the twelve goth loli sisters of the anime took a back seat to other characters (namely a middle-aged man and woman who likes to snack), the whole cops n' robbers theme does not appeal to everyone, and perhaps the fact that the series is set in space and space is 'sooo last millennium'.

But in viewing CRS, I found a little gem of an anime that's worth a gander at, at least.

We have three groups of people who the anime follows in the far future, where there are human colonies and civilisations strewn across the galaxies: the law, the villains and the Coyotes. The anime mostly tells the story of the Coyotes; they are lawbreakers, but they don't have the money and power that organised criminals do. CRS takes an old formula, a race for treasure, and adds its own manic energy to it with an odd-ball assortment of characters and gives it its own flavour. Sure, there's a high level of predictability. It's obvious for the most part how the events will play out, but this anime takes that old tired predictability and electrifies some new life into it.

The art is pretty decent, and you can see a lot of effort and time was spent in detailing the characters, their looks and clothes. The animation was also done well, as there were a lot of high chase scenes and action sequences that looked good.

The score was chock-filled with music that complemented the action--a lot of fast, a lot of loud and a lot that made you think you were watching a Western movie.

With the anime dividing its focus on three groups, CRS has a very large cast. Being such a short series, there wasn't much time spent on character development or delving deeply into characterisation. We got the characters ready-made and set in their ways, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. They're vehicles to move the action and plot along, and they all have their own charm and little nuances to their personalities that they do not come across as overly stereotypical in the end. I can't say I have even seen an anime where a greying man with a perpetual grin was the protagonist. Even the little girl, his 'sidekick' if you may, isn't like other little girls in anime: she's smart and tough, and surprisingly, not annoying.

I had a hell of a good time watching Coyote Ragtime Show. I just loved the old-school treasure hunt vibe it had going, the offbeat groups of characters, and the whole idea of making the anti-heroes, the Coyotes, the primary focus--come on, they're thieves and rogues; they are not heroes by regular standards.

I had really hoped this series would have garnered more interest from the anime community, but alas. If you haven't seen it yet, why not give it a shot? There's bound to be something you will like. With energy and excitement to spare, a huge main cast and a secret treasure, you shouldn't really pass this one up at a first glance. read more