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Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series vs Longmire: The Complete Series

Cowboy Bebop is the stronger pick for anyone who wants a stylish, self-contained anime with a landmark English dub and a proper remastered Blu-ray presentation. Longmire is the better choice for fans of modern Western crime drama who want a long, bingeable run of episodes and don't mind plain DVD quality. Bebop wins on presentation and craft; Longmire wins on sheer episode count and grounded storytelling.

  • Choose the Cowboy Bebop set if you want a 26-episode anime classic with dual audio, a celebrated dub and a Blu-ray transfer.
  • Choose the Longmire set if you want a long modern Western drama to binge and standard DVD is fine for you.

Prices

  • Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series: $24.86 at Alibris (last seen Nov 9)
  • Longmire: The Complete Series: $38.00 at Best Buy (checked today)
  • Difference: the Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series is $13.14 cheaper than the Longmire: The Complete Series at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 11)
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Cowboy Bebop, The Complete Series

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series

Cowboy Bebop, The Complete Series

5(56 ratings)
$24.86at AlibrisChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • Remastered Blu-ray picture
  • English and Japanese audio with subtitles
  • One of the best-regarded English dubs in anime
  • Complete 26-episode run in one set
  • Jazz score and episodic structure hold up well
Cons
  • Only 26 episodes
  • TV-14 content, not for young kids
  • Standard-definition masters limit how sharp it can look
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Longmire: The Complete Series DVD Box Set

Longmire: The Complete Series

Longmire: The Complete Series DVD Box Set

4.6(93 ratings)
$38.00at Best BuyChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • Long run of episodes for the money
  • Grounded modern Western setting
  • High owner rating from many buyers
  • Complete series in one box
Cons
  • DVD-only picture quality
  • English audio only, no alternate language track
  • Specs list is thin, so check disc count before buying

What separates them

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete SeriesLongmire: The Complete Series
FormatBlu-ray, high definitionRegular DVD, standard definition
Episode countAll 26 episodes across 4 discsFull series run, many more episodes
Audio tracksEnglish and Japanese, Dolby Digital 5.1English only
SubtitlesEnglish subtitles includedNot specified
GenreSci-fi anime, space bounty huntersContemporary Western crime drama
Content ratingTV-14, teens and olderNot listed here
Packaging4-disc set with slipcoverMulti-disc box set
CommitmentAbout 650 minutes totalDozens of hour-long episodes

Price history

$77.99$19.99
Nov 4Nov 11
  • Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series: lowest $19.99 on Nov 11 at Retro Island Gaming.
  • Longmire: The Complete Series: lowest $38.00 on Nov 11 at Best Buy.

Prices at every store

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series

  • AlibrisNew

    In stock

    $24.86Checked Nov 9
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  • Oldies.comNew

    In stock

    $39.40Checked 14 h ago
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  • Surprise CastleNew

    In stock

    $41.99+ $4.99 shippingChecked 14 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $29.99Checked 14 h ago
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Longmire: The Complete Series

  • Best BuyNew

    In stock

    $38.00Checked 1 h ago
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  • CCVideo.comNew

    In stock

    $59.96Checked 1 h ago
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  • Oldies.comNew

    In stock

    $65.20Checked 1 h ago
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  • Blaze DVDsNew

    Availability unknown

    $77.99Checked Nov 4
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Specs compared

SpecCowboy Bebop: The Complete SeriesLongmire: The Complete Series
TypeTV SeriesSeries
Audio LanguageEnglishEnglish
Box SetYesYes
Series TitleCowboy Bebop—
Number Of Discs4—
Content RatingTV-14—
GenreAnime—
Runtime650 min.—
Included ContentSlipcover—
Production Year2014—
StudioFunimation Prod—
Production CountryMexico—
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SpecCowboy Bebop: The Complete SeriesLongmire: The Complete Series
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese—
SubtitlesEnglish—
Audio EncodingDolby Digital 5.1—
Edition TypeComplete Series—
ResolutionStandard Definition—
Video StandardNTSC—
ThemeAdventure—
AnimatedYes—
DVD ComboNo—
Age RangeTeens and older

What reviewers say

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series

  • 5 / 556 ratings

Buyers rate the series 5 out of 5 and single out the animation, the music and the characters. They also report discs arriving in good condition with no scratches.

What people mention
  • AnimationPraisedBuyers call the animation and visuals stellar for a late-1990s TV series.
  • MusicPraisedThe Yoko Kanno jazz score is one of the most-praised parts of the show.
  • Story and charactersPraisedViewers describe the characters as engaging and the story as great.
  • ActionPraisedThe fight and action scenes get called awesome.

Longmire: The Complete Series

  • 4.6 / 593 ratings

Owners rate the set highly and mostly praise having the full run in one place. Complaints center on the DVD picture quality and on confusion over the listed format.

What people mention
  • CompletenessPraisedBuyers like getting every season, including the Netflix years, in one box.
  • Picture qualityCriticisedSome owners find the DVD image soft compared with streaming or Blu-ray.
  • Format confusionCriticisedShoppers report uncertainty over whether the set is DVD or 4K Blu-ray.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a first anime?
Cowboy Bebop. It is episodic, has a strong English dub and needs no prior anime knowledge.
Which has more watching time?
Longmire. Its full series run is many hours longer than Bebop's 26 episodes.
Is the Bebop set worth stepping up to on Blu-ray?
Yes if you care about picture quality. The Blu-ray is sharper than the older DVD releases and keeps both audio tracks.
Does Longmire come with subtitles?
The listed specs only name English audio and don't mention subtitles, so confirm on the disc case before buying.
Which is better for family viewing?
Neither is aimed at young children. Bebop is rated TV-14; Longmire deals with adult crime themes.
Which holds up better on repeat viewing?
Bebop. Its standalone sessions and music make it easy to rewatch in any order.

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Disc Format—Regular DVD
Format—Ultra / 4K HD Blu-ray
Writing and cast
Praised
Viewers single out the lead performance and the consistent Western tone.