| No, it won't. It will stay episodic with random story to tell thus the characters never develop at all. Better drop it if you don't like it. It only has great animation and soundtracks. Other than that just below average. |
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| If you've watched 2 episodes of something and it hasn't gripped you yet just stop. Stop waiting for something to "get good". Obviously, it's just not for you. |
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| Some people say it gets good in the last 2 episodes, but I found the last episodes as boring and average as the rest of the series. |
| Don't watch it if you didn't find it good at episode 1. The show stays the same until the last 2 episodes. |
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| For me it was interesting from the very start, but yeah the episodic structure doesn't change much. So I wouldn't recommend to watch further if you didn't like the first few episodes. |
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| it doesn’t get better, the show just isn’t for you and I’m with you there |
| It would help if you explain why you think it's mediocre so if I could tell you if those elements persist or not. At EP9 highly unlikely you are going to enjoy it if you aren't at that point. |
| In the middle I think, and the very last 2 episodes. Maybe last 3 iirc. |
| Honestly, if you don’t like it after 9 eps, I wouldn’t look forward to the rest. Like other users have said, it continues with its episodic story telling. I’d recommend finding a show more suited to your tastes if you’re a third of the way in and it’s still not for you. |
| It got really good for me starting from the second half but that's maybe just because I got used to the episodic style that cowboy bebop does |
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| Just gonna repeat what already has been said: It's episodic in nature and if you aren't feeling even just the first episode you probably aren't going to enjoy the rest, and vice versa. I was actually looking for some form of story myself but you really only get that with the 2 two-episode stories that involve Vicious. But that was enough for me. While it is episodic, with each episode you get to know the characters at a deeper level, especially Spike, which makes the ending impactful (as long as you are personally invested). Wouldn't go as far as to call it a favorite by any means, but it still is really, really good imo. See you later, space cowboy |
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| Cowboy Bebop is "old" and not like the most Anime we see nowadays. Some people complain that theres no overall plot and the shows episodic, but is it really necessary? Depends on taste and what you expect i guess. Cowboy Bebop was great for me because of the atmosphere and the characters it presents us. We see a really dirty future, although there is sci fi tecnologie, mostly depressing atmosphere and characters that have to carry the weight of their past, not able to escape and not able to let go. I have to admit that some episodes are kind of boring and i didnt liked the space fights that much, but mostly i enjoyed the storys and the different genres they used. When i first watched it i wasnt very excited after the first episodes aswell, but as the show went on i realized how special it was |
chxlk said: MoonStar9 said: 2 episodes is not enough to know if an anime is for you or not lmfaoIf you've watched 2 episodes of something and it hasn't gripped you yet just stop. Stop waiting for something to "get good". Obviously, it's just not for you. What? A single episode is more than enough! That's the episode's that's created to pull in viewers. |
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chxlk said: MoonStar9 said: I heavily disagree, i wouldn’t have watched majority of my favourite shows if i went by that.What? A single episode is more than enough! That's the episode's that's created to pull in viewers. You may not have loved the first episode but it was enough to stoke an interest for you to carry on. It worked as intended. |
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| You see...guys in here had to TELL you that it hasn't got an overarcing story. You where like:>...hmm , I wonder where this plot is going...< ...without ever realizing that it is not that kind of show....? so... My dude... You're not getting it^^ It won't get any "better" for you...you might as well drop it. |
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| OP: "I have no problem with the fact it's episodic." Also OP: PiyushSan said: BilboBaggins365 said: - Each episode has a really interesting plot but the show is not really using it at its full potential.It would help if you explain why you think it's mediocre so if I could tell you if those elements persist or not. At EP9 highly unlikely you are going to enjoy it if you aren't at that point. - The new characters that are introduced aren't fleshed out enough to care about them. - And if you think about it, every single Cowboy Bebop episode can be summed up within 5-10 minutes. If "Each episode has a really interesting plot", then the show is doing what it should do. OFC you can sum up individual 20 mins eps in 10 mins, and ofc side-characters who appear for 1 ep aren't fleshed out. Especially since the show tends to be somewhat slow and contemplative rather than a plot rush. |
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| Cowboy Bebop is still a favorite of mine. The cast was fantastic, and I grew to love them as well as the episodic style. Also, each of the characters is involved in an overarching storyline, and the final two episodes are flawless in my view. One of the best endings I've ever seen. There's not a point where it “gets good”, it always had been. |
| I just finished Cowboy Bebop and was pleasantly surprised by the last few episodes. It was a very good ending. However I didn´t enjoy the overall series as much as I thought I would. I don´t dislike episodic series I just never cared enough about the characters or what was happening. By the end I did feel for the main cast especially Spike. I might rewatch it someday and have a bigger appreciation for the show. All this being said I still gave it an 8(might be a bit high) That is only because the last episodes salvaged it for me and I think the animation and music was great. As for your original question I think you will have similar feelings to me. You might as well finish it now you are that far in. |
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