Cowboy Bebop (1 Viewer)

[Chad Ferguson]

"the 5.1 treatment and director's cut"
Should all the episodes be given this treatment? Can anyone actually state that these are directors cuts? IF so, then what was cut? And what was stopping them from adding it in the first place?

 

[Kong Chang]

Most of the time, it's time constraints, so certain scenes have to be shortened or lines have to be cut out, etc.. This is basically back to what it should have been when aired.
You don't get this problem with OVAs or Movies, just TV series that usually have a constrict time....
But the 5.1 should be awesome. The first compilation was a well deserved honor from the director himself.
Can't wait for the second compilation.
Both are getting the same treatment.
K.C.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

Keep in mind these 5.1 collections are Japanese only, and contain no translation, as well as being coded for R2
Jeff Kleist

 

[Stephen L]

I feel like I'm a little late coming to the party on this. I watched Cowboy Bebop for the 1st time last night on The Cartoon network. I really enjoyed the show but was it edited a lot for Cartoon network or pretty much shown whole?I'm looking forward to the next episode , are the DVDs a good purchase?
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Steve

 

[Jeff Kleist]

The DVDs are totally worth your money. Might want to wait for the box set coming later in the fall, because it'll include the soundtrack as a bonus
The Cartoon Network episodes were suprisingly virtually untouched. They didn't edit a minute out of it, instead they toned down the violence in the first episode a tad (removing bullet hole in bartenders forhead, toning down some of the blood), and I think they used an alt. take for when someone says "shit". Other than that, it's basically uncut.

 

[Chad Ferguson]

Well, Amazon.com now has it up for preorder: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...089675-6495860
Just wish the price was a little lower. I have 15 off coupon but I need a little more than that. PLus, what would shipping cost on that to Canada? Anyone know anything about it being limited edition?

 

[Kong Chang]

One note on the boxset...it's limited edition, fyi.
Limited to only 5,000 boxes. You've heard right...
Five Thousand Boxes!!! (5,000)
If you don't pre-order it now, you'll never get it when it comes out.
They are numbered.
The box will not be sold separately (since it wants to be limited edition).
If you don't purchase it now, your fault...the box is sweet...and it is not Paul Champagne's design.
If you wanna see what it looks like, you can check it out at Bandai's official site.

 

[Chad Ferguson]

Well upon hereing that limited amount news I went and preordered one from Amazon. I just had a couple of questions. What are the chances that I will get it from Amazon? I'm mean, they take more preorders than they have stcok and they give them away at random, I don' think it's first come first serve! Also, is the Trigun set limited Edition also?

 

[Jose Q]

If I recall correctly what happened with the Akira Tin and Amazon, Amazon did not adhere to a first ordered first served rule. On that alone you can make your own conclusions. They were able to get more product later, but the Akira Tin was "limited" to 100,000 copies so they were able to come through for most of their early preorders.
With this Cowboy bebop Set being as limited as it is, I strongly suggest preodering it as early as possible. I hear of ebay scalpers (redundant?) and hardcore fans of the series picking up up to 3 sets a piece since they anticipate not getting one (or more) allocated to them from any given retailer. They figure they can always unload on ebay.
Not to cause any panic, but it won't be pretty.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

Considering the actual disc content is no different, and the box and soundtrack are available seperately, I wouldn't worry too much about it

 

[Jose Q]

Tell that to the people that are tracking down that Lain Lunchbox Set.

 

[Jeff Kleist]

ah, but the Lain lunchbox was a-much cooler and b-the plain lunchbox got canned
Jeff Kleist

 

[Jose Q]

And Cowboy Bebop was A) a much cooler series than Lain and B) tins/lunchboxes usually look lame when displayed along side your other discs.
We can do this all day
I do see your point though.

 

[James_A]

Really? I've seen three stores in the past two weeks that have had the Lain lunchbox... hehe.... guess I should pick it up (how is it anyway?).
Jim
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[Kong Chang]

The box for Cowboy Bebop will not be available for separate release, if they want to keep the "limited release" a "limited release".
Hence, I doubt the box will be available separately...maybe they have another box design for those who already own the 6 DVDs (and haven't sold them off yet).
K.C.

 

[Chad Ferguson]

No chance of that Paul guy rereleasing his awesome box? If not, what is he doing for Bandai?

 

[Jose Q]

More like, what is he NOT doing for Bandai. Like Kong said, the only way for their box set to be truly limited and sell well is that there must be only one box around. One box from Bandai and nowhere else. The way Bandai sees it, any alternatives to the consumers will cut their profits.
Perhaps in the future Mr Champagne may be able to release his box set and do projects for Bandai but I seriously doubt it. I was hoping for an Escaflowne box from him but now that seems highly unlikely as well.