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"Spike Spiegel" "Age: 27 • Born:Mars • Bounty Hunter"

"Jet Black" "Age: 36 • Bloodtype: A ' Ex-Cop, Spike's partner"

That guy that was just here?

Something on your mind?

Yeah.

"Faye Valentine" "Age: 23 Bloodtype: B • Born: Unknown • History: Unknown"

So she does smell like money, huh?

You have got to be kidding!

Jet, how much did you have?

Oh, 200K. Easy.

The information isn't connected to Earth.

It's connected only between satellites.

And nobody hacked into it...

"Ed" "Age: 13 • Bloodtype: AB • Born: Earth • Hacker"

Hey? What's wrong?!

I'm after a bounty worth 1 .8 million.

How about making some pocket cash?

We're spending a lot of money...

It's about the life and love... of bounty hunters in space.

Please watch the show!

"Animator: Yutaka Makamura"

Yea...

"Producer: Yoshiyuki Takei" "Q. What's the most difficult task?"

Well, I have to think about the surrounding environment and situation of each act

and the overall depth of each scene before creating the structure.

So that, I think, is Pretty...

...troublesome.

"Character Designs: Toshihiro Kawamoto" "Q. What's the most difficult task?"

How 'bout... the schedule?!

That's not it?! No?!

"Mechanical Designs: Kimitoshi Yamane" "Q. What's the most difficult task?"

It's like any other work, but trying to

come up with a completely new and different vision is the toughest for me.

Making sure that I'm on top of

"Cultural / Setting Production: Satoshi Toba" "Q. What's the most difficult task?"

all important aspects and probably the schedule for my work.

I'm comfortable with the rest.

"Barbeque Party"

"Q. What's 'HYPERSPACE'?"

it's the black line in between each frame on the film.

Actually, there's a rationale behind it.

Ask Mr. Kawamori.

"Shoji Kawamori Phone Interview"

Well, the story is set in the solar system,

"Q. About hyperspace... (Shoji Kawamori, SF Settings)"

Well, the story is set in the solar system,

"Mecha designer, planner, sci-fi worldbuilder, and director affiliated with Studio Nue."

but we can't take one or two months to get somewhere.

"Important works include Macross. "

And I didn't want to use a warp environment,

so I wanted to come up with something else.

The line between the frames of film is much thinner than a frame itself.

If we were to compare the environment to film,

the line between the frames is much skinnier

than a frame making up the picture.

Compare that to the size of space, which is 1 /240 in scale.

So because you're in a space that's 1/240 the scale of regular space,

if you move 1, you'll travel 240 and get where you want to go.

That's the rough explanation of the theory...

"Director: Shinichiro Watanabe" "Q. How did this project start?"

I was told to create something...

...that involved spaceships and to submit a concept.

They said as long as it portrayed spaceships

they wouldn't question anything.

So I agreed.

I had to create a non-existent world step by step, and make it

"Q. What took a lot of time?"

seem as though life actually existed.

I had to consider every aspect... including trash cans and telephone poles.

And usually, I don't think about these things, cause it's a pain,

but when I did, it took a lot of time and effort.

I wanted to create something that had never been seen.

"Q. What did you want to express the most?"

I wanted to create something that had never been seen.

These days, many people try to create things like what they've enjoyed

out of all the things they've seen in the past.

That's not what I wanted to do.

I probably included what I've seen and liked...

But the overall picture will become something totally new.

Creating something never seen before...

...was my goal... sort of.

Spike's past, or his karma.

"Q. What's the theme of the series?"

Spike's past, or his karma.

Part of his life you haven't seen. People wanted to, but...

...we couldn't show it on television.

On video, in the 26 episode series, you see it gradually.

It's the underlying theme throughout the show.

"Series Composer: Keiko Nobumoto" "Q. Why did you work on this project?"

I first worked with the director, Mr. Watanabe, on Macross Plus.

Later, I was asked to work on a series directed by Mr. Watanabe.

I still don't know what a Series Composer is supposed to do...

I'm writing the scripts for a number of episodes.

The use of gaps. This series makes really smart use of gaps.

"Q. How is it different from other anime?"

"Music: Yoko Kanno" "Q. How is the music used in the series?"

I was sometimes so amazed to find certain pieces used for certain scenes.

Some of the pieces I wish they used for different scenes...

But I didn't find any that were inappropriate.

