Audience reviews
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Tkit
Never have I lost interest in a show as quickly as when watching this season of Space Dandy. Sure, both seasons do fundamentally the same thing. You have your episodic wacky adventure presented with style and with only goal being having fun, and I did have that fun... for a while.
Unfortunately this wild ride from the beginning tries to be even crazier at the expense of disregarding many of its consequences and its continuity. Characters will die or end up in an irreversible position but everything will magically be reversed in the next episode to get ready for our next adventure. Those adventures could be pretty or interesting or both but my investment in this whole band of characters rapidly collapsed at the beginning of this season. Every character here is trapped in unmoving status qu…
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In a few ways, it's notable improvement over the first season, but it still has many of the same issues I had with the first season.
The episodic nature of the series is still here, but the tone of the episodes are much more varied this time. There also seems to be less screentime of QT and Meow and more focus on fleshing out Dandy as a character, which was a positive overall. There are also episodes that are less comedic and more introspective. These didn't always land well for me, but the change of pace was appreciated. The last episode seemed to be tying together the warping storyline that's occasionally mentioned, but those bits were always too fragmented for me to understand and follow.
The production value of Space Dandy is still impressive, most of what I said about the first seas…
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ATTENTION! THIS IS A REVIEW FOR BOTH SEASONS SINCE I WATCHED BOTH OF THEM BACK-TO-BACK AND THINK THIS IS THE WAY THE ANIME SHOULD BE WATCHED TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT OUT OF IT
THERE ARE MAJOR PLOT POINTS SPOILERS BECAUSE THE STORY DOESN'T POINT IT OUT IN AN OBVIOUS WAY! THEY ARE MARKED BUT BE WARNED!
So, here I'm back from watching the two seasons to finally give my opinion of the show. I first thought it would be just an episodic acid trip show coupled with lots of Gundam, the 80s, and pop culture references. Boy, was I wrong!
Here is the thing. Is Space Dandy an episodic anime with no continuity or determined plot? Yes (Dandy is a space hunter looking for unknown alien races in return of making a good profit, he is not that good while doing his job. But he is Dandy while doing it!)…
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This show is pretty damn dandy hahaha.
The story is very good, each episode is creative and fun. 8/10
Art is very smooth and crisp, I watched in 1080p 60fps 144hertz UHD so I can say that for sure! 10/10
The soundtrack is nice, all the music fits perfectly every time. 10/10
Characters are great, I like Dandy as a chill space dude, Meow the cat is bearable, QT is a monotonous robot that has quite the personality for being a freaking robot. Everybody else is fine I guess. 10/10
I enjoyed it very much, overall pleasant experience. 10/10 overall.
Read at the sourceGrayRealm
This is more of the stuff you saw in the first season. The animation is still great, music is still good, but for some reason I enjoyed this season less than the 1st one.
For some reason the stories in individual episodes, despite looking good graphically in most cases failed to resonate with me and left less impact than, for example, the absolutely amazing "plant episode" from the first season of space dandy. I'm not sure why this happened.
It is still worth watching, mostly because of high quality animation, and because of unusual stories, but expect it to have less impact than the first season. At least the way it worked for me.
Detailed breakdown below:
Story: 6/10.
As I said, most of the episodes failed to properly resonate with me and I found some of them very dull, desptie amaz…
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(7.5/10)
So I don't really have much to say about the second season of Space Dandy. It pretty much maintained what I really enjoyed about the first season, as well as the parts that I didn't really enjoy. It's still a very inconsistent show, with three episodes this second seasons that were especially unfun to watch.
At its worst it's a middling, dull knockoff trying to parody shit that has already been endlessly parodied by other programs. It comes off as cliche and lazy. At it's best it's a genre mixing masterwork of jaw-dropping animation, great short-form storytelling, and engaging characters.
In season 2 there was an odd focus on music in a few episodes which really just didn't sound too good. A high-school musical-esq episode that, while it may make sense on paper, really didn't…
Read at the sourceStricken1297
Space Dandy, it's quite a dandy show indeed. Okay so all cheap puns aside I really did find myself enjoying this a lot. I went into the original Space Dandy not really knowing too much about it. I only saw like one episode years ago back on Adult Swim so I only had a vague/hazy feel of the show. I went into it with a mindset of "Oh it’s a nice turn your brain off" anime, and to an extent I wasn't too far off. So putting aside the story synopsis (You can just read show description after all) I am going to try my best to relay my feelings and thoughts on the show.
