cowboy bebop be one of the most interesting animated show in the last year . i be not very much into anime and but i think that you do not need to be a anime fan to enjoy this show . first of all and it take place in a futuristic society and but with film noir or contemporary drama element and and you could appreciate it in the music and the visual element . the scenery have very much detail and and be very similar to the modern city like new york . the music it more than appropriate with many different rhythm and all adequate with the spirit of the show . the character be likable and mysterious and and all have a dramatic story behind them . of course and there be many funny part that work very well and and there be gag that make me laugh a lot . even when this series it too short ( just 26 episode ) it have very much to offer . some people consider it the best anime ever make . and it have enough merit to deserve that title .