“Waltz for Venus” is no exception to this rule, a bittersweet story that further explores what the moral murkiness of Bebop’s world can do to good people. Some of its best episodes are entirely standalone adventures that ask you to invest in a small slice of the anime’s world… and, more often than not, ask you to break your heart a little by the end of its 2o-odd-minute runtime. Waltz for Venus (Episode 8) Screenshot: Sunrise/Netflixīebop isn’t all serialized storytelling, however. If you like this, then it’s also worth checking out “Ganymede Elegy” and “Speak Like a Child,” major expository episodes for Jet and Faye, respectively. Speaking of backstory episodes! This two-parter is more of a follow up to Spike’s backstory, as a despondent Faye makes off with whatever she can carry from the crew in a wake of self-doubt - jetting off to the moons of Jupiter with a chance encounter that lifts the lid on Spike and Vicious’ past relationship even more. Jupiter Jazz (Episodes 12 and 13) Screenshot: Sunrise/Netflix It’s also the first of another familiar trope Bebop often plays with, a flashback backstory-filler that details just who Spike Spiegel was before he became a laid-back bounty hunter, giving us a taste of one of the series’ biggest villains, Vicious. ![]() There are plenty of standalone episodes, several of which we’ll touch on later, but if you’re looking for an idea of the bigger picture the show eventually becomes about, look no further than this early episode. ![]() Ballad of Fallen Angels (Episode 5) Screenshot: Sunrise/Netflix Tonally, narratively, textually, it’s a rapid-fire introduction to both the sci-fi world the animated series inhabits and a key thematic element the show will revisit time and time again: the certain kind of tragedy that comes from tempting fate. Here you’ll find first looks to complete hands-on experiences with the latest tech on the market.Īsteroid Blues (Episode 1) Screenshot: Sunrise/Netflixīebop’s opening episode is less a simple pilot and more like being thrown in at the deep end (at times). View All Reviews Expert opinions and reviews on the latest gadgets, phones, laptops and more.Smartwatch and Fitness Tracker See how Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin and many more stack up with our reviews.Smartphone Read trusted reviews on the latest smart phones from Apple, Samsung, Google and many more.PC & Peripheral All you need to know on the latest PC releases and whether they’re worth their dime.From consoles to RPGS and shooters, we’ve got it all here just waiting for you to read. Gaming Let expert reviewers guide you on which games to play.Gadgets & Smart Home Whether it’s a drone, a smart vacuum or noise cancelling headphones you are looking to buy, our reviewers have tried and tested it before you have to.Entertainment We spend hours watching and reviewing the latest movies, shows and music releases so you don’t have to.Car Our revheads bring you all you need to know on the coolest electric vehicles and sports cars available on the market. ![]()
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