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ANIME ComedySpace☆Dandy
SPECIAL ComedySpace☆Dandy 2 Picture Drama

REVIEWS

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  Ciaora39

  86/100
  Exciting space adventures with style and finesse.

  

  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 Samurai Champloo. Even though he is the overseas chief director for the show, this is essentially a conglomerate of different anime directors putting their directorial spin on the series. That should tell you that Space Dandy does not follow any direct narrative from point A to point B. Episodic episodes spliced together to follow Dandy and his band of various misfits create a western-style animated series vibe that can be nostalgic for those of us growing up as kids watching these shows day by day. So if you thought this was going to be a Cowboy Bebop-style show, be thankful that you will be getting the filler episode portions of Bebop.

  

  Nevertheless, that should not entail that Space Dandy is nothing more than a comedic version of Bebop. In actuality, it brings forth a unique style to formulate charm to its humor and characters. Almost all jokes prevalent in Space Dandy hit all of the notes perfectly with nicely done comedic timing, and on top of it, they don’t just make all of the jokes onto one subject matter. Sure, the main focus of Space Dandy’s comedy is purely sexual with its constant pandering over butts and boobs, but once you further yourself into the show, you’ll realize that it is not the case. Many tropes are satirized from what you would typically see in any animated show with male characters like Dandy, always getting what he wants at the end that quickly falls flat over him.

  There are genuine surprises thrown in here and there. For instance, it is probably one of the few anime you will ever see with its musical number. Even with its comedy, the writers delve into introspective subject matter that becomes insightful while still maintaining its humor without exemplifying it. Rarely would I ever applaud a show for being able to achieve both of these elements. The reason is that the jokes are written in a very clever fashion its intricate pacing and punchlines. Never is there a dull moment between the hilarious banter of Dandy and his friends.

  

  Dandy is quite the protagonist in keeping the show at an evenly paced comedy with his larger-than-life charisma and presence. Generally, a man who constantly obsesses over booty and tits can be grating over some time. Dandy is an exception because they do not shove the obvious joke down our throats continuously, although in some parts, they do, especially in the earlier episodes. He proves himself to be an exceptional main character, but that’s not to say he’s the only one who can do that in Space Dandy.

  After humiliating him in the first episode, Meow, Dandy’s right-hand man, isn’t similar to Dandy in terms of personality. Meow would be the one to set him straight to focus on their missions, even though Dandy himself isn’t a total idiot in most cases. QT, Dandy’s robot sidekick, is the same way in this aspect, where he is always trying to keep things in order over Dandy’s typical behavior. These leads are lovable because of the perfect chemistry between them and Dandy. Even when their relationship seems atypical, goofy trite at first glance, they eventually warm up to be a match made in heaven.

  

  What good is it to talk about Space Dandy without mentioning its elaborate music? Zilch. I will speak in no hyperbole whatsoever in stating that Space Dandy has the most infectious Opening I’ve enjoyed listening to. The word contagious is meant in the most positive sense possible. Newcomer Kensuke Ushio made himself quite a success story in 2014 with this and also composed for Ping Pong The Animation. The opening itself sets the mood for the entire show and lets you know that fun is about to come your way like any other good opening does to any other show.

  One crucial thing to note is the artistic direction and how diverse the animators decided to put into creating this very elaborate, kooky universe. All of the alien creatures are unique in design, a mix mash of previously imagined aliens and putting in their vision. The elegant colors are set with great care, so Space makes Space Dandy pleasing to the eyes. It also helps that the animation is nice and fluid to further the aesthetic to new heights. Also, because there are multiple directors for each episode, some even put their artistic vision into the spectrum. One notable is Masaaki Yuasa, director of The Tatami Galaxy and Ping Pong The Animation, who filled in one episode for animation direct in episode 3 and put a whole different spin on the series in terms of animation.

  

  There is nothing like Space Dandy that you often see in anime. In some ways, it’s Japan’s answer to western animated TV shows and saying, “Hey, we can make episodic goofy comedies just like the rest of y’all!” Whether that was their true intention, it speaks volumes by analyzing how Space Dandy can work both as a satire or a genuine comedy. Japanese anime purists may watch this with disdain because it's not the archetypal anime, even though we are used to comedy standards. If you’re willing to give credit where credit is due for a Japan-produced nostalgia trip of the late-’90s to early 2000s animated shows, look no further.

  Grade: A-

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  R2R

  80/100
  "Hey Dandy. What am I to you in your world?"

  https://anilist.co/anime/20666/Space-Dandy-2/ ___Dandy is pretty episodic but, 'Spoilers will be discussed'.___

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  During the late 1950s, an American physicist "Hugh Evertt III" proposed the MWI (the "Many-World Interpretation"), claiming that wave function never collapses and that all possibilities of a Quantum Superposition are objectively real.
  Alright, let's condense it using a simple good old, cultured question.

  Are you a boob person or an ass person?
  ... Chances are you are both, chances are you are none, chances are you do fall into one of those categories, but they are physical practical reality and don't just exist as a 'possibility'.
  Now I know what you're thinking baby.

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  What does any of this have to do with "Space Dandy"?

  "Space Dandy" is about a guy named 'Dandy'... in space!
  The MWI is a very central concept in the entire show and what really hammers this point is the finale of Episode 1 where it ends up killing Dandy at the end of episode 1... YES! Dandy literally gets exploded in what he calls a Plan 'B', the "last resort", which is to explode the entire planet by self-destructing his own ship and capture them later, not realizing that he is on the same planet as the aliens. What makes it even more absurd is when the next episode... just happens. No one seems to know about what happened in the previous episode or even cares about what happens in the next episode. Every episode feels very different with a different undertone or message, sometimes it's a space action filled with amazing sequences, sometimes it's a fluffy high school musical or about a rock concert or disco dancing, and sometimes it goes all philosophical & often leaves the viewer being bewildered with what just they witnessed. The show has this wacky and carefree exterior which might have led many to believe that it's nothing more than a silly comedy featuring weird aliens and often sexualized female characters but it's definitely more than that.

  Die-hard fans might've already caught 'Evertt' in beginning and sensed where this is going, especially if you're a fan of that JP ending song (like myself). And there's a connection that I found when I was searching through Evertt's wiki page. And this is what his son, "Mark Oliver Evertt" regarding his father's sudden death, said the following:

  " I think about how angry I was that my dad didn't take better care of himself. How he never went to a doctor, let himself become grossly overweight, smoked three packs a day, drank like a fish, and never exercised. But then I think about how his colleague mentioned that, days before dying, my dad had said he lived a good life and that he was satisfied. I realize that there is a certain value in my father's way of life. He ate, smoked, and drank as he pleased, and one day he just suddenly and quickly died. Given some of the other choices I'd witnessed, it turns out that enjoying yourself and then dying quickly is not such a hard way to go."

  Now that reminds of a Dandy guy, does it not?
  Our lives are really unpredictable and so is the reality we live in but, there's still a beautiful world out there. We just have to catch those stars instead of shedding tears for a lost cause, so it's better to just enjoy life (Not to say you should abandon your responsibilities though, You should carry that Weight.)

  Each episode is scripted and sometimes even directed by different people, which really tells why it varies so much, and gives a distinct experience with every episode. The animation is really top-notch, and the overall colorful art style and backgrounds are a sight to witness. I really love both the opening and ending songs (again), they really grew on me.

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  Conclusion

  If you're one of the 'cool' animation lovers like Mob, then you should definitely check out except Dandy is episodic and only progresses the plot at the near end.
  But the question remains:
  Are you a boob person or an ass person? Discuss here.

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