Spike Spiegel
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 1998 – April 24, 1999
- Season
- Spring 1998
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Shinichirou Watanabe
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Youko Kanno
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 86/100
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space94%Crime92%Episodic89%Ensemble Cast86%Primarily Adult Cast85%Philosophy84%Travel82%Found Family82%Noir80%Anti-Hero79%
overview details
Synopsis
Enter a world in the distant future, where Bounty Hunters roam the solar system. Spike and Jet, bounty hunting partners, set out on journeys in an ever struggling effort to win bounty rewards to survive. While traveling, they meet up with other very interesting people. Could Faye, the beautiful and ridiculously poor gambler, Edward, the computer genius, and Ein, the engineered dog be a good addition to the group?
Should you watch Cowboy Bebop?
Cowboy Bebop has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 86/100 — 85% of 170,305 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #54 highest-rated anime of all time, and #54 most popular anime of all time, and #1 highest-rated anime of 1998 on AniList.
Of the 316.5K AniList users who started it, 3.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 235.9K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Drama — especially space, crime, episodic, ensemble cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Shinichirou Watanabe
- Series composition
- Keiko Nobumoto
- Character design
- Toshihiro Kawamoto
- Music
- Youko Kanno
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door, Ein's Summer Vacation, Cowboy Bebop: Yoseatsume Blues
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Tank!” · eps 1-25
Endings (3)
- ED1“The Real Folk Blues” · eps 1-12, 14-25
- ED2“Space Lion” · eps 13
- ED3“Blue” · eps 26
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Cowboy Bebop FAQ
How many episodes does Cowboy Bebop have?
Cowboy Bebop has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Cowboy Bebop?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Cowboy Bebop finished?
Yes. Cowboy Bebop has finished airing — the final episode aired April 24, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Cowboy Bebop?
No sequel is listed for Cowboy Bebop as of October 2026.
Is Cowboy Bebop based on a manga?
No. Cowboy Bebop is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Cowboy Bebop?
Cowboy Bebop was animated by Sunrise and directed by Shinichirou Watanabe.
Who sings the opening of Cowboy Bebop?
The opening, "Tank!", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Cowboy Bebop?
Cowboy Bebop is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Adult Swim, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.