Widely considered a, if not, One of the best anime series of all time, Cowboy Bebop is a sci-fi western about bounty hunters Spike and Jet, who make a living chasing targets across the solar system. Throughout the series, his crew expands to include femme fatale Faye Valentine, young hacker Ed, and a super-genius Welsh corgi named Ann. As the ragtag group completes various jobs on behalf of shady clients, they eventually find themselves embroiled in a multi-plant conspiracy.
If you’re looking to grab the series on Blu-ray, you have two budget-friendly options at major retailers. The cheapest version is the 4-disc complete series that was launched in 2014. You can get it for just $27, which is a steal considering the quality of the Cowboy Beep. The Standard Edition includes the following special features:
- Memo from Bebop: Dub session missed
- Dinner aboard the Bebop
- Ian’s summer vacation
- “Tank!” Music clips
- Textless opening and closing songs
The 25th Anniversary Special Edition is available for $35 and includes a bonus disc that includes the aforementioned content as well as the following new features.
- 25th Anniversary Retrospective
- 6 audio commentary sessions
- 20th Anniversary Interview with Koichi Yamadera (voice of Spike Spiegel)
- Interview with Wendy Lee
- Interview with Cartoon Network Producer Sean Akins
Aside from the added bonus and different packaging, these Blu-ray sets are otherwise identical. All Blu-ray editions of Cowboy Bebop collect all 26 episodes, remastered in high definition while retaining their original 4:3 aspect ratio, and the option to watch with English or Japanese audio.
If you really want to complete your Cowboy Bepop collection, Cowboy Bepop: The Movie is available at Amazon for $20. This Blu-ray edition is a region-free import.
