COWBOY BEBOP OPENING COMPARISON (Netflix v. Original)

hopping on this before everyone else LOL

sue me netflix

[andyzhang]

I like how the Japanese version has a whole bunch of English decorative filler text while the American version uses Japanese filler text

[KapitanKaos]

The problem is as simple as: You can't expect animated character movements to work with true actors, or try to replicate an animated aesthetic 1-1 in a real set, because animation is a completely different media
it's like expecting motorcycle wheels to work in a car

[IdkYoYo]

The dude playing Spike when he did the running part looked funny as hell compared to the original.

[aboxthatdrools]

I'm just happy that Netflix kept the Tank opening. It's a very legendary opening theme. It wouldn't be complete without it.

[mrteabaggervance]

The side by side really makes you appreciate the original.

[rayanuki]

It's funny how the original anime's characters movements and actions look more REAL than the live action.

[dexdixy]

John cho is an incredibly talented actor and artist but I think some one in the younger range area should’ve played Spike, seeing as he is age 27 and John cho is already about to be 50 year old man. But never the less I’m sure he’ll be damn good!

[robin]

One thing I love about the Original OP is they didn’t follow the cliche of put all the plot hint and all side characters in it, just create an atmosphere around the main characters. and makes you wonder how this show would go, encouraging you to keep following their adventures.
It’s a quite unique experience even in those Japan animate production.

[crissinbon]

The Netflix one feels to me like a fan-made op, it just feels so off

[gman-gxgg]

One of the main struggles I feel like in adapting cowboy Bebop to live action is cowboy Bebop had such a very unique dynamic flow in its character movements which just does not translate to live action. You can argue that that's because it's anime and this is live action but those movements were a part of the driving story I feel like.

[keno-o]

"The work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called... COWBOY BEBOP". This one line says it all. The anime is a perfect irony, a seamless blend of humor and tragedy that resulted in class and sass minus the cringe. Its the very nature of its story being predictably unpredictable and the added mystery of its nuances that gave the show its charm. Unfortunately, the live action lacked that charm as per this opening. It just gave away too much information that you can't expect the unexpected anymore.

[chupon]

I really like Ein actor, he's perfect in that role

[Sulleone]

Why does the Netflix intro look like an intro for a porn parody of this anime? It's so weird looking at this version of the same opening knowing damn well how good the original is.

[amandaprme]

I ADORE the stained glass window into revolver barrel cut. It gets me every time.

[jpteix]

Netflix: "Everybody loves Cowboy Bebop so we should..."
Everyone: "Get the rights to the sho-"
Netflix: *MAKE A LIVE ACTION REMAKE*

Edit: They've actually gotten the rights to the show now so this comment aged like milk lol

[ashwinnair]

The live-action Faye's movements look so awkward. It feels like they took one take and called it a day.

[Sweetstick]

dude, where's Ed? they got Ein perfect but no Ed....

[Dbell]

The intro is fine for the most part but then John Cho’s running is so fucking funny😂😂😂😂

[COSun]

While not a copy of the OG intro, I understand what the creators of the live-action 'Cowboy Bebop' wanted to do within the intro. I'm leaning to enjoying the animé intro more.

[JoseLuis-gmob]

the new intro is like "do you remember all those cool characters from the original anime? we got they and all they looks like cheap cosplayers"