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All teen and kid reviews for Cowboy Bebop

Age
12
Average rating based on 13 kid and teen reviews:
  • 62% say violence is an issue
  • 46% say language is an issue
  • 46% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 38% say sexual content is an issue
Teen, 18 years old
June 9, 2009
 
A work of art by Shinchiro Watanabe
This is simply the best anime I have ever seen. The story is wonderful and subtle. The fight scenes are amazingly choreographed, and the characters are very real and relatable. Things do get pretty violent every once in a while, But it's forgivable in context(most of the time). However, children should not watch this. Not only are some scens pretty graphic, but they woukdn't understand the themes and the story. They might even shrug it off because it isn't actiony enough.

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Kid, 13 years old
April 30, 2011
 
Magnificent!!
This series is totally amazing!!!!!!! I would recommend anyone who loves anime to watch this series!!!

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Kid, 13 years old
April 28, 2011
 
Best Anime Ever!
I'm kind of biased towards this anime. I'm a sucker for space shows but I think this is so much more. I love all the crew Spike, Faye, Jet, and Edward. They each get alot of development except for Edward but she still got a little. The fight scenes are incredible and the soundtrack is amazing.

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Teen, 14 years old
August 24, 2011
 
One of the greatest.
Think of this anime as a classic movie, don't watch it until you can appreciate it. I think it's fine for teens around my age.

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Teen, 17 years old
May 6, 2011
 
Beautiful classic anime.
An original Adult Swim show. I watched it at the age of 8 and was really lost. When I was 14, I rewatched it. This is quite truly a classic, but rather violent. Young kids won't understand the plot, either. Teens and up.

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Teen, 15 years old
January 20, 2011
 
TV MA?
Never seen an episode rated that, but this show is pretty awesome. I'd be fine with letting a mature 12-13 year old watch it.One episode involves "mushrooms". Some action and smoking.

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Kid, 12 years old
December 9, 2010
 
This series is awesome!
I went to go watch at from the library and the whole thing was top-notch and good for kids. This series is awesome, and I recommend it for anyone who likes anime.

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Teen, 16 years old
August 25, 2011
 
My ten year old brother loves it
This show is amazing! My brother, who is ten, loves this show and hates me when I delete any episode of the DVR. People who think that smoking and drinking are turn-offs need a life! Ive seen every episode atleast three times over.

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Teen, 18 years old
May 26, 2009
 
Not the best anime film, and I'm not usually a fan of the genre (not counting Studio Ghibli's children appropriate films), but I'm fascinated by Cowboy Bebop's film noir references and music influences.

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Teen, 13 years old
April 24, 2012
 
Ignore the rating of TV-MA
While this show is rated TV-MA it really is pretty tame.. there is no nudity. the profanity is pretty tame but it does use the "S Word" infrequently but other then that it's mild. cigarettes are smoked and beer is drank but kid's see that everywhere. but the show is really violent and may disturb children under 10. Kids should enjoy it for it's fast paced story, it's action and its humor.

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Teen, 14 years old
January 19, 2012
 
See you space cowboy :)
Cowboy Bebop is one of the best anime I have ever seen! While it may be amazing, it may not be appropriate for anyone under the age of 12. The fight scenes can get graphic, with lots of blood, but they usually aren't that bad. Faye wears a very skimpy outfit and she uses this to her advantage. There is one episode with a man who is now part woman because of an incident. The bebop crew smoke, drink, and gamble (Other than Ed and Ein, of course!.). Many episodes have a plot centered around, or including the bloody-eye drug. The plot may also be hard to follow for younger viewers or they may complain that there is not enough action in some scenes. Other than that, I would say that kids and teens 12 and up can and should watch this! They won't be sorry!

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Kid, 12 years old
May 3, 2012
 
amazing , 12 +
its nice , not very gory , has a original and epic story, highly recommended, has some good characters and music.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 22, 2012
 
Bloody but entertaining space anime!
First off: Cowboy bebop is one of the best anime's out there. Great plot, bits of comedy and awesome characters. The thing is, there are lots of graphic deaths and guns in this film as well as frequent smoking and drinking. Language is relatively mild (sh*t, a*s, d*mmit etc) and there is some nudity. Another thing - the ending is very, very violent and sad. There is a very graphic gun scene at the end, which is not for kids. Great anime though! BBFC: 15 for strong animated violence, moderate language and nudity. My rating: R for Graphic violence and deaths, language and sex references.

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