Along the way, they also pick up two women the debt-laden Faye Valentine and the playful kid and computer genius Edward (yes, Ed’s a girl).Įach episode brings about a new bounty which they chase after, and while that doesn't sound too exciting to watch 26 episodes in a row, you'll end up loving the show. They travel the Solar system, chasing wanted criminals to We follow two bounty hunters, Spike and Jet, who own a ship called the Bebop. The story is set in a space western setting - a genre and setting I'm loving more and more for each show I watch that falls under the genre. You know what? Cowboy Bebop is that exception. But all rules and preferences have exceptions. Why? They have a tendency to get boring, or repetitive. People who know me know that I'm not a fan of episodic anime series unless they're either one season (12-14 episodes) long or a slice of life series. The show's heavy Western influence struck a chord with American viewers, where it became a 'gateway drug' to anime aimed at adult audiences. Protagonist Spike Spiegel won Best Male Character, and Megumi Hayashibara won Best Voice Actor for her role as Faye Valentine in the 19 Anime Grand Prix, respectively.Ĭowboy Bebop's biggest influence has been in the United States, where it premiered on Adult Swim in 2001 with many reruns since.

Cowboy Bebop was not a ratings hit in Japan, but sold over 19,000 DVD units in the initial release run, and 81,000 overall. Satellite channel WOWOW picked up the series in the fall of that year and aired it in its entirety uncensored. This was due to anime censorship having increased following the big controversies over Evangelion, as a result most of the series was pulled from the air due to violent content.

As a rival's maniacal plot continues to unravel, Spike must choose between life with his newfound family or revenge for his old wounds.Įdit BackgroundWhen Cowboy Bebop first aired in spring of 1998 on TV Tokyo, only episodes 2, 3, 7-15, and 18 were broadcast, it was concluded with a recap special known as Yose Atsume Blues. While developing bonds and working to catch a colorful cast of criminals, the Bebop crew's lives are disrupted by a menace from Spike's past. The duo is joined by the beautiful con artist Faye Valentine, odd child Edward Wong Hau Pepelu Tivrusky IV, and Ein, a bioengineered Welsh Corgi. Meanwhile, Jet manages his own troubled memories while taking care of Spike and the Bebop, their ship. Beneath his goofy and aloof demeanor, Spike is haunted by the weight of his violent past. Spike Spiegel and Jet Black pursue criminals throughout space to make a humble living. These new societies are plagued by murder, drug use, and theft, and intergalactic outlaws are hunted by a growing number of tough bounty hunters. By the year 2071, humanity has expanded across the galaxy, filling the surface of other planets with settlements like those on Earth.

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