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Jun 8, 2021 8:02 PM
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Academie de Billard. Ces't la vie. - the 1st (unspoken) phrase of this ep.

Trauma. Past. Regression.
This ep subtly says something about Spike's most inner feelings and maybe a hint in his relation to his past, both interrelated truths he's been hiding most under a indifferent/haughty/cool kind of 'mask', maybe.

"It HURTS..!"

P.S.: The strangely freaky Mad Pierrot's Space-land recalled me a lot of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch - places taunting hidden past issues
And is Faye starting to be interested in Spike?
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Apr 2021
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this must've been the best episode so far

i really enjoyed every aspect
i wish i was a cloud
Jul 26, 2021 1:36 PM

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Jun 2019
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Probably the strangest episode so far. I liked the atmosphere and some of the action, but otherwise I wasn't a huge fan of this episode.
Oct 30, 2021 11:14 AM
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I LOVED this episode. It really had an intense and creepy atmosphere goin on. Especially the scene where they show the experiments Pierrot had to go through in the past. The soundtrack matches that scene perfectly. It also had some great visuals overall. And I actually felt a little sad when Pierrot died.
Nov 20, 2021 7:52 AM

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This seems like one of those episodes that are hard to love on the first watch, at least to me. The first half felt incredibly silly and ridiculous, but the second half explained it better, in a way that makes the whole episode makes sense.

The dude was pitiable, I'll tell you that. But, one thing I hated was the fact that he could FLY!!! No matter how many experiments you do, flying like a balloon just seems too farfetched and silly.

P.S. I liked the episode, but I think it's far from being "the best". It had a good direction and some STELLAR animation, but overall I think it's just a good episode.
OgaZoSoNov 20, 2021 8:00 AM
Nov 30, 2021 10:47 PM

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Jan 2021
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Welp, that was one terrifying experiment.
Dec 2, 2021 5:34 AM

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Space land go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Dec 11, 2021 10:40 AM
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I actually felt bad for La Fou when he just only cried calling for help like a helpless child it was so unnerving .
Dec 17, 2021 2:14 PM
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Oct 2016
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Very annoying villain

May 21, 2022 7:40 PM

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Feb 2021
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That lab experiment scene with the Pink Floyd music is the best thing from this entire show
Jun 17, 2022 7:17 AM

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Aug 2021
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Hello there Faye Valentine
Sep 23, 2022 11:38 PM
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Dec 2020
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Muita ação e luta
Sep 25, 2022 4:32 PM
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Sep 2022
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The best episode of Cowboy Bebop, IMO.
Nov 17, 2022 10:20 PM

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Aug 2019
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Why was this episode so freaking creepy

Like I felt uncomfortable the whole time lol
Dec 9, 2022 12:59 PM

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Jan 2020
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Twisted, breathtaking, with a great villain. Unique and memorable episode

Hate its logic tho:
1) Why Pierrot hunted specific persons and why some authorities where covering him? (if he is truly mad - he would be the danger to everyone)
2) Why Spike went on a suicide mission, he basically had zero motivation (unless he wants to die, but again: this would be a pretty useless way to die and leave his comrades alone)
3) Why knife worked while bullets not? Also explosion haven't worked too)
4) What is the morale of this episode or how it affects characters

...Yea, be those questions answered - this could really be the best episode ever
LeenbowDec 9, 2022 1:03 PM
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Newer ewer!
Feb 24, 2023 6:50 PM
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Ngl I felt bad for the guy towards the end. He really did have the mind of a child and it was like he felt pain for the first time and had no parent to comfort him. Least it was quick death but damn his cries of pain were disturbing. Interesting episode.
Mar 24, 2023 7:36 PM
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Sep 2022
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Bonus points for the synth! I know an EMS Synthi when I hear one! :>
XrayStillSoYoungMar 25, 2023 7:45 PM
Apr 2, 2023 4:46 PM
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Nov 2022
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Beautiful and sad
Apr 3, 2023 3:20 AM

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Nov 2022
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visuals and music were amazing

Apr 15, 2023 5:39 PM

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Mar 2023
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I found the bad guy of the episode to be very interesting, but incredibly cliche and goofy. The episode was good and the bad guy did make me feel a little ill, which I am sure was the intention, but I couldn't really take him seriously for the most part. Same can be said for the episode!
Jun 4, 2023 5:55 PM
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Apr 2020
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Crazy episode, fights were incredible and I loved flashing back to Spike's eye although I wish we knew more about that
Jun 11, 2023 3:14 PM

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Oct 2021
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I liked most of it, but not a fan of how it ended. Not enough Faye and her role here was lame. Was hoping she would be the one to save Spike. 
Jul 9, 2023 1:04 AM
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Jul 2023
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4.85/5 - FANTASTIC episode! Such an eerie vibe with an amazing story of trauma and innocence.
Jul 10, 2023 6:56 AM
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Jul 2023
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it was pretty good!
Jul 23, 2023 11:48 AM

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that goofy clownman truly embraced living in a society.
Aug 21, 2023 6:29 AM
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Aug 2023
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This episode always sticks out to me, i first watched this anime in 2017 i came to rewatch it a few months ago. But i just feel this episode is a bit random and doesnt really fit in with the whole theme. This "Mad Pierrot character" is a bit surrealistic. However it was a good episode and i cannot complain. MAsterpiece anime
Sep 20, 2023 8:17 PM
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Nov 2021
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What a terrifying episode. Definitely a Halloween tradition from now on for me.
Sep 24, 2023 3:44 AM

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Sep 2017
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forgettable episode


mad pierott gets done like that


ed is meh

Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate.


I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death.


Dec 3, 2023 8:58 AM

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This is a near perfect episode. I can't find any serious faults with it. The episode kept me hooked from start to finish, and every character was good. Pierrot's backstory was also quite interesting, and I felt bad for him in the end. He was a child in an adult's body who didn't know what he was doing, and was in his favorite place when he died, killed by a dog mascot who be probably really liked. Also the action scenes were incredible and didn't feel too short or boring like some other episodes do.

Overall, this is probably the best episode of Cowboy Bebop.
ForgotEyeWasHereDec 4, 2023 8:25 AM
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Jul 2022
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just as strange and unsettling of an episode as I remember it
Jan 7, 9:25 AM

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Jul 2023
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Would have been a 5/5, but it lost all points when he started crying for his mom over the pain. That scene fucking broke me. This episode turned into a steaming pile of shit, fuck this.
Mar 7, 4:38 PM
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Aug 2020
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why the fuck did they make such an unsettling episode for
Mar 10, 3:32 PM

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Jun 2021
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What can i tell, it's one of the best. Still scary as hell, even just for thinking about the mere fact that this character went through trauma after trauma, wants to kill everyone that accidentally saw him, and seems invincible as long as cats aren't nearby. And if the first half isn't freaky enough already, the battle at the theme park... DAMN.

Faye "i don't care about you" Also Faye "Ed, don't tell Spike about this message" and is the first person to come to his rescue (not writing this with resentment, however). Oh, well... the ending, especially with such a mismatched on purpose background music, never fails to impress. Spike doesn't seem to fear death, but this time was different.
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Yeah this is peak.
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Apr 6, 11:14 AM
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this made me feel really uneasy lol but i loved it so much
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