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Post: 98147521_1 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:05:10 +0000
Posted: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 03:05:10 +0000

The thing is I already know how they both end (thanks youtube) but I keep hearing from people how good they both are and I was just wondering if it's even worth it anymore. Thanks 3nodding

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Post: 98147521_2 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 06:59:29 +0000
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I've never finished Cowboy Bebop, not because I didn't like it mostly because I was still pretty young when it was airing on Toonami/Adult Swim whatever one it was and I've never really been in the mood to try and watch it, but I've only ever heard good things about it.

As for Code Geass, I have watched it and finished it and I really enjoyed it. The art style takes some getting used to (everyone has such long legs). I also really love the voice actors, I especially have a soft spot for Fukuyama Jun. Even knowing the ending, watching Lelouch's journey to see how he ended up in the final scenario in the first place is worth it in my opinion (and makes it a bit more heart breaking imo) Overall I'd say if you like anime involving rebellion, super natural powers, and mechs you'd probably like it. PLUS there are movies, not necessarily focusing on Lelouch, but during the same time he is rising up in Area 11 just in a different part of the world. If im remembering correctly its either France or Germany.

The movies are called Akito the Exiled and I think there are supposed to be 4 of them, but last time I checked 3 and 4 aren't out yet.

ALSO if you do end up watching all of CG and liking it there is a band called Area 11 (can you guess where they got their name ? lol) who wrote CG inspired songs.

Euphemia and Knightmare/Frame are the names of the songs.

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Post: 98147521_3 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:08:21 +0000
Posted: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 09:08:21 +0000

Honestly, I watched Code Geass when it was coming out and it didn't stick with me. But I know a lot of people really like it. But then again, I'm not big on many things CLAMP so it could just be my tastes. I wouldn't categorize it as a "must-watch"

Cowboy Bebop, on the other-hand, it a classic. From an animation stand-point, from a narrative stand-point, world-building, whatever angle you wanna come at it from. It was a very important anime when it came to bringing japanese animation over to the west. When I thought of an anime to introduce my dad to as his first anime, this is the one I picked. It's almost Akira levels as far as influential, and Firefly levels of classic sci-fi.

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Post: 98147521_4 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:49:25 +0000
Posted: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:49:25 +0000

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Thanks a lot for your opinion, i'll be sure to check these out. 3nodding

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Post: 98147521_5 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:51:56 +0000
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Thanks for the input. The first anime I tried to get my dad to watch was Dragon Ball Z and he kept calling it Dragon Z Ball and though Goku was called Naruto. xd

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Post: 98147521_6 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:09:48 +0000
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Thanks for the input. The first anime I tried to get my dad to watch was Dragon Ball Z and he kept calling it Dragon Z Ball and though Goku was called Naruto. xd

haha xD my dad does that kind of stuff to tease me, especailly with pokemon (whom he likes to call poke mans) Tho he was suuuuper into Bebop. He's big into sci-fi so he was really surprised to see how much influence it really had on a lot of shows he watched. Especially Firefly, which is like his favorite show ever, and also heeaaavily inspired by bebop xD

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Post: 98147521_7 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 18:24:56 +0000
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I watched them both and liked them; they're pretty good. Something interesting is how both series ending spawned theories about whether the main character lived or died.

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Post: 98147521_8 created on Sun, 18 Oct 2015 22:00:06 +0000
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Ancient maidens,
you dance in the transient dream.
Getting over thousands years,
you live today.

Cowboy Bebop.

Ah. It’s right. Always women are actresses.
We’re not foxes, not deceiving.
Maidens…shouldn’t be underestimated.

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Post: 98147521_9 created on Tue, 20 Oct 2015 00:54:05 +0000
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I actually find the way that Cowboy Bebop made it's series is hard to really marathon. I have watched the whole series, but... it was not in order. I watch the movie more than the actual series. The show is good for an episode or two once in awhile for me.

As for Code Geass, the first season is probably the best. The second season isn't as well paced. Akito the exiled is okay...but it's not worth more than one watch.

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Post: 98147521_10 created on Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:02:32 +0000
Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:02:32 +0000

As far as anime goes, they're certainly two of the better series out there. In fact, despite some pacing issues, Code Geass is easily among my top four. Like anything else, though, it's all a matter of personal taste.

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Post: 98147521_11 created on Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:11:43 +0000
Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:11:43 +0000

Yes you should watch Cowboy Geass

They're both pretty good

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Post: 98147521_12 created on Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:18:08 +0000
Posted: Tue, 20 Oct 2015 20:18:08 +0000

If you haven't watched it already. I sincerely and highly suggest watching Cowboy Bebop first and then the movie after the series.

Then you can watch your Code Geass.

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Post: 98147521_13 created on Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:17:40 +0000
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 06:17:40 +0000

Cowboy Bebop is fine. It will seem episodic in the first half of the series but it's okay.

Code Geass is fast-paced and has some interesting rivalries.

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Post: 98147521_14 created on Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:19:52 +0000
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:19:52 +0000

code geass. it's to this day one of my favorites. it's really good and all the characters have a lot of complexity.

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Post: 98147521_15 created on Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:00:35 +0000
Posted: Wed, 21 Oct 2015 20:00:35 +0000

You should definitely see Cowboy Bebop at least once. Even if you don't end up caring for it, it's something anyone even remotely interested in anime/animation should watch.

Now Code Geass? Ehhhhh, well, it's definitely a fun watch. You won't be bored. It's just...it's silly. Over-dramatic and ridiculous and silly. Pretty much an over-the-top animated soap opera. So if you like that kind of thing, like I do, then go for it. Just don't go in expecting stellar writing.

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