Anime Eiga Review: Cowboy Bebop - Knockin' on Heaven's Door

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Cowboy Bebop: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door. Reader discretion is advised.***

Film Synopsis

The bounty hunter ship Bebop is on the trail of its latest job. As always, the unlikely crew of Spike Spiegel (voiced by Koichi Yamadera), Jet Black (Unsho Ishizuka), Faye Valentine (voiced by Megumi Hayashibara), Ed Wong (voiced by Aoi Tada), and Ein will get the job done. One way or another.

Their next bounty appears simple enough. A quick cash in and everyone can eat a decent meal for once. Right as they planned to make contact, someone they didn’t expect showed up.

Rather than some two-bit criminal, a man in black appears. Before the crew has a chance to figure out what’s going on, a massive explosion erupts. Many people lose their lives and the mysterious man disappears.

Following the incident, the government issues an unprecedented bounty for the perpetrator. With their interest peaked, the Bebop jumps into action.

Little do they realize they have entered a crisis unlike any they have ever been in. The person at large isn't looking for money or power. Should they achieve their goal, it could result in the death of every single person on the planet.

Anime Hajime Review: Cowboy Bebop

Series Synopsis

In the distant future, mankind has colonized the solar system. However, lawlessness has taken hold and the authorities don't have the resources to rein it in. To even the playing field, a bounty system has been put into effect. Bounty hunters, better known as cowboys, now travel from planet to planet in search of fortune.

Seeking their piece of the action is the crew of the spaceship Bebop. Made up of five unlikely partners, they make a surprisingly effective team. With each member dealing with their own mysterious past, the group tries to live daily life; going from bounty to bounty.

Spike Spiegel (voiced bv Koichi Yamadera) is a former mob enforcer turned bounty hunter. Born on Mars, he found his way on to the Bebop after breaking from the powerful Red Dragon Syndicate. An incredibly proficient marksmen, outstanding pilot, and martial arts expert, Spike is able to quickly outmatch most opponents. Displaying a carefree and lax attitude, rarely does he ever show signs of distress or worry. While cold, he will come to the rescue of his team mates and has been known to show sympathy towards strangers, including wanted bounties.