Cowboy Bebop Episode 17: Mushroom Samba
Canon/LOW

OSHIMETER

8.8

8 Fans

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Cowboy Bebop Episode 17: Mushroom Samba

Canon/LOW
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

8.8

8 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
Even though it was pretty minute, the subtle world building in this episode was so peak, I always forget just how big the world of this series is, with how character focused it can be at times. Shifting the focus to that helped balance it out a little..
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
So glad they focused on Ed and Ein for this episode, the previous few were pretty heavy on Jet and Faye, and they didn't get a lot of screen time outside of minute scenes for the purpose of making the darker story a little more lighthearted. They're both so underrated!
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
This episode was a little more filler-coded, the first half in particular was very stagnant plot-wise and felt quite uneventful. What kept it entertaining was the unique personalities of the bebop crew as always, their energy is one of my favorite aspects in the entire series.
nyx_nyx_nyx's avatar
nyx_nyx_nyx
In episode seventeen our crew is left hungry and with no gas in a planet that hasn't been fully colonized, They definitely could've tried making something more interesting with the planet, while we know they're in space most of the time all the planets look just like earth.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
While the Bebop crew is stuck hungry and broke, Ed and Ein wander off and stumble into a bizarre situation involving a clueless bounty target. The whole thing feels random, goofy, and unpredictable , a rare episode that just leans fully into absurd fun.
danielamadeus763770's avatar
danielamadeus763770
i would says it basic because great that had hilarious effect but keep the Action Sequence is great and fine visual better make me Impressed
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Jet’s spotlight episode and it’s heavy. Regret, nostalgia, unresolved feelings — all handled with maturity. The emotional realism here is insane. No melodrama, just truth.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
I was not ready for this one. The whole time I’m like wait… what is going on. It’s tense but also messed up in a quiet way. Spike even looks thrown off for once and that says a lot.🤨

EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at episode 17 of 26, this lands as a deliberate pressure release valve after 'Black Dog Serenade,' which dug deep into Jet's backstory and carried serious emotional weight. The comedic breather here resets the mood before the series pivots into 'Speak Like a Child,' which begins peeling back layers of Faye's enigmatic past. As Bebop enters its back half, these character-focused episodes are quietly building toward the show's endgame, and this one ensures Ed gets her moment in the spotlight before heavier arcs take over.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Positioned at episode 17 of 26, this lands as a deliberate pressure release valve after 'Black Dog Serenade,' which dug deep into Jet's backstory and carried serious emotional weight. The comedic breather here resets the mood before the series pivots into 'Speak Like a Child,' which begins peeling back layers of Faye's enigmatic past. As Bebop enters its back half, these character-focused episodes are quietly building toward the show's endgame, and this one ensures Ed gets her moment in the spotlight before heavier arcs take over.

QUICK TAKES

gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
Even though it was pretty minute, the subtle world building in this episode was so peak, I always forget just how big the world of this series is, with how character focused it can be at times. Shifting the focus to that helped balance it out a little..
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
So glad they focused on Ed and Ein for this episode, the previous few were pretty heavy on Jet and Faye, and they didn't get a lot of screen time outside of minute scenes for the purpose of making the darker story a little more lighthearted. They're both so underrated!
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
This episode was a little more filler-coded, the first half in particular was very stagnant plot-wise and felt quite uneventful. What kept it entertaining was the unique personalities of the bebop crew as always, their energy is one of my favorite aspects in the entire series.
nyx_nyx_nyx's avatar
nyx_nyx_nyx
In episode seventeen our crew is left hungry and with no gas in a planet that hasn't been fully colonized, They definitely could've tried making something more interesting with the planet, while we know they're in space most of the time all the planets look just like earth.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
While the Bebop crew is stuck hungry and broke, Ed and Ein wander off and stumble into a bizarre situation involving a clueless bounty target. The whole thing feels random, goofy, and unpredictable , a rare episode that just leans fully into absurd fun.
danielamadeus763770's avatar
danielamadeus763770
i would says it basic because great that had hilarious effect but keep the Action Sequence is great and fine visual better make me Impressed
matchablaze1's avatar
matchablaze1
Jet’s spotlight episode and it’s heavy. Regret, nostalgia, unresolved feelings — all handled with maturity. The emotional realism here is insane. No melodrama, just truth.
pendragon's avatar
pendragon
I was not ready for this one. The whole time I’m like wait… what is going on. It’s tense but also messed up in a quiet way. Spike even looks thrown off for once and that says a lot.🤨

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com