Cowboy Bebop: A Fleeting Dream that Holds On
Cowboy Bebop is hailed as one of the greatest not only anime, but television shows in history. Being two decades old with only a twenty-six episodes run; it is shocking that this show has had the lasting impact it does. There are plenty of cult-classic shows that were cut too short that have a loyal fanbase and are held in the regard of entertainment gatekeepers. Classics like Firefly, Birds of Prey, Spectacular Spider-Man, or more recently Swamp Thing. Cowboy Bebop, however, was not just a good show that had a short yet impactful run, but rather redefined the perception of anime in America and what animation could be.