9.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
Cowboy Bebop (1998)
Overview
In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the rocky planets and moons of the Solar System. Amid a rising crime rate, the Inter Solar System Police (ISSP) set up a legalized contract system, in which registered bounty hunters, also referred to as "Cowboys", chase criminals and bring them in alive in return for a reward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Neutral
Trans: Positive
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
9.1
Overview
In 2071, roughly fifty years after an accident with a hyperspace gateway made the Earth almost uninhabitable, humanity has colonized most of the rocky planets and moons of the Solar System. Amid a rising crime rate, the Inter Solar System Police (ISSP) set up a legalized contract system, in which registered bounty hunters, also referred to as "Cowboys", chase criminals and bring them in alive in return for a reward.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film primarily explores apolitical, existential themes such as confronting one's past, the search for meaning, and individual responsibility in a chaotic universe. It consciously avoids promoting or critiquing specific political ideologies, focusing instead on the personal journeys and struggles of its characters.
The live-action adaptation of 'Cowboy Bebop' demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting choices, explicitly recasting characters traditionally perceived as white with minority actors. However, the narrative itself maintains a neutral stance, not explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Cowboy Bebop includes Gren, a gender non-conforming character whose unique presentation is a facet of his complex identity and tragic backstory. His depiction is handled with dignity, not mockery, but the narrative does not explicitly affirm LGBTQ+ themes. His story focuses on betrayal and revenge, rendering the overall LGBTQ+ portrayal incidental.
The series features Gren, a character whose physical changes due to experimental drugs lead to a more feminine appearance while identifying as male. His portrayal is complex and dignified, with his struggles framed as external consequences of war and betrayal. The narrative treats his identity with empathy and respect, avoiding mockery or villainization.
The philosophical underpinnings, particularly in Spike Spiegel's character, align with Zen Buddhist concepts of living in the moment and acceptance of fate. These ideas are presented as integral to his complex, often sympathetic, journey.
The show features Faye Valentine as a prominent female character who participates in action sequences. While she is capable and often engages in close-quarters situations, her victories against male opponents are predominantly achieved through the use of firearms, cunning, or evasion, rather than sustained hand-to-hand combat or melee weapon skills.
The 1998-1999 anime series "Cowboy Bebop" is the original source material for its characters. All characters were created for and established within this series with their depicted genders, meaning there is no prior canon from which to deviate.
The 1998–1999 anime series "Cowboy Bebop" is the original depiction of its characters. There is no prior source material or installment from which character races could have been altered, thus no race swaps occurred within this series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.9
8.5
Critic Ratings
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