So, I'm happy.

Everyone is so relaxed...

"Q. How about the production team?"

...like, they're sitting around all lazy.

I don't think they say they're tired.

Anime, either commercials or TV, they're all so serious, always arguing...

"This scene should be like this... "

"No, no, the heroine shouldn't say such a word!"

That's my impression.

But this team...

They're totally slacking off...

And it shows in this anime!

"Producer: Masahiko Minami "Q. What were your intentions when producing Bebop?"

I've been doing robot stories, and I wanted

to do something different this time.

When I watch the rushes... They're really solid.

"Q. What's your impression?"

When I watch the rushes... They're really solid.

We're putting a lot of time and money into it...

...hoping to recoup the costs.

We're going to make a lot of money...

Cut!

It's a promise... to be a member of the Bebop.

"Ed: Aoi Tada" "Q. What's Ed like?"

Very smart, and sensitive, but also a little naïve.

Someone who can make everyone happy.

"Q. What do you think about the series?"

It's deep, not superficial.

They're trying to tell you something.

It's been three years since I teamed up with you.

But I never knew you looked at me that way!

I was under the impression that you were the lonely one!

Well we got rid of that misunderstanding.

Good riddance!

Now we'll have more money for food!

"Jet: Unsho Ishizuka " "Q. Your first impression of Jet?"

Gosh, a bald and brawny guy...

Why me? I thought Yamadera was better suited for the role.

I guess not...

I think of it as a movie...

"Q. How's your enthusiasm for the series?"

I think of it as a movie...

Making a movie every week one by one.

I can take care of it the same day I get the script.

No, just joking!

"Spike: Koichi Yamadera" "Q. Your reaction to getting the part?"

it said "protagonist." I was happy.

It's my first protagonist in an anime series after ten years in the business.

You really need to watch this whole release! Because not everything was broadcast!

"Q. Please promote Cowboy Bebop."

You really need to watch this whole release! Because not everything was broadcast!

Not because I'm in it.

Maybe a little bit.

If all of it's about this much...

Anyway, it's a great show. Check it out!

Everyone--check, check it out!

Hi.

Whadduyawant? Ya wanna get some?

I'd rather be the one that gives some.

I'm fine with that.

Hands in the air...

"Q. Your first impression of Faye?"

Hands in the air...

She's a disagreeable woman.

"Faye: Megumi Hayashibara" "Q. What is Faye like?"

She's... very raw.

Her rawness... She's so very human, and I used that to enter into her character.

"Q. What did you pay special attention to?"

--Excuse me! --That was Spike...

"Q. What about the unbroadcast parts?"

Those who watched it on TV every week would definitely want to see more.

Your wish will come true...

"Unaired TV Episode Digest"

Asimov Solensan. This is our next target.

Hey, Jet...

He's a higher-up in the syndicate that deals all around the asteroids.

...about this beef with bell peppers...

The guy's name is Asimov Solensan. Weren't you listening to me?!

This is dandy, but you got anything to eat?

I see...

The red-eyed coyote will appear at the north end of town.

That is what I see.

A red-eyed coyote, huh...

We, the Space Warriors, work night and day to preserve the environment

and protect endangered species all over the universe.

If Mom doesn't come back...

...we'll set that plan into action immediately.

W-Wait! We're not going against your wishes--

Doesn't look like it would ease my hunger...

Chief!

What?

The one who nabbed Twinkle...

You found them?!

And, that guy told you to take this to the ISSP?

Yup. Doesn't that look like it's worth something?

So, how about we call it even?

Who... are you?

Vicious.

So, what do you want to know?

Mao Yenrai.

What happened to him?

Angels that are forced from heaven have to become demons.

Isn't that right, Spike?

I'm only watching a dream that I never awakened from.

Hey you! Don't die! Hey!

Shit, are you going to wipe out my bounty?

D-Don't be fooled by his appearance...

You idiot! Don't speak!

...him... Help...

Giraffe was going after the top spot in the group, but he was betrayed.

However, Zebra was still alive...

Too much time has passed by...

...to lament that we were deeply in love.

The wind keeps blowing, while my heart...

...cannot heal all the tears in it.

Someone, cry for me with parched eyes.

The real folk blues.

I only want to know what true sadness is.

Sitting in muddy water...

...isn't such a bad life...

...if it ends after the first time...