Story:
So when you think of the story to Space Dandy there is actually quite a bit to take away from it. Now you can easily go through and view it at face value as an episodic story that just has its own unique "Story" per episode…
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This show has a fun and enjoyable vibe it constantly gives off. The show is playful and silly and shows it often. The plots for the episodic series are enjoyable, and are similar to the first season. The shows ends in a strange yet very 'Dandy' way. The characters act the exact same way from the first season, so it won't be too hard to carry on with the same enjoyment as you may have had in the first season. They introduce a new character, whose role is minor yet at the same time a little important. Then the show all comes down to a pretty odd ending, which like I said earlier fits with the show. I would have changed the way it ended though, the ending they gave the show just doesn't really fit the mood for the rest of the series. I would rate 10 but emotions aside from how fantastic the s…
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First Review, be gentle guise.
Space Dandy is a really unique series, coming from the creators of Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop, it indeed is a wacky and amazing series. It's also one of those rare series where I enjoyed the Dub more than the Sub.
Story: 7/10
The story tends to change with each episode, each episode following a bizarre story. It's either getting chased by booby monsters or getting stuck in an island with a weird guy with a ukulele. The stories weren't bad at all and I found myself laughing at the end of each episode. If the stories followed a concrete storyline with no changes, maybe this would be higher on my list but I suppose these crazy story lines are what make Space Dandy... Dandy?
Art: 8/10
Oh boy, the art in some/most of these episodes were amazing. There…
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Space Dandy was created by the same people who brought you Samurai Champloo and Cowboy Bebop, legendary anime known for their great storytelling and stunning visuals, so what makes Space Dandy so special? Well it should be noted, he's a dandy guy in space with a great story to tell. The episodes seem a bit random but really piece together in the end, Space Dandy season 2 really brings together the entire feel of adventure you get from season 1, it has great storytelling and is in all entertaining. Critiques to keep in mind however, the ending is full of crap, not really a spoiler, more of a warning. You really get attached to the story and art of the show, sometimes an episode can get you confused, but in the end you'll really miss the journey you went through with the Dandy Space Crew. Tr…
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comic space opera in which a trio of protagonists bounces through a series of loosely connected adventures on alien planets; as a protagonist, Dandy is not that easy to like, and the decision to open up the anime to many guest directors means unevenness - many episodes come off as lazy on the part of everyone but the dub voice actors and animators, the latter of which do an especially good job of doubling down on colors and action sakuga. (Both aspects are apparent as early as episode 1: totally lame plot and characters, great animation.) Some episodes are failures (I was particularly disappointed by episode 25, which seemed like it might be developing into a cool mystery, only for it turn out out to be multiple deus ex machinas.) Still, some episodes are well worth watching, perhaps more…
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Space Dandy 2 - 7/10
Space Dandy, is a Dandy in Space, brought to you by the creator of Cowboy Bebop, Shinchiro Watanabe.
Same as the first season, but in a very different ratio, before it was funny>trippy>story, now it is trippy>story>funny, but it's still just as good, hell in some ways much better, as each episode has a very unique feeling to it, being trippy and just outright weird, while still being fun to watch with some hillarious moments and various media references.
The story takes a little more time here, especially the last episode, but it's there to bring closure and explain the whole concept of Space Dandy and why sometimes he would die at the end of an episode.
It's a good, maybe unnecessary but still a good addition.
I feel like this one i enjoyed a bit more, but it also ha…
Read at the sourceCalvinthecalvin
To start off, I decided to write this review when I saw current reviews with misleading information about the show. This isn't a show that will force you to think deeper, because you don't need to to enjoy it, however, it does extend a hand to those who do wish to find the deeper meaning. One of the things that makes this show so unique, is it's unwillingness to be controlled by the status quo of an anime. Our "Hero" is indeed a hero, but not one of traditional nature. He comes across as more of a human and ordinary guy because that's exactly what he is. In most shows, whether you know it or not, the "hero" has extraordinary luck and it allows the plot to progress further because of all the amazing opportunities they are given to show off their skills. Space Dandy, is not bound by such luc…
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An outrageously fun, hilarious sci-fi with a lovable crew and their bizarre space adventures.
★★★★
(This review covers both seasons.)
