Forbes’s Ollie Bardie conducted a lengthy interview with Shinichiro Watanabe, talking about his beginnings, his work on the anime Cowboy Bebop, what he thought of the Netflix live-action Cowboy Bebop, and his experiences working on The Animatrix. The interview brings alive much of Watanabe’s life …Read more »
Next month, Lupin the Third vs. Cat’s Eye premieres worldwide on Amazon Prime. The team-up celebrates big anniversaries for two classic series… and it’s a match made in heaven. The two heist-centric series have a lot of promise together… but we think there are some others …Read more »
Netflix’s take on Cowboy Bebop came and went in a season, but tie-ins live on. Even in its absence, we’re still exploring this reimagined world through novels and comics. One such installment, “Supernova Swing,” drops this month from Titan Comics. The collection is an assembly of …Read more »
From Death Note to Cowboy Bebop, from One Piece to Yu Yu Hakusho and beyond, Netflix is on a mission. They’re adding title after title to their “Geeked” lineup, courting anime fans with the promise of their faves in glorious 3D. Except… well… it hasn’t always worked out. Some …Read more »
Summer vacation is just around the corner. Whether you’re taking a vacay or a stay-cay, you’re probably (like us) dreaming of some impossible venues. We figure if you’re going to dream, you might as well dream big. So our top bucket list spots are, quite …Read more »
The Marvel multiverse is getting maddeningly close, and it feels good. With so many different versions of our comic book faves depicted over the years, this is vindication for everyone. Whichever one you like best? It’s real. It’s delightful. We don’t have a Cinematic Universe …Read more »
Binge watching is a blessing and a curse. Can’t wait for the next episode? You don’t have to! Don’t have time to watch everything right now? You don’t have to! It’s like going into your home video collection, but for stuff that’s out right now. …Read more »
Last week came the news that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop would not receive any further seasons. In previous articles we covered how Japanese netizens at first generally seemed unenthused by early imagery from the adaptation, then some of them began to warm up …Read more »
Keiko Nobumoto—a veteran of the anime industry known for writing scripts for Cowboy Bebop, collaborating with Satoshi Kon on Tokyo Godfathers, and creating the Wolf’s Rain anime—has passed away at the age of 57. The writer was battling esophageal cancer, and according to a message …Read more »
See you, space cowboy. The Hollywood Reporter, uh, reports that Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop has been canceled after one season. The show premiered on Netflix about three weeks ago. HR posits the cancelation came down to a less-than-enthusiastic response from both critics and …Read more »
As we’ve discussed before, all dogs are equal best. Which means our dogs (and yours) are already the best. That said, once in a while we see anime dogs (also the best) do something really cool. And we can’t help but think it’d be pretty …Read more »
Well, it’s here. Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop is now streaming — all ten episodes. We recommend getting caught up ASAP, since there are a couple of newsworthy spoilers out there. In all its forms, the series has been an amalgam of inspirations. So it’s no surprise the …Read more »
This week, after years of speculation, we finally get to see Cowboy Bebop in live action. Headed up by the guy who brought us The Mandalorian and rolling out via Netflix, it’s premiering to a wide variety of opinions and expectations. And, just before, the streaming service hit …Read more »
Blade Runner: Black Lotus is just a few days away. Soon, we’ll get to see another window into the world of the enduring sci-fi universe. And while we don’t fully know what’s ahead, one thing is certain: the staff is spot on. Blade Runner has …Read more »
With less than a month until its premiere, Netflix has shown us more of its Cowboy Bebop adaptation. The first full trailer launched during a live stream event, alongside a cast Q&A and some exclusive footage. There’s still a lot to see, but we’ve caught sight …Read more »
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