Cowboy Bebop Opening Credits Show The Future Of Anime Is On Netflix
With the reveal of Cowboy Bebop’s opening credits building anticipation for the show, the future of anime looks as though it is on Netflix.
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Having recently shown off the opening credits to their upcoming Cowboy Bebop adaptation, Netflix continues to prove that it has a promising future as a platform for anime. In recent years, Netflix has allowed for an increase of interest in anime and anime-inspired media by making more titles accessible to its broad audience. Though Crunchyroll and Funimation deserve credit for their creations, the popular streaming service has shown itself to be a viable means for making engaging content available to a wide range of viewers, setting a high standard for the live-action Cowboy Bebop to meet once it has been officially released.
Netflix’s recent “TUDUM” event was dedicated to showcasing a variety of movies and shows, with one of the featured titles being the upcoming remake of Cowboy Bebop, a show that follows a ragtag team of bounty hunters who scour the galaxy for the worst criminals. A preview to the show came in the form of a recreation of the original Cowboy Bebop’s opening, complete with the same stylized visual effects and even including the iconic main theme from the anime. The new series, by all accounts, seems as though it will stay faithful to the source material while also appearing distinctly more grounded in reality when it comes to the characters’ designs.
Apart from the visual impression that it leaves, the production itself indicates Netflix’s confidence in creating a strong remake to accompany the original Cowboy Bebop because of how live-action anime adaptations have been received in the past. Numerous attempts have been made to recreate popular titles such as Ghost in the Shell and Death Note but fell short of expectations due to not following the original story as well as they could have. However, it seems that the showrunners have learned from the issues faced by other productions. The live-action Cowboy Bebop is a risky project, considering the massive following that the anime has gained over the years. Still, the general philosophy behind the remake’s production suggests that it will follow the source material while also expanding on its story.
The most promising sign that Netflix has presented regarding its production of Cowboy Bebop has been the decision to work closely with members of the anime’s original production team for a take that is new yet familiar. The changes that have been made to the script have been described as being for the purpose of developing the characters more thoroughly, as lead actor John Cho has expressed that playing an older version of his character Spike Spiegel will help to more effectively portray his conflict. Minor characters such as Julia, a mysterious woman from Spike’s past, will also be provided more screentime, which can be a successful method in making the story more unpredictable. Cowboy Bebop could be a stepping stone for other productions in adapting anime because it may solve the issue of providing a story that can be enjoyed by both fans of the original and newcomers.
Netflix has already demonstrated through its success with other titles that it is capable of providing anime content that can have a wide appeal. Aggretsuko has been a particularly strong example of how Netflix has built interest in the medium. The show differs from the more fantastical varieties of anime by depicting a more sincere and honest story about everyday issues. Furthermore, the platform has helped to expand the production of American anime-influenced features, including the action-packed Castlevania series. Given how much understanding the people at Netflix have of their audience, it seems more likely that the Cowboy Bebop will offer something new and exciting for all viewers.
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