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Cowboy Bebop is a show that aired before I was born. Yet to this day, it manages to hold up as one of the greatest anime of all time. Although skeptical at first, eventually I came to understand why it is revered as such and why I now believe it is a must-watch for anime lovers and haters alike.

TL;DR at the bottom.

I personally use my own rating scale- for more info on that, the values and variables are on my profile. That being said, let's dive in.

ART: 2/2
Though, at the time of writing this, Cowboy Bebop aired twenty-two years ago, somehow the art manages ... to still be captivating and enticing. The style is extremely unique, the landscapes are vocal and paint each scene well, the animations are fluid, and the characters are recognizable anywhere.

SOUND: 2/2
A classic, incredibly popular opening. Possibly one of my favorite ending themes ever, as well. The usage of background music within the anime was also strong and very well set up different moments.

STORY: 4/4
Cowboy Bebop is episodic. Aside from a couple crucial episodes near the beginning and end, the anime can honestly be watched from any random point and still be enjoyable. This gives it incredible rewatch potential, and all the same it still manages to have meaningful underlying plot and backstory. This show is the definition of "less is more", managing to pull off what many anime fail to do in multiple seasons with just a few hints and scenes.

ENJOYMENT: 1/1
I was not bored for a single moment throughout this entire show. No matter how wacky, absurd, or ridiculous an episode was, I was always invested in the plot and characters presented.

PERSONAL NOTE:
Though not a personal favorite, what defines Cowboy Bebop as a must-watch is the fact that it is not only incredibly unique, but also filled with valuable and memorable lessons that you will not see elsewhere. After finishing this show I sat still for an hour simply in thought. I sincerely believe that Cowboy Bebop is beneficial for individual development.

FINAL THOUGHTS / TLDR:
Cowboy Bebop wholly lives up to its reputation, and will still manage to hold up as a great for many years to come. It is not lacking in any category whatsoever, and is a must-watch whether or not you are an anime fan. The anime is incredibly unique, the lessons learned are impactful, and the cast and world is lovable. Do yourself justice and watch this anime.

TL;DR:
Mob psycho 100 may not be the best of the best, but this anime definitely gets you hyped and amped to see the next episode.

Plot: 6/10
I didn't see anything special in the plot. It was pretty generic, but it kept my attention somewhat, so it deserves a 6/10.

Art: 8/10
The action and battle scenes caught my eyes a lot, and the style was very peculiar and interesting. A lot of the characters looked very different and specific, and this out-of-the-box thinking really struck it with me.

Sound: 8/10
The anime managed to deliver both an Opening theme and Ending theme that I found wonderful, along with the great ... OST that accompanied the show throughout its scenes. I found myself singing along each time the show started.

Characters: 6/10
You have a pretty normal weak-but-op archetype main character, with a bunch of other common roles filled in by others. I didn't see myself getting attached to any of these characters, although I did get quite pumped for Mob's explosions.

Enjoyment: 8/10
Although Mob Psycho 100 is definitely not the best anime out there, it is captivating and fulfilling. I recommend watching it for its interesting style, great action, and intensity. It was a great watch.

Hey there, this is my first ever review. It's spoiler-free, so please sit back and enjoy the show.

There isn't much to say about Owari no Seraph. I knew it'd be generic-action, but I didn't expect it to be as generic as it was. It was, as most action anime is, over-hyped (in my opinion) and wasn't nearly as good as I expected. Hopefully the 2nd season will be better. That being said, the anime was in fact quite enjoyable; let's look at all the positive and negative qualities of Owari no Seraph.

Story: 6/10
The story itself was average, nothing special at all. Like I said, ... I'm keeping this spoiler-free, so I'll be as vague as possible. MC is in a bad position, MC loses something, MC gets mad and plots revenge, MC has internal struggle whilst face-to-face mid-revenge. I guessed every single next scene in the anime. It was extremely predictable.

Art: 8/10
Now, I'm not the best at judging art or animation (due to my lack of experience in watching anime in general), but I'll try my best. I personally found the art quite enjoyable, with well-made fight scenes and very detailed characters. Although there was detail in some parts, I felt as if the background was extremely lacking in some scenes and it was very distasteful.

Sound: 6/10
The OP, ED, and soundtrack itself were the standard pumped-shounen tracks you'd hear in any action anime, and I honestly didn't find any of the music quite memorable at all. If anything, the OP might barely make it onto my Osu! playlist, and I may or may not hum it in the shower once in a while, but that is all.

Character: 4/10
This is what killed the anime for me. I expected something great, but seeing such highly-defined character archetypes brought shamelessly into this anime really hurt it overall. The MC thinks he's all that, there's another tough guy, there's a man with a "cool guy" attitude, there's a wimpy boy, there's a tsundere, etc. Honestly, the only character names I can remember are Yu and Mika, just because they're the main characters.

Enjoyment: 8/10
You see, where Owari no Seraph lacked in character uniqueness, it made up in enjoyment. As a young male myself, the shounen action was very enjoyable and I liked the anime in general. The story keeps you on your toes, and you really want to know what's going to happen next. I binged this in a night. It was fun.

Overall: 7/10
Taking all the factors into account, Owari no Seraph equates to a fair 7/10. I personally DO NOT base my ratings on multiple factors but simply on enjoyment, but it just happened that what I felt right happened to be the number I would end up giving Owari no Seraph as a review rating. Owari no Seraph was nothing special, but it was fun and surely not a waste of my time. This may not be the gem you are looking for, but it sure as hell will be a great experience while you search for that particular gem.