Space Dandy was the most fun anime I’ve seen in a long, long time. It’s been a while since I’ve been so motivated to marathon a show. I finished the 26 episodes in 3 days. It’s hilarious, always leaving me with a smile. The characters are very charming and loveable. The plots are absurd and over-the-top, but even through the silliness it manages to settle down sometimes to make you feel at peace, even melancholy and lonely.
I’ve said before, but entertainment—no matter what form—whether it’s anime or movies or books are really just about giving you that emotional experience. Don’t worry about the details. Don’t worry about the logic. If you love it enou…
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In the end we even got a Big Bang.
Is the Doctor Who of anime a good anime? Yes.
I am not going to waste time writing a synopsis, summary or any other time wasting bullshit. I am simply going to tell you why this anime is fabulous.
Space Dandy is a concoction of episodes directed by many, many different episode directors under, I assume, the watchful eye of one of my personal heroes in the anime industry.
What we have in Space Dandy that makes it fabulous is organised chaos. Some rules and cliches have been followed but not many. This makes it an anime that asks things of the viewers. It asks us to beat with it. It asks us to be forgiving. It asks us to be understanding. Most of the time though, it just wants us to go with the flow. Because of this some of the episodes are not going to…
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*Note: This review is about the series in general, not just Season 2*
Boobies and butts make the universe a pretty awesome place to exist in. How is this so? Just ask Dandy himself, and he could tell you all about it in glorious enthusiasm. This Dandy I speak of is named Space Dandy. Imagine if you mixed the best of western and eastern humor in TV animation shows and combined them into one neat package. That should tell you that Space Dandy destines to be different and fresh without making an overly big deal about it. Regardless, you certainly can’t beat this hot, fun garbage series with other garbage entertainment, anime or otherwise.
It should be noted that Space Dandy is not a Shinichiro Watanabe-directed anime in its purest sense, the director of such classics as Cowboy Bebop and Sam…
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If there’s a show that can make you go “WHAT?” Space Dandy would be one of the first to come to mind. The ‘what’ doesn’t associate with a kind of reaction that’s negative though. Rather, I see Space Dandy a show of creative anthology. Each episode takes the characters on a wild ride in space with Dandy doing his usual gags. While the show often goes wacky with its direction, it’s safe to say that the real point of the Space Dandy focuses on much more. Space Dandy Season 2 returns with Dandy and his adventurous crew in this sequel. And seriously, this show craves for attention when it comes to imaginative endeavors.
Directed by the brainchild of Cowboy Bebop, Shinichiro Watanabe once again proves his worth. Breaking down the boundary of the adventure theme, he takes this sequel to new hei…
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Its a Space Dandy review, Baby.
Ill start this off by saying that this show took a quite unexpected leap forward during its second season. Space Dandy part 2 focused on some pretty deep questions, and our loveable oaf dandy turns about to be quite the philosopher.
Story 10/10
The one key element that a show needs is unpredictability. Many shows have well thought-out stories with coherent back stories and a good progression. Space Dandy has somehow succeeded in showing the complete opposite of this. The episode to episode chronology is nearly inconsistent (although this is later explained), and this makes every new episode a new adventure.
Part of the reason for Space Dandy's remarkable story was due to the multitude of directors and writers working on the show, each one bringing their…
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Space Dandy is unique, it is a huge bag filled with endless creativity, it is fun, it is trippy, it is superb. Season 1 is good but there are several episodes that are a hit or miss, however, season 2 is awesome, much better than the first.
STORY: 9/10
Story? What story? Technically, the universe of Space Dandy is so vast that the creators can concoct any story and it will still make perfect sense. Space Dandy is an episodic anime, with the episodes differing A LOT from each other, this is mostly due to the fact that Space Dandy is directed by multiple directors, each bringing their own flair and style into the episode they directed, which is why I said this is a huge bag filled with endless creativity, because it is!
There isn’t any continuity between the episodes, as such you are free…
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This is my first review and I'm not really good at writing but I enjoyed the show and wanted to review it.
So, Space Dandy "Season 2". I didn't really have any expectations for this show because Season 1 disappointed me a bit just because my hype was so high for it. There were some enjoyable episodes but overall, Season 1 was a good show, and that's about it. However, after I got used to the formula of the show, Season 2 was very entertaining.
There really isn't any story to Space Dandy, everything is different every week and the stories range from making a band to going to a musical high school and other various random things. I actually loved this format, because getting something new each week was great. If you are looking for something like Cowboy Bebop just because of the Watanabe n…
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