Amazon Review Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe, *Cowboy Bebop* is a masterpiece anime that first aired in 1998. It gained attention for its exceptional quality (and its unfortunate treatment in terrestrial broadcasting), and continues to enjoy immense popularity today. This DVD + deluxe book set condenses the appeal of all 26 TV episodes and the movie *Knockin' on Heaven's Door*. The DVD includes an approximately one-hour digest of the entire series, highlighting iconic scenes and memorable lines, fictional commercials for items featured in the show, and even promotional videos made for the American audience. The accompanying book offers an easy-to-understand explanation of the world for newcomers, a story analysis of all episodes plus the movie, and comments from the cast and staff—insights that can only be shared now, five years after the series concluded. It’s a must-have official companion that deserves a place alongside the main work. (Tanaka Gen) Review Director: Shinichirō Watanabe Original Concept: Hajime Yatate Series Composition: Keiko Nobumoto Character Design: Toshihiro Kawamoto Mechanical Design: Kimitoshi Yamane Cinematography: Yōichi Ōkami Sound Director: Katsurayoshi Kobayashi Music: Yoko Kanno Voice Cast: Kōichi Yamadera / Norio Wakamoto / Unshō Ishizuka / Aoi Tada / Megumi Hayashibara —Content (from the "CD Journal" database)