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Cowboy Bebop

8.75199826 EpisodesFinishedR - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Crime is timeless. By the year 2071, humanity has expanded across the galaxy, filling the surface of other planets with settlements like those on Earth. These new societies are plagued by murder, drug use, and theft, and intergalactic outlaws are hunted by a growing number of tough bounty hunters. Spike Spiegel and Jet Black pursue criminals throughout space to make a humble living. Beneath his goofy and aloof demeanor, Spike is haunted by the weight of his violent past. Meanwhile, Jet manages his own troubled memories while taking care of Spike and the Bebop, their ship. 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. 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. As a rival's maniacal plot continues to unravel, Spike must choose between life with his newfound family or revenge for his old wounds.

Background

When 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. 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. Satellite channel WOWOW picked up the series in the fall of that year and aired it in its entirety uncensored. 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. Protagonist Spike Spiegel won Best Male Character, and Megumi Hayashibara won Best Voice Actor for her role as Faye Valentine in the 1999 and 2000 Anime Grand Prix, respectively. Cowboy Bebop's biggest influence has been in the United States, where it premiered on Adult Swim in 2001 with many reruns since. The show's heavy Western influence struck a chord with American viewers, where it became a "gateway drug" to anime aimed at adult audiences.

Episodes · 26

  1. 01Asteroid BluesOct 24, 19984.32
  2. 02Stray Dog StrutApr 3, 19984.19
  3. 03Honky Tonk WomenApr 10, 19984.28
  4. 04Gateway ShuffleNov 14, 19984.23
  5. 05Ballad of Fallen AngelsNov 21, 19984.61
  6. 06Sympathy for the DevilNov 28, 19984.13
  7. 07Heavy Metal QueenApr 17, 19984.23
  8. 08Waltz for VenusApr 24, 19984.52
  9. 09Jamming with EdwardMay 1, 19984.27
  10. 10Ganymede ElegyMay 8, 19984.44
  11. 11Toys in the AtticMay 15, 19984.26
  12. 12Jupiter Jazz (Part 1)May 22, 19984.45
  13. 13Jupiter Jazz (Part 2)May 29, 19984.56
  14. 14Bohemian RhapsodyJun 5, 19984.22
  15. 15My Funny ValentineJun 12, 19984.33
  16. 16Black Dog SerenadeFeb 13, 19994.31
  17. 17Mushroom SambaFeb 20, 19994.5
  18. 18Speak Like a ChildJun 19, 19984.62
  19. 19Wild HorsesMar 6, 19994.14
  20. 20Pierrot le FouMar 13, 19994.44
  21. 21Boogie Woogie Feng ShuiMar 20, 19993.87
  22. 22Cowboy FunkMar 27, 19994.39
  23. 23Brain ScratchApr 3, 19994.39
  24. 24Hard Luck WomanApr 10, 19994.76
  25. 25The Real Folk Blues (Part 1)Apr 17, 19994.7
  26. 26The Real Folk Blues (Part 2)Apr 24, 19994.69