

Imprisoned for a year in a maximum security facility in the middle of nowhere, the universe has had peace from his exploits. Is Mister a hero or villain? Mister - the only name that sticks due to all of his aliases - is responsible for all sorts of theft throughout the galaxy. That said, it's an action-packed entrée that gets better with each bite that leaves you craving volume 2. Is it Cowboy Bebop redux? Nope.I doubt any show will truly compare to that seminal title. Going into Coyote Ragtime Show, I expected "hanger-on syndrome." Instead, I was excited by a show filled with Gonzo's best eye candy, a 5.1 soundtrack to die for, excitement in every episode, and complex characters that aren't easy to pigeonhole. Most attempts miss the mark lacking in some area, they overcompensate by wowing the audience with great graphics, gore, or plot twists. Everybody would like to capture the combination of beautiful graphics, likable characters that exude coolness, and fully engaging plots loaded with action and adventure. In fact, if one looks at efforts like Samurai Shamploo, you can see its effects on other genres as well. Though the show is now quite old by anime industry standards, Cowboy Bebop still casts a very long shadow over the sci-fi world.
